Ben Affleck IS New 'Batman' in MAN OF STEEL Sequel

[Amajorfucup]

y'all got some good ass memories...did they even have the internet when keaton's batman dropped???

Cats been lying like shit since page one. Why stop now.

 

[chrislee]

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[Lord T]

Damn! Tom Cruise was going to be everybody's go-to guy!

He was almost Tony Stark too

If you had looked up "Iron Man Move" before 2005 or so, you'd see Tom Cruise's name attached to it. His production company was ready to produce (with him as billionaire Tony Stark, of course) through most of the '90s and early 2000's. But keeping Cruise on the line for over a decade wore thin, and when they finally pushed forward with the film, Cruise bailed at what he thought was a weak script. According to Sci-Fi Wire, Cruise was quoted in early 2006 as saying, "they ... came to me at a certain point, and you know, when I do something, I want to do it right. And, you know, if I commit to something, it has to be done in a way that I know it´s going to be something special. And that ... as it was lining up, it just didn´t feel to me like it was going to work."

 

[Lord T]

Good article I ran across

Just One Fan's Opinion: Affleck as Batman

When a new BATMAN is chosen, it could be the biggest casting decision outside of JAMES BOND. It's an event. A moment that the comic geeks (like me) live for. Well...that’s what it should be. While we all knew we’d get a new BATMAN, I think Warner Brothers and DC missed a bit of an opportunity. When a new 007 is birthed into the world, the Bond Broccoli family announces that they’ll have an announcement for the grand announcement of the next Jimmy Bond, and then immediately push him out there, all wet and shiny in full tux mode, strutting him around for the world to fawn over. Warner decided to release…a press statement.

But so it is. The Gods gave us…Affleck. Ben…Affleck as the one and only Bruce Wayne, which left the world collectively saying…hmm, really? There were so many names out there. Personally, I wanted Josh Brolin. But at least we didn’t get Matthew Goode as Ozymandias. No thanks.

Now allow me to riddle you this. Consider this here article as a chance to represent the true BATMAN fans. Which I’d say I am. I started collecting…a long time ago. I have twenty years of bat books bagged and boarded waiting for, well, me, to read them again some day. I have boxes of Bat crap…from cool ass statues down to the black McDonald’s cardboard fry holders from BATMAN RETURNS. I can't draw anything, but when I do doodle, I doodle good old bats.

Why am I admitting any of this? Well, after I learned the news last night I felt inspired. Kinda like how Bruce Wayne wanted to avenge the death of his parents by dedicating his entire life to fighting crime, I wanted to…write.

Ok, not the same but I wanted to express the voice of the authentic BATMAN fan. So I’ll suit up, take on the hoards of evil internet users, and share just one fan’s opinion.

Last night, when news broke that Affleck officially was gonna sport the cowl, it sounded...lame. Actually, I think I entered into the early stages of grief. Shock, guilt, anger, depression. Honestly, as much as I've really dug Affleck's resurgence as an actor/director (where he has emerged as Warner Bros’ new Eastwood as THE actor and director on the lot), I can't shake certain roles out of my head. REINDEER GAMES? DAREDEVIL? SURVIVING CHRISTMAS? (no reason to mention that Benifer movie.) Those roles remain stained in my brain. They stand out. It seemed any time Affleck attempted to stretch as an actor, he got worse. It’s not until he went away for a bit did we all take a second look.

However, the more I think about, what BATMAN actor didn't sound like a shit choice at first? Keaton? Please. I'm sadly old enough to remember that hire. Even as a kid, I remember thinking, "Mr. freakin’ Mom?” or “That goof from Johnny Dangerously?” Sure, BEETLEJUICE too, but still. He was a funny man, and Gotham didn’t need another Adam West. The same with Kilmer. Dude really showed his skills with TOMBSTONE and THE DOORS, but he never had the look. Jawline too damn big. The blonde hair felt wrong (never transitioning like Daniel Craig's did). He never looked nor felt the role. When Clooney suited up, I recall saying to no one that we had finally found perfection. He had the right look, the right jawline, and he was and is THE billionaire (or close to) playboy. And...well, we know all about that movie, don't we. With Bale, I think everyone understood where we were headed. Dark and moody. Unleashing Patrick Bateman on Gotham but making sure he was properly medicated and given a moral compass.

