# Christian Bale loses his temper **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 3, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256 "2009-02-03T15:03:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![unwashed\_brain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/a9adbd/32.png) [@unwashed\_brain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unwashed_brain)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/281 "2009-02-06T17:41:46Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > I don’t know how movies work… You should have stopped your sentence there. ---
**Author:** ![jimpatro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@jimpatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimpatro)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/282 "2009-02-06T18:45:12Z")
> [@](#): > > The hell you say. You mean, this guy isn’t “well known” for being unprofessional on set like everyone’s been saying? According to you, this guy isn’t actually an ass, and people who have been calling him such don’t know what the heck they’re talking about? In the recording, does he sound like an ass? Does he take a defensive stance regarding what he was doing? Seems like his feathers would have been ruffled but he actually is apologetic. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/283 "2009-02-06T18:52:03Z")
> [@Labrador\_Deceiver](#): > > The hell you say. You mean, this guy isn’t “well known” for being unprofessional on set like everyone’s been saying? According to you, this guy isn’t actually an ass, and people who have been calling him such don’t know what the heck they’re talking about? > > I’m shocked. Interesting how you’re willing to take the word of people who weren’t there when they’re saying what you want to hear. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/284 "2009-02-06T20:15:02Z")
[Public apology from Bale](http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.a680c9d0e80bcd0500934ea9f7899ed9.601&show_article=1) > [@](#): > > "The thing that I want to stress is that I have no confusion whatsoever. I was out of order beyond belief. I acted like a punk. > > “I regret that and there is nobody that has heard that tape that is hit harder by it than me. I make no excuses for it, it is inexcusable, and I hope that is absolutely clear.” Good that there’s no weaseling or excuse-making. Total ownership. He’d also previously apologized to the DP way back when this happened, so it’s not just something he’s doing now. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/285 "2009-02-06T20:21:15Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > [Public apology from Bale](http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.a680c9d0e80bcd0500934ea9f7899ed9.601&show_article=1) > > Good that there’s no weaseling or excuse-making. Total ownership. He’d also previously apologized to the DP way back when this happened, so it’s not just something he’s doing now. And, in a completely unrelated aside: > [@](#): > > Bale also said he hoped the fallout from his tirade would not deter people from watching “Terminator Salvation” when it hits screens later this year. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SaharaTea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SaharaTea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaharaTea)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/286 "2009-02-06T20:21:27Z")
It’s a classy apology that puts the blame on no one but himself. I’m satisfied. And I suspect this whole incident will only increase the number of people who want to see _Terminator IV._ ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/287 "2009-02-06T20:27:49Z")
All I know is, when I watch the new T movie, and of course I will, I’ll be watching for the Oscar-winning intense scene the DP screwed up. ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/288 "2009-02-06T20:44:09Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > And, in a completely unrelated aside:🙂 Ah now, it’s not all that self-serving. He also said: > [@](#): > > “I’m asking people, please do not allow my one-time lapse in judgment, my incredibly embarrassing meltdown, to overshadow this movie and to have all of those people’s hard work [from the film’s cast and crew] go to waste.” He’s already done the work, been paid and gone on to do other work. He’s got his money and and a bright future career whether the film is a huge hit or goes down in flames. He’s not asking for himself, he’s asking for the other people on the film, the cast and crew. [QUOTE=levdrakon] All I know is, when I watch the new T movie, and of course I will, I’ll be watching for the Oscar-winning intense scene the DP screwed up. [/QUOTE] Ha, same here. We know that it’s an intense, emotional scene and that Bryce Dallas Howard is also in the scene. It should be pretty easy to spot. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/289 "2009-02-06T20:56:18Z")
> [@Equipoise](#): > > Ah now, it’s not all that self-serving. He also said: > > He’s already done the work, been paid and gone on to do other work. He’s got his money and and a bright future career whether the film is a huge hit or goes down in flames. He’s not asking for himself, he’s asking for the other people on the film, the cast and crew. > > Ha, same here. We know that it’s an intense, emotional scene and that Bryce Dallas Howard is also in the scene. It should be pretty easy to spot. It should be the scene with the best lighting. ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/290 "2009-02-06T21:43:44Z")
