BvS Ben Affleck IS Batman - Part 16

[rogue trooper]

You know, I see the musculature, and Tim Sale's version comes to mind.

 

[LordofhouseEl]

Not me, I was one of the few who was happy with the choice of Ben as Batman.

One picture shouldn't knock away any doubt, the man still needs to act and emote. He needs to play Batman not just stand there is a semi decent costume.

 

[Sharkboy]

I'll be even more impressed once we see him next to someone else, probably someone of average height, you so realise how tall Affleck is and how physically intimidating his batman can be.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I think it says something about what a devoted, lifelong Batman fanboy I am, that for months now I can be talking about my dwindling interest in this project, about how Marvel are doing their movies much better and how now my hype is more focused on Guardians of the Galaxy and then Avengers: Age of Ultron after that.... then along comes this pic, and it's like none of those other movies even exist anymore. All of a sudden I'm not thinking about my concerns for how this movie is going to turn out and my fears it'll be a mess, all I can think is, "AAAAAAAAAAAH BATMAN IS BACK AND HE'S AWESOME!!!!!!"

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I am so glad I put certain people on ignore because everytime I see their quoted posts they continue to prove that they have nothing interesting to say.

Anyway...

 

[The Shape]

I think it says something about what a devoted, lifelong Batman fanboy I am, that for months now I can be talking about my dwindling interest in this project, about how Marvel are doing their movies much better and how now my hype is more focused on Guardians of the Galaxy and then Avengers: Age of Ultron after that.... then along comes this pic, and it's like none of those other movies even exist anymore. All of a sudden I'm not thinking about my concerns for how this movie is going to turn out and my fears it'll be a mess, all I can think is, "AAAAAAAAAAAH BATMAN IS BACK AND HE'S AWESOME!!!!!!"

Glad to have ya back on the Hype train.

 

[The Shape]

One picture shouldn't knock away any doubt, the man still needs to act and emote. He needs to play Batman not just stand there is a semi decent costume.

"Semi decent" LOL

 

[LordofhouseEl]

"Semi decent" LOL

Yes heaven forbid not everyone is soiling there pants at one pic, then again I am very skeptical about this entire project so it might play a part in my lack of excitement. I do hope for the best though but cant help feeling the way I do.

@sharkboy For sure, Affleck is ripped now and will make a much more intimidating Batman than Bale

His ripped based on what? Now people are just making crap up.

 

[The Shape]

Yes heaven forbid not everyone is soiling there pants at one pic, then again I am very skeptical about this entire project so it might play a part in my lack of excitement. I do hope for the best though but cant help feeling the way I do.

You don't have to soil your pants, but I mean, give credit where credit is due. "Semi decent" is one hell of an understatement. A good cosplay costume can be semi-decent. This, on the other hand, looks to be one of the best superhero movie outfits ever so far.

 

[Eggyman]

Yes heaven forbid not everyone is soiling there pants at one pic, then again I am very skeptical about this entire project so it might play a part in my lack of excitement. I do hope for the best though but cant help feeling the way I do.



His ripped based on what? Now people are just making crap up.

Let's get something straight, soiling my pants had nothing to do with the picture.

 

[terry78]

We're going back to the Tim Burton "scary Batman" it seems now. I hope they play up how frightening and ambiguously supernatural he's viewed by others. Like Superman should even at first be like, "is he even human?" then just use his x-ray vision a la World's Finest to verify it.

 

[MrsKent26]

We're going back to the Tim Burton "scary Batman" it seems now. I hope they play up how frightening and ambiguously supernatural he's viewed by others. Like Superman should even at first be like, "is he even human?" then just use his x-ray vision a la World's Finest to verify it.

Yes! This batman does seem like he could bring that. Even though MOS's superman wasn't as light as superman is sometimes, this batman still looks like a good contrast to him. There's a mysterious badass vibe to this reveal pick, while there was a confident badass vibe to the superman reveal pic from MOS. Very well done by Snyder/Wilkinson.

