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I act according to the requirements of the character, and if I try to play the role, then I play it truthfully. In my daily life, I'm a laid-back, peaceful guy. I'm just doing my job to act. (Donnie Yen)
I gained a lot of confidence after 'IP Man' as being a true actor. I went on to tackle what it is an actor is supposed to do before a film. Do a lot of research, get into the character. That's what I did with 'Dragon.' View quote
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In Hong Kong, particularly, we craft this art for decades. The action choreographer actually is the action director. He takes over and he choreographs with - by himself or with his team, and place the camera where he feels cinematic effect to bring out that choreography. View quote
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A period film, where you, for example, where you have a traditional wardrobes, you are bound to act a certain way. But in a modern film, a lot of body gesture. View quote
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When you direct a movie, you're basically looking at a story, the way you want to look at it. You bring that director's vision, and I'm totally open for that. View quote
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I certainly hope 'Dragon' can leave some legacy behind. View quote
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It takes years of building that experience as a filmmaker, as well as physically. You have to have a high level understanding of martial arts. View quote
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I think film, to me, as a director, is about telling a story. View quote
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I try to update my arsenal constantly. Learning different martial arts since childhood. To understand what's out there. To really be in tune. View quote
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Personally, I prefer contemporary films, but the market calls for more period choices, especially since China opened up a cinema market in Hong Kong. There's a lot of restriction for contemporary films simply because of subject matter. View quote
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I just like to choose projects that will allow me as an artist to make my art. (Donnie Yen)
I got nominated for my second film as best young director in the Aikido Film Festival in Japan. View quote
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In Hollywood, I'm lucky, I only do big movies like 'Blade.' It's much more comfortable: you have a trailer. View quote
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There is also a strong following among the urbanites on the East Coast when it comes to martial arts films. View quote
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I have always been a great fan of Peter Chan and many other great directors who specialize in anything outside of action. View quote
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Still, as much as I wish Ballistic Kiss could be a better film, the recognition it gained from critics and at festivals speaks for itself. View quote
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Many friends of mine told me that normally only guys like a kung fu movie and the girls would be turned off - they want to see a love story. But Ip Man is a family man, so the women see this and go: 'I want my husband to be like this man. He'll be a scholar, he'll be fighting, he'll care for the family.' So we had a bigger audience. View quote
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I've always been in a rebel. View quote
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I always used to wonder why American actors were getting fat, then I made a U.S. movie. I'm seeing all the food every day, and there's lots of waiting around because making an American movie is very slow. View quote
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When you watch my films, you're feeling my heart. View quote
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It's a blessing to be given a variety of roles to what I call an iconic action actor like myself. (Donnie Yen)
For me, the challenge of a period film is that, unlike a contemporary film where the character can be very free-form when it comes to the acting, there's a burden to acting in a period film because you have to stay within the character's historical background and the gestures of certain periods. View quote
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I like to stay within the context of the character's background. If he's a cop, I have to make sure the audience is convinced that this person, a cop, can do only so much without a gun. View quote
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A lot of people don't realize, when you are acting in a martial arts film, you're not just performing martial arts. You're not just performing martial arts. You're actually acting as much as any other actor. View quote
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I think action movies bring more excitement than tears, but I always want to take it to another level. I mean, I think if one appreciates anything in life to a certain degree, it could possibly bring tears to your eyes. View quote
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