As many of you know The Dark Knight opens tomorrow, with limited midnight shows starting tonight. I would like to take a moment to talk not about the movie in general, but rather, the star of the movie Christian Bale. I feel that both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight have been great opportunities to highlight what an amazing actor Christian Bale is. However, sadly these two movies have done little to promote this fine actor. Back in the summer of 2005 during the initial release of Batman Begins there was a media storm surrounding the budding and globe-trotting relationship of co-star Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Christian Bale was simply overlooked. (Luckily for us viewers Katie Holes is not reprising her role and has been replaced by the lovely Maggie Gyllenhall.) And now with the release of The Dark Knight the focus has been 100% on co-star Heath Ledger and his tragic and all-too-soon death—which is completely expected and fitting. However, once again, Christian Bale is being overlooked. I actually saw a preview of the movie last night that didn’t have one second of Christian Bale in it. I mean come on…it’s a Batman movie, let’s show some Batman for crying out loud. Nevertheless, while disappointed with the marketing campaign and the media’s lack of Bale attention I am super excited to see this movie. I think it will end up being the King of the Summer Box Office and will ultimately lead to a third installment of this current Batman franchise. Next time around, let’s just hope for the Christian Bale love.
In the meantime, you can go out and give him some love by watching him in any of these terrific performances:
The Prestige
Harsh Times
Equilibrium
American Psycho
Swing Kids
Saving Mother Earth one step at a time
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I agree... very good in the Prestige and American Psycho!!
We're going to see the Dark Knight late tomorrow evening -- we're really excited :) Can't wait to see your post on that!
I agree 100% but I also believe Christian has no problem with the attention his fallen co-star is getting. It will pass and Chris will get the credit he deserves. By the way great job young lady!!!
I think he is a great actor. I didn't understand casting Katie Holmes in that first movie...I've always been puzzled by her acting skills (or lack therof).
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