We’re all complex human beings, and if some of that complexity shows through, I think it’s advantageous for the movie. Jan de Bont Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I worked on movies with a lot of violence when I was a cinematographer, and it always bothered me. It’s a personal thing. I wouldn’t want my kids to see it. I certainly believe that freedom of expression shouldn’t be taken away, but I also believe you can make movies that are thrilling and exciting without too much violence. Jan de Bont Read Quote
The bad guys are not typical; they are not just bad, they are interesting. They might be good or bad. Jan de Bont Read Quote
When I heard about the first Tomb Raider, I was very interested and I would have liked to have directed that. When I was approached for the second film, I was delighted. Jan de Bont Read Quote
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 Read Quote
It’s always an enormous pressure when you do a sequel. The demands are so high, and it’s expensive. Jan de Bont Read Quote
