Having heard that Ben Affleck is being cast to play Batman in the next film, I nearly coughed up my spleen. He's a fine actor, but could anyone be less suitable? He couldn't do Daredevil. When are they ever going to cast someone who is up to the role? The recent Dark Knight trilogy was ok at best, but only reached real greatness because of Heath Ledger's brilliant portrayal of the Joker. Christian Bale's performance was awesomely dull; he moves badly, sounds like he has a terrible head cold, and has the presence of a bowl of old pudding.
Not having another place to discuss this awesomely important topic with the seriousness it deserves, I bring the question to you, the BF community, confident that it burns close to your heart as well.
It is quite a puzzle; Batman comprises an impossible array of daunting physical qualities and torturous personal characteristics that would be difficult for any actor to encompass. Hell, the suit alone completely overwhelms anyone who has tried to play him to date. If it were only a question of physicality, someone like Duane Johnson or Vin Diesel might be right; they at least would bring something to the suit. But the role requires a refined "James Bond" quality neither has. Daniel Craig is actually a pretty good possibility; he broods very well, and has the physical athleticism needed, but is probably too well established as Bond for audiences to accept.
My vote goes to a lesser-known British actor who , to my mind, hasall the core qualifications: the look, the gravitas, and one hell of an ability to kick actual butt. Hell, he looks like Batman without the suit. I give you, Scott Adkins
[video=youtube_share;OSZffAlRM4o]http://youtu.be/OSZffAlRM4o[/video]
Feel free to debate anything I've said, but I really hope to hear inspire some vigorous recommendations on what is after all, the most pressing question of our time: Who is the right man to play Batman?
Not having another place to discuss this awesomely important topic with the seriousness it deserves, I bring the question to you, the BF community, confident that it burns close to your heart as well.
It is quite a puzzle; Batman comprises an impossible array of daunting physical qualities and torturous personal characteristics that would be difficult for any actor to encompass. Hell, the suit alone completely overwhelms anyone who has tried to play him to date. If it were only a question of physicality, someone like Duane Johnson or Vin Diesel might be right; they at least would bring something to the suit. But the role requires a refined "James Bond" quality neither has. Daniel Craig is actually a pretty good possibility; he broods very well, and has the physical athleticism needed, but is probably too well established as Bond for audiences to accept.
My vote goes to a lesser-known British actor who , to my mind, hasall the core qualifications: the look, the gravitas, and one hell of an ability to kick actual butt. Hell, he looks like Batman without the suit. I give you, Scott Adkins
[video=youtube_share;OSZffAlRM4o]http://youtu.be/OSZffAlRM4o[/video]
Feel free to debate anything I've said, but I really hope to hear inspire some vigorous recommendations on what is after all, the most pressing question of our time: Who is the right man to play Batman?
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