My point? I – and all Bat fans – can't rush to judgment. We have no idea where this will go, but I think it can work damn well, and what actually gives me hope is something already mentioned. Affleck has become the new Eastwood on the Warner lot in more than one way. Ok, the whole actor/director thing is obvious, but it’s his acting in THE TOWN and ARGO where he has become Eastwood. He ditched all personality and goofiness, basically embodying the role of an old school tough guy with limited emotion and range. You know...like Eastwood. Gotham needs a certain type of actor who will be different yet similar to Bale, an Eastwood-type. That’s the comic book BATMAN for the last 25 years or so: driven, secluded, moody, determined, caring, obsessive, mean, and a bit dry. That's who the successful Batmen have been. To me that’s Eastwood, and Affleck has gone all VISE VERSA on him. Or LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON. Or FREAKY FRIDAY (you get the point).

Now a little time has ticked off the clock since I originally sulked like the very large grown man I am. I fear for DAREDEVIL 2: Back in Business, but you know what, I trust in Affleck more than I do Zack Snyder, and maybe he can make Snyder into a better director. Maybe Affleck, in his new life as a grounded actor and director, might just add enough to the film to make it something really damn special. He’s older, been beaten down and humbled, and still come back for more. Like a fighter. Like a Batman. Also, like some Batmen before him, he's got the jawline, he’s been a millionaire playboy, and he has a kind of charisma not seen since...Keaton.

I hope that Affleck will avoid Bale's Tom Waits impression, but I can’t knock Bale. He was fantastic and defined the character for an entire decade. But we all knew he was finished, and it's time BATMAN fans embrace the changing of the guard more like the Bond way. The good ones don't overstay their welcome. Thankfully, we haven't had a Roger Moore situation where Batman can't run too well and collects Social Security, but Bale wouldn’t allow that to happen.

I think its safe to say that BATMAN movies will never stop, so if Warner does it right, we’ll be able to embrace these incarnations with better ease. Unlike say Iron Man, we can and already have had many Batmen...for better or worse. Hell, Affleck is the eighth head in the cowl (actors one and two were in 1940s). But if we go by the BOND rule (only EON productions count as cannon), Affleck would match the BOND total as the sixth Warner man to embrace the mantel of the Bat. If this works, I think we could have Affleck around for a while. He'll make coin. He'll have a studio to back any movie he wants to make. And if it all works out, we could have the next BATMAN to define another generation. Or we’ll have another nipple-Gate.

I’ve actually already come full circle, completed the seven stages of grief, and accepted the new guardian of Gotham. Affleck will knock the hell out of this role. He has to. All that good will he’s built will vanish like the Joker’s pencil trick. Ta-da! He knows that. He has to. Now he just has to make SUPERMAN his bitch.

 

[mike123]

I really dont know why they going nuts...

remember they HATED Michael Keaton, Clooney, AND Bale.

People were like Heath who? (over-rated performance in my opinion)

Ben always comes back on people...

since BEFORE Good will Hunting....

and after then he was doing bad Blockbusters, JLO then fell off

dude comes back as an Oscar winning director and really improved as an actor.

give the dude a shot.
Its like NOW I'm rooting for him.

Wonder how the internets would have reacted if Idris was cast as the new James Bond???

clooney and bale stunk
heath wasnt established enough to totally convince people he'd do as well as he did
i didnt see argo but i did see the town and channin tatum, jason statom, marc walberg, and atleast a half-dozen other people woulda done a better job

and dude stinks in damn near every other movie hes been in
winnin oscars directin doesnt mean he can act

matt damon would make a better batman and he doesnt even kinda have the look

ben already had his chance to be a superhero ( forgot about daredevil )
how bout find a unknown or up an comer with some fighting skills

Idris is ten times the actor ben will ever be an any criticism on him bein bond woulda been based on race an tradition


why are the strongest arguments for ben are all about how people misjudged other actors ( damn near all of whom are better then ben ) in roles that seemed outta place for em

 

[TheAlias]

"In Nolan we Trust"

I said the same thing until I saw the steaming pile of shit that was "Man of Steel"

 

[jblaque]

hmmmm....after dare devil.....

werd

 

[Lord T]

Ben Affleck as Batman: Why It Could Work

There’s no disagreement: Ben Affleck being cast as Batman was not what anyone was expecting. Although the announcement was met with… mixed reactions – some claiming all hope for Man of Steel 2 and Justice League is lost, others waiting to pass judgement – we feel a little context and analysis is called for in this instance.

