Attitude Quote by Kiefer Sutherland
“There are a lot of movies I'd like to throw away. That's not to say that I went in with that attitude. Any film I ever started, I went in with all the hope and best intentions in the world, but some films just don't work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Filmmaking, 2019
Many films start with hope but fail to succeed despite best intentions.
In simple terms: Good intentions don’t guarantee success.
Key Takeaway
Set realistic expectations, adapt.
Themes
film
hope
failure
Mood
pragmatic
realistic
Type
cautionary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film projects
- creative collaborations
- budget planning
Key Concepts
creativity
production
expectation management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess a film’s viability early?
- What safeguards help projects succeed?
A Different Perspective
Over‑optimism can lead to disappointment.
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