Robert Downey Jr versus Christian Bale? - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 02-22-2010, 06:09 AM

Who nailed the tortured billionaire playboy/vigilante better? Personally I think Downey did and should've won an Oscar for doing so, as well.

Lord_Stewie · 02-22-2010, 06:16 AM

Tony Stark Vs. Bruce Wayne.

I wouldn't know which one to go for. They are both great in their own way, one pulled off a perfect African American Style character and the Other pulled off a perfect Anorexic character.

Thanks for making this a hard one to decide.

VS.

recS-12 · 02-22-2010, 06:22 AM

Tough Choice! However C.B. has had 2 very fine performances and R.D.J. has had 1 for us to view. I'll reserve my pick until Iron Man 2 comes out.

Meeklo · 02-22-2010, 07:08 AM

In terms of the actors themselves....although RDJ has had a longer career and it's been wrecked and rebooted over and over again...I'll have to go with Christian Bale. Bale has had better luck with movies lately. Bale has done both Batmans, American Psycho, and dropped to dangerous levels of weight for The Machinist. RDJ has done great with Iron Man, Tropic Thunder, and Sherlock Holmes. (And probably Iron Man 2) But then again, RDJ was nominated for an Oscar because of Tropic Thunder. Christian Bale has never had an Oscar nomination....

Grubert · 02-22-2010, 07:22 AM

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But then again, RDJ was nominated for an Oscar because of Tropic Thunder. Christian Bale has never had an Oscar nomination....

Downey Jr. has been nominated twice: Tropic Thunder and Chaplin.

The New Fury · 02-22-2010, 07:43 AM

Robert Downey Jr. gets my vote. Even though I don't like his Stark character. I just like more films with him in it. American Psycho is a hard one to beat though...Just hate Christian Bales recent work. He needs a voice coach. Batman and his John Connor voice is ridiculous.

lphr0z3nl · 02-22-2010, 08:13 AM

I like both a lot and be a hard pick, but if its between RDJ Tony Stark to CB Bruce Wayne I'll go with Christian Bale. I like his Bruce Wayne, not so much his batman voice though. I also prefer his movies such as The Prestige and American Psycho.

Offender_Mullet · 02-22-2010, 08:22 AM

Downey Jr. hands down. Bale (too "wooden" as Wayne) still can't compare to Michael Keaton. Sorry!

P@t_Mtl · 02-22-2010, 09:28 AM

Robert Downey Jr. for me. I personaly find that he is a more versatily actor.

Beast · 02-22-2010, 10:27 AM

No contest. Robert Downey Jr., captured the billionare playboy Tony Stark perfectly.

I'll be nice and not go into the numerous problems with Bale's Bruce/Batman.

Elvis · 02-22-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Who nailed the tortured billionaire playboy/vigilante better? Personally I think Downey did and should've won an Oscar for doing so, as well.

Kryptonic · 02-22-2010, 10:43 AM

Bale/Batman. Since Stark is just an imitation of Bruce Wayne anyway and Iron Man is kind of a knock-off character from Batman, you have to give it to the original and more mature character of the two - Batman/Bruce Wayne. Plus, Bale is a better Batman than Downey is an Iron Man. It doesn't really take anything to be Iron Man since it's mostly CG. But Bale has to actually act in the suit and give a performance as Batman. And as for Stark and Wayne, Stark is a pretty shallow one-dimensional character whilst Bruce is very much a tortured soul with serious identity issues. This is the best way to put it - when Bruce Wayne is playing playboy Wayne of Wayne Enterprises, he's Tony Stark. That part of him is just an act. I think that says a lot about this kind of comparison.

Elvis · 02-22-2010, 12:03 PM

Wow..I have to agree with Kryptonic (for the first time

) I think Bale was much better in his role. Now having said that I think both were not that great by any stretch of the imagination.

jadedeath · 02-22-2010, 12:29 PM

RDJ.

At least he doesn't have to gargle with gravel in order to get his 'super hero' voice on.

Logan

Q? · 02-22-2010, 12:49 PM

I think it's pretty much a tie for me, I enjoy both performances, but I prefer Nolan's Batman movies to Iron Man.

6AM · 02-22-2010, 12:54 PM

Robert Downy Jr is the better actor. The Batman movies are the better films.

tiger roach · 02-22-2010, 12:56 PM

I'll go with Bale. His Bruce Wayne is more down-to-earth. The Stark character is a more flambouyant, larger-than-life crazy dude, which is cool too in its way.

dolphinc · 02-22-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Bale/Batman. Since Stark is just an imitation of Bruce Wayne anyway and Iron Man is kind of a knock-off character from Batman, you have to give it to the original and more mature character of the two - Batman/Bruce Wayne. Plus, Bale is a better Batman than Downey is an Iron Man. It doesn't really take anything to be Iron Man since it's mostly CG. But Bale has to actually act in the suit and give a performance as Batman. And as for Stark and Wayne, Stark is a pretty shallow one-dimensional character whilst Bruce is very much a tortured soul with serious identity issues. This is the best way to put it - when Bruce Wayne is playing playboy Wayne of Wayne Enterprises, he's Tony Stark. That part of him is just an act. I think that says a lot about this kind of comparison.

