 For the rest of the film , Chris Corbould , the special effects and miniature effects supervisor , returned to a more realistic style of film making and significantly reduced digital effects . According to Corbould , " CGI is a great tool and can be very useful , but I will fight to the tooth and nail to do something for real . It 's the best way to go " . Three scenes involving primarily physical effects in the film were the chase at a building site in Madagascar , the Miami Airport chase sequence , and the sinking Venetian house , with sets located on the Grand Canal and in Pinewood Studios . 
