Did Batman's Bad Mouth Trigger Bust?

16. Hey you don't mess up with Bale here! not even if you're his mom or sis!

Still, that was awkward.

Posted at 12:58PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by LosCabos

17. I really hope it's just a simple case of yelling a little too loudly ... maybe his mom was driving him crazy ... god knows, that's happened to everyone. I don't think running to the police when your son is Christian Bale, and on the biggest weekend of his life, was cool. Some things should be kept within a family ... Knowing what I know about Christian bale, I would be shocked to hear that he actually physically hit his mom. I think the media has overplayed this now and should leave it be settled before speculating.

Posted at 1:43PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by charmed7202

18. OMG!
UPDATE!
Christian Bale just wiped hiss a$$.
Now that's news!

Posted at 1:03PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by havingafieldday

19. What kind of idiots are his mother and sister? Sheesh. Who hasn't had it out verbally w/ their family at one time or another?? It's disgraceful that they felt compelled to take this to the authorities, given he is such a public figure. For God's sake, work it out/talk it out like most families do! They obviously wanted to cause him much embarassment and chagrin.

Posted at 1:08PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by LeeLee

20.
IF and when i EVER get arrested,
will harvey please represent me ?

now THAT would
be some news !

Posted at 1:32PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by paul dennis reid

21. Isn't his mom a circus clown? I mean, no offense to the circus, but I don't really have much faith in her credibility. I doubt the kids birthday parties are bringing in the big bucks.

Posted at 1:38PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by lolcatz

22. Oh, for God's sake...Christian Bale never gives the media cause to harass him about anything. He's one of the most humble, private, professional actors around. Way to stir up a tiny incident and turn it into a load of crap. Pathetic.

Posted at 1:35PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by Jade

23. I totally agree with ratmandu...what are the REAL facts?? (Like what did he say? Was he arrested? If he was arrested, why wait until today {I know the articles all say that it's because the police did not want to interfere with the opening of Dark Knight, but if he threatened to take a life, then it shouldn't matter}?)
Bale has always been mild mannered, why would he do something like this to ruin his career. He has a HUGE fan base...do you really believe he would screw that up?
Either way, this seems like either his mom & sister wanted some attention or it's a publicity stunt because he wants out.

Posted at 2:33PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by Erica Jayne

24. I'm glad to hear it wasn't physical.I was reading another article about this and apparently he has been pretty much supporting the family since his child acting days.He's probably had enough and want the bloodsuckers to get lost.I just hope this incident doesn't ruin his career.

Posted at 8:44PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by Donna

25. In such an important week for him professionally... if this is actually about a VERBAL assault, I hope he never gives his mother and sister one thin dime/shilling/lb again! With family like that...

Posted at 3:03PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by Cari

26. I agree with all the others who said that it is a total disgrace to do this to him on one of the biggest nights of his life over a verbal confrontation, just insane.
I do like Mr.Bale but he just does not seem to be the cheeriest bloke on the block, now I suppose I can see why!

Posted at 4:50PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by you cannot choose your family

27.
In the UK, you can be arrested in order to be questioned. Perhaps his mum and sis felt threatened by what he said to them. Still, to start a publicity storm over it.......

I'd be willing to bet this 'verbal assault' may have been the result of exhaustion and tension related to the "Dark Knight" press tour. Isn't Bale also in the midst of filming the new "Terminator" flick? Yikes! In a similar situation, -I'd- probably be taking everyone's heads off around me, too.

Posted at 7:08PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by mjkbk

28. I think he should go "American Psycho" on them... hangers on.. pigs... probably deserved it... IF he did anything. Next you will tell me he killed Estelle Gedde.

Posted at 6:42PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by DarkKnight

29. Whoa! You can get arrested for voicing your angry opinon, rather true or not?! Damn "big brother" has his foot in our ass for real!!!!

Posted at 8:02PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by Monique

30. Family can bring out the worst in people sometimes, and it's sad that they had to take their private issues to public light where it will be (and clearly has been) blown way out of proportion. I know my family and extended family have had our share of disputes over the years - even physical altercations - but I believe it's something nearly everyone deals with and has to work out between themselves. I don't want to pass judgment on his mother and sister, but I can't help but think it says something about their character when they decided to take this kind of matter to the police...during the opening weekend of the biggest movie of his career, no less. I'm sure Christian will be vindicated in the end, but this is horrible press for him and sadly, the damage has already been done.

Posted at 10:39PM on Jul 22nd 2008 by em