Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice

I actually think Nolan's series got better as it went on...

My own non-biased ratings:
BB 90%
TDK 95%
Rises 98%

In terms of favouritism... same order


Loved TDK, ledger was one of the most inspired, disturbing and raw performances I've ever seen... but when I saw the overall finish of Rises, I fell for it. If anything I prefer Bane over Joker too... Hardy rocked the role.

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Dark Knight Rises was awful and unnecessarily depressing. Dark Knight was fantastic, and I liked but didn't love Batman Begins even though that one was probably the most faithful of the three films.

That said...

Karl Urban should play Batman. He was fantastic as Judge Dredd, and I think he'd make a fantastic Batman. Just my two cents. My other choice would be Jeffrey dean Morgan if we're looking for an older Batman. Dude has the intensity, look at him in Watchmen. He is the reason to see that movie.

Jon Hamm would be a kick ass Lex Luthor by the way...

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Full on recasting for a Justice League film...
Nick Cage as Superman...
Mark Wahlberg as Batman...
Tom Cruise as Lex Luthor...
Jennifer Aniston as Lois Lane...
Milla Jovovich as Wonder Woman...
Schwarzenegger as The Flash...
George Clooney as Aquaman...
Casper Van Dien as Green Lantern...
Robert Pattinson as Joker...

That would be a film I would miss.

We'll have to agree to disagree, I think it's more like Batman Begins is a 7.0/10.0, The Dark Knight is a 9.5, and Rises is about an 8.8.

The weakest of the three is The Dark Knight Rises.

I couldn't disagree more with your first paragraph...but I'm definitely on board for Karl Urban as Batman!

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I don't know how true it is, because I am not a huge Batman fan, but I had heard the original idea for the third film was the trial of the Joker. Alas, Ledger passed and that idea was jettisoned. Regardless, I agree DKR was long, drawn out and the lesser movie of the three.

As far as Superman/Batman is concerned, I think if they keep Mr. Christian Bale, and his weird Batman voice away from the role, it could be a winner.

The Dark Knight Rises was lazy, we were promised something spectacular and it didn't live up to it. Tom Hardy was wasted as Bane, and the ticking time bomb story was lazy. Don't get me wrong it was still pretty good, but not in the same league as the first 2.

Bumping this thread...

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/rumour...lay-new-batman

Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling are in the running to play Batman in the new film out in 2015.

Neither are a good choice imho... Gosling is too pretty, Brolin just doesn't fit the role.

Richard Armitage and Joe Manganiello are also being considered, among others. They want to cast an older, grittier Batman who's already established, so that's why Brolin is a frontrunner. I agree, though, he's not right for it. They ought to take a hard look at Jon Hamm.

If they choose to cast a bit younger, then Joe Manganiello's as good as anyone. He's not much of an actor, but I think he would pair with Henry Cavill nicely. He's definitely got the "Batman" look, that's for sure.

Richard Armitage isn't bad either, but he seems a bit uninspiring now that he's playing a similar role in Thorin Oakenshield. Just seems a little too easy.

I have no idea why Gosling is being considered. I'm sure it has something to do with a "hot name" that would make the film bankable. I just don't see many fans being on board with Gosling in the role.

If this carries on in the tradition of MAN OF STEEL, Kal El will just throw BATMAN through a building...and another building...and another...

How about "Karl Urban" for Batman.

"Inhabitants of Gotham. In case you have forgotten, this city operates under the same rules as the rest of the country, the Joker is not the law.......... (in Bale esque growl) I am the Law"

Best fight between Batman and Superman was in Frank Millers "Dark Knight Returns", and believe it or not, kryptonite wasnt involved! The 4 issue Dark Knight miniseries showcased everything that is gritty & cool about the Batman. The Joker was pretty cool in it too.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...tman-role.html

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I think Christian Bale needs to come back. If they throw enough money at him, which I think they will (RDJ profit sharing type money) I bet he'll do it. He owns the character now. Batman will need one heck of a suit to stand up to superman though.

I actually disagree with that one. I'm not the biggest fan by any means, but Nolan's Batman films (didn't watch the third one) are by far the best straight superhero movies I've seen. And I'm definitely not a Superman fan, and I think taking a good, and for hardcore fans, really memorable superhero movie, and doing a crossover, would ruin the thing a little.

Better for the Nolan trilogy that they grab a new Batman guy.

I always hated the Superman-Batman teams ups in DC Comics because the only way they could make Batman look good was by making Superman look bad.

I suppose kryptonite will figure big in the film.

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