Angelina Jolie only directs a 'certain kind of film'

Los Angeles - Angelina Jolie admits she'd only direct a "certain kind of film".

The 38-year-old actress was previously rumoured to be in the line up to helm forthcoming Fifty Shades of Grey movie - which is being directed by Sam Taylor-Wood - and insists she's better at telling "some stories than others".

Asked about what actually happened regarding talks about the adaptation of E. L. James' erotic trilogy, she told Entertainment Weekly magazine: "I - I was just."

Before adding: "I - I think they're just ... it's funny, I think with directing, you just think, 'I'm better at telling some stories than others,' but, um, who knows?

"I came very clear out of the gate after [2011's romantic drama] Blood And Honey, if I ever directed again, it would have to be a certain kind of film."

Jolie is "looking forward" to watching Fifty Shades of Grey, which stars Jamie Dornan as sadomasochistic billionaire Christian Grey while Dakota Johnson plays his love interest Anastasia Steele.

The Malificent actress added: "You know, I'm looking forward to seeing what Sam does with Fifty Shades and she's amazing."