VFX Artists React to THE MUMMY Bad & Great CGi

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Niko and Wren are joined by former ILM Visual Effects Art Director Alex Laurant to break down the best VFX from Stephen Sommers' 1999 Horror/Adventure: "The Mummy."
Alex would like to shout out the ILM Mummy team, including:
VFX Supervisors John Berton and Scott Farrar, the whole ILM Art Dept. and Creative Director Mark Moore, also Ben Snow, Michael Bauer, Danielle Jeanette, Dennis Turner, Scott Frankel, Marshall Krasser, Catherine Craig, Barbara Affonso and all the rest who he couldn't list here.
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[@CorridorCrew]

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[@HadokenYourFace]

Casually drops he knows Adam Savage, Wren freaks out. Now we need a "Wren meets Adam Savage," video. The two can geek out about One-Wheels. Then Niko, can ask him about vfx and movie knowledge.

[@tlac4120]

Wren will probably faint.

[@RoseEyed]

Also anime and a bunch of other things. Adam seems to have a lot of respect for the cosplay community, which would make sense, but he takes it a step farther to include respecting the LARPing aspect of it too

[@Nipponing]

@@veryhot3007 wtf?

[@Nipponing]

How have they not met yet if that's true?

[@bighara]

Alex needs to get Adam to come on and explain the physics in the Expanse's effects.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The amount of detail that went into the drawing of Stage 1 Imhotep is crazy

[@billieeilishfans4470]

Amazing 🥰.

[@bcxproductions7172]

I mean, it’s sorta common nowadays for films to have insane concept art

[@goldengolden4645]

I see you 2 comments

[@flashfrozen7401]

I wish I could draw the way he does. The drawing was so lifelike and detailed.

[@primed7805]

Bruh I see you In literally every video I watch

[@Jogwheel]

Nick's been hiding his super talented and charismatic dad from us this whole time?! Alex was fantastic. Such a great episode. Up there with the Star Wars as one of my favorites. The blend of practical / CGI is always super fascinating to me.

[@devilmay]

his dad looks more like his brother! bring him back for more!

[@vl3005]

Exactly what I was thinking..... what the hell, Nick?

[@MrCanadianhero]

you are still here? holy.

[@PTFforever]

Can we take a minute to appreciate how well Brendan Fraser sold that action scene? Can’t believe he was fighting no one

[@redvinesron]

He's definitely one of Hollywood's most underrated actors. I grew up watching The Mummy and I knew a bit was VFX, but to learn the mummies weren't even there goes to show how much talent he really has. Amazing.

[@jasondulin7376]

The kick coming around the corner was actually really good.

[@grimsladeleviathan3958]

I love the backhand that spun a mummy lol

[@kurtisconner]

i wish this video was 3 hours long I love the mummy so much!!!!

[@areebkhan9547]

Same here, this movie is really good

[@2014wolfy]

It's cool that Nick has a Mummy Daddy

[@parzival__1]

Same 😀

[@mattywheels432]

nice too see u here kurtis...

[@blurpell]

Woah Kurtis is here. Holy shit two worlds of mine colliding right now.

[@JandCfilms1]

I could have listened to him talk for well over an hour. What a guy.

[@dzfz2100]

I really hope they have him on again - he was amazing!

[@Isnogood12]

No wonder Nick grew up like he did. That's a Dad worth looking up to!

[@__kiri]

nothing better than listening to someone that loves what they do, especially if they are introvert

[@McMeatBag]

I just want to know if Nick wants another sibling because I'm ready to be adopted

[@rickrische557]

This was fun to see! I worked on matte paintings for "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns" at ILM, including that monster opening shot from the first film. Good to see Alex again, haven't seen him in years!

[@Levente20]

nice man. may i ask what kind of rendering engine did you guys use to render the 3d mummy and lightning? vray and friends didnt even exist back then as far as i know

[@cosmingurau]

@@Levente20 Yes, it was renderman, the in-house rendering engine of ILM

[@99thTuesday]

My 7 year old self was completely freaked out by this movie. So that’s a kind of endorsement on the Visual Effects.

