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[Sho_Nuff82]

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To anyone who wants to seriously compare this to Antman, I think Edgar Wright had already laid the groundwork for the tone and general story beats.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Ant-Man-Director-Reveals-What-Was-Edgar-Wright-Idea-72443.html

 

[Frozenprince]

I'm gonna guess this is going to be the last film Afflecks Batman appears in and they'll go their separate ways.

If it gets me Dick Grayson Batman on the big screen and long term I am okay with this development

 

[gdt]

I'd bet that the performance of Live By Night probably factored into this. After that bombed hard (REAL HARD) for Affleck, I'm sure Warner was less confident in giving him the director's chair.

I don't think so. The guy has a string of beloved movies and he just put out one clunker (sure a big one). I don't think its taken the shine off him.

Need two bombs in a row before people start giving you the side eye imo.

 

[jett]

Cancel the whole enchilada.

This has been a complete waste of five years for WB/DC.

 

[Evil's Bane]

Serious question: Can anyone remember the last time we got a thread on DCCU rumors or leaks which was... good news?

Weren't there rumblings of Suicide Squad being solid before it came crashing down

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

My dumpster fire of a cinematic universe can't possibly be this bad?

 

[Lifeline]

If it gets me Dick Grayson Batman on the big screen and long term I am okay with this development

Watch them merge Damian Wayne, Dick Grayson and Red Hood all into one character.

 

[MechaX]

Hype totally deflated. It might go into the negatives if they just decide to get Synder on it.

 

[Koodo]

We still have DC stans up in here peddling the "bad media, fake news!" narrative against this awful enterprise?

Hang it up. WB fucked up with this universe and only a hard reboot may set things right at this rate.

 

[BobTheFork]

I can't..


Everything they try to do looks like a mess...

 

[brandonh83]

Okay honest to god real talk, who DIDN'T see this coming

 

[GringoSuave89]

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To anyone who wants to seriously compare this to Antman, I think Edgar Wright had already laid the groundwork for the tone and general story beats.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Ant-Man-Director-Reveals-What-Was-Edgar-Wright-Idea-72443.html

Do you not think Affleck has done the same with his script?

 

[Santiako]

Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require.

How is this a bad thing? It's clear that his movies where he both stars and directs end up subpar, so it's good that he focuses on one of them.

 

[Veitsev]

Okay honest to god real talk, who DIDN'T see this coming

Its been predicted since Sad Affleck. Guy clearly isn't happy with these films no matter how bad certain posters want to spin this.

 

[Einchy]

lol DC

Just reboot the whole thing.

 

[EPaul]

This was the one DC movie i had faith in

 

[Simo]

Well that's a bummer but he's still in the suit so that's a plus.

Matt Reeves on the short list also instills some confidence too given I love the new Apes movies and Cloverfield.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Chris Evans should direct The Batman.

GAWD no..

 

[benzy]

Since he co-wrote it still might turn out good.

 

[duckroll]

How is this a bad thing? It's clear that his movies where he both stars and directs end up subpar, so it's good that he focuses on one of them.

You mean like the one that won Best Picture? Lol.

 

[Gorillaz]

Lmao David Fincher working on comic book movies in 2017?



FINCHER AIN'T WALKING THROUGH THAT DOOR YALL

 

[Rocketz]

Mess

 

[PHOTOSHOP]

i beat he doesnt even want to be in the movies anymore but signed a contract

 

[a916]

Holy fucking shit....

What in the fuck is going on over at DC.

Affleck started reading that script like:

Kinda weird considering he's the one writing the script....

 

[Frozenprince]

You mean like the one that won Best Picture? Lol.

Or the other that was nominated for Best picture?

 

[BLACKLAC]

WOW

 

[Sibersk Esto]

How is this a bad thing? It's clear that his movies where he both stars and directs end up subpar, so it's good that he focuses on one of them.

What the...

 

[Santiako]

You mean like the one that won Best Picture? Lol.

