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Quote by David R. Ellis

“You have to understand the tone of the movie, because if it's supposed to be funny, it can be funny violent like the Home Alone stuff, but you have to really understand the tone of what you're doing and make the action work for that and for the character.”

Quote by David R. Ellis

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David R. Ellis was an American film director, born on September 8, 1952, and passed away on January 7, 2013. He was known for his work in action and horror films, with notable works including 'Deep Rising' and 'The Dark Tower'. Ellis' directing style was characterized by intense action scenes and tight storytelling. more

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