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Why do CGI artists intentionally add fake lens dirt and camera shake to entirely digital blockbuster scenes?

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Why do CGI artists intentionally add fake lens dirt and camera shake to entirely digital blockbuster scenes?

Why do CGI artists intentionally add fake lens dirt and camera shake to entirely digital blockbuster scenes?
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