Cinema Quote by Steven Spielberg
“I've got a lot of examples about moments where I thought something would work on film and it didn't work, but I never came to that decision with the film half shot, where I was stuck on a runaway train and couldn't jump off. On those occasions where I have admitted defeat, that this is not going to work, I haven't embarked on that project and made that movie.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Making Movies, 2005
Describes avoiding projects that show early signs of failure, emphasizing practical decision‑making over idealism.
In simple terms: He stops projects before they become costly failures.
Key Takeaway
Quit early to save resources.
Themes
decision‑making
film production
risk management
Mood
pragmatic
cautious
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- script development
- production setbacks
Key Concepts
project evaluation
creative control
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust intuition over data?
- How to balance vision and practicality?
A Different Perspective
Early optimism can blind judgment.
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