"T4" Producer -- Bale's Tantrum Was No Biggie

16. What everyone forgets is this was right when Christain was also dealing with having to face the death of Heath Ledger whom he had become very close to, all over again. It was said at the time of the incident that he had become despondent at the time of Heaths death and didn't take it well, then to have to promote the movie without him, caused a near nervous breakdown. This was all reported on this site, just a few months ago, EXTENSIVELY. When this event took place. And no one seems to be acknowledging that. We have all dealt with the death of a friend or loved one poorly. Cut the man some slack. This is a non story.

Posted at 2:01PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by David

17. I totally understand where Bale is coming from, sorry that he had to get his point accross by cussing the guy out, but I understand hou he could get angry about him ruining his scene.

Posted at 2:01PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Sweetasnectar

18. I'm just not buying the excuse that it was an intense scene and he is a "method actor". There are many "method" actors and just because they are engrossed in a scene and something goes wrong, does not mean they take it out on someone and act like a total diva! Sean Penn comes to mind. Yes, we have heard stories of his temper, but never directed toward the crew of one of his films. He seems more respectful than that. If Christian Bale had that hard of a time containing himself, I think he should seriously take some anger management classes before he hurts someone and gets sued. There is just no excuse to belittle and humiliate someone, no matter how many mistakes they've made. It shows a complete disregard for others' feelings.

Posted at 2:02PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by TG

19. Obviously that guy has a bit of a temper problem -- RELAX DUDE...you're really no big deal. You start to respect people...then people will respect you. A NO BRAINER!!!

Posted at 2:03PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by kristin wagner

20. How "professional" was Bale behaving? He is making an action movie. It is entertainment! He needs some pespective. Acting like the fool sucks the energy out of everyone on set, costs money, and how "creative" can you be after that tiraid..

Posted at 2:03PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by mckwillis

21. Bale is a patriot! This has nothing to do with whether or not he's angry Bush left the Whitehouse. Time heals all wounds.

Posted at 2:03PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Cecil

22. There is no excuse that allows a person to treat another that way. I don't care if you did lose a good friend when you act like that you will lose more.

Posted at 2:04PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by robin mcgill

23. This guy is a complete self-centered ass. He should have been fired immediately.... on the spot... I will never pay to see one of his movies.

Posted at 2:04PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Rob

24. In defense of Christian, the guy that he is yelling at treats the rest of the crew that way. I think that he deserved everything Christian dealt out and then some. The only thing that made me sad was that he didn't follow through on beating the guy up. You go Christian, we love you. And Shane, think about this next time you go to scream at a lowly production assistant. Shane has no respect for anybody on his crew. This is apparent as he is adjusting a lightr in the middle of a shot, what a tool! What comes around goes around Shane!

Posted at 2:15PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Hate Shane

25. I think he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, EVERYDAY!

Posted at 2:04PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Trish

26. CB is an a**hole The idiot should not call the DP an unprofessional when he's yelling like a mad man. I don't care how "in character" you are if he is as PROFESSIONAL as he expects the crew to be he can learn how to "turn off" his character and react appropriately. I wouldn't care to see one of his movies ever. HE'S FREAKING CRAZY!

Posted at 2:04PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by gigi

27. Wow. Yeah, so, he's a prima donna diva boy. I'm sure we all have our PMS days. But, you know, frankly, if you're not enjoying doing the acting or whatever, don't do it. Don't take it out on people around you. And yeah, Christian get a grip..not everyone you work with is going to be a pro, not even because you're you. Man, do some 'goos-fraba' chanting, sing "I Feel Pretty", something. But don't freak out on people. Totally uncool! Why couldn't you have just done something funny and made that be one of the extra clips that people laugh at?

Posted at 8:29AM on Feb 5th 2009 by Rebecca

28. Bale was right. The dude shouldn't be walking in like that during the scene. It's EXTREMELY unprofessional. Kudos to Bale. He shoulda smacked that idiot a few times.

Posted at 5:12PM on Feb 4th 2009 by Will

29. Oh probably just a method actor. Maybe it was an "angry" scene... besides, the guy sounds like an idiot.

Posted at 2:07PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Tess

30. Christian Bale uses a reverse Madonna accent now?

Posted at 2:07PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Winterland