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[Iceskater101]

Josh Brolin for Batman... hmm.. interesting.

[x007AceOfSpades]

I'd rather them just try and make The Dark Knight Returns into a film, than to take elements from it and put it into the Man Of Steel sequel. As for Brolin, if it's true, then I'm all for for it.

[thecasinoroyale]

2 good points:

 

1) Already established Batman. Thank god - the whole world and the Moon know who Batman is, what happened to him and why he's the man he is.

 

2) Josh Brolin gets my vote too. Exciting rumour.

[tdalton]

2 good points:

 

1) Already established Batman. Thank god - the whole world and the Moon know who Batman is, what happened to him and why he's the man he is.

 

2) Josh Brolin gets my vote too. Exciting rumour.

 

Definitely agreed on Batman's origin.  They don't need to revisit that, and thankfully it appears as though they won't be doing it. 

 

As for Brolin, I really like the idea of him as Batman.  Now that they've floated that idea out there, I think they really need to make it happen, as pretty much anyone else out there would be a disappointment compared to Brolin. 

[Matt_13]

Saw The Wolverine last night. Not entirely sure why it exists, but I guess it was passable entertainment. Unfortunately, I can't seriously recommend it to anyone. The post credits tease was a nice touch, though.

[coco1997]

I'd rather them just try and make The Dark Knight Returns into a film, than to take elements from it and put it into the Man Of Steel sequel. As for Brolin, if it's true, then I'm all for for it.

The problem with this is that THE DARK KNIGHT RISES already borrowed a number of major ideas from The Dark Knight Returns. 

[x007AceOfSpades]

 

I'd rather them just try and make The Dark Knight Returns into a film, than to take elements from it and put it into the Man Of Steel sequel. As for Brolin, if it's true, then I'm all for for it.

The problem with this is that THE DARK KNIGHT RISES already borrowed a number of major ideas from The Dark Knight Returns. 

 

 

Some, but not all, It got the basic Bruce Wayne coming back after a number of years as Batman, and the injuries requiring a medical brace and the passing of the cowl, but It also borrowed many, if not MUCH more from Knightfall.

 

It is possible to turn it into a feature film, along with changing a few things so that it doesn't mirror certain things and elements from The Dark Knight Rises.

[Iceskater101]

Ben Affleck is Batman..

 

 

http://finance.yahoo...-012500325.html

 

I am not sure if this is true or not.. but according to this article it's confirmed.

[tdalton]

There went my interest in Batman vs. Superman.  I was only interested in the Man of Steel sequel simply because of Batman's involvement, but now that they've made what is perhaps the biggest miscast of the character in his history, I think I'll have to pass on this one.  I'll watch anything that Affleck does as a director, as he's one of the best in the business in that capacity, but he's never been able to reach those heights as an actor.

Edited by tdalton, 23 August 2013 - 01:58 AM.

[seawolfnyy]

Well, I certainly didn't expect Affleck for Batman. Interesting.

[coco1997]

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

[S K Y F A L L]

I was surprised by the news. I just can't see Affleck as the Bat, this is the same guy who played Dare Devil but I read that they had a suit from TDKR and used it for screen testing. He must have impressed somebody, unless it " ' "s just his name they want. I wonder what his Batman voice will sound like....

[007jamesbond]

I guessing it for one movie or so......don't think he be part of the supposely batman reboot? 

[SecretAgentFan]

A surprise from the creative standpoint - but not from the way actors actually get roles.  Affleck is WB´s new wonder guy - so, of course, he was offered the role.

 

Let´s wait and see. 

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

 

Exactly.

Edited by SecretAgentFan, 23 August 2013 - 08:26 AM.

[Dustin]

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

Indeed. Isn't the point of the character in a way that you wouldn't guess Wayne is the Batman? I find Affleck an interesting choice for the part, surely not a safe bet.

[x007AceOfSpades]

Interesting, but Weary. I'll have to see how he'll be in the film through trailers and how he'll look in promo shots.

[PPK_19]

Awful decision.

 

He has already established himself as a terrible actor but great director.

 

Stick to directing, Affleck...

[x007AceOfSpades]

He has already established himself as a terrible actor.

 

See 2010's The Town, Affleck's best acting by far

[PPK_19]

 

He has already established himself as a terrible actor.

 

See 2010's The Town, Affleck's best acting by far

 

 

I have seen it, he was ok. I liked the film too. But let's be honest, he was the last person the world was expecting, especially after the Daredevil debacle.

[SecretAgentFan]

Why is DAREDEVIL relevant for an actor´s portrayal of a different character, many years later?

[Iceskater101]

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

 

Yeah I am going to wait with this.. maybe it's a good thing that they cast someone completely unexpected in this role? I mean this could be a good thing you never know.

 

 

He has already established himself as a terrible actor.

 

See 2010's The Town, Affleck's best acting by far

 

 

The Town is a really great movie.. and Affleck is good in it. I think he can act but he is way better as a director. Plus I liked Argo I mean he wasn't too bad in Argo.

