Thoughts on the new Batman V Superman Trailer
Before we go any further, you need to watch this trailer if you have not already yet. Don't complain, just be cool man....
Okay, now we can talk. This has been very interesting to watch on the Internet all the different reactions to this trailer. Usually you when you show a trailer, you get one of two responses.
1.) Variations on "Duuuuude!!!!" "Whoah Duuuuude!!" or "Meh, it looks good." or a shrug of the shoulders, and then a nod of approval.
2.) "That will suck" "meh" or no reaction at all.
With this trailer though, we have a few more reactions, in addition to those. It has sparked an online debate. Not a debate on what the story is going to be about. But whether it is going to suck or not. The places of debate for this movie has turned into a hostile place. This is nerd fandom at it's worst. Us nerds (I have been guilty of this at times as well.) need to all settle down. We need to sit down and realize how great we have it. We are actually getting a Batman vs Superman Movie. What is not to love about that. Fans of both should be super excited. I talk more about nerd culture problems here (insert link when make the post)
Well, um, Actually...
The Nerds, oh the nerds found the internet, and they are not happy again about something.
I really would not have a problem with most debates like this, but there is one complaint that dominates the conversation.
Batffleck?
Yes, that was my first reaction too. But it seems that is as far as the thinking has gone.
Lets pick this apart. I do admit, Affleck has not been my favorite person in the last few years. He has made an ass of himself in the media, made some horrible movies in the past few years. I think what most people are worried about is that we will see a repeat performance from him like The Daredevil
But if you look at what he has produced in the last few years, I think we don't need to worry. He wrote and directed Argo, He, I think he did a great job in Gone Girl. He is also directing (I think) one of the new DC movies that is coming up. I think we are okay.
Also, think of this, Warner Bros., the company that is making Batman V. Superman. They are putting hundreds of millions into this movie. I imagine that the people that were in charge of the money debated and thought hard about whether or not to hire Ben Affleck to be the new Batman to finally fight Superman. I trust that they saw something we have not seen yet that made them confident in making him the new Dark Knight. Lets just wait, we have only seen less than 2 min of actual footage. Lets not make judgment yet. Or, here is an idea, lets wait till the reviews come from critics and your friends whether or not Batfleck is good or not. This is a good thing to do for all movies. But that would not be any fun, and there would be nothing left to read on the internet if everyone stopped complaining.
But, I thought Batman and Superman was the good guys?
Lets participate in another loved internet pastime. Speculation.
So, why does it look like Batman is looking to go after Supes?
Usually the best way to predict what is going to happen in comic book movies, we look to the comic storylines that they are based on. Taking some clues from the design of the new Batsuit, and even photos of the Batmobile, and reading some of the comments made by the filmmakers. What all of this has lead most people to believe that this movie will follow the story from the Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller. You should note that the director, Zack Snyder also directed 300, another movie based on one of Frank Miller's graphic novels.
If we follow the main story points in The Dark Knight Returns, we see an older Batman. A Batman that looks like he is ready to retire. I think we see this in the trailer, when Ben is staring at the Suit. He wants to be done, but something is preventing him from quitting. This is when Superman shows up. It looks like at the end of Man of Steel, Supes is eager to help the humans, and the first people that start asking him for stuff is the Government. Can you imagine the power one government would have if it had Supes on their side? The Government starts to use Superman as it's enforcer. And, what it seems like is the government is not, and has never been too happy with Batman and his brutal vigilate style of justice. They start to use Superman to take out people like that, ones that will not conform. I think this is what is happening in the trailer, The government has asked Batman to stop doing what he does, and he is debating if he wants to continue wearing the mask. But he realizes that even if he wants to be done, he has to stop Superman, because he seems to be controlled by the government and others, and he is not sure if Superman is a good guy. This almost god like being guy shows up and destroys half of the city, Batman believes that Superman might be a bad guy and can turn on us at any moment. But, Spoilers, in the end, right before Batman is about to defeat Superhombre, yes, he wins, he realizes that he is a good guy, just needs some help. And this is what leads to the Justice League....
Annnnnd, now I am tired to typing this, so bye. If you have any questions, and anyone actually reads this, then I might write more.
This pic I think sums it up pretty well
Batffleck?
Yes, that was my first reaction too. But it seems that is as far as the thinking has gone.
Lets pick this apart. I do admit, Affleck has not been my favorite person in the last few years. He has made an ass of himself in the media, made some horrible movies in the past few years. I think what most people are worried about is that we will see a repeat performance from him like The Daredevil
But if you look at what he has produced in the last few years, I think we don't need to worry. He wrote and directed Argo, He, I think he did a great job in Gone Girl. He is also directing (I think) one of the new DC movies that is coming up. I think we are okay.
Also, think of this, Warner Bros., the company that is making Batman V. Superman. They are putting hundreds of millions into this movie. I imagine that the people that were in charge of the money debated and thought hard about whether or not to hire Ben Affleck to be the new Batman to finally fight Superman. I trust that they saw something we have not seen yet that made them confident in making him the new Dark Knight. Lets just wait, we have only seen less than 2 min of actual footage. Lets not make judgment yet. Or, here is an idea, lets wait till the reviews come from critics and your friends whether or not Batfleck is good or not. This is a good thing to do for all movies. But that would not be any fun, and there would be nothing left to read on the internet if everyone stopped complaining.
But, I thought Batman and Superman was the good guys?
Lets participate in another loved internet pastime. Speculation.
So, why does it look like Batman is looking to go after Supes?
Usually the best way to predict what is going to happen in comic book movies, we look to the comic storylines that they are based on. Taking some clues from the design of the new Batsuit, and even photos of the Batmobile, and reading some of the comments made by the filmmakers. What all of this has lead most people to believe that this movie will follow the story from the Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller. You should note that the director, Zack Snyder also directed 300, another movie based on one of Frank Miller's graphic novels.
If we follow the main story points in The Dark Knight Returns, we see an older Batman. A Batman that looks like he is ready to retire. I think we see this in the trailer, when Ben is staring at the Suit. He wants to be done, but something is preventing him from quitting. This is when Superman shows up. It looks like at the end of Man of Steel, Supes is eager to help the humans, and the first people that start asking him for stuff is the Government. Can you imagine the power one government would have if it had Supes on their side? The Government starts to use Superman as it's enforcer. And, what it seems like is the government is not, and has never been too happy with Batman and his brutal vigilate style of justice. They start to use Superman to take out people like that, ones that will not conform. I think this is what is happening in the trailer, The government has asked Batman to stop doing what he does, and he is debating if he wants to continue wearing the mask. But he realizes that even if he wants to be done, he has to stop Superman, because he seems to be controlled by the government and others, and he is not sure if Superman is a good guy. This almost god like being guy shows up and destroys half of the city, Batman believes that Superman might be a bad guy and can turn on us at any moment. But, Spoilers, in the end, right before Batman is about to defeat Superhombre, yes, he wins, he realizes that he is a good guy, just needs some help. And this is what leads to the Justice League....
Annnnnd, now I am tired to typing this, so bye. If you have any questions, and anyone actually reads this, then I might write more.
This pic I think sums it up pretty well
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