Christian Bale has become one of the most well known action movie stars that are currently acting today. He has recently become a household name for his above normal performance in the newest installment of the Batman series called THe Dark Knight. This movie also has other big name stars such as Aaron Eckhart and the late Heath Ledger. The movies is full of intense action sequences and up to date special effects. He has come a long way since some of his first motion pictures, and it seems that he has made a place for himself at the top of the list.