Blown away Quote by Ellen Page
![“I remember having been with this book [Into the Forest] for a long time, and I remember the moment that she [Patricia Rozema] sent me the script and what it was like to read it for the first time. I just was so blown away by how she managed to capture the story and their relationship to each…” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/080/ellen-page-2745_blown-away_i-remember-having-been-with-this-book-in_2184680.jpg)
“I remember having been with this book [Into the Forest] for a long time, and I remember the moment that she [Patricia Rozema] sent me the script and what it was like to read it for the first time. I just was so blown away by how she managed to capture the story and their relationship to each other, and the nuances of that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion about adapting "Into the Forest" screenplay, 2005
Describes being deeply moved by a director's ability to capture story nuances and relationships in a script.
In simple terms: A director's skill to convey story depth impressed the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate nuanced storytelling in film.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
adaptation
collaboration
artistic vision
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
analytical
appreciative
When to use this quote
- reading scripts
- participating in film workshops
- analyzing adaptations
- supporting emerging filmmakers
Key Concepts
Narrative depth
director-author dynamics
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a script feel alive to you?
- How does collaboration affect narrative depth?
A Different Perspective
Personal reactions may differ; not all audiences perceive nuance similarly.
![“You just knew you were in great hands with somebody so talented, so bright and with such depth. We both [with Ellen Page] loved the script and the book [Into the Forest], which I read after I read the script, and highlighted it and dog-eared it to craziness.” quote by Evan Rachel Wood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b00/evan-rachel-wood-6643_book_you-just-knew-you-were-in-great-hands-wi_2287071.jpg)
![“It's a beautiful book [Into the Forest], so for those who are thinking about reading it, they absolutely should. First and foremost, I just devoured it, as a story. At that time, and still, it just encompassed a lot of things that I was thinking about, and that the world is thinking about, with…” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b31/ellen-page-2745_beautiful_it-s-a-beautiful-book-into-the-forest-so_2311068.jpg)
![“I think a lot of people in my circle are thinking that way or see the movie [Into the Forest] and then really think that way. I think it's hopefully tapping into sort of a consciousness right now in regards to our society's relationship with the environment and our own and our disconnect from it…” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/115/ellen-page-2745_circles_i-think-a-lot-of-people-in-my-circle-are_66960.jpg)
![“You can choose who you want to be the hero [in Hard Candy], but youll be second-guessing yourself -- theres just no right answer. Our society is obsessed with finding good and finding evil, but I think were all capable of anything.” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0da/ellen-page-2745_answers_you-can-choose-who-you-want-to-be-the-he_207118.jpg)
