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[Kud Dukan]

Wait, why are we upset about this? He has consistently been giving great performances lately.

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

I like him, fuck it

 

[Psykotik]

affleck was the bomb in phantoms, yo.

 

[shinshoryuken]

"Harry, I love you! Don't Harry! Wait a minute! Harry, no!" LOL

I ain't even mad, not the best choice, but not the worst.

 

[The Atticus]

DWAYNE JOHNSON WAS ROBBED

 

[sappyday]

I enjoyed Affleck's movies but every role he's in is boring. At least Christian Bale was diverse so I couldn't imagine what exactly he was gonna bring to the table.

Maybe I'm mad because I wanted Jon Hamm to be given a chance.

 

[Burt]

Bookmarking this thread for extra servings of crow when it comes out.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Well...I'll withhold my judgement until the film is out and hope he's decent enough.

 

[WyndhamPrice]

Why is there so much disdain for this choice? Affleck is pretty good actor, who would you guys rather over him?

Personally? Jon Hamm, but internet fancasting has never necessarily been a reasonable exercise

 

[Caspel]

This thread should be archived for future reference. Just like the initial Heath Ledger/Joker thread.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110889&highlight=heath+ledger

This. Totally this. Naysayers will be eating crow.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Safe, easy choice for Warner Bros. considering all that Affleck has done for them in past few years.

 

[reddmyst]

Ben Afleck, fuck yeah!

 

[Nakazato]

holy shit

 

[plantedunicorn]

Am I gonna watch this film? Definitely. I'm going in expecting it to be mediocre. Man of Steel was not a bad movie but I was hoping they would scrap the whole creative team for the sequel.

My reaction to Affleck is just asking why him? He's probably gonna be ok but I just wanted Karl Urban. Oh well.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

Holy wow.

 

[shadowkat]

Wait, what?

I don't see him as Batman but who knows he
might be good.

 

[MetatronM]

Ben Affleck should be directing Batman, not playing Batman.

 

[kittens]

fucking awful pick

 

[Courage]

Let him direct the new Batman trilogy.

Affleck for president.

 

[Azure Dream]

EDIT: Sorry. Over reaction for a second. He's being getting better I think. He might just be a good Batman. I still remember people saying Heath Ledger would be a terrible Joker.

...I thought Heath Ledger was a terrible Joker.

Spoiler

*ducks gunshots*

Don't get me wrong, I thought he was a fantastic character, honestly a fitting new villain for the era. He was his own thing. He just wasn't a proper fit as The Joker.

 

[RustyNails]

He can't be any worse than bale.

 

[Dave_6]

Are they fucking serious? WTF

EDIT: I'll take back my overreaction and wait and see. He is a damn good actor.

 

[Hagi]

Man of Steel was pretty shit so while i don't mind him being cast i think it's all wasted on another Snyder/Goyer joint.

Kick them assholes out and then i'll be sold.

 

[ThisWreckage]

This film is such a terrible, misguided idea - a stupid knee-jerk reaction to The Avengers.

At least it's on par with the rest of the casting. Amy Adams is good looking and a great actress, but she's not Lois Lane and never will be. It was awful, awful casting. So you've got a Superman and Lois Lane that have zero romantic chemistry and a Batman that looks disheveled and homeless.

 

[Mifune]

Affleck is such a bland actor. Maybe if this was Schumacher's return to the series he would be a good fit. But Batman should have presence!

 

[odiin]

I enjoyed Affleck's movies but every role he's in is boring. At least Christian Bale was diverse so I couldn't imagine what exactly he was gonna bring to the table.

Maybe I'm mad because I wanted Jon Hamm to be given a chance.

Hamm would have been a great Wayne but I can think of few people who would have made a worse Batman.

 

[enzo_gt]

What an atrocious casting. Fuck outta here.

 

[Solo]

I hope he's a bit of a dick/wiseass Batman and gives Superman shit all the time.

 

[Aesthet1c]

Good to me. Now get him to direct it.

This man knows what's up.

 

[vareon]

Can I see his latest looks so I can imagine him being Batman?

 

[Mix]

YOU HAVE TO BE FUCKING ME

WHAT THE FUCK

I literally spat laughing at this post, GOAT

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Affleck's turned himself into a good dramatic actor since his earlier meathead days. No problem with this choice, and as Affleck has turned into somewhat of a Hollywood darling, it could bring the movie more good publicity. Can't be mad at this choice.


When is the last movie though where the lead actor was a better director than the actual director?

 

[- J - D -]

Everybody's freaking out!

Come on, guys, it's not like it's Taylor Kitsch in the role.

Ben will do good.

 

[Talon]

This film is such a terrible, misguided idea - a stupid knee-jerk reaction to The Avengers.

It's more of a terrible allocation of resources by WB.

In the time they could have done Wonder Woman or Flash, they've done 2 Red movies (who was asking for this?) and then wholly fucked up Green Lantern.

When is the last movie though where the lead actor was a better director than the actual director?

Seriously. This is going to be weird.

 

[BertramCooper]

Bookmarking this thread for extra servings of crow when it comes out.

Last time I checked it's still a Zack Snyder film.

 

[Funky Papa]

This is the Batman GAF deserves.

 

[Raxus]

You mean as far as getting the right body to pull off Batman? I have no idea if Jon Hamm can pull that off, but I'd prefer him as an older, not so physical Batman.

Specifically, I mean a Batman who will stand next to Superman. In which case the physical issue has to be dredged up. Personality too. They have to at least seem threatening. Hamm has proven to command a presence but it never seemed quite 'Batman' levels yet to me. Like I said I don't mind the choice but much like Heath's joker I would take a wait and see attitude.

Something that bugged me about Bale was how were the bad guys not laughing their ass of or saying 'what' when he was mumbling all his dialogue.

 

[ZedIndyLil]

Yeah, his bro would have been a much more interesting choice.

And sorry, folks, Argo was overrated. He's become a good director, though.

 

[Derwind]

His chinple is going to be awfully distracting.

 

[Aristion]

This article about Ben Affleck dispelling rumors of him playing Batman in Batman Begins is hilariously ironic now.

Nobody?

 

[NubCakes09]

Great choice!

 

[DukeBobby]

Stick to directing, Ben.

Jesus fucking Christ...

 

[NobleGundam]

Why Stahp there as Bruce Wayne.
He should carry the legacy as Terry in Batman Beyond.

Spoiler

Batman is Dad

 

[karasu]

He played Superman already

 

[WrenchNinja]

Why are people melting down? Isn't Ben a decent actor?

 

[Kuroyume]

Bummed it wasn't Michael C Hall... Or if he was ever up for consideration or interested.

We goof on Afleck for Daredevil and some of his other shit but he COULD BE good. Hopefully they/he wont try to make the character TOO gritty with an exaggerated gravely voice and shit atitude.

 

[Cake Boss]

He should also direct the movie, a much better director than Shityder.

 

[Plywood]

 

[CrankyJay]

Actually I changed my mind...but only if they allow Matt Damon to be Robin.

 

[javac]

DWAYNE JOHNSON WAS ROBBED

Mr.FREEZE!

Spoiler

Everyone in here needs to... chill out. Take a chill pill. More puns!