Ben Affleck is Batman

[Silver Nemesis]

The same is arguably true of Val Kilmer in Batman Forever. Some of his finest scenes ended up on the cutting room floor.

[The Laughing Fish]

I almost feel bad for Affleck. Both superhero films he did came out to mixed reviews in theatres but acclaimed directors cuts. The poor guys talents had been reserved for deleted scenes.

In terms of characters, Clark Kent gets short-changed in the theatrical cut. The Ultimate Edition fleshed out his antipathy towards Batman, and explores how he thought the police were approving Batman's ruthless methods. That explained why Clark gave Bruce that one warning after crashing the Batmobile, instead of turning him in. There's also a scene where Clark seeks wisdom from Martha after watching the divisive news coverage about Superman on TV, which was sorely needed in the theatrical cut.

From what I've seen, Affleck's performance in BvS has garnered acclaim, even from critics. I thought he was alright in Daredevil. Not as good as Charlie Cox, but alright nonetheless.

[riddler]

From what I've seen, Affleck's performance in BvS has garnered acclaim, even from critics. I thought he was alright in Daredevil. Not as good as Charlie Cox, but alright nonetheless.

I haven't seen the ultimate edition, it'll probably be a while for me, I typically don't like seeing films within a year of seeing them in theatres, I'd rather let them sit with me.

You're right though even the critics who trashed the film admit that Affleck did well, the only ones criticizing his performance are (surprise) the Nolanites.

Daredevil the best scenes were on the cutting room floor. The best IMO was the scene in which the blind Murdock attempts to drive the corrupt cop's mercedes and the overall deleted plotline of Murdock and Nelson defending a lowlife wrongly accused of murder.

[The Dark Knight]

This is just glorious, and check those visuals. We haven't had a live action Batman like this before. It's basically the energetic, athletic Batman of the animated series brought to life. Grappling around the landscape like an old pro.

[thecolorsblend]

This is just glorious, and check those visuals. We haven't had a live action Batman like this before. It's basically the energetic, athletic Batman of the animated series brought to life. Grappling around the landscape like an old pro.

One of many things to admire about this iteration of Batman.

[The Dark Knight]

And he later throws a lead based smoke grenade, covering his escape. Quick thinking and smarts. That's how a human being manages to stay alive against such overwhelming obstacles. Love it.

[The Laughing Fish]

Anyone else spot the Ace Chemicals factory in the background?

[The Dark Knight]

I want Affleck in as many films as possible. So far it seems like:

BvS
Justice League
Batman solo film
Justice League 2

He has the Suicide Squad cameo, which is very brief. And possibly something at the end of Wonder Woman.

I hope he does more, but if there's two DC films a year from now on, and Batman isn't in them, Affleck's only getting older and the opportunities become less. But who knows what the future holds. He's just too good to waste.

[The Laughing Fish]

[The Dark Knight]

A site makes a few points about Batfleck going forward from Suicide Squad:

http://moviepilot.com/posts/4030213