It's always an enormous pressure when you do a sequel. The demands are so high, and it's expensive.

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.

I worked on movies with a lot of violence when I was a cinematographer, and it always bothered me. It's a personal thing. I wouldn't want my kids to see it. I certainly believe that freedom of expression shouldn't be taken away, but I also believe you can make movies that are thrilling and exciting without too much violence.

One of the most amazing locations I've ever been is the top of the volcano in Tanzania, Africa. It's an actual volcano where you really have this lava every day.

I think what makes a good action film is a story that gets you involved. Just action, by itself, is not going to work.

Summer movies are spectacles; that's what you pay 10 dollars to see. You want to get teased by effects sometimes. I think that will never stop.