 

I also think we should stop bringing up Daredevil, I hated that movie but it really wasn't Affleck's fault in why it sucked.

[S K Y F A L L]

Ben Affleck As Batman? Thousands Sign Removal Petition

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[The Dove]

My thoughts on Ben Affleck as the Caped Crusade...Um no...just NO!! (Not unless Matt Damon is cast as Robin).. Affleck is a good actor in his own sense but for something like Batman, sorry I just don't see it.. Well know superstars in the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne have NOT fared well in the role..(Val Kilmer..ugh HORRIBLE...George Clooney...UGH!!) At least Michael Keaton and Christian Bale were somewhat lesser established actors whose careers were boosted greately by donning the cape and cowl...I don't know...like others have said, Daniel Craig was hated when first hired for 007, Michael Keaton was hated in 1989..so I'll try and keep myself open that Affleck could somehow pull it off...

[Matt_13]

It's an uninspired decision but a solid one. He'll be great.

[tdalton]

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

 

I think there's a difference, though.  Craig and Ledger were at least considered to be good actors prior to their being cast as Bond and the Joker respectively.  I think their casting in those roles was looked down upon initially because they didn't fit a certain mold, not necessarily due to a perceived lack of acting skills. 

 

Affleck really isn't that strong of an actor.  Affleck manages to turn in decent to above-par performances when he's also serving as the film's director (see The Town and Argo), but he's mediocre at best over the rest of his performances.

 

That's not to say that I don't like Ben Affleck.  The man's a very, very talented director, and I think that he'd probably turn in a better Batman vs. Superman than Snyder were he to be the one in the director's chair. 

[Professor Pi]

Marvel must love this!

[Iceskater101]

Ben Affleck As Batman? Thousands Sign Removal Petition

http://detroit.cbslo...-to-remove-him/

 

I think this is really mean. It's one thing to say you don't like him acting but it's another to create a petition...

 

 

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

 

I think there's a difference, though.  Craig and Ledger were at least considered to be good actors prior to their being cast as Bond and the Joker respectively.  I think their casting in those roles was looked down upon initially because they didn't fit a certain mold, not necessarily due to a perceived lack of acting skills. 

 

Affleck really isn't that strong of an actor.  Affleck manages to turn in decent to above-par performances when he's also serving as the film's director (see The Town and Argo), but he's mediocre at best over the rest of his performances.

 

That's not to say that I don't like Ben Affleck.  The man's a very, very talented director, and I think that he'd probably turn in a better Batman vs. Superman than Snyder were he to be the one in the director's chair. 

 

That's not really fair just because you don't think he is a good actor doesn't mean that that's true. I happen to disagree with you...

[x007AceOfSpades]

 

Ben Affleck As Batman? Thousands Sign Removal Petition

http://detroit.cbslo...-to-remove-him/

 

I think this is really mean. It's one thing to say you don't like him acting but it's another to create a petition...

 

 

When it was first announced...

People hated Keaton as Batman...
They hated Ledger as the Joker...
They hated Craig as Bond...

That's all I'm going to say.

 

I think there's a difference, though.  Craig and Ledger were at least considered to be good actors prior to their being cast as Bond and the Joker respectively.  I think their casting in those roles was looked down upon initially because they didn't fit a certain mold, not necessarily due to a perceived lack of acting skills. 

 

Affleck really isn't that strong of an actor.  Affleck manages to turn in decent to above-par performances when he's also serving as the film's director (see The Town and Argo), but he's mediocre at best over the rest of his performances.

 

That's not to say that I don't like Ben Affleck.  The man's a very, very talented director, and I think that he'd probably turn in a better Batman vs. Superman than Snyder were he to be the one in the director's chair. 

 

That's not really fair just because you don't think he is a good actor doesn't mean that that's true. I happen to disagree with you...

 

 

But it's true: He IS a much better director than actor and belongs behind a camera now, not in front of it.

[tdalton]

The question I would pose then would be which films, other than the ones that Affleck has himself directed, has he proven himself to be a terrific actor?  I'm not asking this in any kind of sarcastic way, I'm genuinely curious. 

 

I've seen a good number of Affleck's movies and, aside from The Town and Argo, he's rarely risen above being simply a serviceable actor.  There's nothing wrong with that, especially when he's as talented a director as he is, but I would have to say that I think the general consensus out there on Affleck is that he's a mediocre actor, at best.

 

That said, though, I'd be beyond ecstatic if he were directing Batman vs. Superman.  The man is, without question, one of the best directors currently working in the industry.  I have no doubt that an Affleck-directed Batman vs. Superman would be a terrific film, as Affleck seems to be able to go into his productions with a pretty solid script to work with, something I would imagine is currently an issue with the current staff working on the Man of Steel franchise, as it was also something of an issue with Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy as well.

[SecretAgentFan]

For me, the biggest problem of Affleck´s casting is the baggage he brings to the role.  It would have been easier for an lesser known actor (see Cavill).

 

But let´s wait for Affleck to prove everyone wrong.