I honestly have to wait and see because I’m not familiar with the actor’s work. I’m psyched that they actually picked an actor—because that’s just another reminder THIS IS HAPPENING! Ben fits the profile, in my honest opinion, so as of now, I don’t have a problem with this decision. I have faith in Zack Snyder and his vision, because Man of Steel was the Superman movie I was craving and looking for. The pacing was of course a tad rushed, but all in all, it was still an epic and emotional masterpiece.
So, what do I want from Batman in the Man of Steel sequel and future solo films?
I’ll start it off with this:
DIFFER FROM THE NOLAN UNIVERSE:
The Nolan series is so…complex for me. I love it—I truly do. But Batman never felt like…Batman to me. Here’s the funny part, I view the Nolan trilogy so highly, that it’s more than a Batman trilogy—because everything Nolan does is so phenomenal. Batman, to me, felt less than Batman though (and I blame realism). The Bruce Wayne part on the other hand, Nolan and co. hit the nail, but for the Batman aspect, I don’t think they used him to his full potential. The combat scenes always felt way too short. One thing I want from the new Batman that differs from the Nolan Universe, would be: more; just more Batman altogether and LESS REALISM. I want this new take to show how badass Batman truly is. I want it show us how intimidating and mean he can be, like the Arkham games. I’m not saying that the Nolan Universe didn’t give us that (Batman interrogating Joker FOR THE WIN) I’m saying I want more Batman, less Bruce Wayne, and tone down the realism.
PAUL DINI:
Either get him to write the screenplay or get inspiration from him. The man is a Batman GENIUS. Don’t believe me? Go play the Arkham games, watch Batman: The Animated Series, or anything else Batman related that he has done.
LESS/OR NO ARMOR AT ALL:
I want to see a Batman who doesn’t have to wear armor (or at least very little). Batman should be so badass, that he doesn’t need it. As much as I love the Arkham games, Batman still wears armor to protect himself, but I can understand that because of the health meter. I want a Batman who doesn’t worry about getting hit by a bullet. I want one who is so badass, he can dodge bullets and crack the gunman’s skull.
TRADITIONAL COSTUME:
On film, the all black, gothic suit has been done since 1989. It’s time to be different people. And please, like Superman, keep the underwear on the INSIDE.
USE GADGETS, BUT MAKE HIM INDEPENDENT WITHOUT THE BELT:
Have the gadgets, because that’s one of those things that make him Batman, but make him independent without the belt. Batman should have the crazy and cool gadgets and tools, but if he gets into a situation where he is without his utility belt, don’t make him completely helpless. He is a master escape artist—he should know what to do if he is on his own or if his gadgets have been taken from him. I would love to see a scene where Batman makes an escape without having to use something from the belt, because it would display how smart and cunning he is.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE DIFFERENT VILLAINS:
In case you didn’t notice, Warner Bros., there are more villains than the Joker. Use Killer Croc, Penguin, Hush, Black Mask, Mad Hatter! There are bunches that haven’t been used!
Well that's it, guys. Agree? Disagree? Comment below!