Look at every action movie in Hollywood. Every leading man from Spider-Man to Batman to James Bond, 'Bourne Identity', every one of them possesses martial arts skills. — Donnie Yen Copy Share Image
There's a lot of thinking when you choreograph something. You're not just choreographing some bodies, arms, legs flying around to look cool. It's a lot more complicated and sophisticated. You also have to deal with the connection of the whole… — 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
