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Before he hunts Terminators, Christian Bale's gonna hunt him some Depp!

Bale has certainly been busy lately by Shan	Jan 11th, 2008 03:59:11 AM
Hopefully it'll all be at least watchable. Luckily odds are better with him than some others.
The Man likes to work... by PurityOfEssence	Jan 11th, 2008 04:04:14 AM

Bale's gotta inject steroids! by Zardoz	Jan 11th, 2008 04:06:32 AM
Ah, I'm kidding! He doesn't juice, does he?
I want to like him, I really do by Mr Gorilla	Jan 11th, 2008 04:06:53 AM
... and I admire the way he strives to do commited work on really decent projects... but somehow he seems to me one of those actors where you can always see him acting, rather than those natural dudes one believes in 100%. Still like him, though. Thoughts?
The most interesting actor working today.. by Artifakts	Jan 11th, 2008 04:08:53 AM
Everything he does, he throws himself into. He made Batman Begins what is was. He has presence. The man is an actor in the true sense of the word.
one of the best but by hum noises for the Beast	Jan 11th, 2008 04:19:49 AM
He has certainly made some interesting decisions, working with McG as one of them, fucking MTV generated hack, T4 going to be 90 minutes worth of music video trash mark my words!!!
Michael Mann by sonnyfern	Jan 11th, 2008 04:35:15 AM
I'm down for anything Michael Mann does...Heat is one of the best crime movies ever...Miami Vice... allright...that one sucked... but still, Depp and Bale? That's cool as hell.
Bale is genius by warm_turtle	Jan 11th, 2008 04:48:37 AM
Bale is the best actor around since oldman.
Hey Mann, what happened with Miami Vice? by GravyAkira	Jan 11th, 2008 04:51:55 AM
One of the biggest disappointments in the past few years in my opinion. How in the hell can you make a boring movie about Miami drug smuggling and undercover agents? I expect better with this though. The man made Heat!
i's CONNOR i idiot! by Frye777	Jan 11th, 2008 05:09:40 AM

It's CONNOR U idiot! by Frye777	Jan 11th, 2008 05:10:12 AM
You call yourself a Terminator fan?
frye by conbarba	Jan 11th, 2008 05:40:40 AM
admit your mistake was just way too fun.
Interesting acting career, no doubt. by JDanielP	Jan 11th, 2008 06:07:14 AM
Good for him. Good for us.
Depp is no match for Bale. by IAmMrMonkey!	Jan 11th, 2008 06:11:43 AM
Depp relies on gimmicks and his pretty boy looks when acting. It'll be interesting to see the two on screen together. Next to Bale's acting, Depp's will look rather lacklustre I do believe.
The Sarah Conner Chronicles are pretty bad by Han Cholo	Jan 11th, 2008 06:19:49 AM
Just watch it. They do inexplicable shit that makes you go WHAT THE FUCK?!!
So I'm guessing... by jj9126	Jan 11th, 2008 06:35:05 AM
This means Killing Pablo has lost Bale? Joe Carnahan just can't catch a break.
Nervous Purvis! by Ribbons	Jan 11th, 2008 06:36:15 AM
That's about all I have to contribute to this TalkBack...
Sarah Connor Chronicles by yodaismyhomie	Jan 11th, 2008 06:48:00 AM
I'm looking forward to the new show. I know it's not official Terminator cannon and will of course contradict the movies but that's ok...so did Stargate SG-1 and Highlander the series...both were awesome. Besides...any show with Summer Glau is worth watching
should be an interesting pair on screen... by just pillow talk	Jan 11th, 2008 06:52:51 AM
Assuming they even have screen time together that is...
Miami Vice was good, stop fucking haten by johnyaztec	Jan 11th, 2008 07:03:01 AM
Miami Vice was a good movie that was ahead of its time. It took balls for man to shoot it cinema verite. I love the way it was shot with the digital cameras.
