Ben Affleck as Batman

[MasterSafara]

IDK. It's Snyder's film. Not mine. I just hope he doesn't piss me off and waste my money as an audience member. But as they say you can't please everybody. I'll be in the theatre watching...

 

[batfan08]

I was pretty surprised by this news, especially since Ben has sort of reinvented himself as a very capable director and has finally earned some respect. Stepping into this kind of role seems risky.

But I would not be surprised if Ben never ends up in the batsuit after all.

What do you mean by the latter statement? If Warner Bros. acknowledges these little ****s, they're dumber than I thought. This outrage is ridiculous, and it's nothing more than a temper tantrum. It'll pass, and, if not, all of these petitioning fanboys can **** off. Even if Affleck sucked, so what? Batman's been around for, going on, 75 years. There have been multiple on-screen incarnations, and Affleck certainly won't be the last. Providing some of the people petitioning aren't 90 year old men who don't know if they'll be around for the next incarnation, there is literally no reason to complain.

As for the first part of your statement, that's actually why I think this is a great idea. Affleck has spent the better part of a decade rebuilding his brand and his image, I highly doubt he'd take on a role like this if he knew it was going to undo everything he'd worked towards.

 

[morphosis]

Exactly, they were both great actors who were given ****ty material. As far as Ben Affleck goes, he's a good actor. I think the problem is that people are spoiled. You aren't always going to get an Academy Award winning actor in the Batsuit, folks, and, on top of that, every actor has their ups and downs (ever here of Newsies?). I think the problem is that people are too closed minded to think of this outside of the "fanboy" perspective. They can't seem to grasp that his career has consisted of more than just Daredevil.

Yes i know. After just 2 days im so burnt out of all these people in an uproar. Its beyond ridiculous!!! Usually when people are this wrong and crazy in an uproar, the movies tend to become huge hits. Like the Forbes article said its almost become tradition for them to do this and then something great happens and all the crying fans were wrong. So please, keep crying. Cry until the cows come home!!

But the truth is the last few years Ben has been doing some great projects, writing, directing and has been pulling off a few solid performances as well. Even early on I thought he was great in Good Will Hunting. Hes done some crappy movies, yes, we all know. So hasnt just about every actor on the planet

Given the right script he will be solid. And i hope he gives some input into it because he clearly knows how to write great scripts. I think they need Ben for this.

See you all in 2 years after we are all POing all our Affleck Batman figures

 

[MasterSafara]

You won't catch me ordering an Affleck anything.

 

[Wor-Gar]

What do you mean by the latter statement?

I mean I wouldn't be surprised if he backed out or something happened that did not allow him to actually pursue being Batman.

As for the first part of your statement, that's actually why I think this is a great idea. Affleck has spent the better part of a decade rebuilding his brand and his image, I highly doubt he'd take on a role like this if he knew it was going to undo everything he'd worked towards.

One can only hope. That said, personally, I don't think Ben is right for the role. But hey, if Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney and Bale can play Batman, anyone can.

 

[subzro]

As long as they have an amazing new Batmobile and someone great to play the next Joker, I can live with Affleck as Batman.

 

[MasterSafara]

What more can you do with the Batmobile? Guess you need creative vision and talent. Plus I'm tired of Joker. Gimme some new villains we haven't seen yet. And I don't think Afflect is right for as Batman either but I hope he surprises me.

 

[batfan08]

I mean I wouldn't be surprised if he backed out or something happened that did not allow him to actually pursue being Batman.



One can only hope. That said, personally, I don't think Ben is right for the role. But hey, if Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney and Bale can play Batman, anyone can.

I don't see that happening. Normally, when they make an announcement like this, the contracts have already been signed, and, so far, there have been multiple reports that he's signed a multi picture deal, so I don't think Mr. Affleck is going anywhere.

 

[crows]

I just find it odd that people don't have "real world" problems to worry about, instead they're crying in a corner and rocking themselves to sleep for weeks because Affleck is the new Batman.

that is kind of scary and weird. People going as far as to sign a petition for the White house for this, when there are so many real problems people are trying to address.

