Angelina wanted to make sure that any fighting in the movie would be comparable to any male actor. Everything from stick fighting to horse riding was real to her.
Jan de BontI think the audience would like to see movies that are stunning to watch. I really think they'd like to see spectacles.
Jan de BontSummer movies are spectacles; that's what you pay 10 dollars to see. You want to get teased by effects sometimes. I think that will never stop.
Jan de BontWe're all complex human beings, and if some of that complexity shows through, I think it's advantageous for the movie.
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