Sometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.
JASON STATHAMSometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.
JASON STATHAMIt’s hard to predict what kinds of people are going to enjoy it [film]. And what people ain’t. That’s the movies. You never know.
JASON STATHAMLooking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set and you’re working out, you’re going to feel good.
JASON STATHAMSome of my best experiences are with writer/directors. Guy Ritchie is one. I feel they have a clearer view of what they want to do. They haven’t got to try and interpret someone’s writing; it’s all theirs. I really admire that.
JASON STATHAMI’m not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.
JASON STATHAMThe fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
JASON STATHAMUsually I’m trying to work with people that I’ve worked with before, so we have a certain amount of know-how and what we’re going to do together.
JASON STATHAMI just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.
JASON STATHAMIn L.A., it’s very hard to have some kind of conscience of some style out there. The weather’s too hot; there’s no seasons.
JASON STATHAMIt’s not like I’m dying to do work that’s taken seriously, and I’m not looking to become a thespian. It’s not what I’m looking for; I’m just looking to do quality work.
JASON STATHAMMusclemen grow on trees. They can tense their muscles and look good in a mirror. So what? I’m interested in practical strength that’s going to help me run, jump, twist, punch.
JASON STATHAMI’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.
JASON STATHAMI love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
JASON STATHAMI know, a lot of the films I’ve done, it’s obvious I’m going to beat up six guys and just walk out the door. There’s not a lot of motivating factors – it’s just action for the sake of action.
JASON STATHAMI’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
JASON STATHAMI think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.
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