 

[LordofhouseEl]

You don't have to soil your pants, but I mean, give credit where credit is due. "Semi decent" is one hell of an understatement. A good cosplay costume can be semi-decent. This, on the other hand, looks to be one of the best superhero movie outfits ever so far.

Like I said it my personal opinion in regards to the project as a whole could be hindering me from seeing what you guys are seeing. I was along for the MOS reveal and it was fun and exciting, its frustrating I don't feel the same now and I hate to rain on the parade but its just how things stand.

 

[Sharkboy]

One picture shouldn't knock away any doubt, the man still needs to act and emote. He needs to play Batman not just stand there is a semi decent costume.

What was the last bit of superhero casting that absolutely failed and missed the mark? Maybe Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern, but I would argue it's more the movie than his actual performance, Afflecks dim Daredevil performance (with a dim script) Jessica Alba as invisible woman? Halle Berry as Catwoman?

I'm just saying gone are the days of Matt Salinger as Captain America, Shaquille O'Neal as Steel or Clooney as Bruce Wayne. Even in mediocre films like Cap: the first avenger and Thor 1, they still nailed that casting. Even in MoS in which people are still divided over, I doubt anyone whether they like the film or not can truly say that Henry Cavil failed as Superman.

Point being, with what's at stake, with comic book properties being what they are, with the character that Affleck is playing and as big of a comic fan that Snyder (and Affleck) is, you'd have to be really REALLY ignorant to what Batman is, to mess this up.

Not saying that your doubts have no basis...but the odds are not in your favour on being right, a lot has happened since Daredevil.

 

[Sharkboy]

His ripped based on what? Now people are just making crap up.

regardless of whatever lighting effects, padding and sculpting on the suit and angles are used (vs how big affleck really is) you don't look at the picture and go...hey it's a skinny dude in a heavily padded suit, you say holy crap that guy is huge.

 

[LordofhouseEl]

What was the last bit of superhero casting that absolutely failed and missed the mark? Maybe Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern, but I would argue it's more the movie than his actual performance, Afflecks dim Daredevil performance (with a dim script) Jessica Alba as invisible woman? Halle Berry as Catwoman?

I'm just saying gone are the days of Matt Salinger as Captain America, Shaquille O'Neal as Steel or Clooney as Bruce Wayne. Even in mediocre films like Cap: the first avenger and Thor 1, they still nailed that casting. Even in MoS in which people are still divided over, I doubt anyone whether they like the film or not can truly say that Henry Cavil failed as Superman.

Point being, with what's at stake, with comic book properties being what they are, with the character that Affleck is playing and as big of a comic fan that Snyder (and Affleck) is, you'd have to be really REALLY ignorant to what Batman is, to mess this up.

Not saying that your doubts have no basis...but the odds are not in your favour on being right, a lot has happened since Daredevil.

I hate to delve into criticism especially when a bunch of people are on a high but Affleck isn't even my primary concern (although he is a concern) but Snyder/Goyer. I base this from the debacle titled Man of Steel, to me that film was an utter failure and a disgrace to all things Superman. It had none of the magic usually associated with the character besides the spectacle of displaying his powers. Now the same geniuses have to juggle three characters in one movie.

 

[The Chris]

@sharkboy For sure, Affleck is ripped now and will make a much more intimidating Batman than Bale

Funny enough just judging by first look pictures he's less intimidating to me, and more sad looking. I know he's gonna be the biggest Batman but Bale and Keaton's eyes were a big reason why they were intimidating to me. But we can't see those in the pic so we'll see.

 

[LordofhouseEl]

regardless of whatever lighting effects, padding and sculpting on the suit and angles are used (vs how big affleck really is) you don't look at the picture and go...hey it's a skinny dude in a heavily padded suit, you say holy crap that guy is huge.

No you apply common sense and look at current pics of the actor and then look at the actor in the suit and realize that maybe just maybe the bulk of apparent mass and definition is from some kind of muscle suit as opposed to the actor.

