Bale 'doesn't like discussing filmmaking'

Christian Bale has admitted that he does not like to discuss the process of making movies.

Speaking to Esquire, the Dark Knight star lamented that being so open about the process of constructing films can demystify the entertainment industry.

"Everybody talks about the process too much," he said. "The interesting thing about a movie is the movie."

Bale further remarked that he believes that a film should speak for itself without having to be explained to audiences.

"I don't get it when you get so much openness about the way movies are made, and the special effects and the behind-the-scenes stuff and all of that. I can't help but feel like this reduces it a little bit.

"It's something that shouldn't just be handed out as an extra on a DVD. It should be sought out by serious potential filmmakers who wanna learn how to do it."

Bale will next appear in The Fighter, which is released on December 10 in US and UK cinemas.