60 Quotes by Alice Englert

I think the theme that I was attracted to in ‘Beautiful Creatures’ was you claim yourself. In my opinion, I think that’s a really valid idea and I’m glad that that’s our foundation.

I’ve spent half my life on planes. I have a lot of love for New Zealand, though. That is where the really arty, whimsical side of the family resided – in Hobbitland.

I’m a big fan of being able to hold those long shots and use space. I don’t know, I think everything’s so quick cut these days, as if films are too afraid that the audience is going to get bored instead of relaxing and trusting their work.

I would never want to do something just for the sake of being independent or for the sake of doing big films. I’m always surprised by the material I’m attracted to. And that’s how I like it. I like to be surprised.

I eat meat. I don’t go to the gym.

Actually, I think I’m part of the last generation to grow up believing in magic and fairies and believing I had powers – you know, lying on the ground and trying to have my spirit leave my body – which never happened; still working on that bit.

I was really enjoying one of the screenings of ‘Beautiful Creatures’ and there was this little 14-year-old boy sitting next to me in the screening and I was laughing at all the jokes and I just felt really judged. I had to keep it down a bit. It’s a bit embarrassing.

As for the Kristen Stewart comparisons, I just don’t think that’s fair. I thought she was great in On The Road and Into The Wild. But she’s got enough people scrutinising her without me adding my take.

I’ve always loved fantasy. I think it’s a great way to look at issues that we have in our own lives with a little bit of the pressure off, you know.