It's interesting how Christian Bale used to do interviews in his character's accent.

@alexf02071999

9 жыл бұрын

He still puts on accents for interviews, but it seems more random now. I've had to go back to his 2000 American Psycho interviews to hear his actual accent, cause now he just keeps changing it. Even in an interview for Exodus he decided to be cockney for no reason.

@aazo5

8 жыл бұрын

Actium Films I heard he did it to avoid confusion.

@ActiumFilms

8 жыл бұрын

Nah.

@acoop9865

3 жыл бұрын

Michael ...”nah,” what?

@aramnazaryan717

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not interesting, it’s super weird, annoying and fucking crazy

It's such a remarkable thing to know that Bale had this much of understanding of Batman.

The amount of work Bale put in his work shows how efficient he is as an actor.

@melaniejackson-cracchiolo356

3 жыл бұрын

He definitely throws himself into research of the character.

this interview alone convinces me that bale is a better batman than affleck

Nolan is a genius

@hdschaubey2148

7 жыл бұрын

Yup.

Christian is so enthusiastic about the part, it's fantastic :D

@camilobernal6080

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

19:06 Christian sitting on the edge of his seat, smiling at Chris as he avoided the question about being on board for another film; and then calling Chris out on it shortly after was hilarious. 👌

@NBC.SATURDAY.NIGHT.LIVE.

2 жыл бұрын

Loved that part

@howlongisnow791

Жыл бұрын

The way he stares down Nolan as Nolan does the politican thing, dodging the question effortlessly. You can tell Bale has been subject to that kind of question dodging before lmao

why do this interview looks like it was from early 90's

@aBetterHumanBeing

10 жыл бұрын

That's part of the charm

@Shibeee

10 жыл бұрын

This video was recorded with a potato camera

@lairdriver

6 жыл бұрын

It's PBS. Charlie Rose is known as the interviewer everyone wants to see. They leave the set plain and black because it relaxes guests.

@niteshsingh9301

3 жыл бұрын

@@lairdriver that's great

Batman Begins is one EPIC movie. Christopher Nolan did something I can't imagine any other director having the vision and talent to manifest.

@isaiahyinko7182

3 жыл бұрын

Christopher nolan, you've made not only an amazing batman movie, a great blockbuster, but also a fantastic film and kicked off of the best film trilogies/ franchises of the 21st century! And thank you for saving my favorite hero!😊

They talk so professionally. Most actors lack that professionalism

Wow Bale did alot of research on Batman, much in the same way Hugh Jackman did for Wolverine. Which is probably why their portrayals felt so genuine and likened to the comics. He really dealt deep into the psychology of Batmans character. I really hope Ben Affleck does the same.

@askepios111

9 жыл бұрын

I agree and Bale's my favorite thus far, but Bale knows the basics of the character. Which was enough. But you dont have to worry about Affleck doing research because he's been a Bat-fan his whole life. He's probably the most hardcore fan out of all of them.

@benjaminhowell9014

9 жыл бұрын

Ben affleck will probably suck as batman I am sorry to say, no one can beat Christian bale. Also, Heath ledger is the best joker

@nightoftheshadows9786

8 жыл бұрын

Affleck will do fine. Christian Bale did say that he's sure that Affleck will do a great job and wishes him the best.

@lawrencedavis5459

8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Cetta martha...martha lol

@Mamba4.8

7 жыл бұрын

Affleck couldn't hold a candle to Bale in any kind of acting performance, Affleck is one of the most mediocre actors in cinema.

Almost every line in Batman Begins is practically the weight of a one-liner. It's imo still one of the best scripts ever written.

Its Nolan´s gritty and realistic version of Batman , which took the iconic hero to new heights And Bale´s performance was just brilliant

Wow Christian Bale really understands his character.

A lot of people don't get Batman and think that anything related to comic books should be fun. Bale gets Batman: it should be dark.

He's a very intense method actor, so he still had the accent from shooting. he gets really involved in the characters he plays

The greatest part of this interview is all of us currently (17 years later as of this post) have the gift of hindsight when listening to the question about a possible sequel and realizing these two men had NO IDEA the stratosphere they would reach just 3 years later with the Dark Knight.

Bale loved playing Batman! He’s my favourite live action version.

Its like someone here already said : Bale is like a vicious fox. And so talented. Fascinating. Love this man ! And kudos to Charlie. What a great interview !!

Bale read Long Halloween before even auditioning? Damn I have even more respect for him

They were so unsure if it would be successful, Both Nolan and Bale. And in retrospect, best Batman movies ever in my humble opinion

Christian Bale is the best Batman EVER!

@sairajmohapatra7702

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@buntyskb

Жыл бұрын

agreed, and he will always remain the best.

@user-yp6dy4df8w

Жыл бұрын

@@buntyskb so true

Bale even quoted the long Halloween

"The previous version of this franchise had gonna extremely stylized." Best and biggest euphemism I've probably ever heard.

I love these two guys so much, beacons of artistic integrity (the REAL kind, not the excuse) in the film industry.

