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I think filmmaking is a strange animal because it's anti-Democratic and collective at the same time, but I think it's all about not trying to know everything better than everybody else but making the right choices.
Niels Arden Oplev -
When we read a book, we have a blurry image that's kind of physical but blurry. But we have an emotional image also. We have an emotional connection to the character.
Niels Arden Oplev
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I'm interested in the human more than I'm interested in building suspense.
Niels Arden Oplev -
Nobody's born evil. I guess that's why we're drawn to violence. We're fascinated by it, but there's a moral in how you examine it.
Niels Arden Oplev -
I think if there was no violence in our world, there would be no violence in film. Violence is a part of human nature, and obviously it's a troublesome part of human nature. You always have responsibilities when you portray violence in what angle you put down on that scene..
Niels Arden Oplev -
Revenge is just a really good drive for drama and good action.
Niels Arden Oplev -
When you cast, you can't cast only visually; you have to cast emotionally, too.
Niels Arden Oplev