A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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I should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.
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The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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In 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.
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Some 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.
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I’m more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.
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I like heist movies. I like action movies that set all the elements into one and a chance to do something that comes from a great stable of writing.
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Sometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.
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And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.
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I like Jackie Chan because I’ve been a fan of Jackie’s forever. He’s broken every bone in his body for his commitment and dedication to doing his own stunts. So he’s the real deal.
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And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.
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One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.
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I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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I like to relax. Spend it with people that I’ve grown up with, or people that I care about, and just relax, sit around doing nothing or sitting on a beach.
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Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.
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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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I’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.
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There is something about yourself that you don’t know.
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I 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.
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Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
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It’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.
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Every sequel needs to be bigger and better.
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I was a sportsman for years. I’ve always had a physical background. I’ve always had an interest in boxing and fighting. To get physical in films is a dream. I love it.
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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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