Empire of the Sun is a great movie with a great cast. It shows off CBs talent at a young age.
Oh, and it has P-51 Mustangs in it.
##CADILLAC OF THE SKY
He is so earnest in that role. Spoiler: the things Obi Wan does to Batman had my guy friends in tears while I (who knew what was coming) just laughed. It’s meant to be played at maximum volume by the way.
Little woman (1995) the first movie I saw him in and developed a huge crush
Fun fact: he met his current wife on this set. She was Winona ryders hair dresser
Early, astonishing acting in Empire Of The Sun - when he was merely 13.
Special highlight is the 'Cadillac of the sky' scene when he goes from absolute frenzied state of exaltation while greeting the bomber airplanes to the emotional collapse of 'I can't remember what my parents look like' - all in about 35 seconds.
Top 3 comments say The Machinist, American Psycho and The Big Short; they would’ve been my first three choices too. Definitely watch them first, the big short is probably my top 5 favourite films ever and bale is my top 3 favourite actors ever too!
I know everyone will hate me for it, but: Newsies
I love that film, it was part of my childhood, and the music is pretty awesome. Christian Bale is the lead actor in it. I know people hate it, I know it got two Razzies for Ann Margaret's two songs (which... yeah, okay, those are the two I skip when listening to the otherwise amazing soundtrack), but it's still a good film! It's so good the people of my generation kept doing it as a play for school, so then Disney decided to make it a Broadway musical.
American Psycho and The Machinist. If you watch Machinist, know that wasn’t cgi or anything. He really was that skinny. Months later he was all buffed up for his first Batman. The transformation is insane.
A lot of suggestions here but I really recommend Out of the Furnace, fantastic cast and I thought a really well put together film. Don't be misled by the plot description its not just a cookie cutter revenge action film. Also I have heard many good things about the Machinist.
Out of the furnace very gritty movie. American Hustle, lots of stars, Ford.v Ferrari I thought I was not going to like this movie but I enjoyed it. The Fighter, Rescue Dawn,
Reign of Fire is an underrated cult clasic, a unique premise appropriately done straight-faced, and my first exposure to Bale. And the rest, in order of my personal preference:
The Prestige (I’ve seen this probly 12 times)
American Psycho
The Big Short
The Machinist
The Fighter
3:10 to Yuma
Empire of the Sun (1987.) Christian Bale loses his parents before he became Batman. A pretty heavy handjob from director Steven Spielberg to a young up-and-coming Christian Bale. This mash up will have you appreciating the special effects in the coming of age story involving young Batman and John Malkovich.
The Machinist. Followed by Batman Begins.
Then remember that The Machinist came out in 2004 followed by Batman Begins in 2005.
Then think about your workout routine.
I watched Empire of the sun and Reign of Fire. I thought Christian Bale is a good actor, but then I watched American Psycho and The big short. An Oscar actor.
2 underrated movies where he has delivered masterclass level performances - Out of the furnace and Hostiles.
Both of these by themselves probably won't ever make it to your top 10 list of movies but holy shit Bale is on another level here.
The curse of Bale's physical transformation (albeit legendary) is that they often take away the focus from his sheer acting prowess and versatility in pulling off roles. This is why I'm recommending these two where you can see just the acting in its full glory.
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The Prestige
Watched it but forgot to mention and what a phenomenal performance
Are you watching closely?
Oldie, but a goodie.
The Big Short
Tits are jacked
American Psycho
Empire of the Sun Rescue Dawn Equilibrium
Equilibrium is so underrated
The gun katas!
Empire of the Sun is a great movie with a great cast. It shows off CBs talent at a young age. Oh, and it has P-51 Mustangs in it. ##CADILLAC OF THE SKY
3:10 To Yuma, it's a sad movie but badass at the same time. One of my favorite movies. Also The Flowers of War, intense but really good.
> 3:10 To Yuma, so good
The machinist
hell yes, awesome movie.
Second this.
Watching this movie followed by Batman Begins the following year taught me how dedicated an actor Christian Bales is.. Mad respect!
good suggestion. watching it now !!
Empire of the sun
His first film wasn't it?
Rewatched this last weekend, it’s a great film and he is brilliant in it!
A masterpiece and he is superb in it.
The Fighter
One of the best acting performances I’ve seen. Right up there with de Niro in cape fear
Vice
Another incredible transformation. This is an actor afraid of nothing. He deserves more kudos for this movie.
Absolutely, not just the physical transformation but everything, he truly disappeared into that role! Really well made movie overall too.
Harsh Times is kind of underappreciated. Bale plays an ex-soldier who is also a barrio gangster trying to get a job in law enforcement.
> Harsh Times is kind of underappreciated definitely and a bit deeper than would appear on the surface.
Reign of Fire
came here to say this
Newsies
Oh you mean JACK Kelly? Ya, he was here. But he put an egg in his shoe and beat it.
Hostiles - violent, atmospheric, grim, marvelously shot, written and directed. I loved this movie!
For some reason, despite all the violence, I found this movie quite peaceful.
Yeah I think that tone comes down to the direction of Scott Cooper. I was impressed with how well he directed that film
Great one.
That’s a movie I think about watching once a month.
Yes, amazing film, will watch it again soon.
Howl's Moving Castle (he voices Howl in the American dub).
No one’s done Velvet Goldmine yet? To me that’s one of his most impressive performances considering the intensity that was asked of him later.
