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HOLLYWOOD2YOU: Matthias, first of all thank you
for taking the time to do this interview with Hollywood2You.TV. I know that you're in Germany right now, in the middle of
a new film project.
MATTHIAS HUES: Yes I am, and I'm having alot of fun doing it! The film is called SNATCHED. It’s a horror film where
students sign up in their summer vacation to do some medical tests for a few dollars in an abandoned asylum that was notorious
20 years ago for doing illegal experiments sponsored by a dubious pharmaceutical company. And now once again, the pharmaceutical
company seems to have found new victims in their never ending quest to test new innovations. But this time the victims are
not only the students... I can't give it away, you'll have to watch it yourself! (he laughs)
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: I know that you've been a film actor
in the ACTION genre, and have done quite a few films. Did you start in Germany where you were born?
MATTHIAS HUES: Actually, no. I got my start on a
film in LA where Jean Claude Van Damme walked off a set and left them in the middle of the production. I jumped in, took
over his role, and the rest happened rather quickly. It was the time of action martial art films and everybody wanted to
see more. I ended up being the guy everybody wanted to fight and win over.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: What are the films that you’ve been in that represent
you as an actor?
MATTHIAS HUES: I must say, the films like ALONE IN THE WOODS (1996), which was a comedy, or AGE OF TREASON another
Action/ Comedy type film where I play a gladiator in Rome who ends up working as a Private investigator. I like roles that
stretch me as an actor beyond the typical Action role... like the element of comedy.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: How do you feel Action Films have
changed over the years, for the better or worse?
MATTHIAS
HUES: Some maybe for the worse but then there are some aspects that got better too.
It depends on the script. If the script is just an alibi to blow more things up or to use the last technologies I say forget
it. We should have more films with heart than just a loud bang. Take TRUE LIES (1994) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. That
was a monster film with lots of action and blow ups, but the characters in it were likable and had a soul and a life. Mr and
Mrs Smith (2005)) with Brad Pitt and Angelina Joli, again they were both great characters. I think that both of these films
were huge box office successes as a result of it.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: Do you feel the advent of the Special effects has diminished the real action in films?
MATTHIAS HUES: Yes,
because we all know that "it's only special effects, the magic of Hollywood, so it doesn't touch us as much anymore. I recently
saw a small indie THAI film that just came out. The lead actor did all his own stunts, and he was so outrageous, that he
could have worked in the circus! Everybody was talking about that and it eventually hit the DVD stores in America and was
a big success. Where are all the old super heroes from the past? We need more Arnold's and Stallone's really kicking ass,
not little guys in sweat pants fighting in front of a blue screens!
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: What makes a great Action Film stand out among the rest?
MATTHIAS HUES: Let’s
just say when I am in it! (he laughs) Well, all kidding aside, it’s the story and the lead character in it. He has to be
alive and vunerable, but likable even with many character flaws. He must be a human being and be beaten first, but then to
come back stronger like ROCKY (1976). Story's like that never die.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: Do you think the role of SEX in action films, is it a
necessity or over done?
MATTHIAS HUES: Yes, I think it’s a little overdone, unless the chemistry between the both just screams for it. But
sometimes we actually do want to see two hot people come together, does brad Pitt and Angelina ring a bell? (he laughs again)
HOLLYWOOD2YOU:
Do you think the level of Violence in films has risen for the shock value alone, and not making a better film?
MATTHIAS HUES: The latest
trend of horror films is horrible and just so exploitative. The line between bad taste and art is crossed alot, and the fact
that films like that are running top numbers says alot about our society today. The obvious is the biggest enemy of entertainment
for me.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU:
Whose work as and Action actors do you admire and Why?
MATTHIAS
HUES:
I love Arnold, simple and raw.
I love Stallone, simple and raw.
I
used to love Steven segal, superior and arrogant with a touch of caring.
I used to love Van Dame, child like innocent and
ready where he needed to be and so much to learn.
Van Disel in the Early days, raw and real with a touch of caring, not
too much, but you were happy when he did show it.
The Rock, l love everything about him!
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: Of recent film releases which do
you think stand out and Why?
MATTHIAS HUES: That’s hard to answer, I see too many films, but I’d say MATCH POINT stands out, also SEVERANCE (2006)
, which is not out yet, but it’s a horror film that was unsuspectingly funny and scary. Then, LORD OF WAR (2005 - Nicolas
Cage), BE COOL (2006 John Travolta, Uma Thurman), and well, there are so many brilliant ones, I would need alot more time
just to name all of them.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: What do you think are the 5 Best Action Films ever made?
MATTHIAS HUES:
DIE HARD (1988) - Bruce Willis
ROCKY
(1976) – Sylvester Stalone
RAMBO (1982) – Sylvester Stalone
TRUE LIES (1994) - Arnold Schwarzenegger
LEATHAL WEAPON
(1987) - Mel Gibson
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: What do you hope to accomplish in upcoming ACTION films, Perhaps having unique action sequences, more
intense action?
MATTHIAS HUES: No, not really. I think being a good likable character who kicks some serious believable ass and
shows a lot of heart and weaknesses, and is still everybody's hero. That’s what I want.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: Matthias, What’s next in the film
world for you?
MATTHIAS HUES: Looks like I will be working on the next CONAN being released by Warner brothers.
HOLLYWOOD2YOU: That
sounds great Matthias! I know that Warner Bros Production President Jeff Robinov confirmed that the studio is committed to
making another live action Conan movie within the next year. Thanks again Matthias, and I look forward to seeing you in the
new film!
for Hollywood2You.TV -- John Reed
MATTHIAS HUES Website:
http://www.myspace.com/matthias_hues
MATTHIAS HUES
Action Film Actor appearances:
Immortally Yours (2006)
D-War (2006)
Chinaman's
Chance (2006)
The Librarians (2003)
Beyond the Limits (2003)
Legion of the Dead (2001)
The Silent Force (2001)
The King's Guard (2000)
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (1999) TV
Lone Tiger (1999)
Hostile Environment (1998)
The
Protector (1998)
Bloodsuckers (1998)
Conan the Adventurer (1997)
A Friend in Need (1997) TV
Executive Target
(1997)
Starcrypt (1996)
Alone in the Woods (1996)
Droid Gunner (1995)
Digital Man (1995)
Fists of Iron (1995)
Cyber
Vengeance (1995)
Death Match (1994)
Finding Interest (1994)
Bounty Tracker (1993)
TC 2000 (1993)
Age of Treason
(1993) TV film
Fist Fighter 2 (1993)
Talons of the Eagle (1992)
Mission of Justice (1992)
Blackbelt (1992)
I
Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992)
Runt of the Litter (1992) TV
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Diplomatic
Immunity (1991)
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991)
I Come in Peace (1990)
Aftershock (1990)
Cage (1989)
Fist
Fighter (1989)
Big Top Pee-wee (1988)
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder (1988)
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