Jan de Bont

“Special effects are a tool, a means of telling a story. Special effects are just another character in the film.”

“I always tried to do my own stunts.”

“A movie is a director's vision. But it's also a collaboration of a lot of talented people.”

“In a big action movie you need a certain amount of humor. On the one hand, you have to take the danger seriously, but you also need to have a little bit of a wink.”

“Every movie is a risk. You never know if it's going to be a hit or not.”

“The most important thing is to have a good story. If you don't have a good story, nothing else matters.”

“You have to be prepared for everything on a film set, because anything can happen.”

“I think the audience is very smart. They can tell when you're faking it.”

“Cinematography is about painting with light. It's about creating a mood and an atmosphere.”

“I'm always looking for a new challenge, something I haven't done before.”