You guys speak as though CG is the be-all and end-all of existence - it isn't. The suit for Ben is beautifully made, very well done and gives both Michael and the rest of the cast the chance to interact properly, with action and reaction as a scene progresses. No matter how good CG is - and it often isn't that good - you never get the feeling of reality about it. We all knew Gollum was CG, we all knew King Kong was CG ... and it adds a certain sense of detachment to the proceedings, no matter how hard you try to believe otherwise.
And another thing - you all seem to think going with a 'guy in a suit' is a cheaper option compared to CG - well, it isn't. Prosthetic design is very sophisticated, intricate and detailed, and is a long process. And doing Ben with the CG that was in this film? Are you kidding?
Let's face facts here - Ben's a difficult character to design in the first place, and no matter if he's CG or prosthetics, he's never ... never ... going to be the Ben Grimm we see in the comics. I thought the suit was a truly fine piece of design work, and gave Michael a chance to emote really well ... which you can't do with CG, no matter how hard you try. It doesn't have the immediacy and tone of live action. It has its place, I agree, but in this case? No. Unless you want Ben to end up like the Hulk.
HM