Director Gore Verbinski says Unreal Engine is 'the greatest slip backwards' for movie CGI | PC Gamer

Director Gore Verbinski criticizes the use of Unreal Engine in movie CGI, stating it has led to a decline in visual effects quality. He believes Unreal Engine's gaming aesthetic is incompatible with photo-realistic movie visuals, causing an uncanny valley effect. Verbinski advocates for a balance between CGI and practical effects to maintain realism.