No, I mean like the one that just bombed massively.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Bring back Nolan DC universe

 

[Koodo]

How is this a bad thing? It's clear that his movies where he both stars and directs end up subpar, so it's good that he focuses on one of them.

Argo was far, far, far better than anything that has carried the DC name.

 

[gdt]

How is this a bad thing? It's clear that his movies where he both stars and directs end up subpar, so it's good that he focuses on one of them.

The Town

Argo (not a classic or anything, but still a great movie)

 

[BronsonLee]

No, I mean like the one that just bombed massively.

All that means is that he's 2/3

 

[HeartlessNobody213]

Not exactly surprised. He probably really wanted to direct it. I don't think he wanted it apart of the cinematic universe though.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Can we get George Miller?

 

[ElRenoRaven]

This really says a lot. If he's stepping down as director that to me shows he lacks faith and maybe got tired of WB trying to meddle with shit.

 

[Deadbeat]

This is Kevin Smith's chance!

Get in there and save the DCCU!!

I would love for him to direct, just to ensure absolute destruction. I love chaos.

Live By Night got him shook.

Which is too bad because his Autism Hitman movie was great.

Aquaman's really gonna be the best DCEU movie, isn't it?

What a world we live in.

I rather have ww3 with nukes than ever let there be a good Aqua Man film.

 

[Lifeline]

How is this a bad thing? It's clear that his movies where he both stars and directs end up subpar, so it's good that he focuses on one of them.

What about The Town and Argo?

The whole focus thing sounds BS. Affleck's taking too long for the perfect script so they pushed him off the directors seat. Probably used Live by Night as leverage to do it.

 

[Santiako]

Argo was far, far, far better than anything that has carried the DC name.

Obviously.

All that means is that he's 2/3

Yeah, I could've worded that better.

 

[broncobuster]

Since he co-wrote it still might turn out good.

According to rumors updated within the story, he nor people at Warners are happy with the script. Another rumor says Live by Night is what made him rethink his approach to projects. So if he's not confident to direct, and the script isn't there, I don't blame the guy for wanting to avoid that huge burden.

 

[brickarts295]

Honest to god, I think I wouldn't mind Snyder to direct it XD
It can bad movie for all I care, just as long as I keep getting more warehouse scenes.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

I would.

Zack Snyder isn't a good filmmaker.

You just gotta put restraints on him. He's been running wild with Goyer. With Affleck there to keep him in check Snyder could turn out something good.

If Shyamalam can come back from the pits of hell, Snyder can direct a good movie.

 

[OmegaSmash]

I don't think so. The guy has a string of beloved movies and he just put out one clunker (sure a big one). I don't think its taken the shine off him.

Need two bombs in a row before people start giving you the side eye imo.

Wasn't The Accountant also directed/acted by Affleck and another bimb?

 

[Evil's Bane]

How soon can Ben Affleck pull out of this whole thing? I feel like he will if things don't shape up.

 

[kevin1025]

All that means is that he's 2/3

3/4, don't be sleeping on Gone Baby Gone!

 

[gdt]

Can we get George Miller?

Lets Make Martin Campbell Great Again

 

[Already Torn]

Trying to distance himself as much as possible seems like.

 

[Glass Rebel]

All that means is that he's 2/3

Which is already a better quota than Snyder has with just DCEU movies that he's "only" directed.

 

[Betty]

Whoop there it is.

Face facts guys, this universe is a burning train and it's soon to be careering off a cliff.

I'm guessing he saw an early cut of Justice League or just doesn't want the baggage these films come with.

Smart decision on his part honestly.

At this point don't be surprised if there's no stand alone Batman film with Affleck in it.

 

[Prompto]

Argo was far, far, far better than anything that has carried the DC name.

The Town

Argo (not a classic or anything, but still a great movie)

Why does everyone always forget Gone Baby Gone?

That's his best film by far. The Town and Argo are still great though.

 

[TheGameshark]

Reboot this shit