Christian Bale says goodbye to Batman

[Operation:Mego]

Christian Bale says goodbye to Batman with The Dark Knight Rises, and he's okay with that - NY Daily News

He spent the last eight years as the Caped Crusader — and doesn't regret a minute — but says he's ready to hang up that cape for good.

Too bad, a fourth film (Bale said if Nolan returned, he would too) with him and Nolan would've been cool.

[Hector]

Three flicks playing the same character should be enough...it was the right time to call it a day.

[Operation:Mego]

Three flicks playing the same character should be enough...it was the right time to call it a day.

I realize that. It's just that since a fourth film was talked about, I'm now disapointed that Bale has officially "hung up the cape". I am glad we got 2 fantastic Batman movies (all based upon my favorite Batman TPB's) and have no doubt that Rises will be awesome (and probably the best of the three).

[samurainoir]

Quit while you are ahead... Three films sound about right. Hopefully oscars will be kind enough to finally recognize, like Lord of the Rings.

I'm lookin' at you Superman 4, Batman and Robin, Star Warss Phantom Menace, Indana Jones so very very tired.

Exception... star Trek 4.

[Hector]

Quit while you are ahead... Three films sound about right. Hopefully oscars will be kind enough to finally recognize, like Lord of the Rings.

I'm lookin' at you Superman 4, Batman and Robin, Star Warss Phantom Menace, Indana Jones so very very tired.

Exception... star Trek 4.

Yeah, agreed.

I'll also mention Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol...I thought it still worked...although Tom Cruise is looking a bit old...he's about to hit the big 50 this year...oh...and Live Free or Die Hard (Die Hard 4) was not too shabby either...

[thunderbolt]

Yeah, most movie franchises over do it, DIe Hard and Bond being a couple of the exceptions.

[The Bat]

It's a bummer.Bale was my pick to play BATMAN long before he was even cast. We all know that they will make More Batman movies, but nothing is more important to me as who gets cast as Batman. If they flub it up....I won't watch it.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Hands down, Bale embodies the modern interpretation of Batman better than any of the three other actors who played him since 1989. It's going to be hard to find an actor with his chops that fits the role so well. But I'd rather see him go out on top than have a "Superman IV" stain his reputation.

Chris

[MIB41]

Hands down, Bale embodies the modern interpretation of Batman better than any of the three other actors who played him since 1989. It's going to be hard to find an actor with his chops that fits the role so well. But I'd rather see him go out on top than have a "Superman IV" stain his reputation.

Chris

Agreed on all points. Bale IS the modern Batman. And no doubt after this film he will be especially missed. But it's better to leave a little early than to wait and leave when it's too late. Of course if this does Dark Knight money they could always get wooed back with the big dollar signs. So I wouldn't say that statement us definitive. If anything it may be Bale saying it will take a lot of money to bring him back from here.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Bale has logged more hours as the character than any of the other post -West actors, not only due to playing him in 3 movies, but because the movies are actually focused on Batman. So it seems like he's been Batman even longer than he has, comparatively.

Someones got big shoes to fill.

Chris

[Adam West]

Bale is a super talented actor; I thought he has paid a proper homage to "Batman" and I have enjoyed watching him play other movie roles (particularly in "The Fighter").

I'm sure these type of decisions have to be difficult especially for someone who is a true artist. You really don't want to be typecast into a particular role (or as he said become a "francise actor"), but on the other hand, let go of a great gig that pays well.

Will look forward to seeing the 3rd installment.

[The Bat]

Well, WB has already stated that after Nolan...there will e a re-boot, but Nolan will stay on as the producer. So...let the casing speculation begin on who will play Batman.

My picks: Micheal Fassbender
Ian Somehander

[RickD]

It is never goodbye.. just see you later! He will be back to do a fourth Batman! It's Hollywood and money talks!

[Earth 2 Chris]

My picks: Micheal Fassbender
Ian Somehander

After finally seeing First Class, I'd totally be behind Fassbender. But I bet WB would consider him too old for the franchise. Bale was pretty young when he started. Of course Keaton was pushing 40 in the first movie...


Chris

[Hector]

Well, WB has already stated that after Nolan...there will e a re-boot, but Nolan will stay on as the producer. So...let the casing speculation begin on who will play Batman.

My picks: Micheal Fassbender
Ian Somehander

Micheal Fassbender...yes...chiseled face...solid film actor on the rise...and a six-footer...

Ian Somehander...hell no...he looks like Rob Lowe (lol)...is a model and TV actor...and is a measly 5' 9"...we already had a little dude for Batman...his name was Michael Keaton...