It isn't Poser that creates bad animations - it's bad animators.

My take on this is that your quip on 'cheap' is closer to the truth than you expected.  Poser is a 'cheap' alternative to the costs of higher-end software or using consultants thereof.  And for the price, they probably had time restrictions and weren't too worried about experience.  You'll usually see companies try to keep costs to a minimum by farming out the work to an employee who has some experience (or not).  This isn't the most professional way to get good results - "We need you create these animations for us in a couple weeks, in your spare time.  Here's Poser.  You figure it out."

3D animation is not for the feignt of heart.  They're called 'Studios', because it takes dozens and dozens of seasoned professionals (of all ilks) and many months (or years) to make those shorts or full length 3D CG movies.  You can't expect the same quality from a single 'weekend warrior' in
a few weeks or months with the limitations imposed - even if that person is experienced.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ makes it harder, but when you do, you blow your whole leg off.

 -- Bjarne Stroustrup

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