Director Zack Snyder decided to cast a relative unknown for the role of Superman in Henry Cavill, and interestingly, has decided that someone with far more starpower is required to put Kal-El to the test. Put him to the test in terms of character development as well as physically, if writer David S. Goyer referring to the film as Batman Vs. Superman is any indication.

Assuming that Snyder and Christopher Nolan actually know something about making movies, we decided to outline the reasons why Affleck’s casting makes sense for the 2015 super-sequel:

He Fits The Description

Given the previous castings of Christian Bale and Henry Cavill, Warner Bros. and DC Comics seemed to be following a similar route to Marvel: casting actors largely unknown to mass audiences. The thinking behind the decision being not only a commercial one (signing stars long term gets expensive fast), but that the casting of an unknown helped audiences suspend their disbelief, and not think of the actor’s previous roles or celebrity persona – just the character they are inhabiting.

With that in mind, we thought of other younger unknowns who could follow Cavill’s path, and inhabit the role for a brand new audience, becoming a name, not a face, in the process. Then came word that Snyder and co. weren’t looking to re-tread old ground by telling another Batman origin story: they were after an older, more experienced Batman to give Superman a run for his money.

As surprising as Affleck might be for other reasons, his age, size and experience in the industry checks all said boxes. At 41 – but not what anyone would consider ‘old’ – Affleck still has the looks that a Bruce Wayne requires. And anyone who saw Affleck in The Town knows that he’s still capable of filling out his 6′ 3-1/2″ frame – also replacing Adam West as the most sizable actor to ever slip on the cowl.

It seems that everyone who offers their dream choice for Batman/Bruce Wayne is immediately slammed with criticisms that ‘he’s not big enough’ or ‘he’d have to hit the gym for me to believe it’ – attacks that simply can’t be leveled at Affleck.

Fans can take issue with his previous roles and skill, but there’s no denying that Affleck has the age, the build, and the presence to play a veteran Batman believably.

And despite his fame, Affleck isn’t famous for a single role among mass audiences – something we looked for in all of our potential older Batmen.

He Can Pull Off Batman

The first criticism many will lob at Affleck is that he’s ‘too soft,’ ‘too pretty’ or ‘not intimidating enough’ to even approach the terror that Batman is known for. While we would warn that that’s kind of what the cape and cowl are for in the first place, it’s true that “grit” and “grizzled” aren’t words usually used to describe the actor/writer/director. But true Batman fans know that there is more to the world’s greatest detective than just beating up criminals and growling.

We explained a year ago how DC would need a different take on Batman in a Justice League universe, and have driven a single point home in the time since: if you’re putting Batman next to Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash, his intellect and tactical thinking must be emphasized to keep him relevant – not his voice or ability to intimidate.

If playing a smart, discerning, troubled man is the most important aspect of doing a new Batman justice, Affleck’s recent work should be given far more attention than his earlier roles. Let’s take a look at how our own Kofi Outlaw described Affleck’s performance as Tony Mendez, the CIA extractor – and leading man – in his third directorial outing, Argo:

“Affleck manages to lead without hogging the stage, playing Tony as a sharp but reserved hero type who has just enough subtly-layered complexities to keep us interested in him, without those points of interest becoming distractions or loose threads.”

Isolated incident, perhaps – Affleck playing a calm, calculating covert operative who never stops being an actual human being – is due to the role, not just the actor’s matured approach to acting. Just to be sure, let’s again see what our own Kofi Outlaw thought of Affleck’s role as an intelligent criminal in the actor’s second directorial outing, The Town:

“Affleck makes Doug MacRay a worthy central character, at once admirable, dangerous, vulnerable, strong, smart, foolish, brave and loyal to a fault.”

We shouldn’t have to point it out, but playing a character with those kind of dimensions is not easy; and also happens to describe Batman to the letter. The fact that Affleck made the task seem relatively unremarkable while also directing the film says quite a bit about how far his craft has come (seriously, we need to let Daredevil go: the same writer and director went on to make Ghost Rider, so Affleck clearly wasn’t the problem).