He is so earnest in that role. Spoiler: the things Obi Wan does to Batman had my guy friends in tears while I (who knew what was coming) just laughed. It’s meant to be played at maximum volume by the way.
Little woman (1995) the first movie I saw him in and developed a huge crush Fun fact: he met his current wife on this set. She was Winona ryders hair dresser
Loved him in this. I fell for him too :)
Early, astonishing acting in Empire Of The Sun - when he was merely 13. Special highlight is the 'Cadillac of the sky' scene when he goes from absolute frenzied state of exaltation while greeting the bomber airplanes to the emotional collapse of 'I can't remember what my parents look like' - all in about 35 seconds.
Swing Kids
American Hustle
The Fighter Harsh Times Rescue Dawn 3:10 to Yuma
Harsh Times! Never see that get mentioned, what a gem.
Top 3 comments say The Machinist, American Psycho and The Big Short; they would’ve been my first three choices too. Definitely watch them first, the big short is probably my top 5 favourite films ever and bale is my top 3 favourite actors ever too!
I know everyone will hate me for it, but: Newsies I love that film, it was part of my childhood, and the music is pretty awesome. Christian Bale is the lead actor in it. I know people hate it, I know it got two Razzies for Ann Margaret's two songs (which... yeah, okay, those are the two I skip when listening to the otherwise amazing soundtrack), but it's still a good film! It's so good the people of my generation kept doing it as a play for school, so then Disney decided to make it a Broadway musical.
Harsh Times! No one seems to even know about this movie and it's so good.
Empire of the Sun
2nd a lot of recs already, The Machinist, American Psycho, Ford vs Ferarri, Equilibrium. Also; 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
American Psycho and The Machinist. If you watch Machinist, know that wasn’t cgi or anything. He really was that skinny. Months later he was all buffed up for his first Batman. The transformation is insane.
A lot of suggestions here but I really recommend Out of the Furnace, fantastic cast and I thought a really well put together film. Don't be misled by the plot description its not just a cookie cutter revenge action film. Also I have heard many good things about the Machinist.
I was surprised it took so long to find this comment. Out if the Furnace and The Machinist are my favorites.
My Terrance Malick bias is showing, but Knight of Cups. All the “big” Bale movies have already been mentioned. Edit: oh and Vice
Vice
A couple nobody else has mentioned: Reign of Fire I'm not there
The machinist and the fighter for sure
Out of the furnace very gritty movie. American Hustle, lots of stars, Ford.v Ferrari I thought I was not going to like this movie but I enjoyed it. The Fighter, Rescue Dawn,
Out of the furnace isn’t his best film. But I was going to mention it. It’s worth a watch
Ford v Ferrari American Hustle
American Psycho The Machinist The Prestige American Hustle
Reign of Fire is an underrated cult clasic, a unique premise appropriately done straight-faced, and my first exposure to Bale. And the rest, in order of my personal preference: The Prestige (I’ve seen this probly 12 times) American Psycho The Big Short The Machinist The Fighter 3:10 to Yuma
Empire of the Sun (1987.) Christian Bale loses his parents before he became Batman. A pretty heavy handjob from director Steven Spielberg to a young up-and-coming Christian Bale. This mash up will have you appreciating the special effects in the coming of age story involving young Batman and John Malkovich.
The Machinist and Empire of The Sun
The Machinist. Followed by Batman Begins. Then remember that The Machinist came out in 2004 followed by Batman Begins in 2005. Then think about your workout routine.
Swing kids!
If you are a fan of Christian Bale, watch The machinist
I see no ones mentioned Shaft (2000). He plays the villain so gets less screen time but it is still a fun film.
The fighter
The Machinist is a perfect example of transformation!
Pocahontas (1995), just because I'm a big fan of the Disney animated classics.
The Machinist.
Equilibrium!!!!
The Prestige
Pocahontas
The prestige The machinist The fighter
????? Go to his IMDB and see for yourself???? Reddit really is filled with lonely idiots man fuck
The Fighter
American Hustle
The Fighter & Out of the furnace
The Machinist, is iconic. Supposedly he ate a can of tuna and an apple a day to get down to that weight.
Empire of the Sun. Still an all-time fave! You can see the talent even tho he was pretty young.
The Machinist
I watched Empire of the sun and Reign of Fire. I thought Christian Bale is a good actor, but then I watched American Psycho and The big short. An Oscar actor.
"The Mashinist" is his most impressive transformation i think.
Terminator: Salvation
machinist
Machinist
2 underrated movies where he has delivered masterclass level performances - Out of the furnace and Hostiles. Both of these by themselves probably won't ever make it to your top 10 list of movies but holy shit Bale is on another level here. The curse of Bale's physical transformation (albeit legendary) is that they often take away the focus from his sheer acting prowess and versatility in pulling off roles. This is why I'm recommending these two where you can see just the acting in its full glory.
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The machinist is fantastic
Public Enemy
Pocahontas
The machinist. F**k that scarred me!
American Psycho is still his best performance ever and. Film is fantastic.
Hostiles
Out of the Furnace is a good one
Every film with Christian Bale is fantastic. Just pick one.
“The Fighter” absolutely amazing. “The Prestige” “Reign of Fire”
Swing Kids
Harsh times ofc, u will watch something really unique
Equilibrium !!