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As an actor, you've got to have faith in the director's vision, that the director has a vision for this that is greater than the critics say.

Many times I felt like I'd do better than what the director did, but some of them got a little discouraged because they didn't have full charge of making the film, and sometimes there'd be battles of egos.

Fundamentally, I always find that most of the films that I've put out are essentially the director's cut. Part of the process with a director's cut is the leaving behind of certain aspects of the movie that we don't feel necessary because they aren't part of the dynamic of the story.

As you can probably tell, I like films and directors that bring a totally unique style to filming action.

Ultimately when I throw myself behind a movie, I have to really believe in that director's vision.

There is often a great disparity between a director's personal style and the movies he makes.

As a director, try to be humble and not to overdo it, not overcoverage and over-covering the scene.

A lot of directors don't want the pressure of a movie the size of Pearl Harbor. But I love it. I thrive on it.

I'd rather have one good scene in a movie by a great director than a small role in a mediocre movie.

I've worked with some of the great cinematographers. So I'm always watching what they do and I'm watching how the director composes his shots, just because I find it interesting as an actor; you're trying to help them out as well.