Harsh Times

This film was riveting and the performances from Bale and Rodriguez were great. Some viewers might not get the characters however if you've grown up in an "urban" environment you will.... Full review

This is a Great Film-Christian Bale. - Acts like the Character . All the things that's base on the movie is what is about Harsh Times...... Full review

Though bale sometimes over acted, overall it was fun to watch. It was almost funny how engaged you being to ge as the story went on and on.... Full review

Not only was this one of the worst movies I have ever seen, I had to force myself to watch the entire movie. I would of expected this type of premise out of a 1st year film student, if I was... Full review

I at first wanted to see this movie because Christian Bale is in it and I just think he's an amazing actor. I ended up really liking the story and the movie as a whole. I thought it was very entertaining,... Full review

Jim Davis (played by Christian Bale) is on a collision course with disaster from the opening credits and director David Ayer has us right there along with him. Bale plays the functioning-psycho as well as anyone and he is in top... Full review

The acting is superb - Out'f*cking'standing!! Bale is great, Rodriquez is great, and Eva does a good job too. It's enthralling to watch. Go see it!!... Full review

Though the great Bale shines, Harsh Times is not as violently gritty or slickly fast-paced as the wonderful film entitled Training Day.... Full review

This movie has a great story,awesome acting and good special effects. You can't go into this movie thinking the DARK KNIGHT,AMERICAN PHSYCO or the PRESTIGE, this film is completely differen't. Bale shows once again that he can adapt to any surrounding,... Full review

this movie is different than the norm and is worth renting and watching. the movie is a trip. I have rerented it several times.... Full review

it made several scenes dull and almost "corny".....So once again Bale has worked his odd magic..... ... Full Review

While it isnt as good as I had hoped, the film does manage to tell an interesting story, and features an intense performance from Christian Bale. Harsh Times is described as an explosive ride on the mean streets of south central Los Angeles, but comes across as a chaotic film that never fully works. ... Full Review

director David Ayer's (best known for scripting 2001's "Training Day") "Harsh Times" is raw pulp entertainment masquerading as a personal film....the movie's shortcomings....a better film....The ill-tempered and unstable Jim aspires to join the Los Angeles police department, a move that will also allow him to marry his girlfriend, Marta....the silly melodrama.... ... Full Review

Harsh Times is most often messy and aggressive: its yellowish light is abrasive, its handheld mobility and fast cuts insistent. The movie is full of such moments, when the boys look about to be busted, but a quick turn of fortune repays their stupidity. ... Full Review

There are a lot more emotional lows in the movie than there are highs. While the film has its share of high drama and tension, it is a bit disappointing that we never really get below the surface of Jim Davis. ... Full Review

Anthony G. Moore/PR Photos With most cast slot already filled in, "The Night Watchman" begins its production. The pic, previously known as "Night Watchman (2008)", starts its principal photography in Los Angeles. ... Full Article

Harsh Times marks the feature film directing debut of Training Day screenwriter David Ayer. Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger recently discharged from the military, yet still haunted by nightmares of his former occupation. ... Full Article

As self-identified "writer, producer and director" David Ayer observes the start of Harsh Times , he sounds impressed. And rightly so: not only are his actors topnotch-Christian Bale as damaged Gulf war vet Jim and Freddy Rodríguez as his unemployed... ... Full Article

Before Harsh Times I would have sworn that there was no role that could trip up Christian Bale. He has made a brand-name-loving serial killer chillingly charming, given a playboy vigilante soul... hell, he even imbued the ridiculous dragon movie... ... Full Article

Caught harsh times a few weeks back, enjoyed it immensley. Bale is shaping up to us Brits top boy(if he's not already). DVD drops next month. ... Full Article

Release Date: November 10, 2006 Distributor: Bauer Martinez Distribution Director: David Ayer Producers: Andrea Sperling & David Ayer Screenwriter: David Ayer Cast: Christian Bale, Freddy Rodriguez, Eva Longoria Genre: Action, Crime, Drama MPAA Rating: R (for strong violence, language and... ... Full Article