Christian Bale: Workplace Bully

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So I guess you've never lost your temper before, eh? Don't pretend you're above Bale here. He's practicing his craft, and Bale is famous for taking his craft as an actor seriously, unlike other Hollywood fakes who are just after fame and money. Just because you watch movies for fun doesn't necessarily mean the people who play them do it for fun as their main purpose. For an actor who takes his craft as an art form, if someone repeatedly screws up intensive scenes, then at some point he is going to crack if he's having a bad day. Everyone on set is a professional, so they should be held to that standard. Bale didn't blow up after just one screw up, the DP apparently screwed up the scene multiple times. Don't be so quick to judge when literally everyone in the world has had blow up moments before. The only difference between you and Bale is that you're hiding behind a computer and not famous, while Bale is under constant media scrutiny. How would you feel if your whole life was always open to inspection? You wouldn't look like a saint either. I'm not defending Bale, because I think he went over the top, but the people who are criticizing, insulting, or boycotting his movies now are plain immature, hypocritical, and holier-than-thou. And it's ironic that the people cursing at Bale online for his actions are doing the online equivalent of Bale's rant. Go figure

enlightened of MA 4:53AM February 05, 2009

Christian Bale is literally insane. Noboday has a right to behave like Bale did and not suffer severe consequences for it.
The guy acts in movies for God's sake. He is not discovering a cure for cancer.
Have people lost perspective?
I think there should be an organized boycott of Bale's films - hurt him where it counts.
If you pay to see one of his movies you are contributing to his insane behavior.

Ron of NY 10:06AM February 04, 2009

Christian Bale's tirade was totally out of order.
Sure, he may have been tired; sure he may have had to work an additional 7 hrs. as some have reported, but to verbally abuse that man like that is inexcusable.
This is the same man who was almost arrested for verbally abusing and possibly assaulting his mother and sister. This proves to me that it certainly may have happened.
I don't want to judge that incident, and I leave it to others to decide, but I certainly can't understand how celebrities can jump to this man's defense giving what they heard on that tape.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
This man is also very protective of his family. Can he imagine someone talking to his wife or daughter that way?
Admit you have an anger management problem and deal with it.
I personally will never see another film of his again.

tara3870 of NY 4:09AM February 04, 2009

This isn't the first time there has been a story about his on set tirades . There has also been stories of him being a wife beater. Christian Bale IS a bully and he needs to stop. We should not condone his behavoir because he is famous. We should NEVER condone anyone's behavior when it is bullying or in any way threatening. This world would be a better place if people stepped forward to protect others against those who would do them harm. That is what being human is all about. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

s.a. lyall of CA 3:26AM February 04, 2009

what a primadona bully...!! the cinematographer should have punch this little mans lights out ! no pun intended...this actor and i will say again actor only because he's not that good !!! he's an average english bloke no..hooligan with anger issues..i hope he has to do a movie with real men..this little bloke will get exactly what he deserves..sorry i have to say it .a huge ass kicking !!! my apologies but hey the guy is a total DB !!!

STORM of CA 12:45AM February 04, 2009

How old is he? NO one should act that way towards anyone. The man is checking the lights and in a scene, and bale loses it. Maybe he should remeber he gets paid to act, many others get nothing for there acting careers I hope this shows the world what a world class mother beeper he really is. OUT on his ass for bale I will never see another movie all my friends won't either. HE should be out.HOW sad to have it all and act so immature and really a bully. bail out on bale.

lots of friends feel this way of CA 11:02PM February 03, 2009

CHRISTIAN BALE NEEDS TO BE BITCH SLAPPED AND I WANT TO BE FIRST IN LINE TO ADMINISTER THE PUNISHMENT.

MARTY MARTINEZ of CA 10:40PM February 03, 2009

I am so sick of people (like the DP) screwing up royally and then crying victim when they get called out for their bad actions.
The DP who screwed up the scene deserved what he got.
Rude people should be told that they are rude.
Christian was well within his rights to rip that D.P. a new one.............

jonah of CA 10:09PM February 03, 2009

Though I understand where these posting are coming from I must speak for the other side of the coin - playing devils' advocate. Unless you work in the 'business' you may not know the level of stress that far surpasses most other professions. The time constraints. The papparazzi pressures. Let me put it another way. Would you like your co-worker walking into a meeting late while you are making a presentation that you have worked 6-9 months on? I think not.

D Zeiler of NY 10:04PM February 03, 2009