[@woschaebedip]

same! A friend made me watch it and my young mind wasn't ready lol... It took me a looong time to watch it without fear, now I love it though

[@sachib9837]

Nightmares for weeks especially about those scarabs! 😵 But after? Super fascinated with ancient Egypt♥️

[@midorimatsuda7241]

My adult self still gets a bit creeped out by this movie.

[@TheFrozenFlame05]

What a guy "So do you know Adam Savage" *Casually says yeah*

[@Franpowah]

Yeah he played it real cool given the circumstances...

[@fostena]

"We go way back!" Reminds me of my physics professor. One time I told him "I'm reading this book by so-and-so, have you ever heard of him?" (trying to impress him a little bit) "Oh yeah, I knew his dad, a Nobel prize winner".

[@senseiedits642]

All these years Nick be like: should I tell them or not ?

[@TGPDrunknHick]

I feel like it's one of those things where you're like, what do you mean I never told you?

[@Desertfury]

I was legit thinking how could Nick not say anything?

[@sir_arsen]

i think he didn’t want to work in vfx just because he’s dad worked in vfx, but because he developed skills for it, you know what i mean?

[@highdefinition450]

@@sir_arsen I thought he was just the cameraman, didn't know he was involved with the actual VFX

[@bearinwonderland818]

They’ve actually mentioned it in a video years ago. Nick even had a role as an extra in the opening shot.

[@MisterFilOfficial]

90’s movie with interesting visuals: Tremors 1 & 2

[@BLACKB0MBER]

lots of sweet potatoes

[@jpk3lly]

This would be ace. I also think a review of how creatures have been done with special effects throughout the years, so effects in stuff like Gremlins 1 and 2 vs stuff like the war for the planet of the apes and Peter rabbit. Think a new Gremlins film would be quality.

[@chimeraking5286]

That would be fucking awesome Pardon my French

[@ReneeSky]

Oh my god, Tremors, YES!

[@sarahnotley5120]

As an Art Director (art department) working for Lucasfilm & Disney its fantastic watching your videos! IThere is quite a few of us in my office who which your videos and love what you put out there! I know you do so much on the vfx side it would be great to see a video showing how the art department work with VFX creating these real and digital worlds!

[@omniscribblr]

Now we know where Nick got his charming personality

[@JonnyLOV]

Nick should be proud. This is a great episode.

[@DavidArriola]

For us fans of The Mummy, this video is a gift.

[@UnderseaPanic]

Right? My family still enjoys The Mummy to this day. It's isn't that unusual for us to invite someone over (or have some of the younger ones) and turn this movie on. Not every movie can brag that their VFX holds up over 20 years later (for as fast as tech develops).

[@AndreNitroX]

Agreed

[@RAEN74]

Watch this movie all the time. At least a few times a year lol it's just so good

[@UnderseaPanic]

We actually still have the original limited edition DVD box that they released after The Mummy Returns. Looks almost like new, considering my parents didn't waste a second thinking about buying it when it came out. Piece of history right there.

[@DavidArriola]

@@UnderseaPanic that is so cool! I had the DVD and I recently purchased the 4K Ultrahd bluray :D

[@robertj.welleii6166]

One of the best episodes ever. This could be a 7 part series and not be enough.

[@jmleprecon3859]

ok, but the fact that the book he recommends is a Sanderson book just makes this all the better

[@AK_allday_907]

Yes cool to see he's a fellow Cosmerenerd....Sanderhead? Hoidspotter? We need a group name haha

[@derwykynger]

Let's PLEASE get him back on the couch, I could listen to his stories for hours! The Mummy was one of my favourite movies growing up and getting to see behind the curtain is really really cool!

[@klaythoring1326]

Directors cut of this interview to start lol MORE!

[@TheNocturnal1]

When you typed "couch" I thought of something else :(

[@NicholsonStudios]

According to the Corridor cast this is just one of the episodes they filmed with him! Looking forward to more!

