Topic: DC Mega Topic, it's not the MCU

[tubby]

Finally saw Aquaman and it was a bit of a mess, but kind of watchable?  I get the Flash Gordon comparisons but it was also a little like the Michael Bay Transformers movies for me.  The CGI was woeful in parts but Atlantis looked decent.  Black Manta, though, looked like a fucking Power Rangers villain.  Think the Aquaman character was way better in Justice League, similar to Hulk, don't think he's really that good a fit for solo movies.

[RSoares21]

The only thing I would have against Joaquin as the Joker would be the age. By the time Bruce is a prime Batman the Joker would be nearing 65.

[SP]

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Even if the film is shit, he'll do well.

Just curious about those steps in the first 10 seconds of that trailer. I think I've seen those before. Are those the same steps from The Exorcist?

I thought Exorcist when I saw them. But we could both be wrong...

And we were:


DC:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcist_steps


Bronx:
https://goo.gl/maps/TxA5NbiZsQU2

[Casta]

Swamp Thing DCEU tv show, I always thought Swamp thing was a good guy??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeQTd8Yrg0Q

[Brian Blessed]

Swamp Thing DCEU tv show, I always thought Swamp thing was a good guy??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeQTd8Yrg0Q

Never read it, but I thought he was an anti hero. Not that you can tell much from that trailer.

[Something Worse]

Robert Pattinson is the new Batman

I guess

[BER]

Solid casting, he can certainly do brooding.

[GBF]

Robert Pattinson is the new Batman

I guess

rather have Tom Hardy if there is no candidates

[gazzalfc]

Only a little older than Christian Bale was when he did Batman Begins. So that pretty much eliminates the aged, old, damaged Batman they were going for with Batfleck.

Looks like he'll be doing this after he does the still untitled Christopher Nolan film so lets see how this goes.

It is a shame that the reaction to a new Batman casting is pretty much meh but thats just where DC is at the minute with their films.

Hopefully with Marvel taking their time building up to their next phase that DC can get their house of many branching universes in order and bring something coherent to the table.

Or they can carry on pandering to the 'WE WANT THE SNYDER CUT!!!!'

[Ultimate Bromance]

He's been free to choose projects post Twilight, and for the most part has been excellent, so I'm a little surprised he's jumping into a big studio production like Batman.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

Solid casting, he can certainly do brooding.

He's a good actor who wants to escape the shadow of Twilight, a move franchise he actively hates despite being the star of it

[Red Viper]

Interesting choice but casting has never really been the issue with DC so not sure it will lead to a decent film.

[El Lobo]

Meh

I’m just all in for that Joker film, the more I see that trailer and Joaquin Phoenix in other stuff the more ace I think it’ll be

[AndyMuller]

I think it's a good casting.

A lot of people probably had the same 'meh' feeling when Heath Ledger was announced as the Joker.

[Something Worse]

Only a little older than Christian Bale was when he did Batman Begins. So that pretty much eliminates the aged, old, damaged Batman they were going for with Batfleck.

Looks like he'll be doing this after he does the still untitled Christopher Nolan film so lets see how this goes.

It is a shame that the reaction to a new Batman casting is pretty much meh but thats just where DC is at the minute with their films.

Hopefully with Marvel taking their time building up to their next phase that DC can get their house of many branching universes in order and bring something coherent to the table.

Or they can carry on pandering to the 'WE WANT THE SNYDER CUT!!!!'

Pandering?

Everyone was wound up when they announced Ledger and Affleck, I guess I'm optimistic but I don't think I've seen him in anything since a Twilight movie.

I still wanted Efron.

[Beav]

Everyone was wound up when they announced Ledger and Affleck, I guess I'm optimistic but I don't think I've seen him in anything since a Twilight movie.

I still wanted Efron.

His post-Twilight career has been pretty brilliant, hes really great in The Lost City of Z, High Life and Good Time.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

His post-Twilight career has been pretty brilliant, hes really great in The Lost City of Z, High Life and Good Time.

Did you enjoy High Life ?  Thought that it was a pile of shit personally.


I agree with Claus that Efron would've been a good choice.

[Beav]

Did you enjoy High Life ?  Thought that it was a pile of shit personally.


I agree with Claus that Efron would've been a good choice.

Enjoy wouldnt be exactly how I'd describe it, its my first Claire Denis film and from what I hear it isnt the most accessible of hers so im more mixed on it. I like all the performances a lot, I think the juxtaposition of the biological aspects and space setting is pretty interesting and most space/sci-fi films are quite clinical whereas this is really heavy and graphic with it, but its weirdly structured and while most of the timeframe hopping works, some of it just feels jarring and oddly edited in. Got some great imagery and ideas, but it didnt quite click properly for me.

[Something Worse]

His post-Twilight career has been pretty brilliant, hes really great in The Lost City of Z, High Life and Good Time.

