The perfect DARK KNIGHT [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards

adzmullz1

07-04-2002, 06:28 PM

The perfect dark knight :
He's the right age,
He looks the part,
He's got "the jaw",
he has that "Dark" feel to him ,
he's going to be and "A" list actor after "Reign of fire"...............

yep , u got it ! , CHRISTIAN BALE is Batman :batman:

adzmullz1

07-05-2002, 07:15 AM

Biography
"He is not only a wonderful actor with great screen presence, but he has a good soul -- and that comes through."
Gillian Armstrong, Director of LITTLE WOMEN

ON CHRISTIAN
Christian Bale was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, of Celtic ancestry, on 30 January 1974, and grew up in Oxfordshire and Dorset in England, as well as in Portugal, and in California. He has no nickname, preferring to be called simply "Christian." He makes his home wherever he is filming and with family in the US and UK. Over 6 feet tall, Christian has brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a small scar under his right eye which he got from a sports accident in high school...................
:batman:

ultimatefan

07-05-2002, 10:25 AM

Uh, I guess you like Christian Bale, don't you?:D

I don't think I have seen any of his movies, so I'm not gonna vote on this one.

adzmullz1

07-05-2002, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by ultimatefan
Uh, I guess you like Christian Bale, don't you?:D

I don't think I have seen any of his movies, so I'm not gonna vote on this one.

I admit , i am a Bale fan , i myself have only seen American Psycho ( but i will be seeing Reign of fire) , and i just think he will suit this part very well .

Anyone got any arguments ?

:batman:

Kent

07-06-2002, 08:29 PM

I think Bale was excellent in American Psycho. But I think he might be a little to old looking to pull off a young Wayne.
I'd much rather see someone like Matt Damon, who might not be very much younger (maybe he is, I don't know), but he does look like he's younger.

So... I'd like to see Matt Damon as Wayne/Batman. :)

RISKY

07-06-2002, 09:05 PM

wow never thought of it but matt damon would rock

HerosOnFilm

07-07-2002, 04:02 AM

I think Bale is all wrong for the role. Maybe Jim Caviezel?

The Crusader

07-07-2002, 02:05 PM

Yeah, Jim Caviezel would be awesome if he put just a little more muscle on.

Firefly_2003

07-07-2002, 04:30 PM

What movies has Jim Caviezel been in,cos i don't think i have seen any off them.Whats he look like?

HerosOnFilm

07-08-2002, 11:09 PM

He's been in "Angel Eyes" with Jennifer Lopez, "The Count of Monte Cristo" with Guy Pearce, and Frequency with Dennis Quaid.

Pretty much dark haired, could maybe work out more to get the part.

Anakin

07-09-2002, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by adzmullz1

I admit , i am a Bale fan , i myself have only seen American Psycho ( but i will be seeing Reign of fire) , and i just think he will suit this part very well .

Anyone got any arguments ?

:batman:

Christian Bale.

Very gifted actor, has an explosive dark side, which he demonstrated to perfection in American Psycho, he also played the villain in SHAFT (remake) and played opposite Nic Cage in Captain Corellis Mandolin.
Debuted in Spilebergs Empire of The Sun.

English, 28 Yrs old.
Although plays an American very convincingly.
He is 6ft 1- 6ft 2.
In my opinion could be the best suggestion yet for the Role of the Young DARK KNIGHT. Very gifted actor.
The only point I would make is that BATMAN of the Comic is supposed to be 230lbs +, but he could buff up as he did for American Psycho.
If there going with the rubber suit, then he is my number one guy for YR ONE.

adzmullz1

07-09-2002, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Anakin

Christian Bale.

English, 28 Yrs old.
Although plays an American very convincingly.
He is 6ft 1- 6ft 2.
In my opinion could be the best suggestion yet for the Role of the Young DARK KNIGHT. Very gifted actor.
The only point I would make is that BATMAN of the Comic is supposed to be 230lbs +, but he could buff up as he did for American Psycho.
If there going with the rubber suit, then he is my number one guy for YR ONE.

Christian Bale = Welsh ! ( sorry for the exclamation , i'm just very patriotic :) ) , and he still is buffed up from American Psycho.

In my view , it's Bale for Year One / Batman VS Superman (whichever one they make) , or if he does'nt do it , COLIN FARELL

MADman!

07-09-2002, 06:05 PM

...he would be great as Batman. I thought Boreanaz(?) was perfect due to Angel's main purpose being brooding, but Bale is an intelligent choice. He could obviously do Bruce Wayne if he incorporates half of his Patrick Bateman, but Bateman's character also had many cold stares that would be perfect as Batman. Just get a director who understands Batman is a DARK character and you got a good movie. Now get Jason Lee as the Year One Joker!

