Ah yes, the old conservative “movies should primarily be about story” argument. What a load of bull. Film is primarily a visual medium. If you have a good story, that’s great. If you have a good story and tons of special effects that together make for a great experience, that’s great too.
I completely disagree that special effects should only be used if they help the story.
IN LOTR, how did the big fucking elephant monster that Legolas killed and quipped to the dwarf guy about it, advance the story? It didn’t. But it was hella fun.
Would some movies be better without or with less CGI? sho nuff. but don’t give me that story advancement crap, grandpa. Go write a book if you’re all about “telling a story”.