 

[Travesty]

regardless of whatever lighting effects, padding and sculpting on the suit and angles are used (vs how big affleck really is) you don't look at the picture and go...hey it's a skinny dude in a heavily padded suit, you say holy crap that guy is huge.

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Stringer]

Like I said it my personal opinion in regards to the project as a whole could be hindering me from seeing what you guys are seeing. I was along for the MOS reveal and it was fun and exciting, its frustrating I don't feel the same now and I hate to rain on the parade but its just how things stand.

Well your personal opinion is unfortunately flawed in it's premise based on your complaints about the suit. It's fine to feel the way you do, but at least have more valid reasons for it other than "I just don't like it."

 

[AnneFan]

Didn't expect to see Batfleck next to the Batmobile.

The suit looks absolutely fantastic. I'm imagining a grey suit, black emblem, cowl, gloves, etc. The chest emblem is similar to the one they revealved behind the Superman logo initially, and also TDK Returns.

I found a brighter still:
http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Batman-vs-Superman-Affleck-Costume-First-Image.jpg

 

[LordofhouseEl]

Well your personal opinion is unfortunately flawed in it's premise based on your complaints about the suit. It's fine to feel the way you do, but at least have more valid reasons for it other than "I just don't like it."

Admittedly your right, my main gripe with the suit is that it doesn't stir anything in me. I saw it and literally thought meh. And like I said this is probably fueled by the fact that I am not excited for this project and very nervous as to what might transpire. Anyway I think I have derailed the thread enough, for those of you who are excited congrats and good for you.

 

[Sharkboy]

I hate this delve into criticism especially when a bunch of people are on a high but Affleck isn't even my primary concern (although he is a concern) but Snyder/Goyer. I base this from the debacle titled Man of Steel, to me that film was an utter failure and a disgrace to all things Superman. It had none of the magic usually associated with the character besides the spectacle of displaying his powers. Now the same geniuses have to juggle three characters in one movie.

Oh in that case I agree, I don't particulary think that MoS was a "disgrace" or a "failure" to all things superman (it's a 75 year old character that constantly changes, you can't lock down your favourite interpretation and consider that definitive and unchangable) but I've never considered Snyder a good storyteller, nor have i ever enjoyed Goyers writing "good", both of them have always needed someone to reign them in, and I was hoping that was Affleck and the Argo guy he brought, but it's all untested right now.

I'm also sad to say that I feel like I'm in the minority, where I'd prefer Nolan who looks at the bat-suit finds a whole lot wrong with it and changes it all up regardless of what's in the comics, and just sits down and tries to delve into his love for cinema and storytelling in order to come up with the best film possible no matter how many slight liberties it takes as opposed to someone who looks at a comic and decides to make everything as accurate as possible, and delves into his love for the source material in order to make something as faithful as possible regardless of the concept of "good cinema"

But yeah regardless of all that, the suit looks incredible, thats a win for the plus column.

 

[Frodo]

Yes heaven forbid not everyone is soiling there pants at one pic, then again I am very skeptical about this entire project so it might play a part in my lack of excitement. I do hope for the best though but cant help feeling the way I .

I think the suit does look good, though I would agree that a lot of fanboys are already acting like they've seen the film and that he's the best Batman ever. I've been through this process enough, including ASM 2 , to know that set pics and even trailers don't always indicate whether you'll end up liking a film or not. In the end its the actual performances and the film which is the test. Its such early days that any sort of this is the end or in your face is kinda smack talk is silly but I guess everyone one either side wants to be right,so its gonna happen.

 

[Sharkboy]

No you apply common sense and look at current pics of the actor and then look at the actor in the suit and realize that maybe just maybe the bulk of apparent mass and definition is from some kind of muscle suit as opposed to the actor.

and like that you miss the entire point of cinema, I bet all you saw when you watched lord of the rings was andy serkis with a mo cap suit, suspending disbelief doesn't mean you lack common sense, it just means you fail at movie watching.