Why Ben Affleck Will Be The Best BATMAN Ever

By on Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

I know I’m a bit behind the times with this whole “defending Bat-fleck” article. I’ve been beaten to the punch by our fellow geek sites, who have magnanimously defended the new Caped Crusader. “Ben Affleck’s really turned himself around. Have you seen Argo? The Town?”

Sure, those are fine movies and all, but there’s no need to mention them in this conversation. No, there’s a far more basic, primal reason that Ben Affleck will be a mind-blowing Batman. He’s going to kick the shit out of Superman.

I know, I know… what a trite plot device? How many times have we witnessed the Gotham hero lay Kryptonite powered fisticuffs on the Man of Steel? Beyond count? But in Batman vs Superman it’s a much needed additive. Like sugar with a bit of medicine, and whiskey with a slew of bad news, Affleck-Batman needs to be accompanied by a badass brawl with Superman.

Director Zack Snyder is more than aware of this, and I’m sure he’ll include it into the story.  As Iron Man and Thor in The Avengers, Bats and Supes will probably trade a few blows before reconciling.  The fight will establish Ben Affleck as the premier Batman of our generation (sorry Christian Bale, but you never beat up Superman), and definitively dismiss any doubts about Affleck’s acting abilities.

S#!T Talking Central

  • Patrick Bayard

    You are living in a dream world if you believe that. This is going to be an epic disaster that will tank two franchises with one film.

  • Reapersio

    So basically, you are saying that just because he will trade a few blows with henry cavill, he will overpower a performance that repaired the sour taste that three different actors left ? You just don’t know what you’re talking about. You don’t know what takes to really portray the Bruce Wayne/batman persona into film. So shut up and go back to your jersey shore blog.

  • chris

    wow this article is as lame as that casting choice.

  • Jamesinho

    I think I’m less likely to like it for the same reason. If it’s a ‘Man of Steel’ movie, he’d be fighting the guy you should be supporting as the main character. If you’re rooting for someone else there are major flaws in the story. I don’t think Affleck is the best choice out there but the main reason I’m worried is because I’d like to see an original story of Superman. One where he learns from his short comings in the first movie and begins to realise his potential. Batman will only get in the way of that.

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