Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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Originally posted by ares834
Wouldn't really call it a "quibble". The Mandarin is IM's greatest foe; if they did something like that to Lex or Joker I’d be completely pissed. And unless the Mandarin appears in the films I don’t care that a bonus feature on the video release rectifies it. Admittedly, I don’t really care about his handling as I’ve never been a big fan of Iron Man when it comes to comics. I just brought it up as an example of Marvel "butchering" their own character.

Marvel is far from perfect, but at least they get it. Hence the one shot

Originally posted by ares834
Because they are making Aquaman non-white?

I can see some fans not liking the change but it really isn't completely mishandling the character or indicative of DC "not getting it".

It suggests that they want to alter the character. How do we know they'll only stop with how he looks?

Originally posted by -Pr-
It suggests that they want to alter the character. How do we know they'll only stop with how he looks?

You don't. But then, you wouldn't know even if they got an actor who looks like Aquaman.

Originally posted by ares834
You don't. But then, you wouldn't know even if they got an actor who looks like Aquaman.

True, but I think that, from first impressions, if they get a guy who looks like him, that automatically gives the impression that they might be going for a faithful adaptation.

Originally posted by -Pr-
True, but I think that, from first impressions, if they get a guy who looks like him, that automatically gives the impression that they might be going for a faithful adaptation.

how would you feel if Liam Hemsworth was hired to play Aquaman?

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
how would you feel if Liam Hemsworth was hired to play Aquaman?

He has a reasonably decent look, but I honestly don't think he has the body of work to let me know if he can do the character justice.

There are much better actors out there than him, imo, that could do the part and aren't necessarily a-list guys.

Originally posted by -Pr-
He has a reasonably decent look, but I honestly don't think he has the body of work to let me know if he can do the character justice.

There are much better actors out there than him, imo, that could do the part and aren't necessarily a-list guys.

i agree.. too bad WB can't listen to us 😄

Here's my take

Marvel and Fox are putting out the comics faithfully and exactly as they are in comics - but making them bigger and into movies

DC - Is taking the same characters, who aren't as team oriented as Marvel is, and making big films that are as much movies that involve superhero's with the directors take on how it would look in a modern setting rather than faitfully reproducing the source material

Eisenberg is going to be a Google/Facebook type of billionaire who's motives will leave the movie-goer's undecided if he actually has a point. I don't know what the story will say but I'm positive - after the polemic of MoS (which I belive was intentional) that Luthor will bring up a damned good point. Superman's existence paints a huge target on humanity for every would-be conqueror or enemy he makes. Every fight he has could destroy the city or the world. Only Lex can rebuild the city and save mankind by making it stronger

He'll have a point to a degree. How many villains are around just to show up the hero's. The trick is if they can strike the balance to show that yes, Luthor has a point, but what's Luthor going to do if Doomsday, Darkseid, Mongul or any of the unstoppable forces that only Superman can stop show up?

Affleck and Gal Gadot are the big question marks. I'm sure Bat-fleck will be a more mentor-like version of Batman but if he can get Bruce Wayne right anad Batman's intimidating presence, he could be good. I'm not sure he can, Affleck seems affable, not frightening. I think Affleck's Batman will be physically ominous and threatening and more the detetice gadeteer that always has a plan

Something tells me gadot has it in her to have the screen presence. I don't trust Goyer - he has great concepts but his dialogue is awful. If The writers can really really give the hero's the dialogue and the actors pull it off - it will succeeed.

Everything about DC is more majestic. marvel is starting to look a little repetitivr and barring the soon to break every box office record in history Avengers, they're starting to look frmulaic. DC is far more majestic and its stories are bigger somehow.

In MoS I felt more "oh shit" moments that the world was in deep trouble if Superman didn't get the job done and everything didn't work ut just right than in the still amazing DOFP, in which the world was a dystopian nightmare with everything riding on Wolverine,Prof X and Mystique. The end was great and the fianl scene was something, but it wasn't the same as seeing Superman have to battle Faora and suddenly realize that for all his power, he's outnumbered and if he doesn't find a way the world is doomed

YES...YES....YES..

http://www.superherohype.com/news/305753-batman-solo-film-coming-in-2019#/slide/1

why is that celebratory news to you? Affleck will be even older at that point, which means the character will be nearing retirement. I like Miller's Dark Knight for what it is, but I don't care to see geriatric batman on the big screen.

ugh, we will ever get a legit (prime of career) batman movie?

The ways it's shaping up we either have to hope that Grayson is in this franchise and takes cowl after the supposed 2019 film, or wait for yet another reboot of the franchise 15 years from now to get a young Bruce Wayne/Batman.

2019 is a long, long time away...

Pr, I'll Kill Momoa if you kill Affleck.

deal?

Originally posted by marwash22
Pr, I'll Kill Momoa if you kill Affleck.

deal?

You... I like you. Yes, deal.

Originally posted by marwash22
why is that celebratory news to you? Affleck will be even older at that point, which means the character will be nearing retirement. I like Miller's Dark Knight for what it is, but I don't care to see geriatric batman on the big screen.

ugh, we will ever get a legit (prime of career) batman movie?

The ways it's shaping up we either have to hope that Grayson is in this franchise and takes cowl after the supposed 2019 film, or wait for yet another reboot of the franchise 15 years from now to get a young Bruce Wayne/Batman.

I'm happy there will be a Batman solo film, besides Affleck may not even do it..

Originally posted by marwash22
Pr, I'll Kill Momoa if you kill Affleck.

deal?

Originally posted by -Pr-
You... I like you. Yes, deal.

shame on you too, I'm telling 😛

Sounds like a blessing that'll come too late.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
I'm happy there will be a Batman solo film, besides Affleck may not even do it..

shame on you too, I'm telling 😛

I care more about Aquaman than I do Batman; sue me.

Originally posted by marwash22
why is that celebratory news to you?

A novel concept, but maybe because that person isn't you.

Originally posted by -Pr-
I care more about Aquaman than I do Batman; sue me.

I'll take you to the people's court 😛 😆

Originally posted by Based
A novel concept, but maybe because that person isn't you.
which is why i asked. I'm not him, so i didn't know his reason for being excited.

is that okay with you, dad?

Originally posted by marwash22
why is that celebratory news to you? Affleck will be even older at that point, which means the character will be nearing retirement. I like Miller's Dark Knight for what it is, but I don't care to see geriatric batman on the big screen.

ugh, we will ever get a legit (prime of career) batman movie?

The ways it's shaping up we either have to hope that Grayson is in this franchise and takes cowl after the supposed 2019 film, or wait for yet another reboot of the franchise 15 years from now to get a young Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Slow your roll, mouth. Affleck will be around 45-46 in 2019; that's older, but not Miller's TDKR 55 year old Bruce. My concern isn't over his age in the slightest, it's on his ability to give us a great Batman.

But I'd not mind if they gave us a live action adaptation of TDKR that was faithful to the comic. I'm just torn on an actor who is in his 50's that could pull it off.