Bale is a Lisping Twat by JacktheRaper	Jan 11th, 2008 07:12:12 AM
sure he's been in some decent films, but what the fuck is he using one of made up accents in interviews for, i know he says its because batman is an american icon blah,blah blah, but seriously how many people dont know he's english, just makes him look like a twat
johnyaztec by just pillow talk	Jan 11th, 2008 07:16:14 AM
It may have been shot well, but I found it to be forgettable. I just couldn't get into it for whatever reason.
BALE GOTTA EAT! by johnnykool	Jan 11th, 2008 07:27:18 AM
babies
Mr Gorilla, if you want to see good Bale by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 07:32:06 AM
acting, go see Equillibrium. Ass kicking greatness aside (must stay calm) look at the emotion that begins to ebb slowly at first then all out gush once his emotions awaken, and you will see that action movie aside he poured his skill into this role.
IAmMrMonkey! I disagree on your Depp by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 07:34:56 AM
assessment. I don't love the guy in every role, it depends on the movie. But when I see how he was in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then see the difference betweeen that character and Jack Sparrow, I don't see gimmicks, but an actor who is able to shift into very different and diverse roles.
This is.... by Greenleaf1	Jan 11th, 2008 07:39:34 AM
...quite possibly the most awesome scoop I've ever read (or one of). Michael Mann directing a crime movie starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale....jesus christ this just jumped to the top of my most anticipated list pretty damn fast. And it's being shot partially in Wisconsin (where I live). I gotta find where they're filming. 2009 can't come soon enough.
JacktheRaper by Pseudo	Jan 11th, 2008 07:42:15 AM
I would have to say there are a lot of kids out there who don't pay attention to nationality. And to them, the illusion is important. Sometimes the whole nationality thing throws you off and them you find yourself distracted because all you're thinking about is, "Damn, that's a great accent." That's exactly what happened to me watching Battlestar Galactica. Hell, I had no idea Jaimie Bamber (apologies for the spelling) was a bloke until I saw him in an interview. I think Mr. Bale's one of the rare type of actor's who is actually committed developing and maintaining characters. Personally, I find his dedication refreshing.
Patrick Bateman VS. Jack Sparrow..... by movieman742	Jan 11th, 2008 07:43:28 AM
I'm in. Although I also have to agree with the person who said Bale is gonna own Depp in the acting department. Nothing against Depp but Bale is one of the best actors of our generation.
Wow by kafka07	Jan 11th, 2008 07:48:12 AM
sweet!
"I have to return some videotapes" by travis-dane	Jan 11th, 2008 07:52:36 AM
that line should be in every Bale movie!
And"I think I killed around 40 people" by travis-dane	Jan 11th, 2008 07:56:37 AM
should also be a standard line.
Depp is Depp mostly by FILMFUNK	Jan 11th, 2008 07:56:57 AM
I like Depp, I just like Bale Better. Although both have their niche I Couldn't see Depp pulling off Batman(oops!) although i can't imagine Bale as Ed Scissor although i know which one i'd rather watch. I think Bale would have been one hell of a good Sweeny Todd!
Top 3 anticipated for 20whenever by frongbak	Jan 11th, 2008 07:57:27 AM
Depp and Bale in a Michael "I never make a bad film" Mann's new one. Just got a chubby reading the words.
"hunts Terminators"? by GibsonUSA	Jan 11th, 2008 08:08:39 AM
Nobody "hunts" Terminators! You run!
Edward Scissor hands VS Batman by Pipple	Jan 11th, 2008 08:14:48 AM
Make that movie instead please
Donnie Brasco by frongbak	Jan 11th, 2008 08:15:03 AM
For anyone thinking Depp relies on gimmicks and bullshit just watch that movie. He goes toe to toe with Pacino. Miami Vice was a work of art plain and simple. Michael Mann is a top 3 director, he is this generation's Stanley Kubrick. Bale is good, lots of promise but best actor of this Generation is hyperbole. Regardless this movie will be the shit.
