Author: Jan de Bont

Quotes

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

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

- Jan de Bont

One of the most amazing locations I've ever been is the top of the volcano in Tanzania, Africa. It's an actual volcano where you really have this lava every day.

One of the most amazing locations I've ever been is the top of the volcano in Tanzania, Africa. It's an actual volcano where you really have this lava every day.

- Jan de Bont

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

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

- Jan de Bont

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.

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.

- Jan de Bont

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

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

- Jan de Bont

Using my imagination and creativity is exciting to me.

Using my imagination and creativity is exciting to me.

- Jan de Bont

I think there are a lot more relationship scenes in my movies that people tend to overlook. A lot of scenes really feel real and are about the characters.

I think there are a lot more relationship scenes in my movies that people tend to overlook. A lot of scenes really feel real and are about the characters.

- Jan de Bont

The bad guys are not typical; they are not just bad, they are interesting. They might be good or bad.

The bad guys are not typical; they are not just bad, they are interesting. They might be good or bad.

- Jan de Bont

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