Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

Directed by Leslie Iwerks

Produced by Leslie Iwerks Productions

201060 min6.7 / 10

An enthusiastic, visually rich documentary celebrating the artistry and innovation behind ILM's groundbreaking special effects work.

Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.

Questions people ask

  • Is Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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