Fake Babies Will Cost You

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Generally, fake babies cost less to use than real babies in film, and they're also easier to work with. However, if you do use a fake baby, it's important that the baby at least look real enough to fool the audience. This is where the military drama American Sniper ran into some troubles.

When Bradley Cooper's character goes to pick up the baby, it's totally obvious that the baby was a doll. They attempted to CGI the doll's arm to make it seem alive which just made it look even weirder. Not only did they have to spend extra money on making a doll look like a living baby but the film received backlash for its laziness.