A cowl, body armor and cape can make just about anyone seem imposing – this was a role that Michael Keaton played, after all – and there’s no question that a man Affleck’s size can stand up to Cavill’s Superman. That alone should prove that audiences could buy him in the costume, if nothing else.

He Can Pull Off Bruce

It might seem obvious to claim that a Hollywood star could convincingly play a millionaire playboy, but a look at the other actors rumored for the role proves that it’s easier said than done. Karl Urban, for instance, could play Batman with his eyes covered (and essentially already has) – but his ability to play the charismatic and somewhat unlikable Wayne at cocktail parties is far less certain. Since Affleck appears in front of the camera so infrequently, he’s most often spotted at the Academy Awards. In other words, it’s hard not to picture him walking a red carpet.

Depending on your initial reaction to hearing that Affleck had been cast, you likely proved that either:

-Affleck is the definition of a movie star and you can’t ignore his charisma and charm. [Supporters]
-His is money and movie star attitude make him someone you despise, and you could never view him in a positive light. [Detractors]

Since both of those perspectives could be applied to Bruce Wayne by the people of Gotham City, Snyder might be off to a good start in making the character resonate with audiences in a very meta-minded kind of way. That is to say: people’s reactions to Affleck, the actor, fit in perfect synch with people’s reactions to Bruce Wayne, the character.

All kidding aside, knowing how well Affleck can fit into the skin and smile of Bruce Wayne depends on the direction Snyder, Goyer and Nolan will take him. After going darker than midnight with their Dark Knight Trilogy, we’d assume that more laughs will be in store for Wayne this time around, even if he’s going to be giving Kal-El a rude awakening.

But if Wayne will be introduced outside of his cowl as well – perhaps as a foil to Lex Luthor, or a rival for Lois Lane’s affections – then the millionaire playboy will need the smile and looks to pull it off. Since Affleck made an early career based on his sex appeal, he’s also got that covered.

Fame Might Be A Good Thing

Lest we forget, there’s no real rule that casting unknowns is a recipe for success with Warner Bros. and DC – far from it. In casting the characters who could possibly steal attention away from Superman – or at the very least, not be completely outclassed by him – Snyder turned to Kevin Costner and Russell Crowe. Just to cover his bases, he then went ahead and cast Laurence Fishburne as his future boss, Amy Adams to play his love interest, and Diane Lane as his mother. The end result: Kal-El was surrounded with so much talent, he didn’t need to carry the film alone.

There’s also something to be said for bringing famous faces into a project to – for lack of a better word – put heroes in their place. When Christopher Nolan wanted to introduce a grounded, realistic Batman, he played it smart and cast himself a relative unknown; he then went ahead and surrounded him with Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Liam Neeson – three of the most recognizable actors on the face of the Earth. There had to be a reason, right?

Whether it was Nolan’s intention or not, hindsight reveals that by placing him next to such giants, Batman – one of the world’s most legendary heroes – ended up with a butler who knew better, a brilliant ally who was smarter, and a nemesis who showed him to be outmatched.

Would those relationships have been accepted as readily with unknowns in those roles, refusing to give Batman the proper respect without decades-long careers granting them that ability? We’ll never know. But if it’s Snyder and Goyer’s goal to make Superman answer for the events of Man of Steel, those criticisms might carry more weight coming from a man the audience already recognizes as ‘one of their own,’ compared to the relatively new, English-born Cavill.

Now, if Clark Kent’s identity is going to be developed at The Daily Planet – which also seems to be the plan – it’s likely that Bruce Wayne will be making Kal-El’s life harder at work. How do you push a hero like Superman (even in disguise) out of the way? Simple: by being more famous. If the goal is to show Superman he’s not the only game in town, just watch the Internet and fan reactions to Affleck’s casting; see how quickly Cavill has become old news.

We won’t say that Ben Affleck landing the role is a case of stunt casting, since there’s no way to know at this point. But if the sequel calls for a talented, larger-than-life celebrity to give Superman a wake-up call, and show him what real clout is, it does make sense to cast an incredibly famous star in the role. Affleck may not be the right choice for everyone, but the thinking behind it is intriguing to consider.

It’s still too early to tell whether Affleck’s surprise casting will turn out to work perfectly with the story and themes Snyder and Goyer are after, or if his fame and history will be too much of a distraction. But as our argument shows, anyone claiming that the film’s director has lost his mind is clearly ignoring some key points.

