Timstar Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 ...Ben Affleck http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23806756 A bit controversial as he as already played a superhero for Warner Bros. and it didn't work out so well. Also a bit surprising as no one was expecting the announcement to be made for at least 6 months and no one suspected Ben Affleck, mainly because his Directing career is just starting to take-off. It's certainly an interesting choice, although I know he is unpopular amongst some. I have always been a fan (I just have to pretend Pearl Harbour never happened). What are your thoughts? Good choice or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Not that I would watch a Batman movie, but... Ben Affleck? This Ben? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Not that I would watch a Batman movie, but... Ben Affleck? This Ben? Yep, that guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Hmmm well he couldn't be worse than the other guy that was playing Batman and the new Batman movies couldn't get any worse. Lol :-) Edited August 23, 2013 by Vimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 No, I liked Keaton. Bale's first two were good, but I didn't like rises as much. Is this for justice league? I won't bother either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I think it is supposed to set up a Justice League film. I don't really have an opinion either way, but he can't be worse than Clooney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarylizzi Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 He's quite cute, sorry that's me being a bit girly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Apparently there is a petition to remove Affleck from the role, 51,000 have signed it so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 This is what it says on Sky News app.. Thousands of disgruntled movie fans have signed a petition saying Ben Affleck does not have the "acting skill" or intimidation factor to play Batman. Despite being hailed as an "extraordinary actor" by studio bosses, many fans have reacted angrily to the casting. The actor was revealed as the Caped Crusader earlier this week and will star alongside Henry Cavill in the next Man Of Steel movie. But more than 51,000 people have signed the petition stating "his acting skill is not even close to being believable as Bruce Wayne". "He won't do the role justice," the petition says. "He's not built, nor is he intimidating enough for the role of Batman. "His portrayal of Daredevil was atrocious and he's not remotely close to an action star. Please find someone else." The creator of the Change.org petition, John Roden, said he respected Affleck's work but felt he was "inappropriate for the role". Oscar-winner Affleck, 41, was enthusiastically unveiled by film bosses who promised he would bring a "new dimension to the duality of this character". "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," said Greg Silverman, president of creative development at Warner Bros Pictures. Christian Bale is understood to have turned down a big money offer to play Batman for a fourth time. The English actor was praised by fans and critics for his brooding portrayal. "He will burn Bale's legacy down to the ground," warns one person who signed the petition. Another comment reads: "Affleck may (be) awash with many fine qualities, those which embody Bruce Wayne/Batman are not among them." "Ben Affleck is a metro male with the strength of a wet noodle," one commenter adds. The sequel to Superman reboot Man Of Steel - due out in 2015 - will see the two superheroes facing off against each other, according to director Zack Snyder. Other actors to have played Batman on the big screen include George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Michael Keaton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmark Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Those silly fanboys can be quite insulting and yet seem to be very uncomfortable with anything outside their imagination/comfortzone. Those neanderthalers do not see the possibility of something new, they do want to keep everything the same. I do applause a new Batman, whoever he might be. I cannot image Ben Affleck as Batman, but probably will when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Remember, the fans do have form in this area; they accurately predicted that Heath Ledger would make a crap Joker. Oh, hang on a mo . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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