In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something.
Every movie soaks into you for a certain amount of time.
I always have the fear that, if I don't commit 100 percent to my work, then it's gonna suffer.
Well, I think that you know, I threatened myself with quitting after every movie. But I think everybody does that, right?