POLL/DISCUSSION: What Are Your Thoughts On Our New BATMAN?

POLL/DISCUSSION: What Are Your Thoughts On Our New BATMAN? POLL/DISCUSSION: What Are Your Thoughts On Our New BATMAN?

In the biggest bit of news to hit in some time, Ben Affleck was announced late last night as taking over from Christian Bale as The Caped Crusader in Zack Snyder's Man Of Steel sequel. Click on to let us know how you feel about this!..

Feature Opinion
By MarkCassidy - Aug 23, 2013 05:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman



This one seems to have split you CBMers right down the middle..or is that being a bit generous to Benny boy? Last night, right out of the blue Warner Bros. announced that Ben Affleck would take up the mantle of the Bat for Zack Snyder's Superman Vs Batman themed sequel to Man Of Steel. Initial shock and some fanboy outrage led to "wait, he's actually a decent actor these days right?" type reactions. Affleck is undoubtedly a talented guy: a great director and a...very good actor, but Batman? Aside from any discussion on whether he's right for the role there is also the question of how big a name he is -- should Batman be such a megastar? Will people see Bruce Wayne in the suit, Batman in the costume..or just Ben Affleck? Of course that'll all depend on how well he inhabits the role. I think he'll pull it off (though I do have some reservations) but what about you guys? Vote below and then sound off in the usual place.




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gillri
gillri - 8/23/2013, 5:23 AM
hmm not sure about this casting, one thing I do know is his mouth and big chin will look damn good in the cowl!
TheDpool
TheDpool - 8/23/2013, 5:25 AM
I'm still thinking WTF after the whole no more superheroes due to Daredevil but he has the Bruce Wayne look and I'm sure with the right amount of training he'll have the Batman look.
SymbioteJoker
SymbioteJoker - 8/23/2013, 5:26 AM
I'm sure he'll do a good job, it's really what the script has him do really. That and I hope we're done with the "bale gravel voice".
HOTSHOT
HOTSHOT - 8/23/2013, 5:27 AM
Nope. His directing may be great but he's not a great actor.
HOTSHOT
HOTSHOT - 8/23/2013, 5:27 AM
I'm STILL getting over Daredevil.
QuanZen
QuanZen - 8/23/2013, 5:29 AM
No comment...too early in the day to be rude.
jcfrommars9
jcfrommars9 - 8/23/2013, 5:29 AM
I think he's a fine choice.
wcwpoet
wcwpoet - 8/23/2013, 5:30 AM
I actually am cool with the pick if you've seen The Town or Argo I think he'll be solid. It's the story that concerns me.
McNyagano
McNyagano - 8/23/2013, 5:31 AM
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/23/2013, 5:32 AM
There's some real melodramatic "men" here.

Ben Affleck is a very accomplished crtitically acclaimed Director and Actor. A very talented man indeed. How long are people going to condemn him Daredevil ?
You can only do what you can with a script that bad.

You guys obviously haven't watched his latest films. He was amazing in The Town and really got into intense shape for the role. Argo, yet another movie where he gave a stellar performance.

Is he my first choice? Or even in my top 5? Definitely not but I think he will do a great job.
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 8/23/2013, 5:34 AM
@CherryBomb hear hear.. I believe we'll be in for a real treat come 2015!
Doppelganger
Doppelganger - 8/23/2013, 5:34 AM
IM ok with it but I don't like when actors play multiple super heroes like Chris Eveas did.
wcwpoet
wcwpoet - 8/23/2013, 5:35 AM



StrangerX
StrangerX - 8/23/2013, 5:36 AM
Well i said it many times WB wasnt going to cast a no name. They needed someone who wouldnt mind carrying the weight. Affleck def wasnt my pick but Idk it could turn out he's a great choice. I'm personally just glad they casted someone.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 8/23/2013, 5:36 AM
I don't like it.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/23/2013, 5:36 AM
Everyone keeps mentioning The Town and Argo..two movies he also directed which he was..admittedly...very good (NOT great imo) in. I'd also add Hollywoodland to the list...I actually think that's been his best performance yet. Ok, but anything else? Dude's made about 100 movies..that's 3!
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/23/2013, 5:37 AM

Ben is awesome.
Seriously, he got HUGE for The Town.

MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/23/2013, 5:37 AM
..I'm just playing Devil's advocate there by the way, I think he will do a good job in the end.
ninjahulk
ninjahulk - 8/23/2013, 5:39 AM
Long time ago when i saw dare devil and saw some couple image that Ben look like batman in some ways but hey its better then the other choice actor they had.

This was a Big SURPRISE thatno one see this coming at all history has been told...
BANNER78
BANNER78 - 8/23/2013, 5:40 AM
Thanks Mark for deleting my 1st post! DICK!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 8/23/2013, 5:41 AM
I do think they will be going a more Way of the Arkham gamed look which I prefer.
Greengo
Greengo - 8/23/2013, 5:42 AM
Ror tryin to get on that gravy train.
Greengo
Greengo - 8/23/2013, 5:43 AM
Ben Affleck to direct Justice League?
KurtCrawler
KurtCrawler - 8/23/2013, 5:43 AM
All I can smell is the steaming pile of shit that will be Superman/Batman.
Greengo
Greengo - 8/23/2013, 5:47 AM
I'm kinda: wait and see.

He'll either make everyone's toe's curl or make everyone vomit.
Goggles
Goggles - 8/23/2013, 5:49 AM
I'm all for it. The guy's going to do a great job with this. So bring on the Batfleck, WB.

CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/23/2013, 5:57 AM

Please cast Rachel McAdams as Vicki Vale!

mutantk
mutantk - 8/23/2013, 5:58 AM
Seriously I read somone say how good affleck was in the town cause acting like somone from boston was such a strong performance he sucks this movie is gonna suck and back to dc making crap movies anyone seen green lantern and the dark knight rises sucked as well.
Rothwilder
Rothwilder - 8/23/2013, 5:58 AM
I'll say it. Director's cut of Daredevil ROCKED, and Affleck was great for the role.

He will do fine, just as I said early early of Ledger when he was cast.

The important thing is the script, and MOS was lacking it. No actor in the world can make a bad script good.
Greengo
Greengo - 8/23/2013, 5:59 AM
What about BareDevil? : )
Silentman
Silentman - 8/23/2013, 5:59 AM
So, is Matt Damon gonna be Robin?...
Montrovant
Montrovant - 8/23/2013, 5:59 AM
I haven't seen Argo, or The Town. The movies I've seen Affleck in, he hasn't been impressive.
That said, hopefully he'll do a good job with the role.

I think his age may be a bigger issue. If you're going to have a large, multi-movie DCU, don't start out having one of the two main heroes played by an actor already in his 40s. They are already limiting the number of movies we are likely going to have the same actor playing Batman.
BrotherQStark
BrotherQStark - 8/23/2013, 6:01 AM
WB LOVES Ben Affleck so come on guys we should have expected this
@Intruder I agree "Everyone Loses Their Minds"

Great choice in my opinion
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 8/23/2013, 6:03 AM
I've always liked Affleck, and I guess that is part of the problem... He comes across as a very relatable guy... Average, and friendly. I can't recall him ever truly having the intensity that you want from Batman.
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