[@thedavyjones7177]

It’s funny that he mentions the inaccuracies of the mummy in Egyptian architecture and culture because in an ancient Egyptian archaeology class I took, we watched the movie and went through as many as we could find haha

[@Thisdown]

It would be interesting to hear more about the process of creating reference art like that and how they think about historical accuracies and why they choose not the be historically accurate, ad he is obviously aware. Where to draw the line kinda.

[@atropos_thefate]

Oh, I love Warbreaker! Thank you, Ren, for sharing this wonderful gem of a book with so many people.

[@lynette12]

I’ve been waiting for this episode from the very moment Nick mentioned that his dad worked on The Mummy in one of the Corridor Crew videos of old. I’m so happy they had the opportunity to get him on the show because The Mummy is one of my favorite movies of all time. Alex seems like a cool guy - talented and full of amazing behind the scenes nuggets.

[@hellfish2309]

The weight that Brendan put into his movement without the benefit of stand-ins is really impressive

[@coldermusic2729]

One of my favourite actors. Sad what he went through

[@Haromour]

@@coldermusic2729 love that he is finally getting back into it with Doom Patrol and his new movie No Sudden Moves

[@halfbee7886]

Brendan Fraser is underrated.

[@soyburglar1878]

That’s why he makes the big bucks! Yikes! Bad example. I suppose “made” would be more appropriate.

[@Avatar2312]

As far as I know he had a lot of fun doing the mummy

[@GuyBrooke]

"If you guys would like to see more of Alex's art..." Sure, and can you invite him back so we can see more of the movies he's worked on?

[@johnluujl]

Seconded

[@jedironin380]

Thirdeded!!

[@mamajama1026]

Forskinded

[@boondocktax5179]

Fiffed

[@ash_and_books3975]

The mummy is such a classic. Love this film so much, very funny and quotable

[@demondaviee1005]

This seems like the best one yet... I've been waiting for this episode since i heard that Nicks dad was working on The mummy back then and i enjoyed this episode so much!! Thank you Corridor Crew for all of this, you guys are amazing.

[@joshs2734]

This was easily one of your best episodes ever. Alex is such a massively talented artist and seems like a really great guy. Super jealous of Nick. Must have been amazing to grow up with him as your dad. And then get to go into a similar field as him.

[@Edgelord-rn9he]

4:06 Behold, the C O N S O O M E R!

[@averythompson7427]

Wren's reaction to him casually dropping Adam Savage is chef's kiss

[@uncharted3awesome]

I really wish he would come in the show at some point

[@TheWayBesst]

Videos like this make me appreciate the effort and sheer creativity that went into blending 3D models and CGI. It was like a competition between studios to trial different methods and create the most realistic shot. I have nothing against the use of CGI today, but this is certainly a cool aspect of what was.

[@Purplecat-1926]

When I saw Niko and Wren guessing how the miniature shot with the sphinx and building was made, I smiled so hard! One of Universal Studios Hollywood's shows actually brings up how they made that scene and even show (probably not the original) the sphinx miniature with the blue screen behind it. I always went to that show and knowing Wren and Niko were a bit stumped on that shot made me so excited XD.

[@shirosenshiesq]

Nick's dad is the chillest dude. I can definitely see where Nick gets his passion and personality from. Definitely need to see him back on the show on the regular!

[@thejohnhopkinscompany9599]

I think we can all agree that Brendan Fraser is a treasure.

[@8cee]

oh yes

[@perkimon3402]

Definitely, too bad he was bullied to the point off giving up acting.

[@cjplay2]

Doom Patrol next season coming soon.

[@eefneleman9564]

Very underrated.

[@3nertia]

@@perkimon3402 Wait, what?

[@adam454748]

this one was one of my favorites. I love when you guys bring on people with a heavy hand in their respective projects. Thanks guys!

[@sgtfarna]

Amazing!!! One of the best episodes so far! The exclusive behind the scenes talk are fantastic. More like this please!

[@Laura_Norda]

This episode was too short - we need at least 10 more hours of him talking about all the stuff!! Those mummy drawings at the start were A-MA-ZING!!!!!!

[@philb.1120]

We need a part 2!!!!!!

[@freekvonk8586]

So this is the man responsible for giving 5 year old me nightmares!

