This movie isnt as compelling as the first two and isnt as viscerally crowdpleasing as the third, but there are enough good points to make harsh times worth consideration. Mostly, the movie fails because the romance between the leads strains credulity and the story is largely uninvolving. Cast christian bale freddy rodriguez eva longoria parker. Despite the slow start that had me, an avid fan of christian bale, shifting uncomfortably in my seat, it is never the less witty, ingenious, and a pleasure to.
Sep 11, 2005 your first look at christian bale in harsh times may 12, 2006. Dec 18, 2019 its one of those stupid, absurd facts that christian bale has only won one oscar and for a supporting role. Harsh times david ayer, christian bale, freddy rodriguez. Christian bale turned down terminator salvation three times method man joins samuel l. Freddy rodriguez in harsh times 2005 david ayer in harsh times 2005 eva. Even in bad movies like out of the furnace, i still thought he was good, but i didnt like his performance in david ayers harsh times much at all. Every christian bale movie, ranked from iconic superheroes to smiling psychopaths, a look at the famously intense actors career. It sounds like it should deal with honest people trying to make it, but being denied by environmental factors beyond their control.
If you like crash, then in some ways this is in the same vein but not alike to the movie. If this sounds very much like writer david ayers earlier screenplay, training day, thats because it is. Christian charles philip bale born 30 january 1974 is an actor born in wales, of english extraction, and a naturalized citizen of the usa since 2014. He wrote this script shortly after he wrote the script for training day 2001, which was completed a year earlier. From the movie harsh times mike freddy rodriguez is shocked and terrified of jimamp8217s christian bale erratic behavior after he reveals that there is twenty kilos of marijuana in the trunk and pulls a gun out. Oct 05, 2019 harsh times movie trailer 2005plot synopsis. Christian charles philip bale born 30 january 1974 is an english actor who is known for his intense method acting style, often transforming his body drastically for his roles. Harsh times movie 2005 christian bale, freddy rodriguez.
Christian bale turns in what is in my opinion his best acting job yet, and hes done a lot of big things. Jim is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and having flashbacks and nightmares of the killing he did during the war. Read the harsh times movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. He is only now getting widespread acclaim for his recent movie suicide squad. I wont be too specific, but bale really pulls off a haunting portrayal of a guy who is really messed up, but never fails when he needs to expose what little shred of humanity that still remains. In fact, it plays like the bits and pieces that didnt make the final edit of that earlier script. Synopsis after returning home from the gulf war, army ranger jim davis christian bale is having a hard time adjusting to civilian life. Its protagonist is a brutal, distraught gulf war veteran whose particular skills essentially, killing people dont seem, at first to be of.
Dec 17, 2006 christian bale freaks out in harsh times. When the plan doesnt work out the way he hoped, he finds that circumstances. Bale stars as jim davis, an exsoldier who cant escape the trauma from his days as a ruthless killer in the army in iraq. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Your first look at christian bale in harsh times may 12, 2006.
Harsh times is a film that shows the dark side of posttraumatic stress disorder, which is probably why its judged so harshly. Its just unfortunate that the screenplay feels like a leftover. Christian bale is mind blowing from the moment the film begins pun intended he is very believable as jim and is one crazy sob in this film, he pulls off the dialogue, attitude and body language really well, you just couldnt tell he was a brit, let alone welsh. Christian bale chalks up another bravado performance to his ever growing resume with harsh times, the directorial debut of david ayer writer of training day. A strong directorial debut from writer david ayer, harsh times is a compelling, often visceral, and even heartbreaking drama about inner city crime and a former military soldier struggling with ptsd featuring a terrific central performance from christian bale. His string of films have in general been breaking moulds and testing his own ability, and more often than not you leave the cinema thinking that you had seen something special. In harsh times, christian bale gives a spectacular technical. All christian bale movies ranked movie and tv news. Harsh times leben am limit ist ein gangsterdrama aus dem jahr 2005. The pairing of freddy rodreiguez and christian bale definitely covers the wide range of emotions that the duo go through during the film. A toughminded drama about two friends in south central. Essentially the battle of good vs evil within jim christian bale himself is the centerpiece of this movie. The film stars christian bale and freddy rodriguez, and was written and. Harsh times 2005 freddy rodriguez in harsh times 2005 david ayer in harsh times 2005.