I love that smile on Bale's face, don't really see him smile in other DK interviews

@sahabrandon1

3 жыл бұрын

That shows how much he genuinely enjoyed in making these amazing movies

The 80's. The good ol' days.

@Blue0000FF

Жыл бұрын

The 80s? 😃

And that's why I love him! He's such a great actor, and passionate about it too!

The comics Bale started out with might explain his voice. In those novels - especially Morrison's Arkham Asylum - Batman was especially stylized. He was drawn as a shadow or a demon, and thus, he spoke like one. Arkham Asylum even stylized the lettering in the speech bubbles to characterize everyone's voices.

Chris Nolan: Doesn't even speak about future projects before the current one is received. Kevin Feige: "Iron Man was decent. Roll out the release dates for the next twenty undrafted films!"

@rloul1

9 жыл бұрын

bluetin3 Dark Knight trilogy>any Marvel made Marvel movie.

@nikidon99

6 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂😂 so true

Did they do this interview in 1981?

@speedrocks84

7 жыл бұрын

+Black Bear Lol

@beekarinsaan

4 жыл бұрын

More like 1974 😂🤣😂🤣

Excellent, interesting interview. I haven't seen them do an interview together before... and that cut to Christian at 19:06 always cracks me up!

thank good bale was choosen to play batman!

I have to agree with you 100%. There will NEVER be another BATMAN other than Christian Bale to me. Also, I don't think anyone could do a Batman like Nolan either. RIP to those in Colorado. TDKR is now my all-time favorite movie.

That's right. The best Batman movies were made by Brits.

@h.d.5194

6 жыл бұрын

Suck eanna

@PACNYY

5 жыл бұрын

ARCHANGEL You want a cookie?

@shamusobi2748

3 жыл бұрын

Both Nolan and Bale are half American.

@mikespearwood3914

2 жыл бұрын

@@PACNYY *biscuit

@stynershiner1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@shamusobi2748 Bale isn't American except living there for a long time.

graphic novels are dark gritty and grounded and this is the best way to potray batman stories. hail Christian bale

Brilliant !! I love question and answers 13:07 - 16:15 ahahaha and mentions of American Psycho, spot on !!

You can tell these guys are British because when Christian Bale talks about how he doesn't want to repeat the past, and is asked about why they took so long, he doesn't say anything along the lines of "Because the 90's versions sucked so bad, we wanted to forget that before we moved on."

Legendary interview. Besttt

I just love watching these two guys talk about film. they're the best at what they do and are two of the few people in film today who excite me with every new endeavour.

Kind of comical, they were going to stop the Batman movies here. Then, Nolan was invited to do the Dark Knight and it went on from there.

@DarkKai33

9 жыл бұрын

Thank god , that was the BEST MOVI EVAR

that’s wild he still put on the accent during this interview

Charlie Rose is a G. That man has interviewed pretty much everyone in the Universe. EVERYBODY wants to be on Charlie Rose on PBS. That's a little fact that most people don't realize. He's considered by many as the perfect interviewer. He's a legend. Getting Bale to laugh in an interview, Nolan...they are so relaxed. I hope they keep PBS going. SUPPORT!

It's so cool how he does interviews in an American accent.

@OldSkoolLegend

10 жыл бұрын

yeah.....but i want to know why. is he preparing for another role so he stays in character (in terms of accent)?

@JoshLavian

10 жыл бұрын

afy300 I think I read that the producers asked him to do this so that American fans wouldn't get confused.

@OldSkoolLegend

10 жыл бұрын

Josh Lavian lol.....seriously?....omg

@aryanbagha4089

8 жыл бұрын

It's method acting

@awesomeboygaming8704

8 жыл бұрын

+Aryan Bagha you come from screen rant?

Great interview, lots of meaningful questions

What a great way to conduct an interview

And they went on to make an awesome trilogy!

If they like the movie and if they want me back for a sequel I'm interested. I mean Hell yeah Christian. They made a sequel and they made the best one.

yeah one of the final scens in Rising with Alfred just made me want to cry because of how well it was done in conveying the emotions

bale's accent is very American here. shredding the character away takes time I suppose.

Great interview! I love how secretive Chris Nolan is.

2:43 The nicest thing anybody said about Batman And Robin.

You really hit the nail right on the head. Spot on.

Everyone makes him out to be the biggest asshole because of that one incident on the terminator set, but christian bale really seems like such a great guy. He always looks somewhat happy to be where he is, is incredibly funny, has a good heart, and just seems really humble. And he's WELSH!!! C'mon people, you gotta love him.

@arjunwarrier4524

2 жыл бұрын

What incident in terminator set?

Charlie Rose is a great interviewer.

Yes!! Completely agree with the whole interview, especially at 10:12. I have always seen Bale's Bruce Wayne/the Batman as being the definitive live-action portrayal of the character, similar to how I see Mr. Reeve's Clark Kent/Superman. I've always seen Mr. Reeve's Clark Kent/Superman, as the definitive live-action version of the character. Its great to actually hear Bale say that about Reeve's Superman.

a legend...Mr Wayne

In 2005 Christian Bale movie called Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan interview of host Charlie Rose

Love love love Christian Bale!

he asked smart questions. makes for a good interview

Christian ✝️ was the most memorable Batman period his sarcasm and witt as Bruce Wayne was the best take off on any multi billionaire with a heritage name in a capitalist era. What an epic performance from a dedicated actor.

one of the greatest trilogy started with the begins

i love him as batman and i love all of the batman movies

Thank you for your comment, and I agree with you.

