weekly wednesday rant :)

So what's pissed me off today then?

 Well while checking up on news and goings on via my Facebook feed, I came across this interesting story...

Warner Bros. Looks to Ben Affleck for Justice League:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=93394

And why am I annoyed by this?

I'll admit I've not watched anything that Ben Affleck has directed, but given his track record with superhero movies (Daredevil) I don't think I trust him to bring these iconic comic book characters to life on the big screen.  Now I've made my feelings about the Christopher Nolan Batman franchise very clear! Even to the point that there are at least 2 blog posts here about the Dark Knight Rises. But I'm in two minds about this.  On the one hand I'm pleased that Nolan isn't in the running for this position but on the other hand I think Warner Brothers needs to take on a more seasoned director that understands the characters, their back stories, personalities etc..  My PERSONAL choice for this position would be someone like Joss Whedon .

A Joss Whedon for the DC Universe HAS!!! to be found otherwise Marvel's superhero team up films will always be superior to DC and the Avengers will continue to reign supreme as one of if not THE BEST film of 2012.

I couldn't personally give any idea of who I'd like to see in place of Ben Affleck but the few people I can think of not including Joss Whedon... Zack Snyder (Watchmen & Man Of Steel), Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim & Ant Man) and my 3rd choice would be Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass & X-Men: The First Class)

As for actors in the film, I'm going to have to reserve that right until i hear anyone that's in the line-up to possibly play the characters...


But as long as its not Christian Bale as Batman I'm pretty much set :)