[@XekTOr89]

If there's anything to take away from this video, it's that it is a team effort and all the people that worked on that movie did a great job. The movie could've easily been terrible.

[@captainteeko4579]

Yeah this was officially the scariest film I had ever seen as a 4 yr old and I watch it religiously everytime it’s on normal cable today 🤧

[@Klover288]

Lmao so true. I was 5 years old at the time and I got nightmares after watching the film! 🤣 love it tho

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

I see I was not alone.

[@noneofyourbusiness913]

I love that Alex Laurant brought the real art and pictures from the movie, awesome stuff.

[@robertmendez4352]

Amazing episode! I wish they were longer, so much info and amazing insights. Keep up the great work.

[@zygoncommander1239]

As an illustrator, I’m crazy jealous of how readable all his mummy faces are despite having so much detail

[@smashallpots1428]

he is literally a dad in front of his son i would be upset if he didnt make a dad joke

[@nesssssssaaah]

@Vincent H. What are you? Someone who can't take a joke?

[@OrdinaryTrevor]

The huge liquid/oil trap scene from Hunger Games: Mockingjay pt 2. Fluid simulations or live plate/composite shots?

[@EvolutionMedia29]

Adam Savage as a guest would be treasure trove of understanding some stunts and special / visual effects, not only due to his industry experience, but also his time deconstructing such things on Mythbusters

[@Camecol21]

I agree he awesome, but I think Alex Laurant proves that there are many many more artists out there who deserve screen time for their efforts in movie making history.

[@EvolutionMedia29]

@@Camecol21 That's an amazing point you make and I entirely agree! Still, I'm sure the Corridor crew wouldn't say no to a 'celebrity' name on their show to boost appeal!

[@Camecol21]

@@EvolutionMedia29 That's true, big names do provide bigger spotlights.

[@MrSirFluffy]

The amount of Charm this movie had is immeasurable. I will never not love The Mummy.

[@AndreNitroX]

Agreed, the cgi has not lasted but the adventure and characters will always last

[@jasonwolf6899]

My wife and I just rewatched it last month and are still blown away by the VFX quality

[@Baronnax]

@@AndreNitroX it's honestly great that the movie treats the mummies with a sense of fun and adventure. The vfx don't detract as much from the movie-watching experience today since the mummies also act a little cartoonish while also looking cartoonish.

[@McMeatBag]

It was so much fun, and yet still had a few real creepy moments. Brendan Fraiser was exploding with charisma; the whole cast was great

[@madeofcastiron]

this movie will stay with me forever. even if i'm old and wrinkly, i will still look for this movie to watch.

[@undergoddess]

i love these episodes with alex! him bringing in the artwork is awesome!

[@jonstone6862]

It's wonderful to hear how all these effects were made. It's insightful how creative people are here, and it's a beautiful thing! :D I really enjoy your content! Great video, great people.

[@nickllama5296]

"a legit OG dude." That's some praise, right there.

[@stephengere3937]

I LOVE that he brought in the physical copies of his work; it makes it feel so much more real. Way to go!

[@PhyreI3ird]

Dude, I would love to see more VFX Artist show and tell stuff. Just seeing glimpses into those behind the scenes things that went into movies and shows and whatnot is just some of the coolest shit. Especially when someone is presenting it as passionately as this guy!

[@dead2675]

I have watched The mummy probably like 50 times and whenever i see it play some where i still watch it and never get tired of it

[@skribblestyle]

I was thinking: "This dude has real Adam Savage energy, and I love it.", and then he revealed that he worked with Adam at ILM and it all made sense. This is easily one of your best episodes yet. I hope we get to see more of Alex in the future.

[@edminchau811]

Maybe they should get Adam Savage on the show.

[@KaelinGoff]

Bring your parent to school day is a lot more interesting than i remember.

[@EK-rz2xp]

This has got to be one of my favorites from the series!

[@SholvaBeats-kn6gw]

Saw this 2 years ago. Still my favourite guest on the show.

