Time after time I see actors stepping into the director's chair and failing miserably. There are exceptions of course, Clint Eastwood comes to mind, but the majority of actors I've seen trying to direct typically produce fairly derivative work.
Directing is incredibly difficult, and very few people do it well, which is why I question why so many actors feel a need to try it, many of whom, quite frankly, are as dumb as a post.
I think she might have potential as a good director but I heard her talk about this movie and she was too in love with the story and being faithful to the "truth" to make a good movie. You can't be so emotionally connected to the material and make a good movie, imo. She has potential if she can distance herself from the material.
shareA better question is why do directors think they can act. That transition usually meets with much less success.
"Where is the universe?" - Egg Shen
Mel Gibson and Ron Howard are exceptions.
shareAre you kidding me? The movie was incredibly well made, p.s. American sniper isn't as well polished as this and the story is no where near as moving. I didn't know who directed it until the credits came on.
share>>>>>Time after time I see actors stepping into the director's chair and failing miserably. There are exceptions of course, Clint Eastwood comes to mind, but the majority of actors I've seen trying to direct typically produce fairly derivative work.
Directing is incredibly difficult, and very few people do it well, which is why I question why so many actors feel a need to try it, many of whom, quite frankly, are as dumb as a post.<<<<
Good question. The answer of course is Ego.
How and why did Jolie get such a big movie her first time out? I'm hearing bad things about this film, especially from those who loved the book, and they all say it's the direction that is at fault.