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22 Years Ago, Christian Bale Starred In This Overlooked Dystopian Sci-Fi Movie

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Christian Bale's pre-Batman turn in the overlooked 2002 dystopian sci-fi gem Equilibrium deserves a second look from Hollywood
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  • In Equilibrium, Bale played a futuristic enforcer who discovers his humanity, showcasing the acting chops that would later land him the Batman role
  • Despite solid reviews, Equilibrium was a box office flop, making just $5 million - a travesty that Hollywood should remedy with a reappraisal or even a reboot
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