[@Ken_neThT]

I like how Nick's father turned a movie clip viewing into show and tell. Or one of those events in school where they invite people in to explain their jobs

[@phoenixdzk]

That shot of him eating the scarab that crawled out of his neck still holds up so well today, it's fantastic

[@hitenbhatt4107]

There is an interesting story that the studio wanted to cut off that part out and the Director fought tooth and nail to keep it in... What a historic moment!

[@tearstoneactual9773]

@@hitenbhatt4107 - I'm soooo glad he did. That one little detail has been part of the inspiration for an entire original character of mine.

[@ai.yeehaw]

My gf and I literally watched this last night and I wanted to know how they did the VFX and came to the channel to suggest the Mummy and BOOM! ITS ALREADY HERE

[@Drumrdude03]

By far my favorite react you’ve done! I love this movie so much and it holds such a place in my heart from when I was a kid. THANK YOU!

[@The_Curious_Cat]

No wonder Nick is such a well educated and cool individual. His dad is the coolest dude ever! And what a talent, those drawings are insane!!

[@dethvyper3136]

*His dad

[@The_Curious_Cat]

@@dethvyper3136 Thanks for point it out, fixed.

[@dethvyper3136]

@@The_Curious_Cat .....Thanks for not having a attitude about it. I appreciate it.

[@brycefoster7801]

@@dethvyper3136 wholesome

[@klaythoring1326]

That’s his dad?! Aw man I would be so stoked to listen to him forever. Lucky Nick!

[@RahulGairola]

Talk about having the coolest dad. I could listen to him for days

[@dzfz2100]

I couldn’t agree more - I hope they invite him back!

[@cleomaggie6471]

I agree! He is very passionate about sharing his experience and the chemistry was awesome with the crew. Very fun to watch!

[@Sophia_D]

My suggestion is “Muay Thai Giant” he’s kinda like Popeye/The Hulk, when they feed him spicy soup. The fight scenes are also hilarious. (Somtum)

[@flaagan]

That just casual "Oh yah, I worked with Adam and Grant and Tori", love it.

[@halfbee7886]

This movie was literally my childhood, and to see one of the people responsible of making it is an amazing feeling. Thank you!

[@tbotalpha8133]

I saw this movie for the first time as a child, one Christmas Eve. Scared the everloving shit out of me. The scarab beetles, especially. Had nightmares for weeks about the damned things burrowing into my skin, eating me alive. Ugh.

[@itsmeaimbot]

@@tbotalpha8133 Yeah the mummified-alive scene

[@tbotalpha8133]

@@itsmeaimbot For me it was the bit where the guy has a single scarab beetle burrow into his foot, then he pulls his shirt open and you can see it bulging under his skin, working its way up to his head and brain. Fucking nightmare fuel, right there.

[@itsmeaimbot]

@@tbotalpha8133 Pretty much all the bugs scene lol

[@dzfz2100]

This has to be my favourite episode so far: one of my all time favourite movies, an amazingly talented and charming guest, and mentions of ILM greats like Adam, Tori an Grant (RIP, bless that man). This is peak corridor for me 🥰

[@K1LLERSQU1D]

Same

[@freddogrosso9835]

Yep. Seeing them working together was really sweet.

[@MrLancealot]

They need to have Adam and Tory on for a react episode!

[@ratbastard3453]

This probably my favorite movie of all time. I was absolutely obsessed with this movie and the second one when it came out as a child. Love the video!

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Its amazing how well that movie holds up all these years later, amazing. Pretty cool to have that connection with Nick!

[@LaceyAnn]

Alex has such incredible art, stunning. Seeing Brendan Fraser actually doing that fight scene alone was impressive. He really sells the impacts, I truly thought he was fighting actual people in like green suits or something. Great episode, thanks guys!

[@bpcgos]

Yeah, if you watch it carefully, he trully sells the move he done masterfully, he simulate all the impact of the hit so the CG didnt feel weightless

[@luism2754]

Brendan was a great actor, it's a same what happened to him

[@turntsnaco824]

@@bpcgos what?

