There are two types of Chinese growing up in America. One is the kind that does really well in school, with thick, thick glasses. And the other is involved with the gangs. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
An action choreographer is kind of like a dance choreographer. You choreograph the moves and you let the director, cinematographer take into positioning their cameras. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
Personally, I prefer contemporary films, but the market calls for more period choices, especially since China opened up a cinema market in Hong Kong.… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
I think action movies bring more excitement than tears, but I always want to take it to another level. I mean, I think if… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
I try to update my arsenal constantly. Learning different martial arts since childhood. To understand what's out there. To really be in tune. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
I think a lot of people don't realize that martial arts are just an expression like anything else. It's just that most people are… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
In Hong Kong, particularly, we craft this art for decades. The action choreographer actually is the action director. He takes over and he choreographs… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
I like to stay within the context of the character's background. If he's a cop, I have to make sure the audience is convinced… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
When audiences look at an action actor like myself, sometimes we are very easily stereotyped or characterized as one type. They forget that we… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
Still, as much as I wish Ballistic Kiss could be a better film, the recognition it gained from critics and at festivals speaks for… — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
From my experience as an actor, choreographer, action director, and producer, I understand the elements and the dynamics of being a film maker. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
