2. "does anyone know..." In response to Reply # 0 Mon Jun-08-09 09:20 PM by xbenzive
what particular scene was it in Terminator Salvation that got him in that tantrum with the cinematographer? Because I didn't see a scene that seem slightly good when he came on, it seems like he yelled his was through the whole film.
9. "the scene when (spoiler)" In response to Reply # 2
he's saying goodbye to his wife as he's about to attack Skynet alone. When he cornily says "I'll be back" ------------------- "Fuck yo couch, nigga!" - Tom Cruise
3. "Yeah, I've actually seen the movie. Johnny Depp is the clear star." In response to Reply # 0
________________________________________________________________________ He is stupid But he KNOWS that he is stupid And that almost makes him smart Let's listen
22. "Depp's name sells tickets, Bale's name does not" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Jun-10-09 03:59 PM by BigWorm
Plain and simple.
Bale has hits behind them, but MOST of the time he was NOT the driving force behind those hits. I don't mean he gives a weak performance--usually the opposite. I mean he is never the selling point of the movie.
I don't remember hearing "CHRISTIAN BALE IS..THE DARK KNIGHT."
And most people still haven't heard of Hard Times and The Machinist.
Johnny Depp, though? You can basically just put up a movie poster with his picture on it and no title, looking crazy and mysterious, along with some random date: 2-14-10.
People would get excited.
Plus Depp's performances are insane. Even when they aren't amazing, they're interesting. I mean look at Once Upon a Time in Mexcio. He had a relatively minor role in a sub-par movie, and he made it easily the best part of the movie. He might as well have been the star.
Too bad for Bale, but come on. He always comes with strong acting, but, that I've seen, he doesn't or hasn't yet given the kind of performance that steals away the movie.
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