Bale pwns TBers by Dr Gregory House	Jan 11th, 2008 08:30:39 AM
It b true.
Newsie Vs. Barber by Purgatori	Jan 11th, 2008 08:32:57 AM
Fight!
Bale is the Man by Stupendous Man	Jan 11th, 2008 08:35:33 AM
...the BaT Man de de dummmm
Having Bale in your film today by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Jan 11th, 2008 08:35:43 AM
is like having DeNiro or Pacino in your flick in the seventies.
Fuck I'd love to see Pacino's Batman by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Jan 11th, 2008 08:37:28 AM
"It's not who I am, but what I do that defines me HOOOWAHHH!"
huh? by Holgi65	Jan 11th, 2008 08:46:13 AM
so Bale plays good guy and Depp is evil? Interesting call Mr. Mann.
"hey john, d'you like huey lewis and the news?" by ironic_name	Jan 11th, 2008 08:48:45 AM
don't just stare at it, terminate it!
Nice Ironic_Name by Purgatori	Jan 11th, 2008 09:06:45 AM
Johnny Depp needs to play more evil guys. Sweeney Todd doesn't count, he's a wronged man getting revenge. Depp can do dark REALLY well. He just needs more opportunity. Just look at him in the Libertine. He should have gotten an Oscar nomination for that one.
Shooting by gripman	Jan 11th, 2008 09:20:22 AM
40-50 days in Chicago, 30-40 days in Wisconsin ...
Fuck Yeahhhhhh!!!!! by Bobo_Vision	Jan 11th, 2008 09:26:07 AM
I rarely get excited about upcoming projects, but this casting news, Depp and Bale, two of my favourite actors, directed by Mann....cinematic bliss. Can't wait.
Bale GOTTA EAT by Oriba	Jan 11th, 2008 09:41:50 AM
That's right, I brought it back. Wanna fight about it?
JOHN CONNER and the TERMINATOR of DOOM by JDanielP	Jan 11th, 2008 09:54:17 AM
The next thing you know, we end up with lots of "funny" Terminator titles (as with any mention of Indiana Jones). Thank me later.
the two best actors together + mann is supercool by pipergates	Jan 11th, 2008 10:11:21 AM
Bale and Depp, Cassell, Bardem, the top of the very top. and McKellen of course.
This is good math. by Saluki	Jan 11th, 2008 10:37:03 AM
Bale + Depp + Mann = My money, opening day. These guys are becoming fan favorites for a reason.
You forgot about.... by Airstrike	Jan 11th, 2008 10:47:00 AM
the western 3:10 to YUMA as a part of Bale's recent ecletic filmography.
nomoredirtyjokespleaseweareyanks ... by eddiejr00	Jan 11th, 2008 10:48:18 AM
"It's not who I am, but what I do that defines me HOOOWAHHH!" LMAO!!!!!!THAT JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!
EXTRY EXTRY GIT YER NEWTH PAPES, FOLKTH by ArcadianDS	Jan 11th, 2008 10:54:47 AM
Watch Newsies to see how far he's come in whittling down that horribad lisp of his. He's done a thewper job.
eddiejr00 by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Jan 11th, 2008 10:56:39 AM
your welcome
Screw John Connor, It's all about John Preston by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 11:01:47 AM
I still say Equilibrium was by far his best. Such an underrated movie!Not to say that he wont OWN the Connor role in every way that Edward Furlong's whiney ass couldn't, and oh yeah...that unmentionable Nick somebody. Bale has truly proven himself as as actor. His metamorphosis between shooting The Machinist and Batman Begins was just INSANE!!!
riddleman1674 is preaching to the choir by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 11:15:02 AM
Bale owned in Equilibrium. Anything that got within 10 feet of Bale was killed if he didn't like it. Bale destroyed everyting in this flick. I must stop, because I could go on forever as Mr. Saxon, Bringing Sexy Back, and others can attest. All I'll say is if you have not seen this you must. End of rant.
