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I think the script is the key. Regardless of how great everybody else is working on a film, if you're working on a script that you don't think is great, you're not gonna be able to make a great film. Whereas if the script is great, then you can.

A good project but a poor director will always make a mediocre film, but an average script and good director can make a good film, as he will put in everything to make the film look good.

There are so many elements that make a good film. You need a great director who's driving it.

My feeling about the movies is that most of them are terrible. If you don't have a decent script and a decent director, forget it.

A horrible script 99 percent of the time means a horrible movie. But if you start with a good script, odds are you're going to have a good movie.

I have always thought if you are going to make a film, it's much better to have an original script that will play to film's strengths.

I don't see how it's a risky thing to take a great part with a great director and a great script. That, to me, is not really a dangerous, risky proposition. It's actually a really good choice.

I've been lucky enough to work with some great directors, and I don't want to throw that away by doing one big horrible big budget film.