Trailer for Harsh Times Starring Christian Bale
David Ayer, the writer and co-producer of Training Day, has landed his first directing gig with the upcoming movie Harsh Times. Coincidentally, it happens to look a heck of a lot like Training Day too, only this time around the two cops are played by Christian Bale and Freddy Rodriguez. Actually, I’m not exactly clear on whether or not they are cops in the movie… Bale’s character is described as “an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates”. Either way there’s some sort of corruption involved.
I really didn’t like Training Day much, and the fact that Denzel Washington won an Oscar for it was a total sham in my opinion. I’m not saying the guy doesn’t deserve an Oscar somewhere in there, but Training Day? Come on. Anyway, it’s amazing what a difference it makes when the same character is essentially played by Christian Bale. Suddenly I’m on board. How hypocritical of me, I know. But yeah, as gritty and urban as this movie is trying to be, I’m now looking forward to it. The movie also co-stars Eva Longoria. Check out the trailer now over at iFilm; it hits select theatres on November 10th.
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Comments (2)
I didn’t despise “Training Day” but I completely agree that Washington didn’t deserve the Oscar for that particular performance. I’m *really* looking forward to this. Mind you, I look forward to anything that has Bale’s name attached. That man can do no wrong.
Posted by Marina on September 28th, 2006yeah Washington should not of won the oscar for this role, he has been in much better roles than this one.
Posted by Chopper on September 29th, 2006this might be an alright flick, Bale is a great actor so he should do awesome in this role.
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