John Woo quotes

John Woo is a renowned Chinese film director and producer, famous for his stylish action movies and influence on both Asian and Hollywood cinema. His signature use of slow motion, dual-wielding pistols, and dramatic storytelling set new standards for the action genre. He continues to inspire filmmakers worldwide with his unique vision and cinematic techniques. Here are 12 of his quotes:

I can use movie as a language. Not only could it send a good message, I could let people know about my thinking and how I see the world, how I see the colour, how I see the music, how I see everything.

John Woo

The movies I like to make are very rich and full of passion. Some people see me as an action director, but action is not the only thing in my movies. I always like to show human nature - something deep inside the heart.

John Woo

When I was young, I loved movies so much I wanted to make one.

John Woo

I like doves. They look so beautiful, like a woman. For me they represent peace and love and purity. And sometimes they're seen as the messengers of God, so they're important to me because I'm a Christian.

John Woo

I also wanted people to know that football actually started in China almost 3000 years ago.

John Woo

When I made 'Hard Boiled,' I had no idea that it would be released to an international audience. I just wanted to make a film to team up my two favorite actors, Tony Leung and Chow Yun-Fat.

John Woo

It's pretty easy to make a film in China. A few years ago I just walked into the office and let them know I wanted to make a movie called 'Red Cliff' and they were so excited. They said, 'Let's do it!' It's that simple.

John Woo

There is absolutely no Wuxia or martial arts in 'Red Cliff.' I want all the action to look realistic.

John Woo

'Hard Boiled' is my last film in Hong Kong, before I moved to the U.S. It is the one film which is most accepted by the audience in the West.

John Woo

For my own films, I would like to see 'Bullet in the Head' remastered. The original cut was actually almost three hours.

John Woo