Depp is much more than gimmicks, mr. Monkey by pipergates	Jan 11th, 2008 11:15:08 AM
and more than looks too. Have you seen Before Night Falls? The man is a chameleon, an actor's actor. Sure he can be theatrical and gimmicky, but he excels at it, and at subtleties also. Maybe he hasn't gone to the extremes of starving himself and speed-beefing up like Bale but he is just about as versatile. Having said that i think of the two of them Bale would be a better fit for Shantaram. A movie that needs to be made.
riddleman1674 is preaching to the choir by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 11:17:50 AM
Bale owned in Equilibrium. Anything that got within 10 feet of Bale was killed if he didn't like it. Bale destroyed everyting in this flick. I must stop, because I could go on forever as Mr. Saxon, Bringing Sexy Back, and others can attest. All I'll say is if you have not seen this you must. End of rant.
Equilibrium is a great flick by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Jan 11th, 2008 11:28:24 AM
but what was with Ty Diggs smiling his fuckin ass off in a future with no emotions. Still its nowhere near as disturbing as old Frank grinning his ass off in Cliffhangers opening death.The more I watch that flick the more I wonder a) What the fuck was Harlins direction b) Did no one amongst editors, producers and the director spot what that sick ol fuck was doin c) was he just seeing if Renny was paying attention
Grammaton Cleric Binks..... by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 11:40:14 AM
By all means, rant on bro, haha. You're damn right! The fight choreography was still, in my opinion some so the craziest shit I've seen. Well, haha, until I caught District 13, but yeah Equilibrium is still one of my all time favorite movies.
"Don't just stare at it - eat it!" by BigTexas42	Jan 11th, 2008 11:54:05 AM
another bale line that should be in all his movies
Bale may be qucikly becoming... by greenstyle92	Jan 11th, 2008 11:55:39 AM
The DEFINING bad ass of our generation. He's Batman. He's taken on the gladiator, He beat Wolverine in a magicians duel, he's gonna bring Jack Sparrow to justice, and he's going to kill not one, not two, but a whole fucking ARMY of Terminators with his bare hands! I mean, what the hell can be next for this guy? I mean, the only place we can go from here is if George Lucas announces he's going to make Episodes VII-IX after all but he recasts Luke Skywalker with Bale and the movies are about Bale-Luke destroying the Empirial remnant and a Sith Insurgency all by himself!
greenstyle92....a step further..... by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 12:12:59 PM
How about we have Bale kill off Lucas after he pumps out another lame ass script with ridiculous 3rd grade dialogue and take control of Skywalker Ranch and make 7-9 as only he knows how....guns, axes, badass one liners, 3 great stories to make up for lackluster prequels,...and oh yeah, you're damn right...he takes over the Skywalker role like Mark Hamil to an infomercial job!
I've got a bad feeling we won't see Batman 3 by deathbird	Jan 11th, 2008 01:06:02 PM
Anyone else feeling this?
deathbird:: Yeah... by The Dum Guy	Jan 11th, 2008 01:28:39 PM
'Cause I'm sure it'll be called something else, but you have to be daft to think they (WB) won't follow up on DK if it is a huge success.
deathbird....on #3 by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 01:36:17 PM
We damn well better! I think we're safe with a trilogy deal, but while they're on the "redeeming" and "reinventing" villians already played (ala Joker & Two-Face), they fuckin OWE it to do Edward Nygma some serious justice from the gaaaawddamned 1995 flamboyant rubber faced orange afro weaved pile of steaming shit that Jim Carrey raped repeatedly. It was like they took Ace Ventura and threw him in a Batman movie....well if you could call it a Batman movie. Haha, sorry I'm still pretty bitter after a decade.
johnnyjlawless by JacktheRaper	Jan 11th, 2008 01:41:48 PM
of course he considers himself english, who in their right mind would want to own up to being welsh
Pretty lame, Riddleman1674 by deathbird	Jan 11th, 2008 01:44:24 PM
Axes? Bad-ass one-liners? Christ, are there any SW fans who wouldn't stylize the franchise to fit that Dark Horse crap?
