I've got mixed feelings on this. I like Ben Affleck, I think he's a decent enough actor; however, Daredevil was atrocious (though not all his fault) so this casting doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. I'll be waiting to see how it comes along and what the trailers look like (you can't fool the fanboys/girls at Aintitcool.com - they can smell BS months out).
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
I admit, I'm putting this in here for the yumminess factor, so I can go back and flip through the pictures anytime I want!
Definitely agree on Ryan Gosling, Karl Urban, Jeremy Renner, Zachary Quinto (he's got The Chin for it). Idris Elba would be a fascinating choice!
Totally disagree that Jason Statham (not enough passion, too stiff), Josh Brolin (too cerebral), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (he'd make a better Commissioner Gordon), Jake Gyllenhall, Viggo Mortensen (I'd only expect him to whip out a sword and head to Mordor), or Clint Eastwood (wtf???) would fit. Likewise, I don't want to see Eric Bana, Gerard Butler, Chris Hemsworth or Christian Bale.
Matt Bomer? He's got the pretty-boy looks for Bruce Wayne, but the physical skills for Batman? Not sure. Adore him in White Collar, but doesn't seem to fit here. I'd love to be proven wrong (I'm really disappointed that he wasn't picked for the lead role in 50 Shades of Grey)
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
I think Ben Affleck will do a good job as Batman. More worried about the screenwriters, the directors, and the whole story. Superman Vs. Batman was usually a dud in the comic books.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.