Affleck: tells people he's rich. Bale: shows people he's rich

You gotta remember, Christian Bale is convincingly pretending to be a man who's deliberately slightly less convincingly pretending to be someone else... That takes talent.

Bale absolutely nailed it as bateman so it’s no surprise that he would also nail it with Bruce Wayne.

Impressive, now let's see Paul Allen's impression of Bruce Wayne 🔥

Not enough people give credit to Christian Bale's acting in the scene where he pretends to be drunk, and kicks out the people from his party, the fact that he is pretending to be absolute hammered, insults the guests, tells them to leave and buzz off for being phonies and moochers all in an effort to save them from the League of shadows whilst also not trying to expose himself as Batman is absolutely brilliant and on the spot genius for Bruce Wayne.

Bale's batman aged so well that it gets better day by day

“Really, so, you’re into ballet?” Such an underrated line, damn

This trilogy will always be the best no matter what

Christian Bale is the best Bruce Wayne of all time, maybe he's not the best Batman, but he's obviously the best Bruce Wayne

Christian Bale was able to tap into like 30% of his power from American Psycho and it made for a perfect Bruce Wayne facade.

"nice car" "you should see my other one" is the most bruce Wayne line I've ever heard

I really prefer bales suave and the way he delivers every line compared to the “I’m rich” line, to me it came off as a rub to the face compared to when bale just subtly refers to his other lambo and the fact that he doesn’t take everything seriously for it’s all just a facade. Cause deep down he’s still but the broken boy who blames himself for the death of his parents.

It's like bateman but toned down. The facade of "bruce wayne" adds so much more depth to the films that are already GOAT status, and christian bale was absolutely the perfect casting choice.

His Bruce Wayne is basically a sane version of his Bateman character

What always cracked me up about Bruce shitting on his party guests in Batman Begins is the fact that it didn't stop them from coming back for his fundraiser in The Dark Knight😂

Patrick Bateman is one of the best actors for sure

“Really, so, you’re into ballet?” literally had me dying

He’s such a great Batman because he does crunches every morning. He can do a thousand of them now.

What people don’t seem to realize is that all the Batman actors portray a COMPLETELY different stage in Batman’s career. Pattinson portrays the recluse billionaire who ignores the Bruce Wayne persona seeing it as Batman is more important and hasn’t yet realized that philanthropy and social presence is as significant in Gotham’s welfare. This is clearly in line with years one to two of Bruce’s personality. Bale portrays the reckless playboy and tabloid magnet who bangs supermodels, drives luxury cars, buys things that aren’t for sales, hangs with Russian dancers on yachts, drunkly burns down his house, shows up late, falls asleep in board meetings and insults his guests regularly. Then you have the matured humble philanthropist Bruce in his prime, Batfleck. Who is beloved by Gotham, is involved in charity, a complete people pleaser and gentleman, and overall just the type of man his parents wanted him to become. He uses Bruce Wayne and Batman as a means to better Gotham and the world. To compare them is completely nonsensical and a waste of time. Just understand Bruce’s evolution as a public figure in Gotham and how he has gone from recluse, to tabloid magnet, to philanthropist.

I like the part where Morbius showed up and beat both Bruce Wayne and Batman at the same time using only his knowledge of bats.

I think that Christopher nolans batman is the best because this bruce rather than being batman also looks after his bussiness which mainly funds his batmans equipments/costumes etc

Let’s see Paul Allen’s Batman

Now let's see Paul Allen being the perfect version of Bruce Wayne

“Give me more time, there are good people here.” That’s my Bruce Wayne

I grew up with his Batman. Nolan trilogy is one of my favorite. And with my mental issues movies like these help me go through my life. Also Snyder movies especially his Superman and Batman getting out of depression and hate for saving the world is just masterpiece.

