It's no coincidence that 'Night at the Museum' completely blew the lid off my career. I finally got a handle on tone. Shawn Levy blowcareercoincidence Change image and share on social
Many comedic stars have tried to a do a 'Night at the Museum' type film, in which an everyday Joe reacts to insane circumstances. Many flat out failed. Shawn Levy circumstancecomediceveryday Change image and share on social
Even when I was a kid, I had a good thing with kids. To this day, if I go to a birthday party with one of my kids, I swear to you, I am so much happier hanging out with my kids and their friends than talking to the grown-ups. Shawn Levy birthdaydayfriend share on social
Certainly in my appetite for more challenges, it's very much alive. I love comedy and it comes to me in a natural way. Shawn Levy aliveappetitechallenge Change image and share on social
I live my life pretty emotionally, for better and for worse. I'm pretty thin-skinned and transparent. I lead with my heart, and I wanted to make a movie that did the same. Shawn Levy badlyemotionallyheart Change image and share on social
You don't service a big, fun premise comedy and then shoot yourself in the foot with too much irony. You need the audience to invest in the fun and the warmth and generally care about the characters. Shawn Levy audiencebigcare Change image and share on social
Whatever it takes, the job of the director is to be the leader and to get your actors where they need to go. That's a philosophy that I have. Shawn Levy actordirectorjob Change image and share on social
Why hire these geniuses if they're forced to stick with the script? You want to empower your actors as collaborators. Shawn Levy actorcollaboratorempower Change image and share on social
If it was going to be unique, if you're going to make a robot movie in 2011... it had to be different, and it had to be about more than its machines and more than its action. Shawn Levy actionmachinemake Change image and share on social
I just think that sports movies have such a built-in visceral, rooting interest, an epic win or lose redemptive quality. When they get it right, it can make for a really rousing movie experience. Shawn Levy buildepicexperience Change image and share on social