Remy

07-10-2002, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by MADman!
Now get Jason Lee as the Year One Joker!

Yes. Hell yes. I've been saying Jason Lee for Joker since "Dogma" and it's good to see someone have the same idea.

And as far as Bateman goes, he'd be good for "Bvs.S" but he might be a bit too old for "YO". Then again, I've never read the book so I don't know, but I've heard he is. If he isn't, then I say sign him up right now. If he is, I say get Colin Farrell. I know he's already done a comic book film, but I think he'd kick ass in the role.

Anakin

07-10-2002, 05:39 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by adzmullz1
[B]

Christian Bale = Welsh ! ( sorry for the exclamation , i'm just very patriotic :) ) , and he still is buffed up from American Psycho.

Not trying to start an argument here, but I wrote English because reading an Interview with him last year in Empire in the UK, he stated that he is or considers himself English, despite the fact that he was born in Wales.

adzmullz1

07-10-2002, 12:12 PM

1. Well , Mr Bale may consider himself English , but where your are born is where you are from (that makes him welsh , sorry Christian) .

2. We now seem to be stuck in a two horse race between BALE and FARREL . Too be honest , i don't mind either.

3. an interesting point , BOTH of them are British. Batman is American is'nt he ? , might this effect the casting ? , BUT , BOTH can do perfect American accents

4.I read in a different post " Get Mark Wahlberg for Batman" . If this happens i may consider suicide , a very bad idea !

BALE or FARREL = :batman:

Kitty

07-14-2002, 01:31 PM

very very hard in my opinion for me to picture him as the bat, i still don't have a fav though of who i might have in mind for as the dark knight, but i just cannot picture bale.

SolomonGrundy

07-24-2002, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by adzmullz1
1. Well , Mr Bale may consider himself English , but where your are born is where you are from (that makes him welsh , sorry Christian) .

What if you were born in a taxi in New York but your parents are citizens of Brazil? Does that make you a New Yorker. Or better yet... What if you were born on a plane or a ship not in any designated country.

Where you are from doesn't define you.

It's like Terry Gilliam, Living in England for more than 30 years but is still considered the American in Monty Python. He's an ex-patriot, they like to say. Like he betrayed the US just cause he liked living in England better. Sheesh! :rolleyes:

Perfect-X

07-24-2002, 12:57 PM

I don't care who they pick for the new batman if they every make a new movie. As long as they don't pick the same guy as they did for batman forever. eewww.

rory

07-24-2002, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by adzmullz1
3. an interesting point , BOTH of them are British. Batman is American is'nt he ? , might this effect the casting ? , BUT , BOTH can do perfect American accents

Farrell is Irish. Just thought I'd pass that on.......There is a difference between "cup o' tea" and "pint of guiness."

thebat

07-26-2002, 06:59 AM

Well....I'm an Irish American....I'll take the "pint of Guinness" Please!!;)

biggles2000uk

07-27-2002, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by rory

Farrell is Irish. Just thought I'd pass that on.......There is a difference between "cup o' tea" and "pint of guiness."

typical stereotyping.

It's more like a pint of beer in britain then a cup of tea.

I think Bale was excellent in American Psycho. But I think he might be a little to old looking to pull off a young Wayne.
I'd much rather see someone like Matt Damon, who might not be very much younger (maybe he is, I don't know), but he does look like he's younger.

So... I'd like to see Matt Damon as Wayne/Batman.

what the hell you on about. Get your facts straight be fore you post! Bale is 28, he's not too old. AND Damon is older then bale at the age of 31.

Kent

07-28-2002, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by biggles2000uk

what the hell you on about. Get your facts straight be fore you post! Bale is 28, he's not too old. AND Damon is older then bale at the age of 31.

NO, what are you on about? I said he looks too old, while I think Damon has kind of a baby-face which makes him look quite a deal younger.
But this is of course just my opinion, I'm not trying to pass it off as fact or anything.
Don't get all bent out of shape over nothing.

Tukiluka

07-28-2002, 03:26 PM

Christian Bale would be a great Batman I think. I saw somewhere else someone mention Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) for the Joker. I think that would be an excellent idea. If you ever watched the Batman animated show, Hamill was the voice of the Joker, and to me, his was better than Jack's. Jack was Jack being the Joker, Hamill was just the Joker.

