By now, we're all accustomed to the boundless visual possibilities of computer-generated effects, and aware that we're living in a world in which filmmakers have the ability to show us just about anything within the realm of human imagination. In fact, if you've got enough of the studio's money, amazing visuals are now the easy part -- these days, Hollywood's toughest trick is coming up with enough old-fashioned narrative magic to support all that splendor. read more