Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 - Page 5

theShape · 11-20-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shauner111

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Ill use McConaughay as an example. He's older than Affleck (or maybe the same age) and i feel like he's gone through a rebirth. He's starting to show us things we never thought were possible coming from him.

That's actually a great example. Kudos.

Lencho01 · 11-20-2013, 10:37 PM

I think he's just choosing to do better films to do lately. Just looking at Wikipedia, you see this huge gap when it comes to awards and nominations.

craigdbfan · 11-20-2013, 10:45 PM

Matthew has always been a great actor. Dazed and Confused, A Time To Kill, Contact, Amistad, & Lone Star.

He's had a few duds and some so-so films in the way but to anyone who's familiar with the guy they'll know he was quality way before this little renaissance he's having right now.

With that said I think Affleck is going through a different type of transformation as an actor. Some actors take time to get comfortable and good at their craft and I believe Affleck has been improving for a while now.

charl_huntress · 11-20-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by craigdbfan

With that said I think Affleck is going through a different type of transformation as an actor. Some actors take time to get comfortable and good at their craft and I believe Affleck has been improving for a while now.

So do you agree his has been bad at his craft, but we MAY see something NEW this time?

I'm confused why so many have so much faith in Affleck. I mean seriously... Are you really saying Ben can pull off Batman? Or is it just they think he can?

Someone explain to me why they think Affleck can actually pull off Batman/Bruce?

craigdbfan · 11-20-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by charl_huntress

So do you agree his has been bad at his craft, but we MAY see something NEW this time?

I'm confused why so many have so much faith in Affleck. I mean seriously... Are you really saying Ben can pull off Batman? Or is it just they think he can?

Someone explain to me why they think Affleck can actually pull off Batman/Bruce?

He's had a few stinkers like many actors have had but he also has some pretty damn good performances under his belt as well. I think he's turning into an even better actor as of recent, yes but I don't think he's ever been a "horrible" actor either.

charl_huntress · 11-20-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by craigdbfan

He's had a few stinkers like many actors have had but he also has some pretty damn good performances under his belt as well. I think he's turning into an even better actor as of recent, yes but I don't think he's ever been a "horrible" actor either.

Okay, but I'm asking you why you think he would make a good Batman. I want a reasonable opinion. I want to hear why you think he will be a good Batman. I'm not trolling....I just want a reasonable opinion.

craigdbfan · 11-20-2013, 11:07 PM

He showed that he could do contemplative brooding and tactically intelligent incredibly well in Argo.

His performance in that movie proved to me he could be a Tower of Babel/JLA:TAS type of Batman with the type of demeanor Bruce Greenwood usually injects into his Batman. That's the type of Batman I think Affleck is capable of doing and one that I'm personally looking forward seeing imagined onto the big screen.

charl_huntress · 11-20-2013, 11:08 PM

Hm...okay that's reasonable.

I have read Tower of Babel.........and Yes I do see that.

Damn I hate you Craig....lol

ЯɘvlveR · 11-20-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by craigdbfan

He showed that he could do contemplative brooding and tactically intelligent incredibly well in Argo.

His performance in that movie proved to me he could be a Tower of Babel/JLA:TAS type of Batman with the type of demeanor Bruce Greenwood usually injects into his Batman. That's the type of Batman I think Affleck is capable of doing and one that I'm personally looking forward seeing imagined onto the big screen.

exactly.

TheNextNolan22 · 11-20-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by charl_huntress

Hm...okay that's reasonable.

I have read Tower of Babel.........and Yes I do see that.

Damn I hate you Craig....lol

Leave it to Craig to be the voice of reason. And not because he's a mod either.

