Expedition to Point Nemo: When Garbage Leads You to Adventure
A team of Spanish scientists and military personnel embarks on what they believed would be a simple research trip to a floating plastic island. But fate, with its peculiar sense of humor, drags them to Point Nemo, the most remote place on the planet. Where neither phone signals reach and the only available wifi is what a lucky dolphin might catch.
Onirikal Studio proved that creating a digital ocean can be as complex as navigating the real one, but with fewer seasickness issues.
Visual Effects That Get You Wet (Without Soaking Your Sofa)
The Spanish studio faced the challenge of recreating an environment where water is the absolute protagonist. Among its most notable achievements:
- Digital storms so realistic they make you want to hug a life preserver
- Marine fauna with more expressiveness than some soap opera actors
- Creepy bubbles that will probably get their own spin-off
The Iguana That Stole the Show
Amid so much technology, a reptile became the unexpected star. It's still debated whether it was rendered or simply the best-paid diva of the project. The truth is that its performance was so convincing that it already has an agent and is negotiating its next appearance in a documentary about marine life.
Where to Enjoy This Controlled Shipwreck
For those who prefer adventure from the armchair:
- Prime Video (if your subscription hasn't sunk like the ship's in the series)
- Apple TV+ (in regions where dramatic storms haven't been banned yet)
This production proves that even in the most inhospitable place on the planet, there's always room for drama, special effects, and an iguana with more charisma than your ex. Because in the end, what would science be without a bit of cinematic chaos? 🌊