From Cinelinx:
Last week the Internet nearly exploded with the news that Ben Affleck had been cast as Batman in the upcoming Batman/Superman film from Zack Snyder. The fanboy rage was practically palpable and discussion among people on the pros and cons of the casting have been ongoing. It’s sparked a lot of conversation among us here at the Cinelinx team, so we sat down to give our individual reactions and thoughts on the casting decision.
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There's a line from Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" that says "you don't know what you got 'til it's gone." That's also an accurate assessment of Ben Affleck's time as Batman. Though his initial casting was met with fan backlash (let's feign shock and horror here), he established himself as a credible and distinct Dark Knight. Some fans have even proclaimed him the best Batman there's ever been. The Oscar-winning filmmaker has made it clear that he no longer wants to make big franchise movies, including superhero flicks, so "The Flash" may well end up being his Batman swansong.