[@lonelyscarygirl]

@@turntsnaco824 his wife cheated on him and a few other things happened

[@LaceyAnn]

@@bpcgos Yes exactly, so we'll done! It must be difficult enough to just act like you're speaking with a character who isn't really there, imagine trying to beat them up! Lol. So impressive.

[@SephonDK]

The way he just pulls out excellent stuff from his portfolio and just happily shows off his excellent work... Warms my heart!

[@liamnyakamhua5567]

Exactly

[@REED1988]

This was amazing to watch, the mummy was my fave film in the 90s! Thankyou 😀

[@ryanmacarthur6250]

Even after 2 years this is still one of my favorite episodes. I hope you bring Alex back again. He is such an awesome guest

[@dexdixy4913]

This Films DVD bonus disc was actually the one that inspired me as a child to become a concept artist, and I remember this specific mummy drawing being the one that made me say out loud ( I’m gonna do that when I grow up ). I’m a 20 year old now and I Love seeing this again. Thank you Alex for opening my childhood imagination up to a world of unlimited possibilities.

[@shayo201]

Awesome!

[@ayaanpawar8681]

He has such a nice personality. We need him for more episodes!!!

[@AbjectPermanence]

yeah I definitely wouldn't mind him coming back again

[@ArchThaBoss]

Yep! Love his energy

[@CineStructure]

This was SUCH a fun watch! Takes us back to that original excitement and awe watching The Mummy upon its release! Random effects for a future video idea: Donnie Darko (also lumped in there...maybe The Abyss, as they both have similar VFX)

[@omarhazem8814]

Wooow thats one of the best episodes of the show please do more of the concept art for the movies

[@juliann1824]

I would love to see another episode with him talking about Minority Report

[@waynedennyphoto]

Exactly. The sets, the cars, jetpacks, and Cruise's face deforming all need breakdowns and stories behind them!

[@Thisdown]

Amen to that!

[@vattu420]

I’m surprised it took them such a long time to bring in Alex. This was one of the best episodes all thanks to him.

[@VintageNemo]

I loved this episode. It was great learning more at the BTS of one of my favourite films. I wish I could buy prints of his work- they're so amazing!

[@PeterYamasaki]

Loved this episode. I hope you have him back to discuss some of his other works as well.

[@williammacpherson7054]

Wren holding that drawing of the mummy looks like a little kid on Christmas after getting a light-up lightsaber

[@FlagCutie]

How good was this episode!!! Wren's reactions are pretty much my reactions as Mr. Laurant's stories are pretty cool! I mean, just casually mentioning that he and the Mythbusters go way back. I did get a bit chocked up with that photo of Grant. Nick cringing at his dad's puns is everyone of us when our parents are around our friends. And like Niko said, being able to see all of that concept art is epic. Great job you guys and thank you Mr. Laurant!

[@fkdynamite]

What a great guest. The mummy is my favorite movie of all times! Really enjoyed this, thx.

[@MarlinAMB]

Listening invited Directors are like a school. Amazing how the creativity just flows to deliver such great scenes on 90’s 2000’s movies. I love the videos with guests from industry !

[@adheremtmeat]

I could listen to Alex and you guys talk for hours; he's such a treasure, him flipping out when you guys reacted to his drawings was priceless 💎 .

[@enkiimuto1041]

It is again that feeling that the stunts and SFX / music making off in general should be its own 3 hours DVD.

[@shayo201]

felt like a fly on the wall it's great.

[@FranciscoMartinez-kg7ed]

Please, PLEASE, make a special episode of him talking about the mummy or the other projects in which he was part of, its really interesting and he seems to like to explain all this stuff, also you guys seemed to enjoy the storys and details

[@jodwai]

Really enjoyed this react, love The Mummy. Please do a part 2!

[@JakeVermont19]

Wow! One of my favorite episodes! The Mummy was one of my most beloved movies as a kid. Thank you guys for these insides and the concept arts. Wow! Just... Wow!

[@JunkyardDigs]

This one was pretty awesome!! More Alex!

[@daminox]

Yes please! It's great when they have guests that are as enthusiastic about special effects as they are. This was a great vid.

