Amazing Quote by Gareth Evans
“Assault On Precinct 13' was amazing - a big influence. 'Escape From New York' as well.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) and Escape from New York (1981)
The films showed how gritty, high‑stakes storytelling can shape a creator’s vision and inspire future work.
In simple terms: Films can deeply influence creators.
Key Takeaway
Study the techniques that resonated with you.
Themes
cinema
influence
storytelling
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
analytical
creative
When to use this quote
- directing
- screenwriting
- film criticism
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
genre blending
visual style
character archetypes
Questions to Reflect On
- Which element of these films most shaped your style?
- How can you adapt their influence uniquely?
A Different Perspective
Impact varies with personal taste and context.
![“[Akiro] Kurosawa, no doubt, was a big influence. Movies sometimes more than directors have influenced me: The Grapes of Wrath, by John Ford, was an extraordinary discovery. Sergei Eisenstein, of course. Later on, [Ingmar] Bergman.” quote by Costa-Gavras](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dff/costa-gavras-22487_bergman_akiro-kurosawa-no-doubt-was-a-big-influe_213833.jpg)