More then anything, I just hope they don't screw up Batman anymore than they already have. Bale would be a good start towards that. Actually, burning Joel Schumacher at the stake would be a better start.:batman:

The Ever Living

07-29-2002, 02:00 PM

At first I did not like the thought of Christian Bale becoming Batman. Now, on the other hand, that I have just seen Reign of Fire for the second time last night and it becomes more and more clearer to me that he may actually be the best Batman to date. I don't like to say this, for the fact that I thought the Keaton came across as a very descent Batman, but now there are doubts, very, very large doubts.

blankieboy

07-30-2002, 09:33 PM

For those of you who believe Christian Bale looks too old for Y1:

Did Michael Keaton honestly look like he should have in his first year? No, he looked far older. Yet the general consensus is that he was the best. I'm not saying any of you are wrong, I'm just saying that I don't think it's that much of an issue, as far as Bale is concerned. And yes, Matt Damon does have a babyface, which is exactly why I would not consider him for the role (although I like his acting and all that).

But yes, I am a Bale advocate. Jason Lee as the Joker is a good idea as well, and I also think it would be interesting to see Jude Law play that part (although from what I've heard, he's supposedly landed the role of Supes.)

But when it comes down to it, us people (sadly) don't really have a say in the casting choices. If it does end up coming down the Farerl as bats and Law as Superman, I'll hold off my judgements till I see the movie. Or the trailer. ;) They're not terrible actors, actually very talented. As long as they do their jobs well, I'll be happy.

reggiebar

07-31-2002, 04:38 PM

I think Jim Caviezel is perfect for this role, but I would welcome Bale in the role as he is my second choice and I think either one of those guys would be perfect for this role.

x-fan

08-11-2002, 05:11 PM

Don't go ape onthis one but after gladiator i thought russell crowe would be an excellent batman, note the intensity the acting abitility, at least 6 foot and good build:batman:

jekztar

08-27-2002, 07:29 PM

Look i'm pretty sure everyone wants Christian Bale more than any actor to become the next Batman he has the making of being the best of them all.

Also i dont think it is a stupid idea if Warner Bros make more than one BATMAN movie with more than one actor i was thinking something like this.

Christian Bale -either Batman year 1 or Batman vs Superman or even both.

Michael Keaton-The Dark Knight Comic series along with Burton

George Clooney- I know he was really crap in the last one but he has two or three more batman movies to do, i cotuine for batman and robin, with Bruce Timm in charge he will bring justice back.

Colin Farrel- No Mans Land series.

But yeah Christian Bale is the one and only in my mind

batfreak

08-28-2002, 01:27 AM

Christian Bale would make the best Batman ever. He is also rumoured to possibly be either, James Bond, Dracula and Robin Hood. Personally I think that he would play all these characters
better than anyone else (except maybe Pierce Brosnan).

manofsteel3000

08-28-2002, 12:24 PM

Bale would make a great Batman, just look at "American Psycho".
I would not mind seeing Farrell in the role either.

BTW- Pierce Brosnan is the second best Bond (behind Sean Connery, of course). But if Brosnan is set on leaving (which I am not happy about), I think Bale would be the third best Bond (at least the fourth behind Roger Moore).

adzmullz1

08-30-2002, 08:46 AM

I don't know how we started talking about bond , but yes , either Christian Bale or Clive Owen should be the new bond. On the Batman front , it's either Bale or Joaquin Phoenix for me.:cool:

Stutteringbboy3

09-02-2002, 01:16 PM

Joaquin is a good Supes....a good Batman would be Marlon Brando.................................GOTCHA (wink wink)

greyJester

03-21-2004, 12:20 AM

People BALE and KEATON ARE BATMAN! End of Story, Colin Farrell is too cool to play Bruce Wayne, honestly, I just dont think he's THAT GOOD of an actor to pull it off. Matt Damon is a good idea, but he's not dark enough for the part. I just can't wait to see Bale as Batman, and they made the perfect choice so it doesnt matter anymore. :)

Lobster Charlie

03-21-2004, 02:38 AM

I'll let you know after I see the movie. :)

Bobbywoodhogan

03-21-2004, 08:20 AM

Bale is the Dark Knight no doubt about it.

ShadyKnight

03-21-2004, 08:42 AM

I say let George Clooney carry on with being Batman. He had a poor script in B&R - let's see what he can do with a better script and different director..........

:D

Sarge

03-21-2004, 08:44 AM

old thread people :rolleyes:

Bobbywoodhogan

03-21-2004, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by ShadyKnight
I say let George Clooney carry on with being Batman. He had a poor script in B&R - let's see what he can do with a better script and different director..........

