Out of the Furnace (Christian Bale)

[kvz5]

First poster:

 

[Octoberist]

Well..that's on the nose aint' it?

 

[kvz5]

First Look:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/07/out-of-the-furnace-christian-bale/2474255/?

Christian Bale emerges 'Out of the Furnace'

In Out of the Furnace, Christian Bale has none of Batman's superhero qualities lingering from the Dark Knight trilogy.

That's just how director Scott Cooper wanted it for his film about a steelworker standing up against tough criminals, Cooper's first foray since writing and directing 2009's Crazy Heart. Out of the Furnace is set to open Nov. 27.

"You often find superheroic people wearing capes and costumes in film today," says Cooper. "But working-class Americans are the real heroes. This is the story of this man who works in a blast furnace, but with themes of justice, retribution and courage."

Bale's Russell Baze confronts a local criminal (Woody Harrelson) while searching for his missing brother (Casey Affleck), an Iraq War veteran. Baze is not the traditional slick action character.

"Russell is not of that personality, nor does he wish to be," says Bale. "But he finds himself having to confront these people in order to do the right thing. He's only got his own fortitude and will power, nothing else."

To capture the blue-collar spirit, Cooper insisted on filming in Braddock, Pa., where he set the story. The director was impressed with the way Bale immersed himself, taking none of his own clothing on the shoot — wearing only what Russell would wear. Bale also experienced work on the steel furnace.

"It's long hours, unhealthy conditions and intense heat.," says Bale. "It's dangerous work. The guys had recently lost a friend who had died on the job. But there's a great bond. And they have a love for it, despite the hardships."

Bale and the other actors — the cast also includes Forest Whitaker, WIllem Dafoe, Sam Shepard and Zoe Saldana — were also able to find character role models in the town. Bale recorded a local man at length to get a handle on the tricky Braddock accent.

"You'd think he was listening to Daft Punk or something with his headphones on, but it was these recordings," says Cooper. "He would listen to it endlessly, even between takes."

Cooper says the Pearl Jam song Release was an inspiration while he wrote the screenplay, so he flew to Seattle to show the film to lead singer Eddie Vedder, who wound up collaborating on the soundtrack.

"I ran the movie for Eddie and I'll never forget the look on his face," says Cooper. "It moved him."

The film is also a testament to the steel workers who have suffered through trying economic times, Cooper says.

"It shows the plight of the citizens of Braddock. They have banded together and emerged stronger now," says Cooper. "It's much like the process of what steel undergoes — intense heat which emerges stronger as it comes out of the furnace."

 

[StarLord]

The cast for this movie is fantastic and it sounds very good. I can't wait to see it.

I recently watched Crazy Heart, loved it.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I thought Crazy Heart was a nice little film. I like the premise of the film and the cast so I'll see it eventually.

 

[kvz5]

Article here - http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/07/10/christian-bale-out-of-the-furnace/?

 

[StarLord]

Bale with tattoos!

 

[terry78]

I think this one may actually do some decent business. There is like at least one actor that everyone pretty much likes in the lineup.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Can't wait to see a trailer, plot sounds great.

 

[Hush]

Bale looks comfortable at this weight it seems. Good for him, he shouldn't have to do the crazy weight loss thing anymore.

 

[kvz5]

It's going to be funny seeing him in two movies this December where he looks like this in one movie:

And then this in the other:

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

hopefully we get a trailer soon. been loving everything i've heard about this movie so far.

 

[Hunter Rider]

It's going to be funny seeing him in two movies this December where he looks like this in one movie:

And then this in the other:

Damn! That Bale is a chameleon I tells ya, he's a fat white dude in one movie and a skinny, hot black chick in the other! Amazing.

 

[kvz5]

Damn! That Bale is a chameleon I tells ya, he's a fat white dude in one movie and a skinny, hot black chick in the other! Amazing.

Trailer tomorrow:

 

[Rowsdower!]

Awesome. Looks and sounds great, based on the photos and that article.

First he was the Dark Knight...

But this fall, Christian Bale is a MAN OF STEEL!

 

[kvz5]

Trailer:

 

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

Bale... Count me in. Film looks good.

 

[nite-owl]

I was just about to post that.

I wasn't a fan of Crazy Heart, but I admit that this looks good.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Trailer:

Looks good but also looks like they have changed the story quite a bit from the original synopsis, especially as it relates to what happens to his brother.

 

[kvz5]

Looks good but also looks like they have changed the story quite a bit from the original synopsis, especially as it relates to what happens to his brother.

I've read both versions and yeah the new one changed A LOT of things. Affleck's role was beefed up a lot as well as his relationship with Bale's character. The ending changed too.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I've read both versions and yeah the new one changed A LOT of things. Affleck's role was beefed up a lot as well as his relationship with Bale's character. The ending changed too.

Ah I didn't realize a second version of the script was out there. I didn't read the original but the bullet points had Bale's character as a criminal who'd just gotten out of jail, there was nothing about an underground fighting ring, I don't recall his brother being in the army, and the biggest change seems to be that Bale is not avenging his brother but thinks he's still alive and is trying to rescue him.

 

[Bim]

Looks great! Looking forward to it, that's one hell of a cast t:

 

[Hunter Rider]

Looks great! Looking forward to it, that's one hell of a cast t:

And they really let you know with all the "Academy award" headings above their names.

 

[kvz5]

Ah I didn't realize a second version of the script was out there. I didn't read the original but the bullet points had Bale's character as a criminal who'd just gotten out of jail, there was nothing about an underground fighting ring, I don't recall his brother being in the army, and the biggest change seems to be that Bale is not avenging his brother but thinks he's still alive and is trying to rescue him.

Yeah all of those changes (particularly about Casey's role) were in the new script (revised by Cooper) although with the interviews and this trailer, I'm starting to think that Cooper's version was tweaked again.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Looks fantastic! Looks like Bale might be nabbing another golden statue.

Poor Zoe, though. Her name is the only one in the credits without "Oscar winner/nominee" preceding it. She might get there someday though; she's great.