Quote from: SiL on Dec 07, 2020, 11:41:52 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 07, 2020, 10:53:27 AM
Agreed there. Fight chorography, characters, story, etc, all that other stuff aside, AvP didn't look cheap.
To be honest that's more production design than direction, which speaks more to his ability as a producer to find the right people.
That's what I was personally alluding to. The sets look great for the money spent? That's a great production designer. The shots make the sets look better than they are? That's a great cinematographer. You're great at maximizing every dollar spent? You're a great producer. You're great at hiring the right people, also you're a great producer.
It's more rare these days, but I know some directors can negotiate final approval on these hires, but as a director you have to bring out the best in these people and make all the pieces come together in a single dramatic vision and work, like a coach, resulting in an entertaining well made film. In that area,
to me, he fails. I just don't think Paul W. S. Anderson is that guy.
This all makes me think of James Cameron, where it's been said multiple times that he can do practically everyone's job better than they can.. cameraman, lighting, cinematography, storyboards, concept art, editing... that with his constant meddling/assistance, he makes almost everyone better around him. Pissed off, yes,
but also better. Cameron can wear so many hats it frustrates him sometimes he had to rely on other people. But that's of course a rare breed!