Barry Sonnenfeld quotes

Barry Sonnenfeld is an American producer, director, and cinematographer known for his work in film and television. His unique visual style and sense of humor are evident in hit movies such as "Men in Black" and "The Addams Family." He has received acclaim for his creative approach and lasting contributions to popular entertainment. Here are 12 of his quotes:

We should all relax about life because you don't have a clue as to what's really going on.

Barry Sonnenfeld

These movies are like my kids. I just love them to death. Some of them go to Harvard and some of them can barely graduate high school.

Barry Sonnenfeld

They want to let the audience figure things out and let the reaction shot get the laugh.

Barry Sonnenfeld

By definition a sequel can't be original. So you've got to figure out what worked the first time around.

Barry Sonnenfeld

It felt scary because there was no auditioning, no rehearsing.

Barry Sonnenfeld

I was seeing a lot of really good things about Get Shorty when it came out, and my wife pointed out that if you validate the good reviews, you also have to validate the bad reviews.

Barry Sonnenfeld

When Frank the Pug is singing I Will Survive, the only reason it's funny is that Will is in that shot trying not to get angry. A shot of a dog singing I Will Survive on its own will not get a laugh.

Barry Sonnenfeld

I really wanted Michael Jackson to be in the first Men in Black, but he didn't want to be considered as an alien!

Barry Sonnenfeld

I play the father in the scene when Will and Tommy go back to Tommy's old apartment. It was a big mistake. I hope not to be in the next movie I direct.

Barry Sonnenfeld

Michael worked one day. Everybody was a little freaked out and nervous because he's a really big star. We were already working with really big stars, but Michael is Michael.

Barry Sonnenfeld