19 Best Christian Bale moments to celebrate his 51st birthday

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"Vice" Premiere - 69th Berlinale International Film Festival - Source: Getty

3. The stylized gun kata action sequences in Equilibrium (2002)

Equilibrium (2002) | Image Source: Miramax Films

Equilibrium (2002) was one of the movies where Bale showed off a unique and intense form of martial art called Gun Kata, which integrates firearms with acrobatic combat. The action sequences in this movie, shot in a post-apocalyptic future, showed Bale's versatility, not only bringing emotional depth but also handling high-octane action. In every fight scene, his precisive movements and commitment to perfecting the choreography were evident. Though the movie did not itself achieve a much of commercial impact, Bale stands tall with those moments in such scenes.