Lencho01 · 11-20-2013, 11:30 PM

I don't know why, but I get a William Baldwin's Batman vibe from Affleck alone. But, it'll probably be different given the info we know about this version thus far.

charl_huntress · 11-21-2013, 12:03 AM

Y'all should try to read "Tower of Babel" to see what Craig is talking about...if you have never read it.

edit:

Greenwood has a....different take.

titansupes · 11-21-2013, 04:47 AM

I'm yet to see Argo, but The Town is what gave me confidence in Affleck. As well watching a whole slew of Hollywoodland clips on YouTube. He has more range than people give him credit for.

Before I watched those... Yeah, I was mad.

AnneFan · 11-21-2013, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by charl_huntress

Y'all should try to read "Tower of Babel" to see what Craig is talking about...if you have never read it.

One of my favourite Batman tales. Really great stuff.

I like the concept of Batman being the most dangerous man alive, ala Kingdom Come and other material. In fact, that could be a tagline on a Batman one-sheet poster.

I SEE SPIDEY · 11-21-2013, 05:38 AM

So I was trying to remember an Affleck performance that I kinda like and I came up with Hollywoodland. I actually thought Affleck did a pretty good job in the film. Usually I'm "he's okay I guess" but I thought he was fine in that film.

I wouldn't say that I have faith in Affleck so much as I'm giving him a chance like I'd give any actor. I'm super leery and keeping my fingers crossed.

theShape · 11-21-2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AnneFan

One of my favourite Batman tales. Really great stuff.

I like the concept of Batman being the most dangerous man alive, ala Kingdom Come and other material. In fact, that could be a tagline on a Batman one-sheet poster.

Tower of Babel is probably my favorite JLA story. Something I've always said I'd love to see adapted to big the big screen down the line (Justice League sequel).

herolee10 · 11-21-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by I SEE SPIDEY

So I was trying to remember an Affleck performance that I kinda like and I came up with Hollywoodland. I actually thought Affleck did a pretty good job in the film. Usually I'm "he's okay I guess" but I thought he was fine in that film.

I wouldn't say that I have faith in Affleck so much as I'm giving him a chance like I'd give any actor. I'm super leery and keeping my fingers crossed.

titansupes · 11-21-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by I SEE SPIDEY

I wouldn't say that I have faith in Affleck so much as I'm giving him a chance like I'd give any actor. I'm super leery and keeping my fingers crossed.

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Originally Posted by herolee10

terry78 · 11-21-2013, 08:37 AM

Well whatta ya know....it did freeze over.

Astro13Zombie · 11-21-2013, 10:09 AM

I don't believe that Ben Affleck will be a great batman as much as I HOPE he will be a great batman.
I do however have complete faith in Zack Snyder.
Even if Affleck's performance turns out to be not quite your cup of tea,I'm feeling like this will likely be the most comic accurate batman so far.
Beyond excited to see one of my favorite directors(yes,I said it)take on my absolute favorite hero.
If nothing else I'm sure it will atleast be a treat visually...
Live action batman doing badass batman **** on a screen shared with superman.

Awe inspiring performances or not,this is going to be most of us sitting in the theater..

TheNextNolan22 · 11-21-2013, 10:56 AM

We are most definitely going to have the most badass Batman we've seen in live action. Snyder directing Batman has always been a vision of mine and if it's anything akin to Nite Owl in Watchmen, we are in for something truly amazing visually.

TheNextNolan22 · 11-21-2013, 11:11 AM

@Astro13Zobmie I'm unashamed to admit Snyder is one of my favorite directors. Maybe not top 10, but definitely top 20.

Astro13Zombie · 11-21-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheNextNolan22

@Astro12Zobmie

I don't know who that is.
Maybe we're related though?

TheNextNolan22 · 11-21-2013, 11:16 AM

13. My bad.

gdw · 11-21-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AnneFan

One of my favourite Batman tales. Really great stuff.

I like the concept of Batman being the most dangerous man alive, ala Kingdom Come and other material. In fact, that could be a tagline on a Batman one-sheet poster.

I could see something like that, along with "most powerful man" or similar being used for Superman.
Or perhaps even Lex.
Not sure what would be good for Supes then.

