@t3knomanser: Did you ever take a look at those puppets you speak off in any of the behind the scene shots. They don't look quite as good do they? Thats because they recieved some CGI touch-ups before hitting the big screen.

@HitmonInfinity: Yes they can and they will. As I stated in my post, CGI water has for the most part crossed the Uncanny Valley.

@t3knomanser: I disagree with your assumption that excessive detail is a sin. A great example of this is Steven King. He has many times spent an entire chapter introducing a new character, only to kill him off in the beginning of the next. It works to invoke an emotion that might have otherwise been glossed over.…

@Adah: The Uncanny Valley at work my friend. This will soon change.

I will use the last words of your "rant", to begin my rant.