In the course of production for the new T4, the film's Director of Photography attempted to adjust the lighting while Bale was filming a scene and Bale unleashed on the unsuspecting crew member while the sound was still recording.
i hear ya on that, i think what's taken people by surprise with this, is that he's regarded as a nice guy.I heard quite a bit of this tirade today, and I would say that Mr. Bale made some extremely valid points. He's a method actor, and spends ridiculous amounts of time and energy preparing for his scenes...once film is rolling, nobody does JACK - especially something serious to completely break the lead actors concentrations.
While his language was WAY over the top, I feel like this a lot in today's society full of braindead idiots.
From what I understand, he also later apologized for his tone and they both are cool with it.
As someone who does this for a living, you are correct and I completely argree. HOWEVER,.. there was a bit of BITCH in his tone. HE's also going through some other public legal drama with some family. I dunno, I like some of his work but he seems like a douche-bag actor, type.I heard quite a bit of this tirade today, and I would say that Mr. Bale made some extremely valid points. He's a method actor, and spends ridiculous amounts of time and energy preparing for his scenes...once film is rolling, nobody does JACK - especially something serious to completely break the lead actors concentrations.
While his language was WAY over the top, I feel like this a lot in today's society full of braindead idiots.
From what I understand, he also later apologized for his tone and they both are cool with it.
Quite more than " a bit".Knowing what it's like firsthand, you are correct and I completely argree. HOWEVER,.. there was a bit of BITCH in his tone.
36How many times does he say ****? Reps to the first answer
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If they were filming porn, I would be pissed if the DP was unprofessional too.Exactly! But the DP wouldn't shut up and I think it was pissing Bale off even more. He acted unprofessional while pointing out how unprofessional the DP was. I'm so sick of production! Uggggh!
Exactly! But the DP wouldn't shut up and I think it was pissing Bale off even more. He acted unprofessional while pointing out how unprofessional the DP was. I'm so sick of production! Uggggh!
It is a funny place. Here is Juaquin Phoenix starting his rapping career.That's hollywood.....
Don't get me wrong, that fuckwad should have had his ass handed to him. But he shouldn't have been shouted out like that in front of the crew, though. Maybe it would have been palatable to me if Bale wasn't so emotional and bitchy about it. Like if he just called the guy on being a jerkoff and screwing up the shot. That, I could see.What else I think is funny, is this ass hat gets paid to pretend. PAID TO PRETEND AND MAKE BELIEVE like my 4 year old niece does! I would have egged the dumb ass on.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Trauma1 again.
IMO Christian Bale is one of the most over rated actors in Hollywood. The only movie I really liked with him in it was American Psycho.I think it's getting blown out of the water, truthfully. Bale isn't some cracked-out, POS actor - the guy is good. If he feels someone took him out of character, then fire away.
He is one of few actors that I actually like.
I disagree....eliminating ****-ness from the equation, I would consider him near the top of the talent tree. Continuing on, he could approach the level of ANthony Hopkins or Richard Burton.IMO Christian Bale is one of the most over rated actors in Hollywood. The only movie I really liked with him in it was American Psycho.
While I somewhat agree with you, it just seems as though he is too much of a "try hard". Know what I mean?I disagree....eliminating ****-ness from the equation, I would consider him near the top of the talent tree. Continuing on, he could approach the level of ANthony Hopkins or Richard Burton.
you can tell that he dedicates his entire being and passion-pool to his art, not only while he works but throughout is existence....which tends to cut one off from the normal releases available to everyone else.
His acting IS his outlet.
I like that guy as an actor.If Bale is the most overrated, Phillip-Seymour Hoffman is the most underrated. He is most likely the best actor in Hollywood - compelling in all his performances.
Yeah haha! T Thunder was way over hyped as well. Still funny though.He's good but I don't find him that great. He reminds me of the actor that Robert Downey Jr. played in Tropic Thunder.
I understand you 'are' your character but c'mon man! Enough is enough
your spot on hawkk man!!It just irks me that he admits the guy to being a nice person and who's obviously trying to do his job but still tries to publicly make him look like an idiot for over 3 minutes when it was apparent that everyone understood the concern is just an ******* move on Bale's part. It sucks when you have to put up with those types of people and their actions because of who they are but it doesn't make it any more 'right' regardless of his acting abilites.
Would it have beter if they politely said "you're fired"?It just irks me that he admits the guy to being a nice person and who's obviously trying to do his job but still tries to publicly make him look like an idiot for over 3 minutes when it was apparent that everyone understood the concern is just an ******* move on Bale's part. It sucks when you have to put up with those types of people and their actions because of who they are but it doesn't make it any more 'right' regardless of his acting abilites.
the only movie i liked from him was equalibreium!IMO Christian Bale is one of the most over rated actors in Hollywood. The only movie I really liked with him in it was American Psycho.
and IMHO Bales behavior, regardless of profession, in-character, out-of-character, is unacceptable. Were I the errant individual I would have enjoyed telling Bale to GFH in front of everyone. As well invited him to kick my ass :laugh:You can still correct and administer punishment to an individual without publicly humiliating them.
How does any of the above justify or make acceptable one man verbally assaulting and humiliating and physically threatening an other in a 5 minute tantrum.I completely agree with Bale on this one even though the media is trying to spin it the other way.
First of all, it sounds like this guy has walked on set at least ONCE before doing it again this time - and who knows how many other "rules" he's disregarded. Walking on set while the scene is being shot is THE FIRST rule you learn - and is learned when making simple student films. This is not Bale complaining that the DP couldn't keep up with focus or any other technical issue - it's a very basic rule that should never be broken. In the realm of "common sense", I put it akin to:
1. do not jump in front of a moving bus
2. do not go in front of a person aiming a loaded gun
3. do not walk in the middle of set when the camera is rolling and the actors are performing
4. do NOT tickle me or kick my knees in when I'm attempting a personal best on squat
- these are all really off the chart/should be common sense situations. To have been reprimanded for doing it once, then REPEATING it is completely inexcusable, and disrespectful.
It is a very high stress environment at times, and seconds can cost thousands of $$$. I've seen a stand in actor lose her job because she was in the bathroom when they called for her - that was 30 seconds too long.
Actors are paid to explore extreme heightened emotions at time. It's not an easy thing to repeat over and over and it can spill over into real life. Bale could have been imagining the death of his wife and kids while he poured his heart out for everyone to see, then some idiot comes along again and ruins the whole take. Of course an actor would still be in the same emotional moment he was in the scene - and that can often be extreme. We're not talking about putting the wrong item on the shelf in Walmart here...
Again, just imagine everyone watching you and counting on you to make a PR on a lift, then someone pushes you AGAIN in the middle of it. I'm completely siding with Bale on this one. A lot of people don't know what it's like on set - and just because Bale makes a lot of money doesn't make certain things any easier for him - he still puts it all on the line.