[@kylebigelow844]

The skin beetles in the Mummy always scared me as a kid

[@rafatowers]

Agree

[@Survivor_of_DMVdrivers]

YES! I don't know why, but those beetles (along with stage 1 Imhotep) gave me nightmares growing up! Still absolutely loved the film so much and easily Brendan Fraser's best work!

[@siechamontillado]

@@Survivor_of_DMVdrivers Totes gave nightmares too. Also, Diablo 2 wasn't too far behind this movie and fighting those Act 2 scarab beetles, oh man, would flashback to the Mummy beetles all the time!

[@Rubiecat]

I had nightmares about it for a month lol ! I'll never forget that movie

[@JTZinnful]

This was so much fun to watch. The Mummy started a complete ancient Egypt craze with me (I was 14 at the time) and I even managed to convince my mom to take me to see the pyramids. Still think the movie is amazing. Thank you for making this episode.

[@Raasclark]

My favourite KZbinrs and my favourite Videogame Art Director collabing. This is everything.

[@Copycat_YT]

Can you guys react to Coraline!? That movie has confused me for awhile as you can’t tell if it’s stop motion or computer animated!

[@isaackim7675]

It was based on a book, so you might wanna read it and then watch it again

[@andys.5757]

It's stop motion, but I'm sure it's cg enhanced

[@gabecuarez7195]

Haven’t they already reacted before?

[@AndreInfanteInc]

There's some green screen compositing, but it's pretty much entirely stop motion, just beautifully done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oInUopdmj6d4g6M&ab_channel=LAIKAStudios

[@1324Potato]

Nothing is stopping you from doing your own investigations and research. All the behind the scenes are there

[@DaveDexterMusic]

MORE! this was perhaps your best VFX artist react ever, Alex is a treasure.

[@orlandodeleonlcsw4283]

Has to be one of my top favorite VFX Artists React... You can here Alex Laurant love of his craft !

[@TakeitEasy...]

80s/90s VFX that still holds up? Stargate (1994), Robot Jox (1989), Fire in the Sky (1993), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), and Dick Tracy (1990).

[@JessHart006]

Just want to jump on the bandwagon of folks saying Alex is fantastic. He is both incredibly talented and very personable and pleasant. What a great episode!

[@3DPrintingNerd]

I see THE MUMMY and it's an insta-click! YES!

[@lordcholen]

i STILL IN LOVE with this movie

[@JTGallant]

That's EXACTLY what happened to me xD

[@edeworabraham2761]

We are all simple men

[@DavMCycle]

Alex thank you for your awesome work on one of my favourite movies of all time, you have a great talent, also Brendan is one of the greatest, it shows his commitment to the movie, this one is one of the best episodes, great job guys!

[@OnlyCORE]

Movie suggestion: Stargate (1994) Maybe do SG-1 evolution from Season 1 to 10

[@anthonymerchant2597]

I was just giving my own suggestions from the 90's and you came with one I couldn't think of. Great suggestion. My suggestions are The Frighteners, Army of Darkness, Dark City, The Fifth Element, Mimic, and City of Lost Children. I hope Alex comes back to tell us more about Saving Pvt Ryan too. The movie inspired me to join the Army. I was in sandstorms in Iraq that looked exactly like what that scene looked like in The Mummy. It looks like a mountain of sand and we referenced that scene when we saw it. It's the best way that I can describe it to people to this day.

[@artlovepeace42]

Best guest you guys have had on by far! Really took us on an inside look at the many different processes and departments that go into not just the VFX, but the entire filmmaking process. Loved seeing all the different art and design department roles!

[@wy4553]

Agree 100%! How amazing is it that he shared his 20+ years old sketches with us. He goes so in depth but is super interesting to listen to. They need to bring Alex back.

[@akshaykumar_r]

I'm legit speechless 😦 This has got to be one of the most insightful episodes so far!!

[@667mumble]

This was very fun and interesting to watch. I hope he'll come back to talk about his work on other movie or you get another visual effect artist to talk about a movie they worked on

[@terrygks]

I rewatch the movie back after watching this episode. Really makes me appreciate the work done for this movie