Last week came word that Matt Reeves’ The Batman has a finished script, and that while it is still undergoing some tweaks, is aiming to start shooting in November. There’s been a lot of “will he?/won’t he?” speculation in regards to Ben Affleck redonning the cape and cowl The actor-director, who was previously set to write and direct The Batman before stepping down nearly two years ago, has a number of projects lined up, including starring in the recently announced I Am Still Alive. This isn’t to say that Affleck won’t return as Batman, but reading the tea leaves and the frequently circulating rumors that Reeves’ script will feature a younger Batman, it seems safe to assume we’ll see casting news for a new Bruce Wayne/Batman this year. Blogs have thoroughly mined the question of Affleck’s return for the past year, and it’s not particularly interesting. What is interesting is considering what kind of Batman Reeves’ film will feature, whether he be played by Affleck or a newcomer.
What Kind of Batman Does the Next Movie Need?
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How many people are thinking to respond “one that uses detective skills & ninja fighting skills” because they don’t know what either are?
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How would you now know what those are…?
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I’m a detective and I’ve read books about ninjas & their techniques. Typically, when people talk about wanting Batman to have “detective skills”, they don’t realize he’s been seen using them in prior movies. When talk about wanting Batman to have “ninja fighting skills”, they reference examples that aren’t accurate.
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While true, at the same time, it wouldn’t hurt if he continued to use “detective” skills
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It doesn’t hurt, it’s always great when they have it in the movies. I do hope we get to see more forensics like in Batman & TDK (though I’ll admit, I have no idea what ballistic test Bruce & Alfred did). I thought Forever’s “numbers equals letters” was weak. Begins & TDK had the best.
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Sorry, I meant to say, “how would you not know”
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One that uses detective skills & ninja skills.
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They need a Batman, not a Bruce Wayne. Nobody wants to see a good Bruce Wayne movie. We want a Batman movie. We all showed up for Batman. He’s bossy, stubborn but not arrogant. and please make him older and experienced. The world doesnt need another origin story.
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A nice batman
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We need a ruthless Batman who is also very calm, careful, serious, and contemplative. I want to see Batman do some detective work (probably just one scene) without relying on tons of tech. However, I feel like too much Detective work or inner monologuing will drag the story down like those kind of stories sometimes do in the comics. Batman is alot of things, not just a detective. I also think it would be cool if we had some fight scenes with Batman using terrifying tactics and cold hard precision to disable his opponents. It is imperative that as Batman, Bruce is portrayed as a terrifying creature that criminals almost don’t believe even when he’s standing right infront of them. The movie should only focus on Bruce a little bit, but to the outside world he should be portrayed as a rich guy that doesn’t care about public opinion, not a moron mind you, just someone who seems reckless. In short, show Batman how the criminals see him and don’t give him alot of tech. People need to be reminded that Batman doesn’t need a ton of vehicles, high-tech gadgets, or insanely advanced secret bases to be effective. Part of me feels like Batman should be brought back to basics, with only the bare essentials needed to succeed.
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The goddamn Batman is what the movie needs. Yeah I know let the hate flow but I actually love that version of him. Bang Black Canary on the docks after a fight. Good times.
At least it is one version that has yet to be done. Movies love that sort of thing.
