"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" - Underrated Visuals and Some Cool Sound Design!

Okay, so I just re-watched "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (yeah, the Nicolas Cage one from 2010) and while the plot is...eh, kinda predictable, I gotta give it props for some seriously cool visuals. I'm a sucker for practical effects blended with CGI, and honestly, they nailed some of those moments. Remember the scene where the mops come alive in the lab and start flooding everything? The way they animated those mops, especially the water interaction, was actually pretty impressive for its time. Plus the tesla coil effects are so great! And the sound design! I feel like it gets overlooked. The spells all had this really nice crackling energy sound, and the way they used specific frequencies to emphasize the magical power was a nice touch. I'm a tech guy first, so things like that are what really grab me. Wish they had put a bit more effort into exploring the lore, but what we got was a fun, if a bit silly, ride. I also think the choice of music was pretty great and helped to sell the tone of the movie. The composer did an amazing job! I think if they gave it a little more thought with the story, they would have had a huge hit on their hands. Honestly, I think that its one of the better movies that Nicolas Cage has been in, and that is saying something! It's a fun watch, and the effects are still pretty solid given it's over a decade old. Worth a look if you're into that kind of thing, just don't expect a deep, thought-provoking film. More like popcorn entertainment with shiny lights and whooshing sounds! Thoughts anyone?