The next Batman and Superman movie - Page 2

Atocep · 08-24-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

The story for this one (supposedly) is that Batman is older. Possibly even retired.

If they're following the story many think they are, then yes, it's going to be an older Batman. I think there are much better choices to play an older batman, but I agree with SI. This movie has disaster written all over it, but I don't think it's going to be because of Affleck.

Danny · 08-24-2013, 05:14 PM

I'm serious get Damon to play superman and turn it into a comedy / parody best chance at it being entertaining

larrymcg421 · 08-24-2013, 05:56 PM

The thing with Affleck is not that he'll be terrible. I'm sure he'll be adequate. It's more that he's a safe, boring choice that is going to do nothing to elevate it beyond Zack Snyder's nonsense. If it was Affleck/Affleck, I could be okay with that, but Snyder/Affleck is just awful.

Passacaglia · 08-25-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

The story for this one (supposedly) is that Batman is older. Possibly even retired.

He was retired at the beginning of The Dark Knight Rises, too, so I'm not sure that really means anything.

Autumn · 08-26-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

If they're following the story many think they are, then yes, it's going to be an older Batman. I think there are much better choices to play an older batman, but I agree with SI. This movie has disaster written all over it, but I don't think it's going to be because of Affleck.

I don't think they're following that storyline exactly. But it sounded from the press that they're going wtih the idea of Batman as an established veteran crimefighter, so an older actor makes sense.

Which I am very much fine with if it means they're not going to give me another Batman origin as part of the movie. If they actually assume everyone knows who Batman is and just introduce a new version of him I will give Hollywood a slow clap. In this sense introducing him as part of a Superman movie may be a great idea because they focus won't be on "introducing" him.

I haven't seen much of anything with Affleck in it for years so i don't know if he can pull this off. I still think of him in Good Will Hunting in that suit saying "You're all suspect," which makes me think he can't. But I'm sure he's past that. I think he could make a great Bruce Wayne, he's charming and now a bit dignified, an older playboy is something he should be able to do. It's the Batman part I wonder about.

jeff061 · 08-26-2013, 12:57 PM

I'd watch it with Damon. Otherwise no. Is Affleck just dying to resurrect the caricature of himself he was able to shed?

SackAttack · 08-26-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

Otherwise no. Is Affleck just dying to resurrect the caricature of himself he was able to shed?

Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to play the goddamn Batman.

Kodos · 08-26-2013, 03:01 PM

It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until it plays The Batman!

Autumn · 08-26-2013, 09:44 PM

He knows this is probably his one shot to get to punch Henry Cavill in the mouth.

Grover · 01-31-2014, 12:37 PM

It has been announced that Jeremy Irons will be playing the role of Alfred Pennyworth and Jesse Eisenberg will be Lex Luthor.

What a massive difference from Bryan Cranston being rumored for Luthor.

This film continues to have less and less appeal for me.

sterlingice · 01-31-2014, 12:42 PM

Wasn't that the kid from The Social Network? Is this supposed to be a younger Luthor?

EDIT: And, if so, why not use Michael Rosenbaum?

SI

Grover · 01-31-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Wasn't that the kid from The Social Network? Is this supposed to be a younger Luthor?

SI

Yup. it's the kid that played Zuckerberg.

Travis · 01-31-2014, 12:45 PM

Can't say I'm liking the casting for a lot of the roles in this movie. Was disappointed in the Wonder Woman casting decision as well, but hopefully this'll be end up being a case of the movie wildly exceeding expectations.

chadritt · 01-31-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Wasn't that the kid from The Social Network? Is this supposed to be a younger Luthor?

EDIT: And, if so, why not use Michael Rosenbaum?

SI

Yup, same guy. And if they're going for someone the same age as Superman then Rosenbaum is at least a decade too old. Eisenbergs over 30, Rosenbaum is over 40.

sterlingice · 01-31-2014, 01:30 PM

Yeah, I guess I was thinking back to the first season or two of Smallville, which is the part of the series I've ever seen a few episodes from.

SI

Matthean · 01-31-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Wasn't that the kid from The Social Network? Is this supposed to be a younger Luthor?

EDIT: And, if so, why not use Michael Rosenbaum?

SI

How many times has the person playing the part on TV been the one to play the role in the movie? I don't get Jesse Eisenberg as Lex though. Even with a saved head.

Abe Sargent · 01-31-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Yeah, I guess I was thinking back to the first season or two of Smallville, which is the part of the series I've ever seen a few episodes from.

SI

The whole show is amazing. I don't even like Superman that much, and it was amazing.

ISiddiqui · 01-31-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chadritt

Yup, same guy. And if they're going for someone the same age as Superman then Rosenbaum is at least a decade too old. Eisenbergs over 30, Rosenbaum is over 40.

Yep. Eisenberg is the same age as Cavil (the dude who's playing Superman).

I think Cranston would have been a mistake - people would be expecting him to play Luthor as Walter White.

M GO BLUE!!! · 02-01-2014, 06:21 PM

This film keeps looking more and more like another reboot is just beyond the horizon.

