Christian Bale investigates a series of gruesome murders in 1830 Hudson Valley, N.Y., in Scott Cooper s "The Pale Blue Eye," an adaptation of Louis Bayard s 2003 novel of the same name. It s a film based on some really good material, that takes place in an intriguing setting, and that sports a terrific cast who click right into place. Yet despite the many things it has going for it, "The Pale Blue Eye" can never quite get out of second gear.
Unfortunately, now for the third time, Christian Bale has been unable to elevate a Cooper film despite how talented he is. “The Pale Blue Eye” — a highly promising but