"I think what makes a good action film……" — Jan de Bont
"I think what makes a good action film is a story that gets you involved. Just action, by itself, is not going to work."
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21 Quotes by Jan de Bont
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Lara Croft is such a strong individual, she's very driven, she doesn't need a man, she's speaks her own mind,…
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We are creating a fabulous franchise with an incredible female action hero.
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Angelina wanted to make sure that any fighting in the movie would be comparable to any male actor. Everything from…
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As a director, you try to find what is creative.
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When I heard about the first Tomb Raider, I was very interested and I would have liked to have directed…
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One of the most amazing locations I've ever been is the top of the volcano in Tanzania, Africa. It's an…
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We're all complex human beings, and if some of that complexity shows through, I think it's advantageous for the movie.
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I think the audience would like to see movies that are stunning to watch. I really think they'd like to…
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Being in an area of the planet where scientists believe mankind started is quite amazing.
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I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.
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I really believe action will always be there and will never disappear.
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It's always an enormous pressure when you do a sequel. The demands are so high, and it's expensive.
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