 

[ansatsusha_gouki]

You don't receive recognition as a "director" if you're not directing your actors. He was the lead in a film that got golden globe nods. You can't get that shit with a lead who can't act.

I don't know what you have against the guy. Its been nearly 10 years sincey Daredevil. He's done better shit since that flick man....

And Superman Returns and Green Lantern were trash because they had trash story's. Look at Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises. You could've put 50 Tyson in the lead role and the movie still would've been good. Nolan was why that shit worked.

Ya'll worried about these lead actors but ya'll need to be worried about the writers, directors and producers behind these flicks.

c/s

Coulda been Keanu Reeves

I really dont know why they going nuts...

remember they HATED Michael Keaton, Clooney, AND Bale.

People were like Heath who? (over-rated performance in my opinion)

Ben always comes back on people...

since BEFORE Good will Hunting....

and after then he was doing bad Blockbusters, JLO then fell off

dude comes back as an Oscar winning director and really improved as an actor.

give the dude a shot.
Its like NOW I'm rooting for him.

Wonder how the internets would have reacted if Idris was cast as the new James Bond???

Never understand how anyone didn't like Keaton's version of Batman,he did a great job....

 

[Lord T]

‘Man of Steel 2′: Director & Producer Explain Ben Affleck Batman Casting

After Warner Bros. electrified the crowd at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 (and the internet) with the announcement of Man of Steel 2, a Batman/Superman team-up movie, attention shifted very quickly to who would step into the cape and cowl as the new Dark Knight. Rumors ranged from a younger Batman Beyond-inspired Caped Crusader to an older, more tech-savvy Batman – while other reports suggested that Warner Bros. was (at least) tempted to offer Christian Bale a dump truck full of money to get the actor on board for more vigilante justice.

However, in a late-in-the-day surprise announcement, it was revealed that Academy Award winning director and writer, Ben Affleck would be the next actor to portray Batman onscreen. Certain fans were quick to express their disappointment (and hatred of his role in the Daredevil film), whereas some were encouraged by the choice (and focused on Affleck’s more recent work, most notably his performances in The Town and Argo), while others merely considered the actor an uninteresting choice – especially in light of lesser known performers that had been mentioned.

In response, the Screen Rant team has weighed-in on why Ben Affleck as Batman could work, and now the filmmakers behind the upcoming movie (and the casting choice) are offering their thoughts – as well as teasing what fans can expect from this new take on the Caped Crusader.

In an official press release from Warner Bros. studio, producer Greg Silverman expressed his confidence in Affleck’s ability to step into the fan-favorite role as well as explore new elements of Batman/Bruce Wayne:

“We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics’ most enduringly popular Super Heroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent and we know he and Zack will bring new dimension to the duality of this character.”

Fellow Warner Bros. executive Sue Kroll was equally enthusiastic – acknowledging that Batman isn’t just a role, Affleck is joining a long legacy of talented actors that have portrayed Batman onscreen.

“We are so thrilled that Ben is continuing Warner Bros.’ remarkable legacy with the character of Batman. He is a tremendously gifted actor who will make this role his own in this already much-anticipated pairing of these two beloved heroes.”

Even though Kroll doesn’t namedrop any of the previous Bat-men, it’s sometimes easy to forget that, while Christian Bale is certainly the most recent (and arguably one of the best) actors to wear the Batsuit, the part has attracted a long list of A-Listers and cult favorites over the years, including Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney on the big screen, Adam West, Robert Lowrey, and Lewis G. Wilson for TV, along with voice-work from Kevin Conroy (and many others).

So how will the new version of Batman fit among countless other quality iterations and beloved performances? In the press release, director Zack Snyder teased a wise, charming, and scarred Caped Crusader:

“Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can’t wait to work with him.”

Listeners of the Screen Rant Underground podcast will remember that long before the Batman vs. Superman announcement at Comic-Con, we had been speculating that a new iteration of the Dark Knight would be a tech-savvy and wise strategist – one that could be, as Snyder flat out states, a “counter-balance” to the new Man of Steel.

