Greetings nerdy list aficionados today we’re breaking format to bring you some nerdy news
you’ve probably heard but it’s fun to discuss we’re talking about the revealed
casting for Matt Reeves Batman film the Batman.
I’m Sasha and let’s talk about them unveiling Robert Pattinson of Twilight fame as Batman
and Bruce Wayne.
The reaction to this has been polarizing to say the least though people will most likely
find a way to unit over the memes for you know there’s going to be many a glorious
cross over meme.
Now a lot of your reaction is going to depend on how you have felt about Batmen past.
So let’s start with the most recent Batman Ben Affleck or Batfleck now some loved his
portrayal as a grizzled world weary Bruce Wayne who later in life discovers the power
of team work.
Others didn’t click with it either because it’s not a take on batman they enjoy what
with all the killing and darkness though some felt the performance overshadowed the plot
elements while others got mired in them.
Meaning that their distaste of the dceu and how it was shaped, written etc guaranteed
they didn’t like Ben Afflecks’ Batman.
So some outlets are taking a after that there’s nowhere to go but up be excited for Robert
Pattinson.
Others citing his more recent work saying that he has talent and people need to look
beyond twilight.
Some are getting pretty aggressive about that too claiming anybody who is upset must only
have seen twilight, just bold generalized statements like that attempting to incite.
Some are even describing it as a bold choice.
A bold choice would be a bit more I dunno out of left field like he’s not that perplexing
a choice.
There were rumours he was in the running and some did pick him for fan casts during the
lead up.
Now of course the knee jerk reaction of hate has also occurred this is normal when an iconic
character is cast.
The what were they thinking, not my batman it’s going to be terrible reaction.
This happens everytime though just with varying levels of vehemence so it’s always best
to wait and see during the actual performance, though some are demanding to see the audition
tape.
People freaked out when Micheal Keaton was cast in Burton’s Batman back in the late
80's, he was too short he was a comedic actor etc and now he’s one of many people’s
faves.
People freaked out about Heath Ledger as the Joker and again he’s now a favourite for
many fans.
For me it all comes down to how can you play Bruce Wayne being menacing in a bat suit even
val kilmer pulled that off, but the man behind the mask and the complexities therein.
Again this is a mileage varying thing cause some don’t believe bruce wayne really is
a person but a mask that Batman puts on in order to function until he can be batman again.
While others feel there is a constant battle at play think that heartbreaking scene in
mask of the phantasm where bruce is there crying at his parents graves saying he never
thought he would be happy when he decided
to be Batman.
You can do some compelling stuff.
There’s lots of fun interpretations so we’ll have to see which one is given to Pattinson
to tackle, if the type of performance and script is well matched to the actors style
it could be good.
Which Batman has been your favourite, for me DCAU that being the dc animated universe
all the way.
The complexity the growth.
I guess also who’s your least favourite I’m afraid to say it’s controversial and
I already get enough hate comments from people who think I’m a secret skrull or something.
I dunno there’s just something about Sasha I can’t like her as a youtuber or a person.
She’ll never be batman.
Leave all your Batman casting thoughts down below who would you have preferred anything
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