Matthew Vaughn

“I think sequels are a dangerous game.”

“Casting is 80% of the film.”

“The best scripts are the ones that are fun to read.”

“What I learned from 'Layer Cake' was that it's not whether you've got a good story but whether you've got a good character.”

“You have to be a bit of a dictator to be a director.”

“I don't believe in focus groups. I believe in my gut.”

“My job is to entertain.”

“I'm a big believer in pre-production. The more you plan, the more you can be spontaneous.”

“A movie should be an experience.”

“I've always been a fan of the spy genre.”

“I'm a commercial filmmaker. I'm not trying to make a film to get a good review.”

“You have to make movies for the 15-year-old boy in you.”

“The problem with studios is that they are not in the business of making films. They are in the business of making money.”

“The one thing I've learned is that you can't please everyone.”

“The hardest thing in the world is to get a movie made.”