I think he wanted to use computer graphics from the start, but the technology was not good enough. There's a good documentary on Disney+ about how it all happened. You have to admire the craft that went into it. A lot of the filming was done in UK studios.

Most stuff is CGI these days and it can be amazing, but it may wash over us at times.

I am thinking of seeing the new movie, but I may have to go alone as my other half is not into it.