I think the audience would like to see movies that are stunning to watch. I really think they'd like to see spectacles. Jan de Bont audiencemoviespectacle Change image and share on social
Summer movies are spectacles; that's what you pay 10 dollars to see. You want to get teased by effects sometimes. I think that will never stop. Jan de Bont dollareffectmovie Change image and share on social
We're surrounded by violence, and we see so much of it on TV, especially the news programs. We almost become numb. And that forces filmmakers to try to outdo themselves... They say, 'Look what I can do,' and it becomes like a showoff thing. To me, that's ridiculous. Filmmaking isn't a contest! Jan de Bont contestfilmmakefilmmaker share on social
The bad guys are not typical; they are not just bad, they are interesting. They might be good or bad. Jan de Bont badgoodguy Change image and share on social
Technology is a major tool in exploring and challenging your creativity, but it can also overtake your creativity... My mind goes very fast, and I can see all kinds of images that would be spectacular on the screen. But they would cost so much money, and would they really make the story that much better? Jan de Bont challengecostcreativity share on social
I think what makes a good action film is a story that gets you involved. Just action, by itself, is not going to work. Jan de Bont actionfilmgood Change image and share on social
We are creating a fabulous franchise with an incredible female action hero. Jan de Bont actioncreatefabulous Change image and share on social
Angelina wanted to make sure that any fighting in the movie would be comparable to any male actor. Everything from stick fighting to horse riding was real to her. Jan de Bont actorangelinacomparable Change image and share on social
I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life. Jan de Bont adorecontrollife Change image and share on social
This film, Tomb Raider 2, is a big challenge. It's quite exhausting. Jan de Bont bigchallengeexhaust Change image and share on social