20 Iconic Shots Before Special Effects Were Added

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4. Forrest Gump

Lt. Dan's amputated legs were one of the most impressive special effects in Forrest Gump, and it turns out all Gary Sinise needed were some long blue Football socks.

3. The Avengers

Being stuck in that mo-cap suit all day, while surrounded by people in cool superhero costumes, would make anyone that angry.

2. The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers

Seriously, Andy Serkis is the man!

1. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Bill Nighy is even scarier without the weird squid face of Davy Jones.