I don't understand how people can get pissed off that Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman, but don't bat an eye when Ra's al Ghul is a white guy who's never seen a Lazarus pit in his life. Or that Robin is really a cop named John Blake. Or that Batman would quit being Batman so he could jaunt around in Paris with Anne Hathaway. Or leave his mansion to a bunch of orphans. Or talk in a ridiculous growl that's almost impossible to understand. Yeah, next to all that, I can totally see how casting an Oscar winning director and screenwriter, who also happens to be white male East Coast millionaire (just like Batman!) in the role. I can feel your pain, man.

or that Bane was a midget

 

[Darth Snoopy]

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[Mr. EcKo]

I'll give it a chance

 

[hydrobud]

As for the first part of your statement, that's actually why I think this is a great idea. Affleck has spent the better part of a decade rebuilding his brand and his image, I highly doubt he'd take on a role like this if he knew it was going to undo everything he'd worked towards.

ever heard of

Surviving Christmas

Extract

it's like picking Ashton Kutscher to play Steve Jobs . The vibe just isn't right .its a anti climatic announcement .

 

[Black Knight]

Re: Ben Affleck is Batman

Who's Ben Affleck?

really ? lol

 

[Black Knight]

The vibe just isn't right .its a anti climatic announcement .

I'm not feeling the Vibe either ...
But at this point, we are not left with any choice other than to give it a shot.

 

[MasterSafara]

There's nothing anyone can do about it and it's not like movie goers are ever a part of the decision making. There's no poll. We never will be. We get who they give us. That's it.

 

[batfan08]

ever heard of

Surviving Christmas

Extract

it's like picking Ashton Kutscher to play Steve Jobs . The vibe just isn't right .its a anti climatic announcement .

Yeah, I remember Surviving Christmas. Who else was in that? Oh, yeah, that's right, James Gandolfini. Are you going to tell me he's a "sub-par" actor? As for Extract, I watched it the other night and found it to be pretty hilarious, with Affleck being one of the best parts. So, that means that, for the past 5 years or so, he's been pretty solid in everything he's been in. What's your point?

Again, I tire of these arguments that he's just not right "in your opinion." At the end of the day, neither you, nor I, are professionals. Something tells me that if Snyder feels he's the right man for the job, as well as the PROFESSIONAL casting directors, they have a bit more knowledge on the subject than we do.

As for what the "fans" think is right, I've seen everything from Scott Adkins, the dude best known for kicking people in their faces while speaking in a cheap Russian dialect, to a dude from Power Rangers, whose name I don't really care to know, all because those people "could have awesome fight scenes." So, yeah, pardon me if I take anything the hardcore fanboys say with a grain of salt.

 

[DinoLast]

Yeah, I remember Surviving Christmas. Who else was in that? Oh, yeah, that's right, James Gandolfini. Are you going to tell me he's a "sub-par" actor? As for Extract, I watched it the other night and found it to be pretty hilarious, with Affleck being one of the best parts. So, that means that, for the past 5 years or so, he's been pretty solid in everything he's been in. What's your point?

Again, I tire of these arguments that he's just not right "in your opinion." At the end of the day, neither you, nor I, are professionals. Something tells me that if Snyder feels he's the right man for the job, as well as the PROFESSIONAL casting directors, they have a bit more knowledge on the subject than we do.

As for what the "fans" think is right, I've seen everything from Scott Adkins, the dude best known for kicking people in their faces while speaking in a cheap Russian dialect, to a dude from Power Rangers, whose name I don't really care to know, all because those people "could have awesome fight scenes." So, yeah, pardon me if I take anything the hardcore fanboys say with a grain of salt.

Totally agree, also note that some of the fans are crying out for Cranston to be Lex Luthor who is great in Breaking Bad, but also played a very mediocre villain in the Total Recall re-boot

 

[batfan08]

I think he's got a good range, but, again, it all comes down to what kind of material he was given. Personally, I always thought of him as being a better Gordon, and I actually think that moreso now than ever (assuming Affleck were at the helm of some solo Bat-films). That being said, I'm game either way, as I find Cranston to be a talented individual, and I'd like to see him involved in these films in some capacity.

Then again, I just thought of an outside the box" character that he could play, as well: Maxwell Lord.

 

[Ozmosis45]

I though he did amazing in "The Town" interesting to see how hes going to play the role of bruce wayne

 

[Niltusk]

I would have never thought of Affleck as Batman. For some reason I always thought he may come back around to do a better DD project, but Batman has a history of castings that seem quirky, its a legacy.

That being said, I always enjoy Snyder's offerings (even SuckerPunch), so at the very least I'm interested to see how it comes out with Affleck in the role.