Yo death, it was a joke dude.... by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 01:53:51 PM
Though I'm kind of a fan of American Psycho though. Thought it might be funny to give Patrick Bateman Luke's lightsaber and let Luke have some fun chopping up any remaining sith with that wicked chrome axe haha....
I'll indulge you, Riddleman by deathbird	Jan 11th, 2008 02:18:46 PM
Cast Bale in a ROTJ remake, wherein his character discovers Vader killed his mother. Bye bye, redemption story; hello Oedipus!
Just saw Equillibrium for the 1st time a few days ago. by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 11th, 2008 02:29:21 PM
Pretty darn good.
"They have a horrible bathroom to do coke in" by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 11th, 2008 02:38:23 PM
"Do you like Phil Collins?"
death...on the remake.....throw it Bateman's axe..... by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 02:48:56 PM
And I think you have a winner here sir. Always felt like they never TRULY explored the dark side of the force, haha
NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 02:53:22 PM
That is the one problem that the Equilibrium fans have is Diggs. He's smiling, he's showing emotions, he's like Spock going through Pon Farr. Other than that this movie owns. I was expecting better praise from Stuntock Mike.
Ultimate movie role by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 03:01:34 PM
Bale as a sith lord. Lightsaber kata, and the smugness from American Psycho and you have one nasty sith.
I'd rather see Aaron Eckhart as Dilinger by Organs	Jan 11th, 2008 03:08:15 PM
Because this is a period piece, right? I love Johnny Depp, and I think he's a very versatile actor, but I think Dillinger would have a more...masculine appearance. Maybe a bit of a weasel, but he'd still have the masculinity of a 1930s wiseguy.
Grammaton Cleric Binks....Digg's Smiling theory by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 03:38:15 PM
Yeah but if you think about it, Diggs charachter was kind of a plant by Angus Macfadyen's charachter Dupont to kind of keep an eye on Preston, and if you remember when all was revealed, Dupont was all about art and emotion (on the down low though)while still keeping his grip on the society. I always felt like Diggs character was not completely devoid of emotion because he was in cahoots with Dupont,...hence his smiling. Shouldn't have been so obvious though. That did irritate me as well. Just my thoughts on this....
Hot damn, Riddleman, we've got our ROTJ by deathbird	Jan 11th, 2008 04:10:11 PM
Teaser poster: Bale-Luke is at Padme's tomb in that ANH pose with axe held high. "It's Father's Day in a galaxy far, far away..." Now THAT'S how you end a series.
Grammaton Cleric Binks by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 11th, 2008 04:41:23 PM
O.k. Honestly. It was amazing and insane. I just didn't want to gush about it too much, arriving late to the party and all.
You said it death..... by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 04:42:05 PM
Just remember though, if we want to go the Oedipus route and get really twisted, Padme can't die yet. He's gotta meet up with her later and have unknown incestuous love bastards, lol But other than that sounds like a wrap, haha...nuff said!
Grammaton Cleric Binks by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 11th, 2008 04:45:59 PM
O.k. Honestly. It was amazing and insane. I just didn't want to gush about it too much, arriving late to the party and all.
ARGH, DOUBLE POSTED. by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 11th, 2008 04:48:40 PM
Shucks
Stunt....by all means GUSH haha by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 04:55:31 PM
I'm ashamed to say I never saw it in the theater due to the previews masqerading it as a Matrix ripoff as well as the little to no publicity it got. What a fucking amazing piece of film they kicked out though, huh? Just one of those movies you can never get sick of watching over and over.
Cate Blanchett for Babyface Nelson!! by BadMrWonka	Jan 11th, 2008 04:57:40 PM
why not?
