My first obligation is to entertain but as far as science fiction goes, it's much easier to comment on today from another time because people then aren't focused on 'did you get the details right?' It's sort of a Trojan horse approach to ideas because it's wrapped in the future, it's wrapped in action, thriller.
Andrew NiccolYou have two choices when someone changes your work. You can either wash your hands of it or embrace it.
Andrew NiccolAs soon as you made a decision that time is going to be currency, then it should be a reflection of what's happening today. And obviously, it is.
Andrew NiccolI just don't analyze what I do, because I'm afraid I won't be able to do it anymore. I'm sort of superstitious. And that's why I've never looked back at any movie I've done.
Andrew NiccolMy first obligation is to entertain but as far as science fiction goes, it's much easier to comment on today from another time because people then aren't focused on 'did you get the details right?' It's sort of a Trojan horse approach to ideas because it's wrapped in the future, it's wrapped in action, thriller.
Andrew Niccol