Comments on: Movie Notes: When Great Actors Go Flabby (Or Skinny)

By: Dan@Bank Vibe

Dan@Bank Vibe — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:53:40 +0000

Not all actors have been in shape their whole life. Even some movies require them to get fat or a little over weight. Shallow Hal Has A Gal! (but then again those were all fat suits)

By: Bank CD Rates

Bank CD Rates — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:53:59 +0000

Interesting post about actors. Most seem to always been in shape

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Missing Link » Arkisto » Animaation taika — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:25:08 +0000

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By: Twanna Labreche

Twanna Labreche — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 05:08:41 +0000

Praise God for all He is doing. Thanks!

By: DennisCovet

DennisCovet — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:28:12 +0000

These are the actors who use The Method in the portrayal of their characters, and I have a lot of appreciation for them, because they would do anything extreme just for their art. In my opinion, that's a real actor, who has an ego and just plays for ideas. And besides, we've much too much of a problem out of losing weight, when in fact all you need is a free diet plan but especially hard work and exercise.

By: Hoot Owl

Hoot Owl — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:33:01 +0000

The lack of makeup, drab hair, and fake teeth made Charlize Theron look bad in that film. She carried that extra 30 pounds quite well.

By: Johnny Smith

Johnny Smith — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:38:00 +0000

What do you mean bale is a bad actor?!?!?!?! I have seen Bale completely transform himself in roles that you don’t even recognize him. I don’t just mean gaining weight and losing weight, but look at his american accent in Batman then look at Rescue dawn. He completely changes himself, you don’t see Christian Bale you see the character he is protraying

By: Glynnis

Glynnis — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:10:09 +0000

They forgot to add Donnie Wahlberg when he played Vincent Grey in “The Sixth Sense”. He ended up losing 43 pounds to play that role.

By: Joshua B.

Joshua B. — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:10:19 +0000

Christian Bale gained 100 lbs in six MONTHS, not six weeks. At first he just concentrated on gaining the weight back, and looked rather plump. Then after that he trimmed up to get his Patrick Bateman on steroids look for Batman Begins.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:19:49 +0000

Bales is awesome especially in The Prestige.… no one ever mentions that amazing movie

By: Steven Steel

Steven Steel — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:34:23 +0000

You can’t gain 100lbs in 6 weeks. Even with STERIODS that is not feasible.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:12:35 +0000

I agree Bale deserves his credits. His best role still stands as a kid in Spielburg’s “Empire of the Sun”. Or did anyone know that was him? Its interesting to see these guys and women go up and down for a role. But its not that tough. It is just diet. Calories, and a bit of time. Big people lose weight fast if they keep a routine and eat less ( though it is not very healthy) and smaller people can gain weight by adding calories ( oils, dressings, and other condiments often help oddly enough). As for steroids, a 120lb man cannot increase lean body mass in 30 or 60 days up to 100lbs. I know, I weighed 138 when I boxed. Steroids got me up a weight class but it was about 90 days. Water retention is probably where he focused. Some beefed up Creatine that he started taking at the end of the Machinist would have had his body holding more water. Water makes 70% of your body mass, and if retained your body just gets bigger faster. Its the easy way. That is also why he is not as defined in the first Dark Knight movie. Notice they didn’t show much except his arms and maybe a muscle shirt. Looked like a lot of water. I would think the next Dark Knight he is probably in much better shape. Like Stallone when he started was just big, then refined.

Norton in American X was a great example of transformation. But his physical transformations as he did in The Score, and Primal Fear were exceptional. Not his sizing, but his ability to play with disability or a physical challenge. His ability is astounding. I just don’t see him getting roles that look like they challenge him. Looks more like he chooses his own roles now.

As for the other pretty boys, well that same ole’ same ole’.
Its nicer when someone sacrifices their time for their art.

And remember too that the lowest paid jobs in the North America are from the Arts and Motion Arts entertainment field. Everyone wanting to be an actor. I would, if I could act, certainly lose the weight for the paycheque they are fortunate to get. However, I think I will stick to my business, at least I am good at that.

Either way, the above mentioned did do well in making the actor suit the part rather than the part changed for the actor. I think.

Later…

TDH

By: Maximista

Maximista — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:59:27 +0000

This is so crazy. I’ve loved Christian Bale since American Psycho, but until seeing the pictures in this post, had no idea that he was the guy in the newer Batman movies. I’m glad that he’s getting more work. Hopefully, he will become as legendary as some of you imagine.

By: tiffers

tiffers — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:19:49 +0000

I agree with the christian bale idea. He’s definatly gonna make it as like another biggy like jack nicoleson or johnny depp even tim currey or the guy in the peianest, not because of all the movies he probley will do, but when he does to get ready for him and how he really gets into the charictors head. I see him as being one of those that everyone knows like vincent price…

but honistly the only thing i wasn’t too thrilled with was the batman begins, but i guess thats because im a tim burton/jack nicoleson/jim carrey fan. but it was good he didn’t distory it at all i juss think the director wasn’t really good…

By: Boki

Boki — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:00:30 +0000

i cannot believe you guys forgot to mention edward norton in american history X , then lost weight in fight club then re gained it for Red dragon
and he is a great actor, unlike COUGHS bale COughs

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:08:21 +0000

Dang, I just read about all the things that Marlon Brando eats on imdb, that is some crazy shit!!!

As for Christian Bale, 100 lbs. in 6 weeks is ridiculous. I think he had to have used steroids to get that big so fast. I am NOT someone who accuses every guy who gains weight to have used steroids, in fact I almost always give people the benefit of the doubt and say they did it clean. But 100 lbs, 6 weeks, come on! and that much muscle, too, that’s impossible to do clean. Just inhumanly possible! Now, going from the scant diet he was on to trying to gain as much weight as possible, he could likely gain quite a bit of weight, maybe 40 lbs. or so in 6 weeks. But not 100.

By: webomatica

webomatica — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:37:31 +0000

Yeah Christan Bale is turning out to be a quirky but legendary actor. Really looking forward to the new Batman flick this year. I’m sure he’ll have some cool roles in the future.

By: Truthee

Truthee — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:18:00 +0000

I just want to comment on the whole weight loss/ bulk up Christian Bale had to endure. I mean for-crying-out loud, the guy seriously is a ‘machinist’. I’m sure not many people can engage in such hardship unless there is some crazy amount of dedication involved. And what’s crazy is, the transformation from stick insect to terminator 5 happened in 6 weeks!! How inspiring is that to us!? pretty damn inspiring!

Conclusion: Christian Bale is a legend, and is pretty much deserves the dark knight title.

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