ben affleck is the new batman

[romantico]

Thoughts?

http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/ben-affeck-to-play-batman-in-warner-bros-batman-superman-pic/

[beautywickedlover]

Interesting choice. But what worries me is this:

"Affleck and filmmaker Zack Snyder will create an entirely new incarnation of the character”

I also didn't enjoy 'Man of Steel' very much, so I might have to think about seeing this film.

[rosscoe(au)]

Man of steel, was a huge bore of a movie, Snyder just needs to stop making movies...

[strummergirl]

I think it's hilarious. Watching the reaction has been great. I love Batman, I love the comics, I love the animated series, and yes, I even love The Dark Knight Trilogy.

My only qualms are the narrowness of the DC/WB properties. I want to see an Aquaman movie. I want to see a Wonder Woman movie. I get worked up over those movies if they ever get into production. People putting on their caps as a Batman expert and whether or not Affleck is **right** bores me.

In all honesty, I wish he was directing this. He would feel like a more natural step the dark, serious, action-driven popcorn flavor of DC property adaptations than Zack Snyder.

[FindingNamo]

They should just release it direct to pay per view in the US because most people are over these bloated wasteful pieces of garbage.

Also, I hope they take a good amount of time to explain the origins of both characters.

[wonderfulwizard11]

God, I cannot wait until the superhero movie craze finishes. Didn't we JUST finish with Batman?

[jnb9872]

Much more excited about Affleck than Snyder. Snyder has a less-than-inspiring track record.

[ClydeBarrow]

No thank you. Then again I don't see Zack Snyder movies anymore.

[Taryn]

I'd have rather Affleck replace Snyder as director.

[FindingNamo]

I'd like the Aflac duck to direct Snyder-man.

[PalJoey]

The only version that told the REAL story of Batman and Robin is the one from Broadway Bares 2004 that featured Christopher Sieber as Batman and his real-life boyfriend (and now husband) Kevin Burrows as Robin.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xx8rh_batman-robin-gay-fantasy_music

You'll have to click at the link to state that you're adult.

[StageManager2]

Well, at least he's American.

[BroadwayBenny]

I can't find myself to care about who or what happens next in Zac Snyder's Destruction Porno of Steel franchise.

[tazber]

Love them or hate them superhero movies haven't even reached their apex yet. Based on Marvel and DC's release schedule I would say we have another 5-6 years of being inundated with them.

Personally I take them on a film by film basis rather than dismissing the entire genre as a whole. I loved the Avengers, but I was bored by the character's solo films.

I don't really care for the Batman films, but I admire Nolan's outstanding direction and writing.

As far as Affleck goes I think he'll be fine. The next movie is going to take place several years after Dark Knight Rises, so he's the right age. And really Batman has always been a rather stoic character so I think Affleck will be just fine.

The outrage in the nerdverse has been unrelenting though. The comic fans are pissed.

[strummergirl]

I really haven't seen this much negative hysteria over a casting decision since Daniel Craig was chosen as Bond.

[best12bars]

... or Sophia Grace was cast as Little Red Riding Hood.

[Roscoe]

Ben Affleck playing Bruce Wayne playing Batman in the sequel to a Superman movie to be directed by Zack Snyder.

Can I now officially declare American mainstream cinema to be DEAD?

On the other hand, as someone online pointed out, it will be a novelty to have at least one competent filmmaker at work on a film directed by Zack Snyder.

[best12bars]

Affleck should be directing it, not starring in it.

As long as these movies make over half a billion dollars worldwide even when they get awful reviews, they are "flop proof." They're the closest thing to a sure bet in Hollywood these days.

[dramamama611]

I have never seen a Batman movie. I don't plan to start now, but it has nothing to do with Affleck.

But I will definitley go on record saying I think he's a MUCH better director than actor.

[best12bars]

I do, too. I also think, as an actor, Affleck is always more interesting as a sidekick or secondary lead. He lacks whatever that "interesting" thing is to successfully carry a film as a lead the way Damon has (and many others). HIs best film work has been in secondary roles.

I don't even know why they felt it necessary to cast a "star" in this new Superman movie. Look how well the Paramount superhero films did without a major name in the leading roles. (Yes, they had Robert Downey, Jr. for Iron Man, but that was the exception, not the rule.)

[tazber]

You think Henry Cavill is a star?

[best12bars]

No, and neither was Chris Evans or Chris Hemsworth. That's my point.

(Maybe it wasn't clear.)

They don't need to cast a movie star (meaning Affleck) as a lead in these movies.

They could have gone with an unknown as Batman for the Superman sequel.

[papalovesmambo]

the only person to ever direct a decent performance out of ben affleck has been ben affleck. since zach snyder is not, in fact, ben affleck, there is a roughly 99.9972581% chance this will suck harder'n lilo working on james deen's unit. but then man of steel blew and made a bajillion dollars so why mess with the formula?

i personally enjoy superhero movies when they are done well. i loved iron man movies. i loved the avengers. i thought captain maerica was fun as was thor. i think the wolverine movies blow - except for liev schrieber and ryan reynolds and danny hustion in wolverine origins. i enjoyed all the x-men movies and i liked watchmen and mystery men as well.

are they great cinema? nah, but they are fun diversions. who says every movie has to be citizen cane?

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Orsen Welles.

[silversurfer2]

Not OK with this choice.
Affleck belongs behind the camera. IMO

[papalovesmambo]

i'm surprised you can type as moist as you are, sommsy.