Stuntcock Mike don't you understand that by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 05:08:27 PM
the fellow brethren and I rejoice when we have a new convert? Like Riddleman1674 I was not blessed to see it in the theaters, I still don't know how I ended up renting it. I did, was enlightened, and the rest is history.
riddleman1674, good theory except for one by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 11th, 2008 05:14:18 PM
thing. Whereas Dupont hid his emotion, Diggs did not. Preston picked up on Partridge for a VERY minor misstep, but didn't see anything coming from Digss? I think not.
Cleric Binks....i have to counter... by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 06:20:48 PM
Yes true Preston did notice Partridge was showing signs of emotion, but at the time Preston was also fully on his supresent. When Cleric Brandt joined up with him, he had already has his little accident...hence making it a problem for him to focus as he was beginning to struggle with his emotion. so it was explainable why Diggs wasn't as obvious to him. Your move, hehe
Riddleman: We're going to Hell for this, but... by deathbird	Jan 11th, 2008 06:36:01 PM
Since Bale-Luke can't take claim of his dead mother, have him redirect his passions on his sister. Kill off Han early on--he was a schmuck in ROTJ anyway--leaving a desperate Leia to tether herself to her brother as they set off to murder Vader. Here's the last shot of the film: Bale-Luke and knocked-up Leia casting their yellow Sith eyes on the corpses of Vader and Palpatine, as Yoda and Obi-Wan cry tears of blood in the background. Credit roll. It's the sort of SW flick that would only do well in France and South Korea. I leave the title up to you.
An excellent actor... by Rebus	Jan 11th, 2008 06:41:49 PM
...with genuine genre hopping talent & charisma - if anyone can re-awaken the redundant Terminator franchise it's Bale.
Wow...i dunno death...The Jedi Horror Picture Show? by riddleman1674	Jan 11th, 2008 06:52:40 PM
Your synopsis was so sickeningly twisted and well crafted, I'm stumped for ideas...the only other gay ass titles I could come up with were The Phantom Menace & Attack Of The Clones, but some schmuck already used those. Any thoughts?.......
riddleman1674.....Grammaton Cleric Binks by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 11th, 2008 07:17:01 PM
I caught the last hour or so on IFC one night just rolling thru channels. I just sat there going WTF!? How come I'd never heard of this? Watched it again the next morning. I shall be buying it asap. I don't see it as a Matrix ripoff at all. The gun kata stuff just blew me away. The story if anything, reminded me of 1984. 1984 with handguns, that is. Consider me converted.
Let's see: Star Wars Episode VI... by deathbird	Jan 11th, 2008 08:43:17 PM
Perversions of the Force? Midicholorian Minglings? Black Boot Diaries? For-Christ's-Sake-Leave-the-Ki ds-Home-For-This-One?
Bale's next role... by Marklar	Jan 11th, 2008 10:35:19 PM
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Bale's next role will be that of My Husband. Thank you. I think Depp and Bale's styles are so fundamentally different that it will be interesting to see them together...I have difficulty even picturing them on screen at the same time. And Amen to Bad Mr. Wonka.
Bale vs. Depp by Soulpower	Jan 12th, 2008 12:49:16 AM
First round knock-out for Bale
Michael Mann by ranma627	Jan 12th, 2008 01:12:35 AM
I love me some Michael Mann, Heat was genious. His last two movies were some of my favorites too. I loved both Collateral and Miami Vice. Yeah, I loved Miami Vice. It was about two guys doing their job. No melodramatic bullshit, just a straightforward film about undercover cops. Some call it boring, but I found it to be absolutely intriguing.
QUINT! Is this based on Vendetta?... by Max Meanie	Jan 12th, 2008 04:22:35 AM
...the biography of Melvin Purvis by his son, Alston? If it is, it's a fascinating read. Melvin was the most famous G-Man from 1933 onwards for years due to his involvement in the capture/assassinations of Dillinger and Pretty Boy Floyd. J Edgar Hoover's insane need for praise started a lifelong effort to destroy Purvis' career which led him to suicide. With Depp & Bale involved, it sounds like a hell of a film but they're totally miscast. Purvis was a slight man, intense intelligent with high moral code due to his southern Georgia upbringing. Bale's too tall. It'd be perfect for Depp. And Bale should be Dillinger, a tall charismatic, athletic guy.
