Jan De Bont Quotes

The quality of CGI, audiences are now so used to it. They don't know what is CGI and what is real.

In regards to The Haunting, people compared it to the old movie, which is unfair. We didn't have the rights to the movie. I couldn't duplicate a single thing because that would have been legal infringement.

I think the audience would like to see movies that are stunning to watch. I really think they'd like to see spectacles.

Being in an area of the planet where scientists believe mankind started is quite amazing.

Using my imagination and creativity is exciting to me.

We're all complex human beings, and if some of that complexity shows through, I think it's advantageous for the movie.

Angelina wanted to make sure that any fighting in the movie would be comparable to any male actor. Everything from stick fighting to horse riding was real to her.

Summer movies are spectacles; that's what you pay 10 dollars to see. You want to get teased by effects sometimes. I think that will never stop.

I think what makes a good action film is a story that gets you involved. Just action, by itself, is not going to work.

It's always an enormous pressure when you do a sequel. The demands are so high, and it's expensive.

Lara Croft is such a strong individual, she's very driven, she doesn't need a man, she's speaks her own mind, and that she's in control of her own life. It's a lot of what women want and have.

As a director, you try to find what is creative.

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.

I worked on movies with a lot of violence when I was a cinematographer, and it always bothered me. It's a personal thing. I wouldn't want my kids to see it. I certainly believe that freedom of expression shouldn't be taken away, but I also believe you can make movies that are thrilling and exciting without too much violence.

We are creating a fabulous franchise with an incredible female action hero.

Technology is a major tool in exploring and challenging your creativity, but it can also overtake your creativity ... My mind goes very fast, and I can see all kinds of images that would be spectacular on the screen. But they would cost so much money, and would they really make the story that much better?

When I heard about the first Tomb Raider, I was very interested and I would have liked to have directed that. When I was approached for the second film, I was delighted.