BvS Ben Affleck IS Batman - - - - - - - Part 34

[Jekecy]

Another point to add would be that Nolan is more of an actor's director than Snyder. Snyder is more about the imagery than the performance.

Much in the same way that Nolan is more about the narrative and thematic elements than the performance.

From the interviews I've seen and read, neither strike me as particularly involved with directing the actors like say, a David Fincher. They seem to let the actors do their thing.

 

[TheFlamingCoco]

I think that Snyder's faithful-to-a-fault approach will work well for Batman, though I think Bale will probably have the most "classic" set of movies.

 

[shauner111]

Another point to add would be that Nolan is more of an actor's director than Snyder. Snyder is more about the imagery than the performance. While I expect Affleck to trump Bale in authenticity,as well as the quintessential Batman stuff, on an emotional/character level, I don't expect him to surpass Bale.

This.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Must he surpass Bale tho? Did Bale surpass Keaton?

Different Batmans all together. I'm going to judge Ben for this Batman and not the previous.

 

[matt47]

Must he surpass Bale tho? Did Bale surpass Keaton?

Different Batmans all together. I'm going to judge Ben for this Batman and not the previous.

I think he can surpass in terms of what our version of "the batman" is, you get what I mean?

 

[Black Narcissus]

I think he can surpass in terms of what our version of "the batman" is, you get what I mean?

Yeah. I still prefer Keaton's Wayne over Bale's, but Bale didn't have to surpass him for me. Like, I highly doubt Leto will be better than Heath, but he does not have to be. He still be great for this cinematic universe. Eh, I'm not making any sense. lol

 

[MydnightPhoenix]

I mean, look at that face. The fury. JESUS!

SOB! I'm not watching anything til next year; but good gracious he looks fierce.

 

[BatLobster]

I get you Black Narc. It's unrealistic to expect that each new actor cast in these roles is automatically going to top the last one, especially the longer these franchises continue.

I think the goal for an actor stepping into these iconic roles should be to put their own spin on it and do something different. People will all have their preferences, but it adds a richer legacy to the character when you can find ways to make it your own.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

Much in the same way that Nolan is more about the narrative and thematic elements than the performance.

Agreed. I believe that some are mistaking this for emotional resonance, an area Nolan didn't particularly excel at in his Batman movies. He did get better at it, though, as we saw demonstrated through Bale's performance in the finale to the Dark Knight trilogy. Unfortunately, the movie itself wasn't quite the equal of its two predecessors.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I get you Black Narc. It's unrealistic to expect that each new actor cast in these roles is automatically going to top the last one, especially the longer these franchises continue.

I think the goal for an actor stepping into these iconic this should be to put their own spin on it and do something different. People will all have their preferences, but it adds a richer legacy to the character when you can find ways to make it your own.

Yes! I love that I will be able to watch three different Batmans/Waynes in the future. All different from one another. Keaton/Bale and Now Batfleck. Not to shabby.

 

[BatLobster]

I think BB and esp. TDKR had heart. TDK was the colder, taut-thriller of the bunch. But in the first and last films movies where Bruce Wayne took center stage, I thought the emotion was there and that was all centered around Bale (with Caine and Oldman lending great support).

The trilogy has a heart IMO, a dark heart to be sure, but there are some strong feels to be found.

Yes! I love that I will be able to watch three different Batmans/Waynes in the future. All different from one another. Keaton/Bale and Now Batfleck. Not to shabby.

Lol no love for West/Kilmer/Clooney?

 

[antonydelfini]

Affleck's acting the sh!+ out of this role. His expressions and emotion were on point even when he had the cowl on.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

I'm not entirely sure what to expect of Ben's performance in the role, but what I've seen of him so far has very much impressed me. I acknowledge that he's not of the same acting caliber as Bale; on the same token, acting isn't quite like brain surgery. I think if someone is a fairly competent actor to begin with, then there's potential for him/her to surpass previous performances -- especially if the drive to succeed is fueled by a certain passion.

 

[Lantern Venom]

I hope that's a dream sequence. If so, Affleck's goofy overacting isn't so out of place. If not, that scene is going to play like something off of Saturday Night Live.

 

[Sawyer]

That's a bit much, don't you think?

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

I hope that's a dream sequence. If so, Affleck's goofy overacting isn't so out of place. If not, that scene is going to play like something off of Saturday Night Live.

Nah.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

Both bats and supes seemed clearly out of character, batman with fear on his face and superman with malice in his eyes. But i wouldn't call any of it goofy over acting.

 

[Lantern Venom]

That's a bit much, don't you think?

Get out the hot sauce because someone's bringing the ham.

 

[jokesonm3]

I've heard better jokes on Saturday Night Live.

 

[Micromind]

It's funny that whenever Ben Affleck acts, he is overacting.

 

[Sawyer]

It's funny that whenever Ben Affleck acts, he is overacting.

......... sure.

 

[Micromind]

......... sure.

Not in my opinion.

 

[Black Narcissus]

 

[Question]

It's funny that whenever Ben Affleck acts, he is overacting.

You just can't please some people when it comes to stuff like this.

Either someone gives a subdued performance and people say it's wooden, and sometimes you get a really visceral performance and people call it overacting.

It's as if human beings don't have a wide spectrum of emotional expression and display.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Oscar winning right here.