CG is only effective when used in conjunction with actual, physical elements (miniatures, puppets, motion capture on-set). Take a look @ Hellboy or JP3 as solid example of what can be done when CG is used in conjunction with puppets and models. LOTR stands as the benchmark for on-set motion capture when it comes to effective CG. Even Bob Hoskins in Roger Rabbit had to have something to act aganst to make the Toons seem real, and that was only cel animation. Anyone who says that CG on its own is the future of cinema needs to get his head examined.