The recent controversy surrounding the de-aging effects in Thalapathy Vijay's 'The Greatest Of All Time' (referred to as 'The GOAT' in short) serves as a stark reminder that even big-budget productions can benefit from listening to audience feedback. Despite the initial backlash, especially after the arrival of the song 'Spark', the film's makers wisely chose to address the concerns raised by online trolls and rework the visual effects.
The episode also highlights the importance of embracing constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth and improvement. While the revised version of the song is yet to be seen, the decision to take audience feedback seriously is a step in the right direction.
Everything said, it is shocking that the makers of a big-budget movie have to be alerted by laymen. Why doesn't it become obvious to the team of the film? Don't they screen visuals to an alpha audience to gauge their feedback?
'GOAT' is slated to hit the cinemas on September 5.