What I loved so much about bale’s Batman (and this isn’t just his performance but also the writing), is he’s literally on a crusade, everything he does, either as Batman or as Bruce Wayne, is to advance his goal of saving the city he loves. It isn’t just that his parents were killed, it’s the greater corruption and crime that created the circumstances leading up to their death. Like he says, he’s making himself more than a man, he’s making himself into an ideal, and while the Nolan films definitely devoted greatly from the Batman mythos, that core desire to make himself more than a man is what I’ve always loved most about Batman: that’s his superpower

i love playboy bruce he’s just in a silly goofy mood

I love how each actor brings something new to Bruce Wayne, and I think Bale is easily my favourite on screen version with Keaton and Pattinson not too far behind

christian bale is just next level when it comes to acting. the amount of effort he puts into it with his method acting and dedication is insane.. i think he will be remembered as one of the greatest actors of all time

Either as Bateman or Batman, Christian Bale's is one to be remembered.

2:23 his body language here reminds me of Patrick Bateman Looks like the American Psycho took over him for a second 😂

This trilogy is timeless

Nolan, Bale, Ledger, Freeman, Caine, Zimmer saved Batman from the brink. There will never be another like the Trilogy

“Well a guy who dresses up like a BAT, CLEARLY has some issues 😅🫤” 😭🤣🤣

Let's see Paul Allen's Bruce Wayne

What I love about Bale’s version is Bruce’s secret love for Batman. You can tell when people discuss Batman and have admiration for what he’s done, Bruce focusses with some glee in his face. At this point he feels great about everything he is doing and hasn’t really come face-to-face with the consequences of his actions. Then at the end, Rachel basically tells him she’ll never be with him as long as he is Batman. Kinda dumb but okay. Then in the second one Bruce treats Batman more like a burden and less like a virtuous joy-ride. You can really tell that in the dinner scene with Harvey, Rachel, and the Russian dancer that his interest is insanely peaked by the thought of a world where Batman was no longer needed. And then that became his goal. I think that’s why I prefer this Batman over Pattinson. The first film is still kind of fun, sort of like Keaton, Bale’s Batman got a sick sort of thrill from it all, it played with the superhero aspects a bit more and I love superheroes. I appreciate the different approach with the new Batman and I hope they develop the sort of Bruce Wayne that would make sense for this universe. (Btw didn’t discuss The Dark Knight Rises cause I just don’t want to, f*ck that movie)

Batman will never be the same without Christian Bale. He just fits the role so well. Sad to see him grow old and not play Batman anymore.

Impressive, very nice. Let's see Robert Pattinson's batman

Out of all the Batman films, Christian Bale's role as Bruce Wayne is the most suited as a billionaire.

All the Bruce Waynes are great

No hate to Rob, but I will always prefer Bale over his take of Batman, without Bale, there would have been no Battinson

People don’t realize Bruce Wayne is actually a persona “Batman” develops. Bruce believes his true self is Batman, BRUCE is the mask he uses to deceive people in the general public. That’s why Rob’s Batman story is great for a year 2 Batman, he’s too much into Batman figuring out he needs to be Bruce too. This Bruce Bale is a Batman who has it all figured out, how to balance both Bruce and Batman, he’s really figured out the role Bruce plays in his life.

What I really like is that he nailed both sides of bruce wayne his public demeanor and the way he acts when not around anyone. He conveys focus on the task at hand

He's not the Bruce Wayne we deserve, but the Bruce Wayne we needed the most

I love how he introduces his date as being in the ballet to impress them, then looks at Harvey and says “Oh you’re into ballet?” as a subtle insult lol

the type of power he holds, just by the way he sways his words around

Honestly what an amazing video, so genuinely crafted and woven together. This King of Condiments guy has some real talent.

“So really, your into ballet”😂🤘🏻🙌🏻 Bruce was a boss at shade

“I like to dissect girls. Did you know I’m utterly insane?” - Patrick Bateman 😂 Bat 🦇 Man

"No, no, no... I'm not finished." The line is so off the cuff and yet Bale gives it a delightful drunken cheeky delivery.

"How did you get dinner reservations here?" "That's simple, I bought the restaurant."

Damn he was 31 when he did the first Batman, he is 49 now, time flies fast as hell.

He's very good, but Nolan is incredible. I think we'll see Pattinson find this in Reeves's next.

He had such a charm. He had the perfect face for an experienced Batman still in youth.

He is THE Batman. He is THE Bruce Wayne.

Just don’t tell him you can get a reservation at Dorcia on a Tuesday.