Still, it’s easy to understand why certain fans are having a hard time picturing Affleck in the role; but, at least in some cases, that might be because we’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Christian Bale was great for Nolan’s trilogy and he put his stamp on the role. Though, this is a new take on the character (set in Snyder’s Superman world) and, as a result, there’s also reason to be optimistic that Affleck can deliver a “layered portrayal” – delivering a Batman that is just as good, albeit admittedly different, than the most recent installment.

The notion that this Bruce Wayne will be a seasoned crime fighter and wiser than Superman certainly indicates that writer David S. Goyer is planning for some enticing altercations between the two heroes – as well as thematic juxtapositions that will help flesh out both the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader while DC builds a cinematic shared universe.

That said, there’s still a lot we do not know, and with a set release date of July 17, 2015, Warner Bros. has plenty of time to convince (or prove correct) any skeptics. Now, if only we knew who the filmmakers had in mind for Lex Luthor.

 

[LSN]

^^^ good post @ lord t...and yes I'll dl it any damn way

 

[ansatsusha_gouki]

There are way more important things in the world and yet people are outrage over who's playing Batman....Its not that dayum serious...

 

[tical]

As soon as they said, "There hasn't been much backlash over this selection" I turned it off! I'm sorry but you can't convince me that Ben Affleck is, get this the "BEST ACTOR" available to play Batman. BEST ACTOR

Fuck outta here!

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[tical]

^^^ good post @ lord t...and yes I'll dl it any damn way

^^^^ BULLSHIT post @ Lord T! This is just attempts at an out of control fire at this point.

 

[brickwall92]

There are way more important things in the world and yet people are outrage over who's playing Batman....Its not that dayum serious...

Like I said earlier "comic book weirdos"

 

["THE MAN"]

I said the same thing until I saw the steaming pile of shit that was "Man of Steel"

Stop being over dramamtic. This is a Superman pile of shit.

 

[Multi - Personality]

 

[3rd__Optic]

All keep thinking about is Dare Devil. Ben's acting style / personality seems to not fit the Batman persona. He's too sensitive an actor. Christian Bale has it down patent....

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[TheAlias]

Stop being over dramamtic. This is a Superman pile of shit.

No one disagrees with you. Quest For Peace and Man Of Steel are both pieces of shit.

But regarding Affleck......I never saw what was so special with Christian Bale's Batman so my expectations are not high for this. Seriously speaking, he'll likely surprise us all.

 

[chrislee]

As soon as they said, "There hasn't been much backlash over this selection" I turned it off! I'm sorry but you can't convince me that Ben Affleck is, get this the "BEST ACTOR" available to play Batman. BEST ACTOR

Fuck outta here!

^^^^ BULLSHIT post @ Lord T! This is just attempts at an out of control fire at this point.

I understand you being pissed since you're a actual comic fan more so than people like myself that followed the cartoons and movies but you gotta just loosen up at this point and keep a open mind. Affleck is gonna be Wayne/Batman so just hope for the best bruh.

 

[WRongKind1]

The People don't want Ben. But MEDIA IS BRAIN WASHING PUBLIC INTO THINKING BEN IS GOOD FOR THE PART.

 

[spider705]

Scott Adkins....should have been his role. WB/DC screwed the pooch on this one

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["THE MAN"]

I'm glad IGN posted this. Just wait and see.

 

[keone]

Scott Adkins....should have been his role. WB/DC screwed the pooch on this one

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funny thing is they kinda look a like. he can be the batman but he is short tho

 

["THE MAN"]

There are way more important things in the world and yet people are outrage over who's playing Batman....Its not that dayum serious...

Someone heard you.

White House Blocks Petition To Make It Illegal For Ben Affleck To Play Batman
http://comicbook.com/blog/2013/08/2...ke-it-illegal-for-ben-affleck-to-play-batman/

 

[KP404]

There are way more important things in the world and yet people are outrage over who's playing Batman....Its not that dayum serious...

This. Its gonna happen so see it or don't see it. Period.

 

[playahaitian]

clooney and bale stunk
heath wasnt established enough to totally convince people he'd do as well as he did
i didnt see argo but i did see the town and channin tatum, jason statom, marc walberg, and atleast a half-dozen other people woulda done a better job

and dude stinks in damn near every other movie hes been in
winnin oscars directin doesnt mean he can act

matt damon would make a better batman and he doesnt even kinda have the look

ben already had his chance to be a superhero ( forgot about daredevil )
how bout find a unknown or up an comer with some fighting skills

Idris is ten times the actor ben will ever be an any criticism on him bein bond woulda been based on race an tradition


why are the strongest arguments for ben are all about how people misjudged other actors ( damn near all of whom are better then ben ) in roles that seemed outta place for em

Looking back my dude ALL those actors were fine

That is the point...Let him do it.