Yeah I guess I should give them a try. Good for him for distancing himself from that pile of shit before.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Enjoy wouldnt be exactly how I'd describe it, its my first Claire Denis film and from what I hear it isnt the most accessible of hers so im more mixed on it. I like all the performances a lot, I think the juxtaposition of the biological aspects and space setting is pretty interesting and most space/sci-fi films are quite clinical whereas this is really heavy and graphic with it, but its weirdly structured and while most of the timeframe hopping works, some of it just feels jarring and oddly edited in. Got some great imagery and ideas, but it didnt quite click properly for me.

We're going to give Good Life a watch tonight,so thanks for that.

[Blinis]

His post-Twilight career has been pretty brilliant, hes really great in The Lost City of Z, High Life and Good Time.

He is one of the best actors of his generation. Much better than Bale at the same age, if you ask me. I was not interested in the project until now. Reeves + Pattinson, if it clicks, it can be really really good.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Pandering?

Everyone was wound up when they announced Ledger and Affleck, I guess I'm optimistic but I don't think I've seen him in anything since a Twilight movie.

I still wanted Efron.

You wanted Zac Efron for Batman? Seriously? I'm not sure I can think of a male lead in Hollywood in that age range that would be less suited to the role.

[Brian Blessed]

Claus is a big High School Musical fan.

[Something Worse]

You wanted Zac Efron for Batman? Seriously? I'm not sure I can think of a male lead in Hollywood in that age range that would be less suited to the role.

He's got the body, the look and the talent for it. He just hasn't played a similar role (that I know of). Kinda like Ledger back in the day.

I think the next phase of his career is going to be an eye opener.

[killer-heels]

He's got the body, the look and the talent for it. He just hasn't played a similar role (that I know of). Kinda like Ledger back in the day.

I think the next phase of his career is going to be an eye opener.

He is 5 foot 8.

[Something Worse]

He is 5 foot 8.

An inch shorter than Bane, perfect

[SP]

He's got the body, the look and the talent for it. He just hasn't played a similar role (that I know of). Kinda like Ledger back in the day.

I think the next phase of his career is going to be an eye opener.

Ted Bundy not similar enough for you?

[my usenme changed?]

I’m more than willing to see how Pattison gets on. Michael Keaton was “Mr Mom” before he was Batman after all.

[Something Worse]

Ted Bundy not similar enough for you?

Haven't seen it yet, but I plan to. Was he good in it?

[Brian Blessed]

Haven't seen it yet, but I plan to. Was he good in it?

He was great. Didn’t really do “dark” much, but that wasn’t the point.

[Sheer Magnetism]

He's got the body, the look and the talent for it. He just hasn't played a similar role (that I know of). Kinda like Ledger back in the day.

I think the next phase of his career is going to be an eye opener.

He's someone who can't do action or gravitas, and who would be laughable as a tough guy.

[Something Worse]

He's someone who can't do action or gravitas, and who would be laughable as a tough guy.

Hasn't doesn't mean can't.

He was great. Didn’t really do “dark” much, but that wasn’t the point.

Nice, it's a start. Once actors get outside their comfort zone you see what they're truly capable of. Carrey is an unreal dramatic actor.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Hasn't doesn't mean can't.

Yeah, and maybe David Walliams can surprise us all by being the next Superman. I'm not a huge fan of Pattinson for Batman, but he has the height and the acting chops. Efron is a plastic-looking pretty boy who, as far as I'm aware, has never delivered anything approaching an impressive dramatic or comedic performance. If you can point me toward something that'll change my mind I'm open to that, but right now he looks considerably less qualified than the likes of Shia LaBouef or James Franco. This is a role that the likes of Val Kilmer and George Clooney struck out on, and they were legitimately good actors.

[Something Worse]

Efron is a plastic-looking pretty boy

So, Bruce Wayne?

who, as far as I'm aware, has never delivered anything approaching an impressive dramatic or comedic performance.

Hasn't doesn't mean can't.

This is a role that the likes of Val Kilmer and George Clooney struck out on, and they were legitimately good actors.

Joel Schumacher was the problem.

[BER]

Zac Effron is a weird shout, too pretty and too short. Could make a decent Robin maybe.

[my usenme changed?]

Zac Effron is a weird shout, too pretty and too short. Could make a decent Robin maybe.

Not so much Robin, but I think he'd be great as Dick Grayson/Nightwing.

[AndyMuller]

Can we talk about the comics here, or just the TV side of things? Because I got "Batman: White Knight" by Sean Murphy over Christmas. And its really, really good. Well recommended.

Just ordered this based off this post from months ago. Hope it’s good. 

[my usenme changed?]

Just ordered this based off this post from months ago. Hope it’s good. 

ha, a lot of pressure there then!  I really enjoyed it, its different, but thats refreshing and we live in such a saturated Superhero market these days. Enjoy Andy!

[AndyMuller]

ha, a lot of pressure there then!  I really enjoyed it, its different, but thats refreshing and we live in such a saturated Superhero market these days. Enjoy Andy!

Haha picked it up today mate, it’s had a lot of good reviews and I trust your word on it!

Always open to comic book recommendations as I struggle to find what’s worth buying and what’s new etc!

[Trada]

I guess this belongs in here seeing its taken from a DC comic.

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