Bounds Quote by John Hurt
![“I thought ['Sailcloth'] was a terrific script. Elfar Adalsteins, the director, is bound to be a director we'll hear from, and the whole thing was really enjoyable.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2a9/john-hurt-1669_bounds_i-thought-sailcloth-was-a-terrific-scrip_388057.jpg)
“I thought ['Sailcloth'] was a terrific script. Elfar Adalsteins, the director, is bound to be a director we'll hear from, and the whole thing was really enjoyable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Review, 2005
The speaker praises the script and director, anticipating future prominence and finds the work enjoyable overall.
In simple terms: The script is great, the director promising, and the film enjoyable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support emerging talent.
Themes
film criticism
talent scouting
enthusiasm
Mood
appreciative
optimistic
Type
critical
encouraging
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- indie screenings
- talent agencies
- media reviews
Key Concepts
scriptwriting
directorial vision
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of the script stood out?
- How can you spot a future notable director?
A Different Perspective
The film may have flaws not mentioned, and hype can be premature.
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![“I've never done a movie in that genre, and I love a lot of those movies. I watched the director's [David Freyne] short film [The First Wave], which I loved. And the script was just so good. He's found this way to tell a new story.” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c9d/ellen-page-2745_cinema_i-ve-never-done-a-movie-in-that-genre-an_3185499.jpg)
![“I was very keen to work on the script with Scott Derrickson and [C. Robert] Cargill, and working out the important story beats, changing lines, upping the comedy, changing the pace, all of that was great fun.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad8/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_beats_i-was-very-keen-to-work-on-the-script-wi_1181263.jpg)
![“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/john-hurt-1669_bluffs_i-got-used-to-lars-von-trier-doing-the-n_55595.jpg)
