Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
From what I've read, in all versions of the script (even the early draft where Zod and Faora were married and Clark Kent was already working at the Daily Planet by the time the story began), Zod was merely banished to the Phantom Zone. The neck break was dreamed up by Goyer and Snyder well into actual production.
Also, there are shots of Nolan on set. So it seems he was there for some of the day-to-day.
Also, there are shots of Nolan on set. So it seems he was there for some of the day-to-day.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Meh Snyder gets way more hate than he actually deserves if you ask me. He's made quite a few decent films and I enjoyed his take on Watchmen quite a bit and thought Man of Steel was really strong (not perfect but still a good fresh start for the character). It seems like a lot of people who didn't like Man of Steel are fans living in the past who can't get over the Reeve films or want the character to be the classic boyscout Superman who's stuck in the past rather than a more modernized version of the character like we got with Snyder's film.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
It seems like a lot of people who didn't like Man of Steel are fans living in the past who can't get over the Reeve films or want the character to be the classic boyscout Superman who's stuck in the past rather than a more modernized version of the character like we got with Snyder's film.
In another movie, with another character that last bit might be slightly more palatable - but that still wouldn't excuse the voluminous amount of narrative idiocy that goes on.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
It seems like a lot of people who didn't like Man of Steel are fans living in the past who can't get over the Reeve films or want the character to be the classic boyscout Superman who's stuck in the past rather than a more modernized version of the character like we got with Snyder's film.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Meh Snyder gets way more hate than he actually deserves if you ask me. He's made quite a few decent films and I enjoyed his take on Watchmen quite a bit and thought Man of Steel was really strong (not perfect but still a good fresh start for the character). It seems like a lot of people who didn't like Man of Steel are fans living in the past who can't get over the Reeve films or want the character to be the classic boyscout Superman who's stuck in the past rather than a more modernized version of the character like we got with Snyder's film.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Good action to me is about more than just good shot composition, lighting, maintaining a sense of geography, and the pacing (of the action sequence)- though I realize all of those ARE important and I agree that Synder shows a facility in all those areas.
But to be truly effective (again, for me) action needs a proper context. I don't want to be distracted by issues of a characters behavior or motivations that seem false for the sole purpose of getting us to that action set-piece- or a plot machination that seems clunky and foolish and calls attention to itself for the same purpose.
But to be truly effective (again, for me) action needs a proper context. I don't want to be distracted by issues of a characters behavior or motivations that seem false for the sole purpose of getting us to that action set-piece- or a plot machination that seems clunky and foolish and calls attention to itself for the same purpose.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Meh Snyder gets way more hate than he actually deserves if you ask me. He's made quite a few decent films and I enjoyed his take on Watchmen quite a bit and thought Man of Steel was really strong (not perfect but still a good fresh start for the character). It seems like a lot of people who didn't like Man of Steel are fans living in the past who can't get over the Reeve films or want the character to be the classic boyscout Superman who's stuck in the past rather than a more modernized version of the character like we got with Snyder's film.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
We need better script writers. Snyder did fine. But he's also his worst enemy in story. The guy thinks too much visual and not enough for emotion and logic for narrative.
It has a lot freshness going got it but then it's halfassed as well. For every good idea he gets, he fucks up the resolution of it.
It has a lot freshness going got it but then it's halfassed as well. For every good idea he gets, he fucks up the resolution of it.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
I think it might have had something to do with how inherently stupid much of the movie is, how incoherently it's themes are handled, and how generally angry and mean spirited so much of it seems.
In another movie, with another character that last bit might be slightly more palatable - but that still wouldn't excuse the voluminous amount of narrative idiocy that goes on.
In another movie, with another character that last bit might be slightly more palatable - but that still wouldn't excuse the voluminous amount of narrative idiocy that goes on.
I guess I didn't really get the angriness or mean spirited vibe that you did. Kal seemed to be finding his place and conflicted about what role he should take on. That isn't angry or mean spirited just an outsider to our world trying to come to terms with what his role is. I think for the first time to me Kal/Clark felt more human in this film. He has flaws and doesn't know what to do but tries his best to do the right thing even though doing so cost him the only ties to his home world and he was put in a spot where he felt killing Zod was the only option he had. Zod and company were angry but they're the villains so that's their role.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Snyder is not a director as bad as Bay. His movies have a little more substance than the typical music videos directed by Bay. Aside from one or two critical changes to Superman's character, I wasn't upset by Man of Steel, speaking as someone that reveres the Donner movies. The action in it worked a lot better than the stuff we saw in Superman Returns.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Toyman, or ANY of the badguys on Superfriends apart from him. Jeezas... i mean they are so against giving him new villains ... for a stretch they just gave him Batman to fight . lol.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Because he's Superman's arch-nemesis. Frankly, I'm surprised you're surprised. It's been rumored for quite a while he'd be in it (esp considering there's an easter egg of sorts with Luthor Corp building seen in MOS).
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Wait isn't Joker the arch-nemesis of Batman? Why isn't he in every movie then.
Also i think Affleck is going to be great as Batman, somehow he will surprise others.
Also i think Affleck is going to be great as Batman, somehow he will surprise others.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Lex is a prominent character in Metropolis regardless of being in Superman's "rogue gallery", so he's always going to be around.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
I don't mind Lex, even though I was extremely glad he wasn't in the first movie. I just like him being a behind the scenes guy and free from the terrible schemes he had in the previous movies.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Pardon my ignorance, i don't really follow pre movie release threads, i like to be surprised when i watch a movie, not know every character and storyline But just want to ask
Why is Affleck Batman and not Christian bale?
Why is Affleck Batman and not Christian bale?
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Becuase this is not connected to the Nolan films. Also, Bale doesn't want to play Batman without Nolan at the helm.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
Did they even think about approaching Adam West?
As for the "Lex Luthor again" complaints, I've always viewed him as equal parts nemesis and supporting character. That's how he was used in Superman The Animated Series, which is probably the best template they could use for the character.
As for the "Lex Luthor again" complaints, I've always viewed him as equal parts nemesis and supporting character. That's how he was used in Superman The Animated Series, which is probably the best template they could use for the character.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
I think not having Bale is a huge minus for this movie. Affleck is gonna have to really prove himself
The Dark Knight series of movies really are the definitive depiction of Batman on the big screen, people are gonna spend most of this movie thinking they are getting 'Batman lite'.
The Dark Knight series of movies really are the definitive depiction of Batman on the big screen, people are gonna spend most of this movie thinking they are getting 'Batman lite'.
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re: Untitled Superman & Batman Film (May 6, 2016) (D: Snyder; S: Cavill, Affleck)
I'm wondering how much Batman will actually be in this movie - I wouldn't be shocked if its less than half the final running time. Considering Batman isn't even in much of his solo-films.