hmmmm...Well, that definition doesn't coincide with the Oscar's definition then Tadpole. I don't think they've ever made the distinction between CGI and traditional special effects--it's just one category. I guess it'd be up to the OP/his brother/their publication to decide whether non-CGI special effects are considered…
I don't know if I have a best VFX vote for the year yet. Mad Max showed great CGI restraint, tastefully using it to bolster incredible practical VFX..so maybe that would make it my pick. Star wars had amazing art direction, with awesome environment CGI and great puppetry work, which might make it my pick too...if not for…