Robert Pattinson is now the new Live Action Batman.

[PsychedelicDiamond]

I can see it. Not the most obvious choice but not a bad one at all for a younger Batman So, are they gonna have him fight Joaquin Phoenix's Joker somewhere along the line? I mean, I know Warner Bros is claiming the Joker movie is gonna be a standalone thing but with how universally unpopular Jared Leto's Joker is I find it hard to believe that they aren't at least considering to run with Phoenix if the movie does well.

 

[Trunkage]

Robert Downey Jr was also considered a mistake being cast as iron man

"That guy who played the human torch in that shitty ff movie" was considered a horrible choice for captain america

Gal gadot was considered a mistake to be cast for wonder woman

"That guy who played the human torch in that shitty ff movie" was considered a horribke choice for killmonger


Generally, the more vocal nerds are in crying about a casting choice, the better it will be

So was Chris Hemsworth. 'An unknown surfie dude playing Thor? Please.

Gollum has also been the best villain of the MCU. Who knew Serkis could act without CGI

I was wondering how Phoenix would do with the Joker. Trailer leave me optimistic. But I'll still wait for review. Same with this new iteration.

 

[Palindromemordnilap_v1legacy]

And my beef with Robbie is that he's too young and thin.

Because no-one has ever bulked up for a role before? As for young, he's 33, probably not too far off the age comic-Batman is theoretically supposed to be

Fun fact, Christian Bale was 31 when Batman Begins was released.

Even more reasons that these complaints are ridiculous. Just another round of the same old "wah, I don't like change!" noise

 

[Saint of M]

When we all heard Ann Hathaway, who generally plays sweet natured characters and rom come roles, was one of the casting mistakes may of us thought was going to be a bad move. Then we saw a clip of her walking like she owned the place in the Catwoman costume and there was a collective "Oh, that's why" heard around the world.

Hopefully DC will continue down the current route as it realize the grimdark stuff only works if A. its not taken seriously, or B. with deft hands. See Warhammer 40k for how it can work. Tell me the setting is suppose to be taken a hundred percent seriously when Orks get luckier when they have alot of blue, and their machines go faster if red. Also, Papa Nurgle Wuvs you.

 

[Casual Shinji]

He's a good actor, and he's got a proper face for the cowl me thinks.

I've much less faith in the movie itself being any good, because you know.. DC.

 

[Gordon_4_v1legacy]

Robert Downey Jr was also considered a mistake being cast as iron man

"That guy who played the human torch in that shitty ff movie" was considered a horrible choice for captain america

Gal gadot was considered a mistake to be cast for wonder woman

"That guy who played the human torch in that shitty ff movie" was considered a horribke choice for killmonger


Generally, the more vocal nerds are in crying about a casting choice, the better it will be

I was salty about Gadot for Wonder Woman because I?d seen her in Fast and the Furious and simply wasn?t impressed with what she was doing. However I have never been so happy to be wrong.

 

[Kwak]

And I don't know, Robbie always this eternal 18 year old look of his face.

 

[Hawki]

Hopefully DC will continue down the current route as it realize the grimdark stuff only works if A. its not taken seriously, or B. with deft hands. See Warhammer 40k for how it can work. Tell me the setting is suppose to be taken a hundred percent seriously when Orks get luckier when they have alot of blue, and their machines go faster if red. Also, Papa Nurgle Wuvs you.

Okay, seriously, did the definition of grimdark shift in the last decade? Because apart from BvS, no DCEU has even come close to being grimdark.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Hopefully DC will continue down the current route as it realize the grimdark stuff only works if A. its not taken seriously, or B. with deft hands. See Warhammer 40k for how it can work. Tell me the setting is suppose to be taken a hundred percent seriously when Orks get luckier when they have alot of blue, and their machines go faster if red. Also, Papa Nurgle Wuvs you.

Okay, seriously, did the definition of grimdark shift in the last decade? Because apart from BvS, no DCEU has even come close to being grimdark.

Superman saved the day in Man of Steel in the end. It was either have Zod's necked snap or have him ravage the entire world. And it would be grim dark if it was the latter.

 

[BrawlMan]

Robert Downey Jr was also considered a mistake being cast as iron man

"That guy who played the human torch in that shitty ff movie" was considered a horrible choice for captain america

Gal gadot was considered a mistake to be cast for wonder woman

"That guy who played the human torch in that shitty ff movie" was considered a horribke choice for killmonger


Generally, the more vocal nerds are in crying about a casting choice, the better it will be

I noticed the pattern too. I never listen to vocal buttfucks crying about casting choices. I like to form my own opinion instead of judging and parroting others. I am willing to give this guy a chance. If I remember correctly, nobody on the staff liked working on the Twilight films, so that's a bonus.

 

[Saelune]

First I thought 'This is a terrible choice'.

Then I thought 'But I thought the same about Affleck and I actually think he did a good enough job'.

Then I thought 'But this is the Twilight guy and DC sucks at making choices'

But then, I also think the new Joker movie is going to be bad, even though for some reason I don't understand everyone seems to think it might be good?

 

[Casual Shinji]

Okay, seriously, did the definition of grimdark shift in the last decade? Because apart from BvS, no DCEU has even come close to being grimdark.

