I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I read the headline on IMDB. Of all the people rumored for the role, his was one that I didn't hear much about. I was predicting it would be Josh Brolin or Karl Urban. But I was hoping that Michael Keaton would return. That would have made me so happy. But since it is now Ben Affleck, my feelings are mixed ones.
Pro: He looks the role of Bruce Wayne. I can totally buy him as Bruce Wayne.
Pro: He has got the body for it.
Pro: He is a well-know face in Hollywood.
Pro: He has won two Oscars.
Con: Neither of those Oscars were for acting.
Con: He only gives good performances in films that he has directed like Argo.
Con: The last time he played a superhero was in Daredevil. Need I go on?
The emotions I am feeling with this are a mix of excitement, fear, terror, depression and optimism. I am still trying to wrap my mind around this. But hey, at least it isn't Clooney!
What say you my fellow readers? Please comment below. (It makes me happy!)
I'm also not sure how I feel about this. Going off memory, he was the least of Daredevil's problems. I though he did alright with what he was given, but Batman? Time will tell. I really wanted Karl Urban.
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You are right that He was the least of Daredevil's problems. The biggest issue with Daredevil was the director. Man, what an awful movie! I just heard a rumor that Affleck might be directing the solo Batman films which makes me feel less concerned.
DeleteKarl Urban would have been great, but I was also hoping for Eric Bana. He also would have been great. He's so underrated. I'm amazed he hasn't been in more films.