You should've let that clip play out where Bruce suggests putting tables together when Harvey says he doesn't know if they can but then Bruce says they should because he owns the place lok

i don't think you can buy a hotel by giving a check to the restaurant manager 🙃

The writing, his delivery were marvelous at birthday party

Bale was every bit the perfect blend between batman and bruce wayne

Bale best batman and best bruce and such a good actor

Batman 89 was a bit too new wave,but once batman begins was released, it really came into its own both artistically and commercially, the whole movie has a crisp,clear feel to it, a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the movie a big boost, he's been compared to Michael keaton,but I think Christian bale has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!

The greatest Batman/Bruce Wayne and it’s not even close.

Bale's version might not be comic book accurate but still he is my favourite batman🦇

0:14 "Nice car" "You should see my other one" ...whilst thinking of the batmobile 😂

I love how Bruce’s tangent about the “phonies” appears to just be him drunk and clueless, like he doesn’t know what he’s doing, while deep down he probably meant EVERY word. He despised the out-of-touch socialites he was surrounded by and let them know it, even though it was to save them. Just brilliant.

Always love this movie,even I watch Batman begins in 2009 but still my fav movie

patrick bateman when rich

The new American psycho sequel looks great

What a character! Well played 👏🏼 “stop smiling it’s not a joke just go”

Bale is an awesome Bruce Wayne. But that couldn't be done without an awesome writing and directing. Nolan's vision of Bruce is amazing and Bale gave life to it.

Christen Bale never had to say out loud that he was rich

Bale’s portrayal of Bruce Wayne is literally just him toning down his portrayal of Patrick Bateman. And I fucking love it

Masterclass.

Bruce: So let’s put couple tables together? Harvey: I don’t think they’ll let us. Bruce: Oh they should. I own the place.

I love that the scene where Bruce reveals he bought Wayne Enterprises is the most replayed/watched part of the video

The video ends a couple seconds too early. I'm sure they'll let us move the tables together, I own the place

“Really you’re into ballet?”🤣🤣

I really hope to see Battinson in the next movie act the same

“So your into ballet” 💀💀💀

2:45 when Patrick finally booked for Dorsia

The fact that you cut the video right before "I own the place" damn you man

Thats great. Very nice. Lets see Paul Alen's version of Batman

I love how Christian Bale nailed the three sides of Bruce Wayne. He nailed Batman very well, channeling the kind of anger and pain Bruce would exhume as Batman and intimidated the normal every night criminal very effectively. While people make fun of his voice, it’s smart he’d have to change it considering how Bruce Wayne is well known and people would know his voice, it also works due to the more grounded version of the character he’s playing. He got the playboy version of Bruce Wayne down where he seems a bit full of himself, to where people see him as too self absorbed to be selfless enough to be Batman as well as being a very good philanthropist while being a billionaire, which also comes into his portrayal as the real Bruce that people like Alfred Fox, Rachel and eventually Blake and Selina see, where he’s able to actually be himself and not have a persona around those he’s close with. He’s the best Bruce Wayne/Batman to me.

Others have said it as well but it bears repeating. Christian bale is an amazing batman, one of if not the best, but he is the best Bruce Wayne. There is no debate. If I were to imagine Bruce Wayne and his personality, I would think of what bale portrayed and he portrayed it perfectly, like nobody else ever could.

Batman Begins is still my fav of the trilogy for how it managed to give us time to feel the differences in Bruce’s public billionaire facade, intimidation tactics as Batman and of course his own personality and ambitious drive. Too many filmmakers just showcase Bruce’s attitude being the same in private and wearing the cowl which it isn’t.

"Sir... Your friends can't do that here, you're going to have to leave the building..." "Oh this building? You mean the one that I own? Mmhmm... Yeah..."

That scene where he bought most of the shares of Wayne Enterprises being publicly traded sounds so similar to Elon Musk buying Twitter and being on call with Parag Agarwal 😂😱

0:55 this scene could be in american psycho and no one would notice

Bruce Wayne plays Christen Bale so good.

the product placement is so funny

yep. still my Bruce Wayne. still my Batman. 🖤

he's like patrick bateman but more sane which fits perfectly bruce wayne character

This is a good impression of Bruce Wayne, now lets see Paul Allens

“Impressive, very nice”

You can see some patrick bateman vibes seeping out of him during his performance as bruce

Let's see Paul Allen's Lambo

favourite batman

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