To the angry Burton fans, relax, guys. When Bale talks about previous Batmen that were spoofs, he talks about the Schumacher era.

...and they DID go on to do another film and created arguably the best superhero film ever made.

That was amazing. When he later said that he was half John Connor when that happened I totally believed it. I really believe that he was in the moment of the scene and the DP, who really should have known better than to walk into a scene while filming, was as much at fault for doing that. It is the number one rule.

good on you mate , all thaughts coming from australia too

Bale is Batman, the way he portrayed the charcter was perfect. He understands what kind of a man bruce and Batman should be. Who is goin to play batman next I have no clue. WB better get an unknown actor that understands this character.

Why does scarecrow only have like, three seconds of footage in the trailer?!! And i think it's cool how he's using his "bruce wayne voice" the whole interview! That takes real concentration and commitment! Amazing

So glad i saw it on the big screen as a first grader.

The LEGEND BEGINS here.....and will end on JULY 20, 2012!!!

Now let's see Paul Allen's interview

@kshitijdutt8000

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

Bale so infused this role with life that he can never top it . Of course he will explore other characters on a level that only 1 percent of actors do but there is an albatross that will follow him in whatever role he henceforth portrays because of his exquisite rendition of Wayne/Batman .

19:06

He stays in character for anything press-related as a means of promoting the film rather than the fact of where he's from

love is the strongest force in the universe, complete absence of fear

It sounds like he said "What do you you fear?"

In a time of bad economy,,,bad tv,films,people,government,,it is the great movis that help us to open our minds and humour and good energy inspire many to mak a better world.

when they speak at the end of the interview as to whether or not they'll make more Batman movies, I get the same feeling as I do before characters find out Bruce Wayne is Batman. . . like i'm in on something with them and I'm giddy with the knowledge of what's to come.

Christian Bale's geek smile on 2:28 is hilarious XD

LOVE!~ Memorable!!!.

This is how you make a successful comic book movie. by getting a director and star that have a true passion for the source material as bale and nolan do.

No. But he maintains that he isn't very good at picking up new accents so he takes the accent he needs for his next or current role and sticks with it. The man's fucking dedicated.

Christopher Nolan is so beautiful o,o & his presence is so calm & rich.

Not to mention incredibly passionate

Bale actually used the American accent for the interview?! wtf XD

@katnicholson253

2 жыл бұрын

I read an interview with Christian where he said he likes to stay in character by continuing the accent whether performing or not.

Bale read Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth? That is AWSOME!

he mainly talks about the high value of using the balance between humorous and seriousness in literature .. I guess he said " lightness and a lighting tragedy"

Christian has the best canine teeth I've ever seen on a man. Glad he's doing a lot of open mouth smiling. I always notice his teeth in like all his movies. Yes I'm a weirdo. 😀🦷🦷

The DP Shane Hurlbut, definitely did something wrong when he interrupted a rolling scene. But I thought Christian Bale was completely wrong. It shouldn’t be okay to call someone names, threaten them with violence and make them feel miserable for minutes on end for making a mistake. But at the same time, even thought Bale was in the wrong it made me respect him more. It just shows how seriously he takes his art, and I wish more people had the same amount of dedication.

Christian Bale isn't like normal, egotistical actors who do it for money, have no talent and think they're god's gift. He's an actual practitioner of his craft, and it's nice to see.

holy sheet i thought this interview was from 1970

I love how Christian Bale actually read the source materials to learn about Batman instead of wanting to wear the cowl to look cool...no offence to Tobey Maguire (I love him as Spider-Man) but he doesn't even like the character before playing it

Liam Neeson was amazing in this film. I agree the Joker was great, but ppl overlook the Ra's al Ghul character. He was way more three dimensional then the Joker or Bane.

Its just amazing how much Bale prepares for his Roles and I mean not just physically. Dude never had any intrest in Batman before and now he has more knowledge and a deeper understanding of the Character than some of us lol

@RShadow12

Жыл бұрын

Well actually, if you watched the interview, Bale said he became genuinely interested with Batman when he was lent Arkham Asylum in the early 2000s. That was before Batman Begins. He still obviously did a lot of prep and whatnot when actually joining the film, but it’s true that he had an interest even before it.

@nedmode9412

28 күн бұрын

keaton was better

Very funny interview.

why does the interview look like it took place in the 80's?

I got 20 pounds of muscle of muscle in one year. I was skinny as hell, just like Bale was during/after The Machinist, though not as severe. Bale probably had loads of supplements and a proper place to work out, along with a professional trainer, so I think it's quite doable, especially for someone as dedicated as Christian!:)

And that is so a static photograph at 19:06. He was probably going "Again?" :O