:D

please tell me you're joking :joker:

ShadyKnight

03-21-2004, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by Sgt. Homestar
old thread people :rolleyes:

i know Sgt. Hence the " :D "

Matis17

03-21-2004, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by greyJester
People BALE and KEATON ARE BATMAN! End of Story, Colin Farrell is too cool to play Bruce Wayne, honestly, I just dont think he's THAT GOOD of an actor to pull it off. Matt Damon is a good idea, but he's not dark enough for the part. I just can't wait to see Bale as Batman, and they made the perfect choice so it doesnt matter anymore. :) Was that really worth bringing up a thread from two years ago? Alot of the people in this thread probably don't even post anymore.

Brian2887

03-23-2004, 01:33 AM

The Fox brought this thread back, I think. He was just responding to the now deleted Fox message.

Batman2005

03-23-2004, 01:37 AM

If Matt Damon was chosen as Batman I'd be HUGELY dissapointed.

MILLER_TIME

03-25-2004, 05:53 PM

I have alot of confidence in Christian Bale for the part of Batman. I haven't seen all of his work but have liked what I have seen. Reign of Fire and Equilibrium, which many dismissed as a matrix clone, and while it is influenced by it , what isnt these days? Equilibreum was a good movie in my eyes, it had big effects but still felt like a personal character driven movie to me and Bale was the best part about it. That was the first time i saw a complete movie with him in it. Not only did he display great physical prowess and look very natural in the action scenes, but had emotional depth. I believe his best role has yet to come, and I also believe that role will be Batman. He even went as far as to say he will dedicate his performance in Batman Begins to his father and make it his best performance yet. With his ability and drive, combinded with having the look and a great script to work with plus a great director to guide him, Bale will get the job done. Come 2005 the world will see batman like never before, and bale will forever etch a place for himself in history as the Dark knight.

Kandorcitizen

03-25-2004, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Firefly_2003
What movies has Jim Caviezel been in,cos i don't think i have seen any off them.Whats he look like?

He also played Jesus in the Passion yo

Two-Face

03-25-2004, 06:00 PM

Christian Bale as BATMAN

0neDisturbedSOB

03-25-2004, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by Firefly_2003
What movies has Jim Caviezel been in,cos i don't think i have seen any off them.Whats he look like?

He plays Jesus in "The Passions of the Christ". He's a good actor, but I seriously couldn't picture him jumping from playing Jesus to playing Batman....I think Bale is the better choice.

I do remember hearing that Caviezel was mentioned as a candidate to play Superman a few years ago.

snazzy J

03-25-2004, 07:29 PM

One guy shouldn't get to play Jesus and Superman.

Milkman95

03-26-2004, 09:40 AM

Anybody that has just a little doubt that Bale can pull off the Dark Knight - go see EQUILIBRIUM. He's awesome, blows Reign of Fire and American Psycho away.....

Brian2887

03-27-2004, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by snazzy J
One guy shouldn't get to play Jesus and Superman.

Well, Bale's been Jesus and Batman. I think it would be cool if both big WB heroes have played Jesus. It links them.

taku

03-27-2004, 09:40 PM

Whether you like it or not, Bale is the Bat.

Aethea

03-27-2004, 11:10 PM

I love Bale as Batman, but I am worried about the jawline and the mouth looking too slim... I have to wait until I see him in the mask. Even George Clooney looked like a bird in the mask! I even hated the picture of Bale as Batman on Batman-on-film.com. So far, I have disliked all the manipulations of Bale as Batman. I am worried...

03-28-2004, 03:27 PM

You really hate ALL the manips?

How about this one:

http://christophernolan.net/images/batman_fp_baleman.jpg

IMO, this is the best manip we've seen yet of Bale as Batman. Even if the costume is not the one that'll be in the film, you can still look at the cowl and get a very clear idea of what he'll look like. You gotta admit, Bale does look a lot like Batman in that manip.

darknite17

03-29-2004, 04:10 AM

i always thought that Jason Patrick could pull off Batman. slightly old now, but after sleepers/ speed 2. he has classical high society handsomeness(steady) and a strong screen presense with moody demeanor perfect detective. any feed back???

solitary_knight

03-29-2004, 10:19 AM

Jason Patric shouldn't be given this part, seeing as Bale already has it. Cillian Murphy the Dr. Crane (Scarecrow) is a good choice.... I always liked Caine as Alfred. I just hope this movie is better than the crap ones we've seen lately, since a little after the 80's ended, actually.....

adzmullz1

01-27-2006, 06:40 PM

HA HA! , cant beleive i was the first guy to put bales name in the hat here on the hype...........classic

ChrisBaleBatman

02-17-2006, 10:21 PM

The mask's opening is too big though, reminds me alot of Alex Ross' Batman.

zer00

02-17-2006, 10:23 PM

...

