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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2017 15:23:01 GMT
I think he wanted to play Batman, he loves the character. However, I don't think he ever wanted to direct. I think that was WB's plans. I think he agreed to try.
I remember back in 2015 when he was on the set with Snyder and said how much of an undertaking it is to direct a BIG BUDGET CBM. Then he said he didn't know enough about the SFX and visual effects, so he was learning from Snyder.
Ben is more comfortable directing a character driven, 30M dollar small budget drama. He tried a BIG BUDGET Hollywood film in "Live By Night' and when it failed critically and financially, I believe that was the straw that broke the camel's back.
I wouldn't be surprised if he does't film "The Batman" trilogy like they did "The Lord of the Rings" all at one time (or at least all of his parts) and then leaves the DCEU.
I think Ben wants to play Batman, I don't think that has changed, I just don't think he ever wanted to direct it.
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Post by politicidal on Jul 6, 2017 16:39:54 GMT
I suspect that he was a bit interested but I bet he didn't want WB or the fanboys breathing down his neck.
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Post by thisguy4000 on Jul 6, 2017 21:33:04 GMT
Perhaps not. In any case, Reeves should be a worthy replacement. One can only hope he doesn't drop out of the project as well.
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Post by sdrew13163 on Jul 6, 2017 22:05:06 GMT
I wonder if he could've even made a good Batman movie if he did direct it. Huge action isn't his forte, but then again it wasn't Jenkins' either and WW had the best action of the DCEU so far.
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Post by Skaathar on Jul 6, 2017 22:27:17 GMT
I think Affleck is fickle and is greatly influenced by fans and critical reception.
1. Affleck played Daredevil. Fans and critics hated the movie. Affleck vowed to never play a superhero again.
2. Superhero movies became the big thing in hollywood. There was loads of hype for BvS. Affleck agreed to play Batman.
3. Fans and critics agreed that Batman was one of the few good things in BvS. Affleck agreed to direct the Batman movie.
4. BvS continued to get hated on by critics and fans. Generated a ton of backlash. Affleck now didn't want to direct the Batman movie.
5. Suicide Squad came out and was widely panned by both critics and fans. DCEU's reputation was going down the drain. Affleck wanted to drop the Batman role after JLA and leave the DCEU completely.
6. WW came out and was a big hit. Affleck is now a bit more amenable to remaining as Batman.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 1:38:36 GMT
I think he did at one point. But the critical beating that BvS and LBN took really got to him.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 11:04:19 GMT
I think he did at one point. But the critical beating that BvS and LBN took really got to him. I think his ideal Batman film would have been a 50M dollar, low budget, crime drama Batman. One in which Batman is the worlds greatest detective. Lots of choreographed martial arts is all the action he wanted to film. You know, a live action Batman: The Animated Series |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2017 1:38:27 GMT
Changing the goalposts again, loser?
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Jul 9, 2017 11:09:56 GMT
I wonder if he could've even made a good Batman movie if he did direct it. Huge action isn't his forte, but then again it wasn't Jenkins' either Nor was it Nolan's. But Affleck knows gritty crime stuff, which is Batman's world first and foremost. I think he would have been a great fit for director. That was my first thought when he got cast in the first place. |
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