I'm sick of Johnny Depp by disfigurehead	Jan 12th, 2008 04:45:04 AM

i's CONNOR i idiot! by Talkbacker with no name	Jan 12th, 2008 05:10:13 AM
hehe that's made my day. funny. Frye777, you idiot!
riddleman1674, hmmm I'll accept that by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 07:29:09 AM
explanation. Good call. Glad you're converted stuntcock, but you must have not been in any Bale talkbacks in the past few months. Ususually someone (me or otherwise) brings up Equilibrium. Go to you tube and search equilibrium and dragula together for a killer video composition.
Okay I hereby propose the followng resolution: by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 07:38:48 AM
All those who have never seen Equilibrium from this point forward shall no longer be considered true Christian Bale fans. They may redeem themselves by watching the movie, then submitting a report on its greatness. All in favor say "Aye."
disfigurehead, personally I don't love or hate by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 07:40:38 AM
Johnny Depp. For me the female equivalent is Julia Roberts. I either love the movie or hate it, but both of them as individuals, they are not actors that for me make a movie a must see unlike say Samuel L. Jackson or old school Clint Eastwood.
Yeah, what's up with all the Miami Vice hate? by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 12th, 2008 08:15:36 AM
The only thing that bored me was the 3 sex scenes. Other that that it was great.
equilibrium and dragula on youtube= morning wood by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 12th, 2008 08:22:18 AM
Holy. Shit. Gotta love the white suited carnage.
Wonder what the comparison will be by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 08:22:19 AM
between this movie and The Untouchables. Connery, DeNiro, Costner, Garcia, that movie was incredible. "You got him?" "Yeah" Capone thug gets dropped like a bad habit from one of the most awkward firing stances in cinema history.
Stuncock, hate to say I told you so but by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 08:25:04 AM
hell yeah that video so owns. Hats off to the dude who created that. Incredible video that was so in synch. Equilibrium Bale = carnage!
Stunt with a T by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 08:26:04 AM
although maybe you do stun.
Me thinks The Prestige bears a second viewing today. by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 12th, 2008 08:35:08 AM
You guys' have got me all Bale'd up.
FUCK YEAH!!! Equilibrium is Bale's GREATEST role by Han Cholo	Jan 12th, 2008 09:33:55 AM
Anyone who says it sucks hasn't seen it. I would say it's better than the Matrix in terms of the fighting because it's all done practical. No lame ass wire-fu here. Oh yeah and you think at the start Bale's gonna be an emotionless, wooden character. But then he does a total 180 and kicks you in the balls with the subtleties of his acting range. That first image of Preston hearing Beethoven might be the Bale's single greatest scene and shows why he is one of the best, if not the best actor of his generation. Excuse me, I gotta go watch it again.
And if they offered Gun Kata as a real martial art.... by Han Cholo	Jan 12th, 2008 09:38:52 AM
I would fucking be the first in line to learn. The theory behind it and how it's put in practice could actually be used in real life.
That's the thing Han, it was the subtleness by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 12th, 2008 11:23:47 AM
of the slow emergence that made the character great. Problem is many on this site would overlooked that as their attention span has been Bayified, and they would only watch for the gun kata which as has been mentioned already an original and incredible concept. As much as Bale owns I want to see him to a drama in the near future because I know he could surely deliver. It was also great when he sees the rain unfiltered for the first time. Someone else commented that Matrix Revolutions stole that seen when Trinity sees the sun for the first time. Hard to argue that.
I think I've got Prestige figured out. by greenstyle92	Jan 12th, 2008 02:28:41 PM
Tesla's magical cloning machine was all bullshit, just a big bluff they kept volleying between the two of them. It was all doubles. Bale was always a twin, and was inspired by the Chinese magician to bring his brother in on the act. Jackman just continued to use the look-a-like for his final "Real Transported Man" and then screwed him over by killing him when he knew Bale would investigate.