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11-20-2013, 10:37 PM	#102
Lencho01 Shazoogle! Shazoogle! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14,619	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 I think he's just choosing to do better films to do lately. Just looking at Wikipedia, you see this huge gap when it comes to awards and nominations. __________________ I was at some diplomatic party once. Got to talking to this princess who told me that when it came to Superman, I was missing the point. She told me, "His real strength lay in his generous spirit and sense of what's fair." - King Faraday "He’s much more of a working class superhero, which is why we ended the whole book with the image of a laboring Superman. He’s Everyman operating on a sci–fi Paul Bunyan scale." - Grant Morrison "Self Portrait" By Batman

11-20-2013, 11:08 PM	#108
charl_huntress Probationary Ban - I will return in a few days. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outside the doors of Arkham Ayslum Posts: 10,733	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 Hm...okay that's reasonable. I have read Tower of Babel.........and Yes I do see that. Damn I hate you Craig....lol

11-20-2013, 11:30 PM	#111
Lencho01 Shazoogle! Shazoogle! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14,619	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 I don't know why, but I get a William Baldwin's Batman vibe from Affleck alone. But, it'll probably be different given the info we know about this version thus far. __________________ I was at some diplomatic party once. Got to talking to this princess who told me that when it came to Superman, I was missing the point. She told me, "His real strength lay in his generous spirit and sense of what's fair." - King Faraday "He’s much more of a working class superhero, which is why we ended the whole book with the image of a laboring Superman. He’s Everyman operating on a sci–fi Paul Bunyan scale." - Grant Morrison "Self Portrait" By Batman

11-21-2013, 12:03 AM	#112
charl_huntress Probationary Ban - I will return in a few days. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outside the doors of Arkham Ayslum Posts: 10,733	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 Y'all should try to read "Tower of Babel" to see what Craig is talking about...if you have never read it. edit: Greenwood has a....different take. Last edited by charl_huntress; 11-21-2013 at 12:07 AM.

11-21-2013, 04:47 AM	#113
titansupes Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,693	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 I'm yet to see Argo, but The Town is what gave me confidence in Affleck. As well watching a whole slew of Hollywoodland clips on YouTube. He has more range than people give him credit for. Before I watched those... Yeah, I was mad. __________________ I NEVER WANTED YOU TO COME BACK TO GOTHAM.

11-21-2013, 05:38 AM	#115
I SEE SPIDEY HYPE AWARD WINNER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Superman's arms Posts: 32,308	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 So I was trying to remember an Affleck performance that I kinda like and I came up with Hollywoodland. I actually thought Affleck did a pretty good job in the film. Usually I'm "he's okay I guess" but I thought he was fine in that film. I wouldn't say that I have faith in Affleck so much as I'm giving him a chance like I'd give any actor. I'm super leery and keeping my fingers crossed.

11-21-2013, 08:37 AM	#119
terry78 Heads up, heathen monkeys Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 59,674	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 Well whatta ya know....it did freeze over. __________________ The only thing funnier than watching stupid people argue is watching smart people argue. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

11-21-2013, 10:09 AM	#120
Astro13Zombie Exterminate Join Date: May 2008 Location: Raccoon City Posts: 1,632	Re: Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 10 I don't believe that Ben Affleck will be a great batman as much as I HOPE he will be a great batman. I do however have complete faith in Zack Snyder. Even if Affleck's performance turns out to be not quite your cup of tea,I'm feeling like this will likely be the most comic accurate batman so far. Beyond excited to see one of my favorite directors(yes,I said it)take on my absolute favorite hero. If nothing else I'm sure it will atleast be a treat visually... Live action batman doing badass batman **** on a screen shared with superman. Awe inspiring performances or not,this is going to be most of us sitting in the theater.. Last edited by Astro13Zombie; 11-21-2013 at 10:31 AM.

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