Box office Quote by Roland Emmerich
![“I was, it was very high. Especially with international (box office), we did something that I didn't think this movie ["2012"] would do. I was very happy.” quote by Roland Emmerich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe5/roland-emmerich-16132_box-office_i-was-it-was-very-high-especially-with-i_190909.jpg)
“I was, it was very high. Especially with international (box office), we did something that I didn't think this movie ["2012"] would do. I was very happy.”
About This Quote
The filmmaker expresses surprise and pride at the unexpected commercial success of a high‑budget film, highlighting unpredictability in the industry.
In simple terms: Surprised by film’s success.
Key Takeaway
Expect the unexpected.
Themes
film
success
surprise
Mood
excited
proud
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- movie releases
- marketing strategies
- budget planning
Key Concepts
box office
production
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors contributed most to success?
- How can you prepare for unpredictable outcomes?
A Different Perspective
May downplay teamwork.
![“In the end [of the "2012"], there were no ships, no water, no nothing. Only the interiors [were real]. Everything else had to be made, and that is always challenging.” quote by Roland Emmerich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca7/roland-emmerich-16132_challenges_in-the-end-of-the-2012-there-were-no-shi_282244.jpg)
![“Dean [Devlin, Emmerich's partner on "Independence Day"] and I always said that we'd only do it when we had a really good story that excites us both, and we have the story written. And we've had it for a year and a half, two years. So we've been ready.” quote by Roland Emmerich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c5/roland-emmerich-16132_dean_dean-devlin-emmerich-s-partner-on-indepe_479179.jpg)