Superman saved the day in Man of Steel in the end. It was either have Zod's necked snap or have him ravage the entire world. And it would be grim dark if it was the latter.

And all of it was accompanied by excessive amounts of death, destruction, and military bravado, because Zack Snyder can't take superheroes seriously unless they're killing and screwing eachother. Didn't he also want Batman to have been raped in prison? That dude is just perpetually trapped in the 90's.

 

[Gordon_4_v1legacy]

And I don't know, Robbie always this eternal 18 year old look of his face.

Is Willem Defoe's pipe upside down or is it just me?

 

[Hawki]

And all of it was accompanied by excessive amounts of death, destruction, and military bravado,

What's that? Aliens invade Earth, people die, and the military gets involved? Why, it's almost like that's exactly what WOULD happen if the kryptonians invaded in real life.

 

[Agema]

Okay, seriously, did the definition of grimdark shift in the last decade? Because apart from BvS, no DCEU has even come close to being grimdark.

It's like "Nazi", "SJW", "Mary Sue" and a zillion other terms. Misused to describe things far more trivial until rendered almost meaningless.

Is Willem Defoe's pipe upside down or is it just me?

It's just a trick of the shot - he's actually got a wooden coat hanger stuck in the back of his jacket, and you can see its arm extending past his mouth so it looks like a pipe.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Okay, seriously, did the definition of grimdark shift in the last decade? Because apart from BvS, no DCEU has even come close to being grimdark.

Superman saved the day in Man of Steel in the end. It was either have Zod's necked snap or have him ravage the entire world. And it would be grim dark if it was the latter.

And all of it was accompanied by excessive amounts of death, destruction, and military bravado, because Zack Snyder can't take superheroes seriously unless they're killing and screwing eachother. Didn't he also want Batman to have been raped in prison? That dude is just perpetually trapped in the 90's.

If the 2010s-2020s Superhero movies are gonna be more like Shazam!! then fuck that shit.

And I don't mind that he wants Batman raped in Prison. That would be a very interesting character development for him.

But still I just wish DC movies were more like Alex Ross' comic books in terms of tone at the very least.

 

[stroopwafel]

I can see it. Not the most obvious choice but not a bad one at all for a younger Batman So, are they gonna have him fight Joaquin Phoenix's Joker somewhere along the line? I mean, I know Warner Bros is claiming the Joker movie is gonna be a standalone thing but with how universally unpopular Jared Leto's Joker is I find it hard to believe that they aren't at least considering to run with Phoenix if the movie does well.

Probably not. Joker takes place in the '80s and you also see a child Bruce Wayne in the trailer. With Joker already being in his mid forties in the film by the time Batman comes of age Joker will be chasing him with a walker. Pretty sure this is going to be it's own thing.

Don't think I've ever seen a movie with Pattinson and if he fits in a Batman movie or not also depends on the direction they are going to take. Definitely can't see him in a Nolan Batman but there are different variations they can try and with Joker DC appears not afraid to experiment. Movies that need to fit in a continuity always suck so I hope it's not going to be another 'cinematic universe' to milk the franchise for all it's worth like a shitty Marvel movie. Preferably this Batman film is going to be it's own thing as well. I also hope it's not going to be a retread of the Nolan movies or a soulless Snyder-esque spectacle flick. Similarly like Joker, Batman Elseworld would be amazing as well. I think a movie adaptation of Gotham by Gaslight or something similar would be so awesome and it's never done before.

 

[Neurotic Void Melody]

No need to judge the fella for work he's admitted to hating already, a lot of talented actors have done early roles they're ashamed of, it's to be expected. He's done a lot of good since. And Affleck, as much I don't wanna harp negatively on the guy going through personal stuff lately, he is the same character in pretty much everything, he's just Ben Affleck playing Ben Affleck, albeit effectively (Afflecktively?) but you always know what to expect. Anyway, a recent film review for Pattinson may help alleviate worries maybe?

 

[Casual Shinji]

And all of it was accompanied by excessive amounts of death, destruction, and military bravado,

What's that? Aliens invade Earth, people die, and the military gets involved? Why, it's almost like that's exactly what WOULD happen if the kryptonians invaded in real life.

Yeah, and that's why Man of Steel is so fondly remembered, and why the DCEU hasn't been course correcting ever since. Because of Snyder's well-loved "realistic" portrayal of Superman (and Batman, because if you don't think superheroes should kill then fuck you, grow up).

Also note that I said 'excessive'. The core tenet of Man of Steel (and BvS) isn't 'what would happen' it's 'how can we make this go *RAAARR*SMASH*KABOOM*' preferably while having the hero be super mopey. Zack Snyder can only express himself on film through (edgy) excess, which might work for something like 300, but is a bit of an ill fit for Superman (not to mention Watchmen).

 

[Casual Shinji]

If the 2010s-2020s Superhero movies are gonna be more like Shazam!! then fuck that shit.

And what shit is that; having teeth and guts? Knowing how to properly handle moments of darkness and levity? Not wasting time trying set-up/add to an expanded universe? Actually being.. a movie? Yeah no, sorry.

And I don't mind that he wants Batman raped in Prison. That would be a very interesting character development for him.

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I.... nevermind.