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

— Tahar Rahim

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I'd rather have a small part in a good film with good people than play the lead in something I don't really care for.

— Michael Biehn

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.

— Kajol

You can have an amazing director and terrible script, and the film's not going to be great. But if you have the most incredible script and an okay director, you could still get a really good film.

— Douglas Booth

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

— Aaron Johnson

A good movie is three good scenes and no bad scenes.

— Howard Hawks

My God, there are so many mediocre screenplays out there.

— Michael Arndt

A fantastic actor in a scene that's just closed off will be good. But when working with a director who knows little tricks - correct music, slowly pushing in - that stunning performance will somehow become even better. I've always seen it as a symbiotic relationship.

— Matthew Gray Gubler

✗Opposing Perspectives

Movie directing is a perfect refuge for the mediocre.

— Orson Welles

I would always rather do a mediocre script with a great filmmaker than a great script with a mediocre filmmaker.

— Kirsten Dunst

I always think it's better to take a smaller role in a great film rather than a leading role in something that you don't have complete faith in.

— Charlie Hunnam