Renny Harlin

“I love to make big action movies. It's my thing.”

“Action films are the purest form of cinema.”

“I'm a big believer in practical effects. I think they look better and they feel more real.”

“My movies are very visual. I'm not a dialogue director.”

“The most important thing for me is the audience. I want to entertain them.”

“I always want to do things that are different and not be pigeonholed.”

“The script is the most important thing. If you don't have a good script, you don't have a good movie.”

“For me, Stallone is the most professional actor I've ever worked with. He's a machine.”

“Directing is like being a general in a war. You have to make quick decisions and you have to be able to lead your troops.”

“Hollywood is a tough town. You have to have a thick skin.”

“You have to be a little crazy to be a film director.”

“I come from a small country, Finland... So, when I came to America, I was very impressed with the way things are done here.”