I know there’s a thread on the topic and my OP could get closed, but I’m posting this for those who don’t want to wade through the multi-page thread, but might be curious because they’ve heard about [the rant](http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=YTihsJQHt48)… Earlier, Ron Howard [talked about the incident](http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977585328&grpId=3659174697244816&nav=Groupspace). His daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, was there when it happened. > [@](#): > > Ron Howard says he has listened to the Christian Bale rant and understands what Bale was going through. Ron Howard says it was a very intense scene and the director of photography was disturbing the set, which is a big-time no-no in Hollywood. Ron Howard says Christian Bale is a very emotional actor and **felt awful about the rant and apologized to everyone on the set the next day. The DP of the film was never fired. Bryce Howard and Christian Bale went on to film the rest of the movie without any drama.** This morning, he called a radio station morning show to talk about it. > [@](#): > > [Bale apologizes for on-set meltdown](http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.a680c9d0e80bcd0500934ea9f7899ed9.601&show_article=1) > > Batman star Christian Bale apologized Friday for his expletive-laden tantrum during filming of a new “Terminator” film, saying he was “out of order beyond belief.” > > Bale’s meltdown became an Internet sensation this week after a recording of his rant at a cinematographer found its way on to the web. > > The 35-year-old old British-born actor called a Los Angeles morning show on KROQ radio to apologize for the outburst. > > “It has been a miserable week for me,” Bale told the show’s hosts. \*\*"I know I have a potty mouth but I was way out of order. > > "The thing that I want to stress is that I have no confusion whatsoever. I was out of order beyond belief. I acted like a punk. > > “I regret that and there is nobody that has heard that tape that is hit harder by it than me. I make no excuses for it, it is inexcusable, and I hope that is absolutely clear.”\*\* > > Bale also said he hoped the fallout from his tirade would not deter people from watching “Terminator Salvation” when it hits screens later this year. > > “I’m asking people, please do not allow my one-time lapse in judgment, my incredibly embarrassing meltdown, to overshadow this movie and to have all of those people’s hard work [from the film’s cast and crew] go to waste.” > > In the audio clip of the incident, which took place on location in New Mexico last July, Bale can be heard lambasting cinematographer Shane Hurlburt for apparently wandering into the actor’s line of vision. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/291 "2009-02-06T21:49:16Z")
Honestly, is there anyone out there who would refuse to go see a movie simply because the star was caught on tape screaming at the DP? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![billfish678](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/292 "2009-02-06T22:00:50Z")
I have no dog in this fight, but I’ll say this. There arent many “famous” folks that will give such an excuse free apology. ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/293 "2009-02-06T22:24:40Z")
My thought exactly- he seems like a stand-up guy. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/294 "2009-02-06T22:36:54Z")
So basically this is a self-proclaimed “in conclusion” thread because the other thread was too big for you and not everyone agreed with you? And gosh, there were a variety of opinions? Thank goodness for this conclusion thread to make up my mind for me. ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/295 "2009-02-06T22:40:16Z")
Good for him. I"m glad he manned up, and I’m glad he refused to make excuses because, as he said, it was inexcusable. In that, he showed more wisdom than many good-hearted people who were lining up, here and elsewhere to bend over backwards to excuse him. ---
**Author:** ![anu-la1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/296 "2009-02-06T22:40:21Z")
That’s a pretty nice apology. I still hope he gets some lessons on controlling his temper either through therapy or yoga/meditation, if he hasn’t already. I just think it’s a healthier and easier way to live. I’m going to watch his movies, regardless. ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/297 "2009-02-06T22:46:35Z")
> [@SaharaTea](#): > > It’s a classy apology that puts the blame on no one but himself. I’m satisfied. Me too. think it’s interesting, and admirable, that he too rejects all those carefully constructed rationalizations and just says, in effect, “I was way out of line and I’m sorry for it.” Good for him. ---
**Author:** ![Labrador\_Deceiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/298 "2009-02-06T22:49:32Z")
> [@levdrakon](#): > > So basically this is a self-proclaimed “in conclusion” thread because the other thread was too big for you and not everyone agreed with you? And gosh, there were a variety of opinions? > > Thank goodness for this conclusion thread to make up my mind for me. I think that’s more than a little harsh. Bale’s apology seems to verify thoughts that people on both sides of the argument were having. ---
**Author:** ![Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brown_eyed_girl/32/3574_2.png) [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/299 "2009-02-06T23:10:57Z")
> [@anu-la1979](#): > > That’s a pretty nice apology. I still hope he gets some lessons on controlling his temper either through therapy or yoga/meditation, if he hasn’t already. I just think it’s a healthier and easier way to live. Aren’t people allowed to have bad days anymore and later apologize genuinely for losing their temper without having to go into therapy? Can you really judge he’s got anger issues from this one incident? ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256/300 "2009-02-06T23:14:52Z")
That looks like he cowboyed up and gave a genuine apology. I don’t see any waffling about the situation, or any attempt to excuse himself. It’s a pretty cool gesture. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-loses-his-temper/484256.md?page=16)