Few things better encapsulate the adage of “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” than the current state of computer-generated imagery in cinema. In short, CGI is overwrought, can look really bad, and has become both a visual and storytelling crutch for filmmakers. In fact, over-reliance on CGI has become almost as big of an issue in contemporary Hollywood as the general creative bankruptcy that has gripped the entertainment industry. And, if you need any proof of this, look no further than the biggest theatrical flops of 2023. Those movies cover a wide range of genres (action, war ep…