Doing a movie is a stressful thing. You spend months of you life focusing into that one project, and I want to make sure I do something I really like or I'm really passionate about. Donnie Yen focuslifemake Change image and share on social
My action follows my characters. If a character is a cop, you cannot be posing all the time, you cannot fly off the roof because it doesn't make any sense - it's not practical. Donnie Yen actioncharactercop Change image and share on social
Still, as much as I wish Ballistic Kiss could be a better film, the recognition it gained from critics and at festivals speaks for itself. Donnie Yen ballisticcriticfestival Change image and share on social
Like any other actor, I draw on life experience. Donnie Yen actordrawexperience Change image and share on social
Many friends of mine told me that normally only guys like a kung fu movie and the girls would be turned off - they want to see a love story. But Ip Man is a family man, so the women see this and go: 'I want my husband to be like this man. He'll be a scholar, he'll be fighting, he'll care for the family.' So we had a bigger audience. Donnie Yen audiencebigcare share on social
There is also a strong following among the urbanites on the East Coast when it comes to martial arts films. Donnie Yen artcoasteast Change image and share on social
From my experience as an actor, choreographer, action director, and producer, I understand the elements and the dynamics of being a film maker. Donnie Yen actionactorchoreographer Change image and share on social
In Hong Kong, particularly, we craft this art for decades. The action choreographer actually is the action director. He takes over and he choreographs with - by himself or with his team, and place the camera where he feels cinematic effect to bring out that choreography. Donnie Yen actionartbring share on social
For me, shooting, editing, and scoring rely on rhythm. Donnie Yen editrelyrhythm Change image and share on social
I always used to wonder why American actors were getting fat, then I made a U.S. movie. I'm seeing all the food every day, and there's lots of waiting around because making an American movie is very slow. Donnie Yen actoramericanday share on social