M GO BLUE!!! · 02-01-2014, 09:04 PM

Another thought... What if all this questionable casting is the world's greatest smoke screen? They keep everything under wraps until the movie premiers, and then the first people get a completely kick ass movie with superb cast that you immediately find all previous casting for these characters to be amateur.

stevew · 10-26-2015, 03:23 PM

The thesis of plot twist

I don't think this was originally written in English, hencecwhy the grammar is so bad. Fan theories are pretty fun.

Basically to tl

r it

Affleck is an alternate "non Bruce Wayne Batman"
Jared Leto is the recast version of JGL's "Robin" from Batman 3

stevew · 12-03-2015, 07:21 AM

This movie has one of the worst trailers I've seen since Batman and Robin..

https://youtu.be/fis-9Zqu2Ro

Kodos · 12-03-2015, 08:06 AM

Huh. I was okay with the trailer until Wonder Woman showed up.

jeff061 · 12-03-2015, 08:17 AM

Is that Lex Luthor or the love child of the Riddler and Joker?

Honolulu_Blue · 12-03-2015, 08:42 AM

That was all right. I don't know why everyone is shitting all over it.

jeff061 · 12-03-2015, 08:45 AM

Looked like a standard fair below average movie with very below average acting to me.

Fonzie · 12-03-2015, 09:03 AM

That's...that's basically a cliff's notes version of the plot right there. Amazing contrast in approach with the trailers for The Force Awakens, where we still know relatively little about the story.

Wonder Woman would've been a marvelous surprise for audiences, had they kept that quiet.

Kodos · 12-03-2015, 09:06 AM

I'll maybe watch it on HBO or something. Won't pay to see it.

Neuqua · 12-03-2015, 09:51 AM

I feel like I've already seen the movie now.

ISiddiqui · 12-03-2015, 06:06 PM

I don't necessarily understand the folks who say they were underwhelmed by the trailer. I thought it was amazing and makes me want to go see it so much more now! Though I will agree that it totally gave away the story.

08-24-2013, 05:56 PM	#53
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08-26-2013, 12:57 PM	#56
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I'd watch it with Damon. Otherwise no. Is Affleck just dying to resurrect the caricature of himself he was able to shed? __________________

08-26-2013, 03:01 PM	#58
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01-31-2014, 12:37 PM	#60
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	It has been announced that Jeremy Irons will be playing the role of Alfred Pennyworth and Jesse Eisenberg will be Lex Luthor. What a massive difference from Bryan Cranston being rumored for Luthor. This film continues to have less and less appeal for me. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

01-31-2014, 12:42 PM	#61
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Wasn't that the kid from The Social Network? Is this supposed to be a younger Luthor? EDIT: And, if so, why not use Michael Rosenbaum? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 01-31-2014 at 12:44 PM.

08-24-2013, 05:14 PM	#52
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I'm serious get Damon to play superman and turn it into a comedy / parody best chance at it being entertaining

08-26-2013, 09:44 PM	#59
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	He knows this is probably his one shot to get to punch Henry Cavill in the mouth.

01-31-2014, 12:45 PM	#63
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Can't say I'm liking the casting for a lot of the roles in this movie. Was disappointed in the Wonder Woman casting decision as well, but hopefully this'll be end up being a case of the movie wildly exceeding expectations. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

01-31-2014, 01:30 PM	#65
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yeah, I guess I was thinking back to the first season or two of Smallville, which is the part of the series I've ever seen a few episodes from. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-01-2014, 06:21 PM	#69
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	This film keeps looking more and more like another reboot is just beyond the horizon.

02-01-2014, 09:04 PM	#70
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Another thought... What if all this questionable casting is the world's greatest smoke screen? They keep everything under wraps until the movie premiers, and then the first people get a completely kick ass movie with superb cast that you immediately find all previous casting for these characters to be amateur.

10-26-2015, 03:23 PM	#71
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	The thesis of plot twist I don't think this was originally written in English, hencecwhy the grammar is so bad. Fan theories are pretty fun. Basically to tlr it Affleck is an alternate "non Bruce Wayne Batman" Jared Leto is the recast version of JGL's "Robin" from Batman 3

12-03-2015, 07:21 AM	#72
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	This movie has one of the worst trailers I've seen since Batman and Robin.. https://youtu.be/fis-9Zqu2Ro

12-03-2015, 08:06 AM	#73
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Huh. I was okay with the trailer until Wonder Woman showed up. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

12-03-2015, 08:17 AM	#74
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Is that Lex Luthor or the love child of the Riddler and Joker? __________________

12-03-2015, 08:42 AM	#75
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	That was all right. I don't know why everyone is shitting all over it. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

12-03-2015, 08:45 AM	#76
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Looked like a standard fair below average movie with very below average acting to me. __________________

12-03-2015, 09:03 AM	#77
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	That's...that's basically a cliff's notes version of the plot right there. Amazing contrast in approach with the trailers for The Force Awakens, where we still know relatively little about the story. Wonder Woman would've been a marvelous surprise for audiences, had they kept that quiet.

12-03-2015, 09:06 AM	#78
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'll maybe watch it on HBO or something. Won't pay to see it. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

12-03-2015, 09:51 AM	#79
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12-03-2015, 06:06 PM	#80
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I don't necessarily understand the folks who say they were underwhelmed by the trailer. I thought it was amazing and makes me want to go see it so much more now! Though I will agree that it totally gave away the story. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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