Should a Batman/Superman film be made?

Iguana Man · 10-29-2006, 01:00 PM

Assuming this is true;

Quote:

WB Intent on a BATMAN/SUPERMAN Film?
Author: Jett
Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 6:00 AM: According to my friend Clint in his “Caffinated Clint” blog at MOVIEHOLE.NET, a Warner Bros. insider told him that the studio is still intent on making a “BATMAN/SUPERMAN” film. Allegedly, the desire for such a film was one of the main reasons that WB will OK another SUPERMAN flick (even though it way under performed).

Now this jives with what I’ve been hearing for a few years, so I totally believe it. While Clint says he’d dig such a film, I myself lean towards the “Hell NO!” contingent. Yeah, yeah, I was all about that Wolfgang Petesen/Andrew Kevin Walker thing a few years ago, frankly because I wanted another damn Batman film so bad. But in retrospect, I just don’t think it would make for a good film -- It’s gimmicky and contrived IMO. The “It’d be like, super cool, to see Bats and Supes on the big screen together” argument doesn’t sway me either. But hey, what do I know? Thanks to "Rick" for the link!

What do you folks think? Should they do it or not and why is it a good or bad idea?

(I hope this is the right forum for this)

umainebearman · 10-29-2006, 02:48 PM

The thing is that a majority of people goto movies and they want 2 things. A good guy and a bad guy. Now in all the confrontations that Batman and Superman have had Batman has played the bad guy role.....more or less. The people that know the confrontations and history between the 2 characters wouldn't buy a bad buddy buddy movie and the rest wouldn't get a passable "why are Superman and Batman fighting" movie.

Right now with 2 very good franchises out there I say no.

The only reason Warner was talking about a Batman/Superman movie a few years back is because Batman had turned into a farce of what it should have been and frankly Superman had been no where in sight for years. They had a grand scheme to put them together in a big event film that would surely suck.

I'm glad they kept them apart.

Iguana Man · 10-29-2006, 05:17 PM

The thing is, according the the source, they are still highly interested in putting them together in a movie down the road. The quote above is from Batman On Film, and he got it from here.

So if true, it's going to happen. Question is, should it?

The only way I think I would like to see this develope is if they worked together against something. Of course, developing their initial dislike of each others 'style' in fighting crime would be a must as well for me.

**SilentBob** · 10-30-2006, 04:07 AM

Right now i would agre ethat they need to keep them apart on film. Sure an animated movie would work for me like Justice League but a movie film using (if it happned) Routh and Bale doesn''t seem right to me (maybe because Batman looks stronger and bigger then Superman right now) Batman just got off the ground and i think it has no where to go but up, up and away. Now again same for Superman the movie and its next outing. Batman and Superman made pretty close to the same amount of money basically domestically theater wise (with Batman edging out by $30 million or so) and WB expected some big bank. Still they have to realize that people have/had a pretty bad taste in their mouth after what they let get onto the screens before these new energized series. Both series had 2 farces of a movie for their 3rd and 4th installment and WB seem to expect that time heals all wounds. Well i still have the problem of cringing anytime i see a Bat Nipple or any of the last 2 movies on tv. They should give the movies time and let them find their respected audience again on dvd. Batman Begins has done an amazing job i think on DVD and getting people talking and excited for The Dark Knight. Superman is out in a few weeks and is sure to do well there.

So again my answer is no to WB as i think the audience needs just a bit more time to respect these once great movie series one more time.

brian · 10-30-2006, 05:28 AM

It would probably suck, but amazingly the script that was floating online a few months back actually gave Clark Kent far more time and development than what we got out of Superman Returns.

I expected a Superman / Batman combo movie to give the alter egos the shaft.

Otherwise, the script was kind of funny, in a bad way, but fitting enough for a comic book.

Monterey Jack · 10-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Already been done (and spectacularly well):

Barely an hour long, and yet it managed to juggle action, humor, romance, and both altar egos with remarkable skill. I can't imagine a live-action movie managing that.

10-29-2006, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
umainebearman Nuked for Morbid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Savannah,GA	The thing is that a majority of people goto movies and they want 2 things. A good guy and a bad guy. Now in all the confrontations that Batman and Superman have had Batman has played the bad guy role.....more or less. The people that know the confrontations and history between the 2 characters wouldn't buy a bad buddy buddy movie and the rest wouldn't get a passable "why are Superman and Batman fighting" movie. Right now with 2 very good franchises out there I say no. The only reason Warner was talking about a Batman/Superman movie a few years back is because Batman had turned into a farce of what it should have been and frankly Superman had been no where in sight for years. They had a grand scheme to put them together in a big event film that would surely suck. I'm glad they kept them apart. __________________ "We better win the F**king emmy for this this year or I swear to god..." Ronald D. Moore My DVD Collection

10-29-2006, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	The thing is, according the the source, they are still highly interested in putting them together in a movie down the road. The quote above is from Batman On Film, and he got it from here. So if true, it's going to happen. Question is, should it? The only way I think I would like to see this develope is if they worked together against something. Of course, developing their initial dislike of each others 'style' in fighting crime would be a must as well for me. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus Last edited by Iguana Man : 10-29-2006 at 05:22 PM.

10-30-2006, 04:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Right now i would agre ethat they need to keep them apart on film. Sure an animated movie would work for me like Justice League but a movie film using (if it happned) Routh and Bale doesn''t seem right to me (maybe because Batman looks stronger and bigger then Superman right now) Batman just got off the ground and i think it has no where to go but up, up and away. Now again same for Superman the movie and its next outing. Batman and Superman made pretty close to the same amount of money basically domestically theater wise (with Batman edging out by $30 million or so) and WB expected some big bank. Still they have to realize that people have/had a pretty bad taste in their mouth after what they let get onto the screens before these new energized series. Both series had 2 farces of a movie for their 3rd and 4th installment and WB seem to expect that time heals all wounds. Well i still have the problem of cringing anytime i see a Bat Nipple or any of the last 2 movies on tv. They should give the movies time and let them find their respected audience again on dvd. Batman Begins has done an amazing job i think on DVD and getting people talking and excited for The Dark Knight. Superman is out in a few weeks and is sure to do well there. So again my answer is no to WB as i think the audience needs just a bit more time to respect these once great movie series one more time. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-30-2006, 05:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
brian Digital Jesűs Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wisconsin	It would probably suck, but amazingly the script that was floating online a few months back actually gave Clark Kent far more time and development than what we got out of Superman Returns. I expected a Superman / Batman combo movie to give the alter egos the shaft. Otherwise, the script was kind of funny, in a bad way, but fitting enough for a comic book. __________________ Why? fin.

10-30-2006, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	Already been done (and spectacularly well): Barely an hour long, and yet it managed to juggle action, humor, romance, and both altar egos with remarkable skill. I can't imagine a live-action movie managing that. __________________ "I know I can do it," Todd Downey said, helping himself to another ear of corn from the steaming bowl. "I'm sure that in time, every bit of her will be gone and her death will be a mystery... even to me."

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