This is a fascinating debate. We’ve definitely reached a point where digital extras and backgrounds are becoming indistinguishable from reality, and in many cases, it’s a great tool for safety and scale.
But there’s a massive difference between technical perfection and a soul-stirring performance. Cinema is built on empathy. We are biologically wired to detect the 'Uncanny Valley' that subtle, unsettling feeling when something looks human but lacks a true spark. AI can replicate a face or a movement, but it can’t replicate the spontaneous 'happy accidents' or the emotional depth that comes from a person's lived experience.
I think we’ll eventually see a shift where 'real human' cinema becomes a premium choice, much like artisanal goods. I might watch an AI spectacle for the visuals, but I wouldn’t pay to see a story without a human heart at the center of it. What do you think is there a specific 'line' where the tech starts to ruin the art for you?
