People are getting tired of janky CGI movie creatures

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In recent years, the great movie remake train has been chugging along, turning some of our childhood favourites into live-action reimaginings that nobody asked for. Whether we like it or not, CGI has its place in modern filmmaking, but there's one thing film studios can't seem to get right – CGI creatures.

CGI character design can be a controversial topic, but that doesn't mean there aren't good examples around (take the Planet of the Apes franchise for instance). From Sonic to Stitch, it seems that audiences are getting increasingly fed up with live-action remakes featuring janky CGI character designs, but why are they so unpopular and what can we learn from the backlash?

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.