Christian Bale Apologizes Without Dropping The F-Bomb

I was always taught that when someone uses a phrase like "I don't mean to" they mean anything but.

Fine. I was snippy. But the guy is a rage-aholic. And throw Naomi Campbell in that padded room while we're at it.

You'd be surprised how stressed people [usually] become when making a film. It's very hard work.

I don't think hearing one out of context audio clip is enough to dub the guy a "rage-aholic".

Hey, I heard he had sex once too. Let's label him a sex-aholic, while we're at it.

You're right Mike! Mainly because there's no such thing as "rageahol." Also no "sexahol" that I'm aware of. Unfortunately.

Too true. If anyone else has watched "The Machinist", then you know that he completely immerses his self in the role. It takes a lot of work to do that, and I'm sure it's taken a mental toll on him.

So very true. Take any number of his films, this guy is immersed in the role. Even way back in Empire of the Sun, as a young boy, he impressed with his portrayal. I know that I get annoyed when I'm totally focused on a task and someone interrupts with something that did not require immediate attention. The difference is the degree of response.

Christian was way over the top, but he seems to be aware of that particular tendency of his. I could hope and assume he's making effort to minimize or eliminate his "potty mouth". Still, that's his business, not mine. My life's foundations haven't been shaken because someone, whose job just happens to put him in a position of public notice, was a complete jerk to someone else. That isn't the totality of his life. I daresay none of us come close to knowing what he's really like. Only hubris would allow us to think the man IS his characters, or that one captured tirade defines what he is like.

So sure, point out to him that which he already knows. Reinforce the idea it was bad behavior and should change. Then get on with our lives, because really, he isn't a part of our lives to any meaningful degree. Don't confuse the man and his foibles with the actor and his craft. Enjoy the work and pray for the man, if you're so inclined. Or do whatever. Who am I and why should you care what I think. IMO, each of us has spent more time than we should even reading or writing about the event. Go do something of value, instead.

I agree, Kevin. Suddenly everyone takes this personally like Bale owes them some kind of personal respect. Who cares? I don't, I am going to go see the damn movie and that's all I am entitled to. Stars are human and we shouldn't give a shit about this. People who are offended in a personal way should get therapy, it's looser material.

You're right and after hearing Christian Bale's apology I find it hard to ignore his humanity simply because he's a big name right now. Everyone makes mistakes and he's owned up to it and I'm sure will learn from this just as he's done in the past. That's the mark of good character because if you're honest everyone has to deal with issues only the famous do it with the world to watch and pick over.
Some humility all around pls :)

Totally. This movie will probably bomb because of what this guy did while filming it. It reminds me of that time in the NBA where this big ass dude got pissed off at a small guard in PRACTICE cause the little guy was playing tough D on him so he cocked back and SUCKER PUNCHED him right in the mouth. Totally unprofessional, and was actually assault. It ruined that guys popularity so bad that I can't even remember his name...oh wait, yes I can, it was MICHAEL F#$@ING JORDAN cold cocking Steve Kerr. Wait a second, that didn't ruin his reputation? Weird. But hey, I'm sure you're not a hypocrite so you think Michael Jordans a piece of s#$% and would never watch his games a decade ago. Get over yourselves people, this will be forgotten in a month, tops, as well it should be. And everyone who's complaining and saying Bales an awful human being should click on that AICN link from John.