Then judge.

(Brandon Roush was damn good too...but the movie sucked)

Who was REALLY the dude EVERYONE wanted?

No one.

There wasn't this big a deal for Cavill...who the hell was he?

You cant say "well big box office nominations awards and good reviews and Oscars don't mean nothing."

What is that?

His peers say he good, his movies make money.

Your opinion is OK and you (and obviously MANY others dont like him ) but don't just discount EVERYTHING to prove a point.

I dont even think he WILL be good but DAMN..

who in the FUCK thought Malcolm in the Middle's DAD would be THIS good?

Or GEORGE from the Facts of Life?

And people HATED Heath being chosen for Joker and honestly I hate to say this but the tragedy elevated the significance of his performance...if he hadn't passed we wouldn't be getting all those posthumous accolades.

OF course NOW everyone says Bale sucks but LOOK AT THE NUMBERS...

like THAT had any effect on the Box Office.

That's why the studios IGNORE these fanboys.

This movie will make even MORE money NOW because of the uproar.

People are going to "protest" by PAYING for the privileged of seeing the film 2 times at $15 a pop on IMAX to bitch and moan on twitter about Afleck's performance.

Then WATCH inevitably there will a HUGE uproar on how he was GREAT and Bale sucked.

A BILLION DOLLARS later?

They ALL will be laughing...including Disney cause this tide floats ALL boats!

while the sheep don't say shit when a unarmed black kid in a hoodie with candy in his pocket gets shot by a racist wannabe superhero.

My brothers and sisters need to go see Fruitvale Station and get off this bullshit.

sidebar...Why aint the same people FIGHTING for a Black Panther movie? They doing Ant Man next seriously...Ant Man?

 

[mike123]

Like I said earlier "comic book weirdos"

u callin other people comic book weirdos while u got a third of the post in this thread
i'll agree that it aint that serious but major might be right about u bein on some bullshit

 

[Tuco]

 

[tical]

I understand you being pissed since you're a actual comic fan more so than people like myself that followed the cartoons and movies but you gotta just loosen up at this point and keep a open mind. Affleck is gonna be Wayne/Batman so just hope for the best bruh.

Oh! Absolutely, But it's only been what 24 hours? I'm gonaa vent a little bit longer! I will likely see the movie opening night because this type of movie is historical and Ben Afflieck will not prevent me from experiencing that. Additionally, this is or should be a Superman Movie, my favorite comic book character. Batman being my second favorite.

Good writing can make this special, But I'm pretty positive that it's not going to be special because of the acting.

Also, if and i hope i am, wrong about Mr.Affleck. I will be the first person to say I was dead wrong and will be ecstatic about giving that omission. Because hopefully it means the movie was the shit and thats excellent for DC/WB going forward.

Believe me I do not want this movie to bomb to say I told you so..hell no! That would be disastrous.

Finally, it's going to be hard for this movie not to make money, moreso because of what it is, the first ever Superman/Batman live screen adapation than anything else. They will have to try very very very very very hard to prevent this movie from make 1 billion.

 

[chrislee]

Does IGN Belive In Ben Affleck
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[tical]

People that cling to the Heath Ledger argument are really taking a VERY unlikely position that they are almost garanteed to lose. Why? Because essentially they are banking that Affleck has the potential and higher probablity of being more Ledger memorable vs. Historical likelyness that he will be average at best. Hell, there is a reason why Ledger's performance has been talked about so much.

IT DOESN'T FUCKING HAPPEN EVERYDAY...DO YOU GET THAT YET??

I'm glad IGN posted this. Just wait and see.

 

[mike123]

Looking back my dude ALL those actors were fine

That is the point...Let him do it.

Then judge.

(Brandon Roush was damn good too...but the movie sucked)

Who was REALLY the dude EVERYONE wanted?

No one.

There wasn't this big a deal for Cavill...who the hell was he?

You cant say "well big box office nominations awards and good reviews and Oscars don't mean nothing."