Despite the slow start that had me, an avid fan of christian bale, shifting uncomfortably in my seat, it is never the less witty, ingenious, and a pleasure to watch. Despite a dedicated performance by christian bale, harsh times. Watch harsh times 2005 full hd movie online on without registration. High resolution official movie posters for harsh times 2006 directed by david ayer. The film stars christian bale and freddy rodriguez, and was written and directed by david ayer, who wrote the script for the academy awardwinning 2001 film training day. In harsh times, his immersion in the role of an unhinged war veteran running amok on the streets of. I met with dave ayer and we sat for about five hours lots of bloody marys were drunk. I thoroughly was interested and enjoyed this movie, and if you want a. Jim davis christian bale is an exarmy ranger recently discharged from the military, yet still haunted.
Freddy rodriguez and christian bale are mike and jim, buddies since childhood, who incessantly bray their whaddupdawg gangstaspeak at. An unstable gulf war veteran with a savior complex receives a shocking wakeup call upon returning stateside and accepting a position with the department of homeland security in the directorial debut of training day screenwriter david ayer. Not a great amount of action that you might expect from a christian bale movie or a vast amount of prior history on jims military background. Trivia according to david ayer, the script for harsh times 2005 was written in 1996. Harsh times is a portrait of a maledominated world and inchristian bales fierce performance, ayer has found the perfect actor. Many people have been affected by ptsd either directly or indirectly so its understandable if someone doesnt want to see this movie or praise it. This is a powerful film that combines a number of what if situations with some true tragic moments and even a number of oddly funny situations. Ayer says that the films characters are largely based on the people he knew when he lived in south central.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing harsh times near you. No, this gulf war veteran christian bale and his childhood friend freddy rodriguez get into trouble by yielding to their own selfdestructive. The cinematography is gorgeous, but the movie plays it fast and loose with history and the novel it was adapted from. Christian bale should have won some type of award for this movie.
Jim davis christian bale is an exarmy ranger recently discharged from the military, yet still haunted by nightmares of his former occupation. Harsh times is both sophisticated and ambitious, with intriguing character development. Harsh times wanders a bit, like two bored drunks looking for something to do. If you like christian bale, on the other hand, you shouldnt miss it. Bale is the recipient of many awards, including an academy award and two golden globes, and was featured in the time 100 list of 2011.
If youre looking for a movie thats a testament to the beauty of the human spirit. Christian bale freddy rodriguez eva longoria chaka forman tammy trull j. With christian bale, freddy rodriguez, eva longoria, chaka forman. One of the most inspirational speeches ever mike tyson when life gets hard duration. The last scene, although a bit over the top, is one of the most intense moments i have seen in a movie in years. Chief of those is the volcanic performance of a prebatman begins christian bale. Nov 10, 2006 christian bale is an actor who tries harder. Harsh times internet movie firearms database guns in. Bale plays jim as an ordinary guy whose psyche has been pulled too tight by circumstances. Jackson in shaft reboot christian bale hasnt seen dark. Harsh times is a 2005 crime film that marked the feature film directorial debut of david ayer the writer of training day.
Watch movies online and watch tvseries online on 123movies without registration. At 45, bale has appeared in just over 5,000 movies, playing characters weighing between. An unstable gulf war veteran christian bale with a savior complex receives a shocking wakeup call upon returning stateside and accepting a position with the department of homeland security. I was excited to watch harsh times cause 1 they had christian bale 2 gritty crime drama wow this movie was crap. Harsh times stars christian bale and freddy rodriguez as two dopesmoking buddies who try to recapture their teenage days on the streets when one of them returns from a tour of duty in iraq. Harsh times 2005 christian bale and freddy rodriguez best scene. About two lifelong friends as they each try to rise above the violence of the street.
From the movie harsh times jim christian bale reveals that he is going to pass up marrying his girlfriend to work as a soldier in columbia, south america. But the performances, especially bales, keep you riveted. Christian bale, eva longoria, freddy rodriguez, chaka forman, tammy trull, j. Bale is a former child star turned very versatile leading man, with a reputation for taking any role that challenged him. Saw harsh times today, mostly because bale is gorge.
The film was distributed by metrogoldwynmayer and bauer martinez entertainment. After returning home from the gulf war, army ranger jim davis christian bale is having a hard time adjusting to civilian life. When the plan doesnt work out the way he hoped, he finds that. The film stars christian bale and freddy rodriguez. Aug 17, 2006 christian bale is very convincing as the jawclenchingly sociopathic jim in harsh times. Great movie about the harsh times and antics that some. Nov 10, 2006 the title of david ayers harsh times is a little misleading.
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