Bale is Welsh... by lynxpro	Jan 12th, 2008 06:39:37 PM
But just say he's British...that works.
I want Equilibrium on Blu-ray by lynxpro	Jan 12th, 2008 06:42:45 PM
...and encoded in AVC, please...
On THe Prestige......... No.... by Han Cholo	Jan 13th, 2008 06:24:25 AM
Tesla did in fact create a machine for Bale's character to use in his show but it did absolutely nothing. His trick was that he used his brother. Jackman's character, not knowing this, went to Tesla, thinking that maybe he made a machine that instantaneously teleported Borden (Bale), thus making his trick better than him using Root as a double. Because as he said "No one cares about the man in the box." Jackman was the man in the box and Root got all the praise. Therefore, he had Tesla build the machine which didn't just teleport Danton (Jackman) but it created a mirror image of himself every time he used the machine. Tesla couldn't iron out the machine enough in time due to Thomas Edison's men burning down his laboratory so he sent the machine to Danton, bugs and all with the warning to destroy it. You can see at the end all the drowned clones in Danton's warehouse. Now the thing I don't understand is why Danton couldn't have figured out two is better than one, so he and his mirror image could perform the trick like Borden instead of killing the clone each time.
Actually, Danton should be replaced w/ Angier by Han Cholo	Jan 13th, 2008 06:31:28 AM
I was thinking of Angier's stage name, The Great Danton. Also, try this one. Cutter actually knew Borden was a twin the whole time, hence why he's not surprised to see him pick up his daughter at the end of the movie.
Okay you got me by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Jan 13th, 2008 06:41:07 AM
Shall I get him, okay what I wanna know is who's sucking who's titty. I really gotta get off my butt and watch The Prestige. Actually that, then the illusionist, then compare and contrast. Both are good I hear.
GC Binks, et al...life beyond equilibrium by mrschristianbale	Jan 13th, 2008 08:14:29 PM
We know the flick, we love the flick but it's time to move on... you're like 12 year old girls obsessed with Newsies. (Note: I must agree with the pre-pubes, there isn't anything hotter than Welsh jailbait with a lisp... Except maybe a one legged cowboy with low self-esteem). As to the present and the future, Bale can fill a screen with a presence like no one else. So I say, hand him that FBI badge and set him loose on Johnny. He'll show Depp what man with a real British accent can do.
The Illusionist and The Prestige are totally different films by Han Cholo	Jan 14th, 2008 06:06:49 AM
One deals with two guys trying to best the other, the other film deals with love. Both are great movies, though.
RE Prestige: Danton could not share. by CrichtonAstronut	Jan 14th, 2008 09:23:28 AM
Daton is addicted to the adoration of the crowd and he cannot stand to share that love. That was why the trick with the actor made-up as his double would never have worked. Not to mention it would freek anyone out to have another them appear out of nowhere looking at you and you after realizing you just want it to go away, realizing further it's probably thinking the same thing. Besides, if he tried the trick that way he'd have to make sure his clone or whatever stayed hidden and cooperative. The real hard work in Borden's trick was maintaining the illusion that he had no twin.
Bale and Depp with Mann directing, wow, that is by CrichtonAstronut	Jan 14th, 2008 09:27:00 AM
is just reaching a whole new level of cool.
Will He Have the "Scar"? by Savage Belief	Jan 14th, 2008 04:40:53 PM
Will they give Bale the scar that John Connor had in the robot wars.
another martini paul? by patrick2006	Jan 15th, 2008 11:29:04 AM

bale as john connor by patrick2006	Jan 15th, 2008 11:31:02 AM
he should nail the terminator while checkin out his own reflection.
nails terminator while checkin his reflection by patrick2006	Jan 15th, 2008 11:32:04 AM

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