Andy said it was hard to speak in classic English and Matt Damon would correct him sometimes. Talking about their achievement of grossing 500 million yuan at the box office in five days when shown in the mainland, Andy said smilingly, "Of course I am satisfied. The director's standards are too high."
Yimou admitted that it was a "popcorn movie" and he hoped all the young people in the world could see it. Andy said he felt relaxed when working together with Yimou again after 12 years. Yimou praised Andy for his politeness because Andy would visit him in Beijing every time.
When asked if he’d star in a Hollywood movie again, Andy said it would depend on chance. When asked about his Christmas plans, Andy said he would stay with his family and he had already bought a present for his daughter.