10 More Movie Scenes You Didn't Realise Were Tricking You
Sneaky CGI, unexpected dubbing, and other times movie scenes secretly tricked you.
As with many things in this unpredictable thing called life, there's sometimes a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to certain big screen moments.
Sure, it may look like some of the most iconic scenes ever to land in theatres didn't rely on that much digital tinkering, or that certain eventual superstars were delivering a few lines in an early performance.
But once you discover the truth behind these moments, you'll likely question everything you thought you knew about filmmaking.
Or, you may just let out a quick impressed "oooh." Mileage may vary.
Either way, there's a solid chance you had zero clue each and every one of the following movie scenes were pulling the wool well and truly over your eyes.
Learning about how these masterful filmmakers successfully tricked you doesn't take anything away from the flicks in question though. It simply makes you respect and admire the wonders of movie magic that little bit more.
So, let's dive into even more of those times films brilliantly deceived you without you even noticing.
10. The CGI Was Strong With One Unexpected Anakin Shot - Revenge Of The Sith
It's been well documented how each and every clone trooper seen in the Star Wars prequel trilogy was entirely CGI. However, what you may not have realised is that a certain fallen Jedi also wandered over to the digital side for one particularly iconic scene.
As revealed by Juan-Luis Sanchez (one of the digital artists who worked on both Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith), his time on the final prequel film saw him having to create simulations for one specific Order 66 moment.
CG Anakin. I simmed this shot. Getting a billowy cloak to feel natural & also dramatic is a roll of the dice. This simulation came out in 1 or 2 takes, a complete fluke. I think I simmed it a couple more times in disbelief. But the 1st takes were the best. #cfx #vfx #clothsim https://t.co/XoXfU8vpv6
— Juan-Luis (@juanluissays) June 16, 2022
According to Sanchez, Hayden Christensen wasn't actually onscreen for the epic overhead shot of Anakin Skywalker marching into the Jedi Temple with the 501st Legion.
Instead, the digital wizard simmed the shot, with it only taking a grand total of one or two takes to nail the look of the CGI Darth Vader's cloak naturally moving as he strutted across the screen.
Again, you've likely been aware of the white and blue armoured clones being digital creations during these sorts of moments for years. However, very few will have known they were being deceived into thinking an in-person Christensen was leading the charge here by some rather impressive CGI.