Now that you call it out, I agree! Bale gets a lot of praise for his ability to morph his body for different roles, but is otherwise only alright as an actor. But he happens to be in many great movies with other iconic figures which really elevates his cachet.

Affleck is pretty good. I also really liked Pattenson's emo sad-Bruce version quite a bit more than I expected to. For me, nothing will ever be as nostalgic and iconic as the Tim/Conroy animated portrayal.

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

I was a fan of the dark Knight trilogy and thought no one is topping this, but Pattenson nailed it. I honestly like his Batman better now, and hope they continue with it.

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Shame they aren't still using him. He makes a good, grizzled Batman that just doesn't play around anymore.

[–] scytale@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

Batfleck definitely has the look and is more comic “accurate”. I’m sure he would’ve killed it in a better film and not directed by Snyder.