Well said. I would have to agree with your analysis of the characters but in the grand scheme of all things Hollywood though, I would have to say the Downey is a better actor overall.

Blu-Benny · 02-22-2010, 01:21 PM

downey...it didn't even look like he had to try to be Tony Stark....he just was.

AndyTheZombie · 02-22-2010, 01:22 PM

My vote goes for Robert Downey Jr!! he just played it way better then bale did.

02-22-2010, 06:09 AM	#1
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02-22-2010, 06:16 AM	#2
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Tony Stark Vs. Bruce Wayne. I wouldn't know which one to go for. They are both great in their own way, one pulled off a perfect African American Style character and the Other pulled off a perfect Anorexic character. Thanks for making this a hard one to decide. VS.

02-22-2010, 06:22 AM	#3
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Tough Choice! However C.B. has had 2 very fine performances and R.D.J. has had 1 for us to view. I'll reserve my pick until Iron Man 2 comes out.

02-22-2010, 07:08 AM	#4
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	In terms of the actors themselves....although RDJ has had a longer career and it's been wrecked and rebooted over and over again...I'll have to go with Christian Bale. Bale has had better luck with movies lately. Bale has done both Batmans, American Psycho, and dropped to dangerous levels of weight for The Machinist. RDJ has done great with Iron Man, Tropic Thunder, and Sherlock Holmes. (And probably Iron Man 2) But then again, RDJ was nominated for an Oscar because of Tropic Thunder. Christian Bale has never had an Oscar nomination....

02-22-2010, 07:43 AM	#6
The New Fury Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Blu-ray collection:70	Robert Downey Jr. gets my vote. Even though I don't like his Stark character. I just like more films with him in it. American Psycho is a hard one to beat though...Just hate Christian Bales recent work. He needs a voice coach. Batman and his John Connor voice is ridiculous.

02-22-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
lphr0z3nl Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:California, USA Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 11 Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:3	I like both a lot and be a hard pick, but if its between RDJ Tony Stark to CB Bruce Wayne I'll go with Christian Bale. I like his Bruce Wayne, not so much his batman voice though. I also prefer his movies such as The Prestige and American Psycho.

02-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#8
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	Downey Jr. hands down. Bale (too "wooden" as Wayne) still can't compare to Michael Keaton. Sorry!

02-22-2010, 09:28 AM	#9
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Robert Downey Jr. for me. I personaly find that he is a more versatily actor.

02-22-2010, 10:27 AM	#10
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	No contest. Robert Downey Jr., captured the billionare playboy Tony Stark perfectly. I'll be nice and not go into the numerous problems with Bale's Bruce/Batman.

02-22-2010, 10:43 AM	#12
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Bale/Batman. Since Stark is just an imitation of Bruce Wayne anyway and Iron Man is kind of a knock-off character from Batman, you have to give it to the original and more mature character of the two - Batman/Bruce Wayne. Plus, Bale is a better Batman than Downey is an Iron Man. It doesn't really take anything to be Iron Man since it's mostly CG. But Bale has to actually act in the suit and give a performance as Batman. And as for Stark and Wayne, Stark is a pretty shallow one-dimensional character whilst Bruce is very much a tortured soul with serious identity issues. This is the best way to put it - when Bruce Wayne is playing playboy Wayne of Wayne Enterprises, he's Tony Stark. That part of him is just an act. I think that says a lot about this kind of comparison.

02-22-2010, 12:03 PM	#13
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Wow..I have to agree with Kryptonic (for the first time ) I think Bale was much better in his role. Now having said that I think both were not that great by any stretch of the imagination.

02-22-2010, 12:29 PM	#14
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	RDJ. At least he doesn't have to gargle with gravel in order to get his 'super hero' voice on. Logan

02-22-2010, 12:49 PM	#15
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	I think it's pretty much a tie for me, I enjoy both performances, but I prefer Nolan's Batman movies to Iron Man.

02-22-2010, 12:54 PM	#16
6AM Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Buffalo, NY 4K collection:213 Blu-ray collection:580 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Robert Downy Jr is the better actor. The Batman movies are the better films.

02-22-2010, 12:56 PM	#17
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'll go with Bale. His Bruce Wayne is more down-to-earth. The Stark character is a more flambouyant, larger-than-life crazy dude, which is cool too in its way.

02-22-2010, 01:21 PM	#19
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	downey...it didn't even look like he had to try to be Tony Stark....he just was.

02-22-2010, 01:22 PM	#20
AndyTheZombie Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Minnesota	My vote goes for Robert Downey Jr!! he just played it way better then bale did.

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