Guillermo del Toro Quotes

The film I think was a good film for what it was designed for. It was for kids. Unfortunately the critics slashed it before it even started but that is just the way the cookie crumbles.

A successful film is a good film, and a non-successful film is a bad film. It's as simple as that.

The reality is that we have all these awards and all these festivals that give out awards, so you sort of go, 'okay, well, people liked the film, and I think it's a good film, and it's up for an award - well, I guess it should win the award then.'

You can have an amazing director and terrible script, and the film's not going to be great. But if you have the most incredible script and an okay director, you could still get a really good film.

If a film is good, it will work no matter what.

A good project but a poor director will always make a mediocre film, but an average script and good director can make a good film, as he will put in everything to make the film look good.

Sometimes, I seem to be only able to actually move and get going with things on the razor edge of possibly still managing whatever it is I'm supposed to do. I think, secretly, I might even get a buzz out of it. Maybe I crave the adrenalin like some sort of crazy gambler high on risking everything on the turn of a card.

There are so many elements that make a good film. You need a great director who's driving it.

The way I work, typically, I do everything at the very last minute.

I believe that if your film is good, and if you are good, you will do well.

Priyadarshan makes good films because he is a good writer.

My family believes in a good script and ultimately everything that is attached to it. I am more interested in a hit film than a good film.

The word 'star' is misused. A good film will never fail. And if you have become an actor to become a star, then your reason of being in this profession is wrong. It amounts to abusing the art.

I like to do one film at a time. But sometimes, when projects get delayed for reasons beyond my control, I juggle more than one.

I don't judge director on the basis of their last film.

I believe that the performance of my actors is of utmost importance to make a good film.

Certain scripts require an ensemble cast. I'm absolutely fine with that. I will not deprive myself of the chance to be part of a good film because of insecurities or fear of losing my market. But my role must be well-defined.

With 'Gerald's Game' in particular, we didn't have enough money or time and it was really hard.

I believe in the theory that one cannot make a good film; it just happens.

I think a director is hugely responsible for the fate of a film, so if it does well, he should be appreciated. As an actor, I can only perform well or choose to work with a good director in a good film.

If it is a good film, the audience will like it. They will take to it if it is made with a certain amount of integrity.

No matter what kind of film one makes, it boils down to whether it's good or not.

Law Number XXXIX: Never promise to complete any project within six months of the end of the year, in either direction.

I always used to say to players at half-time, 'Be patient. The last fifteen minutes throw the kitchen sink at them. It's worth a gamble'. You are going to lose the game anyway. There is nothing better than when you get to that last fifteen minutes and you actually win the game late on. The fans are going out of the gates I gave it a try and it worked.

I always wanted to direct. Directing is a lot more of a commitment though, a lot more time. I like directors who do very few takes, they know what they want.