It's what you've been a part of for so long. I don't think I can watch a game without an interest in who wins.
This was basically the first time I got to act in action scenes, with things blowing up all around me. It sounds corny, but I think every actor would like to - at least once in his or her career - play the person who saves the entire world.
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.