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19 quotes by Jan de Bont

Jan de Bont Born (1943-10-22) 22 October 1943 (age 71) Eindhoven, Netherlands Occupation Film director, producer, cinematographer Years active 1965–present Spouse(s) Monique van de Ven (1977–1988) Trish Reeves (?–present) Jan de Bont (born 22 October 1943) is a Dutch cinematographer, producer, and film director.
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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... →

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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... →

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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... →

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

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I really believe action will always be there and will never disappear.

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

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

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