DISQUS

Rob O. · 1 year ago

Christian Bale is an incredible actor, but his choices in material are sometimes pretty hit miss.

"The Machinist" and "Harsh Times" were truly horrible, horrible wastes of his talent. But "Reign of Fire," "Batman Returns," and "The Prestige" were awesome!

I haven't seen "Rescue Dawn" but some of the reviews aren't exactly compelling...

So, I'm not alltogether certain that you can bank on a movie being good just because he's signed on. Profitable? Likely. Good? Anybody's geuss...

However, all that said, I'm sure chomping at the bit to see "Dark Knight!"

Mike · 1 year ago

Welcome Rob! Appreciate the opinions...

I will disagree with you on The Machinist. That was a fantastic movie and took him losing a ton of weight to pull off. It got a 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, FAR from horrible. Not seen Harsh Times yet though.

Not sure what you read about Rescue Dawn, but it got a 90% on Rotten, and I thought it was a great war movie. One of the best I've seen.

Now, I know I mention Rotten a lot, but as it takes in almost every internet review there is, I feel it's a great gauge of what people think.

Dark Knight will be excellent!

Rob O. · 1 year ago

I'll certainly give you that Bale's self-transformation in "The Machinist" was an incredible act of dedication. He became so gaunt and skeletal, it was kinda painful to even watch. But the movie just fell flat for me. The payoff was weak and the buildup was way too bizarro!

But y'know, there's so much of the "magic" of movies that's either made or broken in the editing room long after the shooting has completed that I don't entirely fault Bale for the duds. It's rare that his acting is anything less than stellar - although "Harsh Times" was pure crap any which way you wanna look at it.

Mike · 1 year ago

That's too bad you didn't enjoy the movie. I thought the entire film was good and wasn't just waiting for the payoff I guess. Although it has been awhile.

It probably isn't a movie for everyone, it's pretty depressing and slow moving at times.

You are starting to make me second guess myself in renting Harsh Times. i think it's sitting at home from our Blockbuster queue.

Scott · 1 year ago

CB in the terminator. I'm at least intrigued. T3 was OK, but hopefully with Arnold out of the way they can take the franchise in a new direction. Lot's to explore in the post-apocalyptic new world run by Skynet.

nicky · 1 year ago

If CB is in it then you know I'm watching. Although I'm hoping he'll someday do another mushy girl movie for me. I watch Little Women, Newsies and Swing Kids regularly for that :)

Cap'n Schwartz · 1 year ago

CB in T4!?!?! LETS GO GET IN LINE NOW!! =)

patrick · 1 year ago

i'm thinking, yes, this will be a rockin good flick

The Trousered Ape · 1 year ago

I'm with Rob on that - The Prestige and Batman Returns - he did a really good job in. I think he has progressed fairly well as an actor.

Mike · 1 year ago

Have you seen Rescue Dawn yet?

A must-rent for Bale fans.

The Trousered Ape · 1 year ago

I have not seen that. Might have to drop it in the NetFlix queue.