John Woo Explains Why He Went for More Realistic Action in Silent Night

A legendary team-up for fans of the action genre, John Woo returns to the director’s chair with the producers of John Wick to helm Silent Night. Starring Joel Kinnaman as the film’s voiceless protagonist, this holiday thriller is a nearly two-hour feature with zero dialogue and tough fight sequences punctuated by a “meaningful story,“ that captured the director’s attention after a six-year hiatus. Prior to working with some of Hollywood’s greats in films like Face/Off and the Mission: Impossible franchise, Woo established himself as a pioneer of action with his eye for stylized fights, the use of slow motion, and other elements of the genre that have since influenced other great filmmakers. He honed his craft with the use of multiple cameras and nailed down his aesthetic, but with Silent Night, Woo returns with something different. Speaking with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, the director explains what it was about the script for Silent Night that first drew him to the project, why it was a new challenge for him as a filmmaker, and what he hopes audiences feel when they watch the movie. Woo breaks down his new approach to the action sequences, how it’s different from his previous films, and what it was like working with the stuntmen and Kinnaman. Watch the video above or read the full transcript below to also find out why we may not ever be getting 4K releases for films like A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, or Hard Boiled. #JohnWoo #SilentNight #HardBoiled For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL