Batman v Superman

[Tomato]

Mehhh...

On the one hand, Ben Affleck is a much more seasoned actor now, and he's far enough along now that he probably could pull off a solid Batman (maybe even better than Bale's, provided he doesn't do the stupid voice). On the other... Daredevil.

Edit: I just read Benton's post... and I do want to give credit where credit is due here. While I have serious reservations about this casting because of his previous performance as Daredevil, even I have to admit the Ben Affleck of today is a far different actor than he was when they gave him that role (he just wasn't ready for it yet). He's done a far better job in recent years both in terms of his acting AND his directing than many give him credit for.

My fear with regards to his performance lies more in terms of the director... Affleck's acting, while better, still requires good direction, and Snyder is not that good at bringing out the best in his actors.

[Courtnall6]

This works for me. I'm an Affleck fan. Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope they actually TRY to do something different with the costume.

Get these guys to make it!

http://nerdreactor.com/2011/10/25/realistic-looking-batman-arkham-asylumcity-suit/

[Podmark]

Very interesting. Could be very good, but like all things I'll have to wait and see.

Yeah a suit like that would be pretty sweet, C6.

[detourne_me]

Holy crow, that suit is near perfect! I just think the ears are a bit long.

[Courtnall6]

I couldn't resist...here's Ben sporting the Arkham City cowl. 

[spydermann93]

Well, you beat me to it, DM.  My thoughts are...less hopeful than yours:

Well, this is an impressive feat. WB has ruined this movie before it even began production. I mean, I knew they were good at making truly, TRULY awful decisions, but this is really an impressive level of terribleness that they've reached. It must take great diligence and effort to succeed at failing so hard. I can only assume that this is the result of decades of hard work at being souless, money-grubbing empty suits, but I assume that there was also a great deal of blunt-force head-trauma involved somewhere.

At least they've taken away the suspense, that tiny, flickering, sputtering ember of hope that persists in the face of all past experience and common sense, that little voice inside your head that whispers, "but, it might still be good!" They've successfully managed to stamp that ember out entirely. I suppose I should thank them for that.

So yeah, I'm not excited.  I don't despise Ben Affleck, and he's occasionally quite good, but he's 100% wrong for this on pretty much every level.

Isn't that what people said about Heath Ledger being chosen for the role of The Joker in The Dark Knight?

I couldn't resist...here's Ben sporting the Arkham City cowl. 

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[Tomato]

Isn't that what people said about Heath Ledger being chosen for the role of The Joker in The Dark Knight?

Err... Spyder? this is Benton here. He probably STILL thinks Heath Ledger was the wrong person for the role of Joker in The Dark Knight (and I'm sorry Benton, I'll back you on a lot of anti-nolan rants, but he did a great job in that role. Yes it was a different take, but the dude was pants-wetting scary)

[spydermann93]

Isn't that what people said about Heath Ledger being chosen for the role of The Joker in The Dark Knight?

Err... Spyder? this is Benton here. He probably STILL thinks Heath Ledger was the wrong person for the role of Joker in The Dark Knight (and I'm sorry Benton, I'll back you on a lot of anti-nolan rants, but he did a great job in that role. Yes it was a different take, but the dude was pants-wetting scary)

Oh, yeah. I forgot about that detail.

Haha, whoops

[deano_ue]

Ok I truthfully don't know what to think my first thought was the same as everyone's most likely

Wtf seriously

Like a lot of said he's grown a lot as an actor from the likes of mallrats or phantoms(though he was the bomb) watch stuff like argo, this I just don't know I was the biggest fan of man of steel it was alright but it was missing a hell of a lot of key elements of superman

As for past experience I still defend daredevil, the editing hurt the film more than anything seriously watch the directors cut yeah it still has stupid stuff like the playground but the whole arc of matt doubting himself and finding out the kingpins identity was added back in to make a more fluid film

Costume wise yeah I would love to see something like arkham but sorry isn't happening you could get the greatest designer in the world but it wouldn't make screen with the web producers. Maybe darken the tones down of arkham not to fully black but dark navy and grey and you may have a chance.

[bat1987]

So yeah, I'm not excited.  I don't despise Ben Affleck, and he's occasionally quite good, but he's 100% wrong for this on pretty much every level.

Pretty much how I feel about it. I knew the actor won't be someone I'd choose but sheesh, holy miscast Batman!

[thalaw2]

I would rather they brought back Bale.  I have nothing against Afleck....well...I didn't like the romantic comedies I was forced to sit through (dating).  It leave sour taste in my mouth.  Before that I actually liked Daredevil.  I'll just have to wait and see.

[bat1987]

If anything I'd rather have Afleck as director on this. He's a much better director than actor.

I'm pretty open minded in general but never even considered Afleck. It could be worse though, when I heard Orlando Bloom was considered at one point, I died a little inside. But if previous films taught us anything is that actors can make you change your mind (Ledger), so we'll wait and see.

Oh and this
http://veja.abril.com.br/assets/images/2013/8/169519/ben-affleck-matt-damon-batman-robin-size-460.jpg?1377233428

[BentonGrey]

Nope, 'Mato, I thought Ledger did a great job as the Joker...he just needed some white-freakin'-skin.  No, my problems with The Dark Knight were almost all a matter of writing and editing (and Bale's voice).

I actually kind of like Daredevil, though I wouldn't defend it as a GOOD movie.   It's pretty flawed, but I still enjoyed it.  Like I said, I don't dislike Affleck, per se, but I firmly believe he is a terrible choice for Batman. 

[BWPS]

Argo and The Town were both garbage,  I don't understand the yea-sayers at all.  This is wrong and I hate it.

[steamteck]

I'm kinda disappointed but then I thought Robert Downy Jr. for Iron man was insane and Chris Evans just wrong for Cap. Man of Steel has given me lots of hope and faith so I'm OK but cautious about it. The wife on the other hand, who is also a huge MOS fan is not thrilled.

[captmorgan72]

This works for me. I'm an Affleck fan. Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope they actually TRY to do something different with the costume.

Get these guys to make it!

http://nerdreactor.com/2011/10/25/realistic-looking-batman-arkham-asylumcity-suit/

I'm in total agreement. I too like Affleck and I think he is going to surprise a lot of people, just like Ledger did.

[Talavar]

The difference, for me, between at the time controversial castings like Ledger as the Joker and Keaton as Batman, is that they were actors primarily known for playing a very different kind of role beforehand.  Affleck, however, was repeatedly cast as an action movie leading man for years in largely bad or terrible movies, and even stank up the joint as Daredevil, one of the Marvel characters most tonally similar to Batman.  He isn't an unknown or a potential surprise in the role - we've seen what he can do as this kind of character and found it wanting.  He's a better director than he's ever been as an actor anyway.

[BentonGrey]

Talavar, that's very well said.  That's precisely what I've been trying to figure out how to articulate. 

[bat1987]

Affleck, however, was repeatedly cast as an action movie leading man for years in largely bad or terrible movies, and even stank up the joint as Daredevil, one of the Marvel characters most tonally similar to Batman.

People keep saying this, but tbh i think he was the least of that movie's problems.

He's a better director than he's ever been as an actor anyway.

This I completely agree with.


As for the costume I really think they should go with new52 suit, they can use it without any changes whatsoever.

[Tomato]

see, I've gotten more positive the more I've thought about this, but maybe that's just because it can ALWAYS be worse.

[BWPS]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/movies/bryan-cranston-cast-as-lex-luthor-in-upcoming-superman-movie/story-fni0bom0-1226703837218

I don't think this has been confirmed in any way, but it's enough to get me really excited.

[bat1987]

Great actor. Would have been my number one choice for Gordon though

[Midnite]

As for the costume I really think they should go with new52 suit, they can use it without any changes whatsoever.

Arkham Origins costume looks would be nice. Alffeck looks good under the cowl.

[captmorgan72]

Interesting fan made trailer. I think Cranston should play Lex, he would be great. http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/fake-man-steel-2-trailer-may-make-you-love-ben-8C11016482

[Tomato]

Batman responds to Ben Affleck casting

[BlueBard]

Batman responds to Ben Affleck casting

Nice.  For a bit, I thought you were posting this one.

[docdelorean88]

What do we make of this:

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/09/04/either-this-is-real-ben-affleck-as-batman-concept-art-or-steve-scott-is-a-very-funny-guy/

What im questioning:

1) Is it Real?
2) Do I like it?

[bat1987]

I hope that's not real. Basically its the Dark Knight suit with yellow bat symbol...meh

[Uncle Yuan]

So, if folks like Afleck, they'll love Bieber . . .

http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/justin-bieber-hints-he-is-up-for-robin-role-in-batman/321170

Personally, I think it a joke, or at least a foolish attempt to drum up support in order to influence the director.  If nothing else it will be fun to step back and watch people's heads explode.

[bat1987]

What the...It's just...they can't....I mean....why would they...dear lord.