ChrisBaleBatman

02-17-2006, 10:29 PM

Well......it is. It could be easy to recognize Bruce's face underneath the mask with the design Ross uses, which is alot like that one in the manip.

zer00

02-17-2006, 10:34 PM

...

Mr. Socko

02-17-2006, 10:45 PM

Bale is Batman. And as much as I'd love to see good Batman spandex on film, it won't happen sadly.

CConn

02-17-2006, 10:49 PM

zer00

02-17-2006, 10:57 PM

:eek:

Mr. Socko

02-17-2006, 11:07 PM

WTF, Hamill is the Voice of The Joker. Not the face.

CConn

02-17-2006, 11:22 PM

...

zer00

02-17-2006, 11:22 PM

....

zer00

02-17-2006, 11:25 PM

WTF, Hamill is the Voice of The Joker. Not the face.

Nicholson looked nothing like the Joker. I'm tired of the pissy excuse, "this guy should be cast as Joker because he looks like him". What exactly defines the medium of the Joker. Actually, not even the Joker looks like the Joker. Joker from the 40s looks nothing like he does now. I still stand to my defense that just about anyone can look like the Joker.

BUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Mr. Socko

02-17-2006, 11:55 PM

That has nothing to do with what I'm saying, zer00.

Hamill is the voice of the Joker, he should never show up in the movies. He is the Animated Series. He shouldn't be casted in the movies by any means imo. Same for Kevin Conroy, He's the Animated Series and should not cross over.

I'm not talking over a matter of "if Hamill could do it or not", it's a matter of me NEVER wanting Hamill in a Batman movie.

zer00

02-17-2006, 11:56 PM

Mr. Socko

02-17-2006, 11:57 PM

Now you are just not making any sense.

CConn

02-18-2006, 12:00 AM

Call me crazy, but the guy not making any sense, is the one arguing a point made in 2002.

warren_sparta27

02-18-2006, 12:02 AM

Batman = Bale

Mr. Socko

02-18-2006, 12:05 AM

Call me crazy, but the guy not making any sense, is the one arguing a point made in 2002.

Who is arguing a point made in 2002?

CConn

02-18-2006, 12:11 AM

Who is arguing a point made in 2002?KC and the Sunshine Band.

Jeez. Tukiluka's post, which I would assume, is what prompted you to say "WTF, Hamill is the Voice of The Joker. Not the face." was made in the year 2002. This thread's 4 years old. It was bumped for nostalgia purposes.

Mr. Socko

02-18-2006, 12:15 AM

Oh, I see. But the argument right now is between zer00 but started by Tukiluka.

So nearly 4 years, I guess. I new record :up:

CConn

02-18-2006, 03:40 AM

...not something to be proud of. :o

zer00

02-18-2006, 03:42 AM

...not something to be proud of. :o

Unless you're...not smart.

The Chairman

02-18-2006, 09:05 AM

After much thought, I voted yes. The only thing stopping me is because I still love Keaton. But Bale is the perfect Batman for this day and age.

ArmsHeldOut

02-19-2006, 11:53 AM

[QUOTE=adzmullz1]1. Well , Mr Bale may consider himself English , but where your are born is where you are from (that makes him welsh , sorry Christian) .

He considers himself English because his mother was born and raised in
England and his father (an Afrikaaner) is also of English lineage.

In other words, his nationality (nation of birth) is Welsh; whereas, his
ethnicity is English.

He's not a Welshman in blood and has lived in England for a long period
of time.

Anthony Hopkins and Tom Jones are true Welshmen through and through
with obvious Celtic ancestry. You could also include the beautiful
Catherine Zeta Jones, although she is only half Welsh (her mother being
from Cork, Ireland).

ChrisBaleBatman

02-19-2006, 02:50 PM

Isn't "WEHRE YOUR FROM" also where you were raised?

I mean, if I were born in Africa.....but raised in Kansas......where am I from then?

Morgoth

02-20-2006, 01:02 PM

Bale is a wonderful Batman.

He looks like the Neal Adams/Jim Aparo Batman.

It's nice to have a young and fit Batman/Bruce Wayne. Not that I'm downing Keaton he was great aswell, just a different Batman for a different type of Bat-Movie.

The only two who have ever portrayed Batman best and the right way are Bale and Keaton. Although I do like Micheal's Batman voice better.

Keaton's Bruce just had that dark look and eyebrows that seemed to come right off the cowl.

Bale's Bruce is dark but, there's a bit more there, I like how you see him putting on his public persona, whereas in the Keaton films you didn't really see that, he always seemed to be dark and mysterious, which I like anyway.