Seriously. Not even worth discussing. Ellis knows people who know people who know things? Okay.
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Ben Afflecks Batman script is a mess according to fanboys prone to confirmation bias
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Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
They could have given Ayer complete free reign and Suicide Squad would have still ended up a steaming pile. The production was rushed, he wrote the thing in six weeks. The fact that they went ahead with a quickly scrapped together script for a big DCEU movie before sorta leads credence to the idea that they'd do it again.
jack_package_200
Banned
Although I have to admit the change in tone for Justice League at least seems like an attempt at course correction
AnotherDayAnotherDollar
Banned
Why should they, to be honest?
SS and BvS sucked and brought in 750MM and 850MM respectively. A new solo Batman - even with Affleck as Bruce Wayne - will bring in 800MM - 1.1B, easily. As long as the money keeps pouring in, the execs will be happy.
SS and BvS sucked and brought in 750MM and 850MM respectively. A new solo Batman - even with Affleck as Bruce Wayne - will bring in 800MM - 1.1B, easily. As long as the money keeps pouring in, the execs will be happy.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Is it really surprising to people that WB wouldn't care about the quality of these movies? They will always make bank regardless.
GhostWriter24
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Please, please stop.
It's cos he liked BVS you say this.
sankt-Antonio
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Isn't that kind of a racist remark? Why would people who see the movie localized not care about the bad script?
Robdraggoo
Member
If Warner execs are unhappy that can mean only one thing
It's a good script
It's a good script
I didn't even know that, but I'm happy when my hate is validated.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
I find it insulting, if true, that they think Non-Americans can't tell a shitty script if it's in English.
The first two are incredible, TDKR is well, well...
CassidyIzABeast
Member
Executive doesn't care about the script for their big budget hollywood blockbuster. News at 11.
jack_package_200
Banned
Good point.
I imagine they can look at something like Warcraft performing so well in China and think they don't need to worry about having a good script.
Its super shitty
TheStruggler
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further evidence that the suits dont really give a shit, passion projects turn to shit
illmatic22
Banned
Oh boy...
Username1198
Member
We know batman v superman and suicixde squad were a mess, so I'm not sure why this will be any different.
FullMetalx117
Member
Still better than any other superhero movie out there besides the first two
I've read terrible scripts that somehow look amazing on screen and amazing scripts that fell down when accurately filmed. Movies can be about a single aspect like photography but more often they're the sum of their parts, and everything in the credits contributed or corroded the end result.
Future Foundation
Member
I appreciate the title change, mods.
"Bret Easton Ellis heard from some people who heard from some people who heard..."
"Bret Easton Ellis heard from some people who heard from some people who heard..."
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
What's the issue here? Since when did Marvel care about a good script?
Gordon Shumway
Banned
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
American blockbusters, especially effects driven ones tend to do well overseas regardless of the critical reception domestically. Kinda like how nobody gave a shit about Warcraft but it did well in China. Basically go back and look at any of the effects heavy films that got critically savaged in the US and didn't perform well, they probably did perfectly fine overseas. That's why you're seeing more of these projects include foreign locales, especially for the Asian market.
DragonSworne
Banned
Isn't fixing script issues like the easiest and cheapest thing to do?
it's literally costs you no money comparatively.
it's literally costs you no money comparatively.
Samuraicop
Member
If this is true I can't say I would be surprised at this level of not giving a fuck. Sad because I definitely do not want a trash batman film but if it is then just another mark against DC
Gentleman Jack
Member
With any luck this will just be a batman movie, not an ensemble film.
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Yeah let´s all dive on in and believe those magic third-hand overheard conversations. I would seriously take this shit with a grain of salt, and at least wait until reviews shows up.
Furthermore...Ben Affleck himself wrote Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Good Will Hunting. I´ll take his earlier written work as a positive thing until further notice.
Furthermore...Ben Affleck himself wrote Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Good Will Hunting. I´ll take his earlier written work as a positive thing until further notice.
* Executives make script changes *
Internet: EFF U!!! LET THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR DO THEIR THING! EFF U!
* Executives dont make script changes *
Internet: EFF U!!! U LET THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR DO THEIR THING! EFF U!
Internet: EFF U!!! LET THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR DO THEIR THING! EFF U!
* Executives dont make script changes *
Internet: EFF U!!! U LET THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR DO THEIR THING! EFF U!
Gordon Shumway
Banned
lol..at Ben Affleck.
cr0w
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Well, I mean...WB studio meddling led to BvS, so who cares what they have to say? Also, Geoff Johns is spearheading DC Films and from what I understand WB really doesn't have much say in the creative process, so who knows what's going on.
I also don't put much faith into anything Ellis says.
I also don't put much faith into anything Ellis says.
What you or someone else thinks about those films is not the issue here. The source and validity of the information is and it admittedly has gone through a game of telephone. The "I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy that said" is not a valid source of information for anything. Just because it fits a narrative one wants to push still doesn't make it valid. Nor should it be used.
Marvel may not aim to win Oscars but they certainly don't aim to win Razzies.
Adam_Vania
Banned
why should they care about story? it's obvious from the financial success of BvS and SS people watch these things based on trailers alone.
plus you can later sell addicts on "Ultimate Edition" cuts, monetizing both completionist tendencies and your lazy editing/writing.
plus you can later sell addicts on "Ultimate Edition" cuts, monetizing both completionist tendencies and your lazy editing/writing.
Messofanego
Banned
What did you think of The Accountant?
This rumor is pretty unreliable to say the least, but given WB's track record with these things I wouldn't be surprised if this one turned out to be a dud too. Everyone over there probably has no idea what to do with Batman. Make it dark, which everyone apparently hates given that BvS underperformed? Or fuck with the script to make it light-hearted, which worked out so well for SS?
At this point, I'm not planning on seeing any DC super hero movie that doesn't have Lego in front of the title.
At this point, I'm not planning on seeing any DC super hero movie that doesn't have Lego in front of the title.
Future Foundation
Member
This makes me wonder: how many people with parents/friends/relatives who actually work at Nintendo or wherever have gotten shit from others because of that.
Shhhh, why you letting common sense get in the way of a good story?
Admiral Woofington
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Correct me if I'm wrong but he didn't write or direct that one
Kenzodielocke
Banned
My take on this:
Affleck will never be happy with the script, but is allowed to change anything he wants. He always talks like with big respect for the character ans his history, he doesn't want to fuck this up.
Affleck will never be happy with the script, but is allowed to change anything he wants. He always talks like with big respect for the character ans his history, he doesn't want to fuck this up.
This is the absolute truth.
Affleck's movies are literally some of the most boring, monotone & cookie-cutter movies I've ever watched. I don't know how this dude is supposed to pull off a good superhero movie to save his life.
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