What is that?

His peers say he good, his movies make money.

Your opinion is OK and you (and obviously MANY others dont like him ) but don't just discount EVERYTHING to prove a point.

I dont even think he WILL be good but DAMN..

who in the FUCK thought Malcolm in the Middle's DAD would be THIS good?

Or GEORGE from the Facts of Life?

And people HATED Heath being chosen for Joker and honestly I hate to say this but the tragedy elevated the significance of his performance...if he hadn't passed we wouldn't be getting all those posthumous accolades.

OF course NOW everyone says Bale sucks but LOOK AT THE NUMBERS...

like THAT had any effect on the Box Office.

That's why the studios IGNORE these fanboys.

This movie will make even MORE money NOW because of the uproar.

People are going to "protest" by PAYING for the privileged of seeing the film 2 times at $15 a pop on IMAX to bitch and moan on twitter about Afleck's performance.

Then WATCH inevitably there will a HUGE uproar on how he was GREAT and Bale sucked.

A BILLION DOLLARS later?

They ALL will be laughing...including Disney cause this tide floats ALL boats!

while the sheep don't say shit when a unarmed black kid in a hoodie with candy in his pocket gets shot by a racist wannabe superhero.

My brothers and sisters need to go see Fruitvale Station and get off this bullshit.

sidebar...Why aint the same people FIGHTING for a Black Panther movie? They doing Ant Man next seriously...Ant Man?

the thing is u an most of yall arent really usin logic to make ur arguments

2 things that kinda undermine the points yall tryin to make

damn near all the actors yall mentioned are better then ben, new cats, old heads, dont matter, they all better than ben

an it aint fare to compare the new cats with little to no tv an movies out to base a judgement on to somebody with tons of flick like ben
ya cant know how bad somebody really is til they show ya
ben shoulda just finished daredevil 3 an be in talks where they gonna merge his shit with the avengers
hows that workin out

to be fare the writers and directors ruined the clooney and bale flicks and like ya said it rare when its a case of just shitty acting
this could be one of those cases
but more than likely it'll be the writers and directors who make ben look like an ass

 

[brickwall92]

Looking back my dude ALL those actors were fine

That is the point...Let him do it.

Then judge.

(Brandon Roush was damn good too...but the movie sucked)

Who was REALLY the dude EVERYONE wanted?

No one.

There wasn't this big a deal for Cavill...who the hell was he?

You cant say "well big box office nominations awards and good reviews and Oscars don't mean nothing."

What is that?

His peers say he good, his movies make money.

Your opinion is OK and you (and obviously MANY others dont like him ) but don't just discount EVERYTHING to prove a point.

I dont even think he WILL be good but DAMN..

who in the FUCK thought Malcolm in the Middle's DAD would be THIS good?

Or GEORGE from the Facts of Life?

And people HATED Heath being chosen for Joker and honestly I hate to say this but the tragedy elevated the significance of his performance...if he hadn't passed we wouldn't be getting all those posthumous accolades.

OF course NOW everyone says Bale sucks but LOOK AT THE NUMBERS...

like THAT had any effect on the Box Office.

That's why the studios IGNORE these fanboys.

This movie will make even MORE money NOW because of the uproar.

People are going to "protest" by PAYING for the privileged of seeing the film 2 times at $15 a pop on IMAX to bitch and moan on twitter about Afleck's performance.

Then WATCH inevitably there will a HUGE uproar on how he was GREAT and Bale sucked.

A BILLION DOLLARS later?

They ALL will be laughing...including Disney cause this tide floats ALL boats!

while the sheep don't say shit when a unarmed black kid in a hoodie with candy in his pocket gets shot by a racist wannabe superhero.

My brothers and sisters need to go see Fruitvale Station and get off this bullshit.

sidebar...Why aint the same people FIGHTING for a Black Panther movie? They doing Ant Man next seriously...Ant Man?

That's the major point especially with your Bryan Caston breaking bad example.... the point is no one knows how great someone will be in a role.. until they do it... especially judging off past roles

 

[brickwall92]

u callin other people comic book weirdos while u got a third of the post in this thread
i'll agree that it aint that serious but major might be right about u bein on some bullshit

Look it up . not even close to a third and you'll get a few posts by replying.. that's commonsense

These niggas