127 Quotes by Javier Bardem

But I remember the moment when my father died. I wasn’t a very committed Catholic beforehand, but when that happened it suddenly all felt so obvious: I now believe religion is our attempt to find an explanation, for us to feel more protected.

Now, there are so many movies, so many festivals, and so many awards going on, each judged with each other, like your work is worse than others and that’s not fair. How can you tell what’s best and what’s worst from these awards? We’re talking about art.

My first part was in a film where I played a sadomasochist who killed people and created fun orgies. I’m a method actor. I went to every orgy in the world.

When I see myself at 14 years old I can put my hands on my head and think: ‘How could I have done that?’ but at that time it had sense for me. You do the same when you’re 20. And now, when you look at people who are 20 years old you ask yourself: ‘Was I like that? Was I really like that?’

I used to be a good party boy. I’m old. I’m an old man. You pay the consequences. I’m just fine with a couple of drinks, no more than that.

I can’t imagine what it would be like being James Bond 24 hours. That must be exhausting.

I hate violence. When I hold a gun, I feel death in my hands, but it’s fun to pretend in the movies.

There is no middle ground in Hollywood, you’re a failure or you’re a success. That mentality is wild.

I’m a great believer in stunt doubles. They do an amazing job.