WC: Ben Affleck has always had a somewhat dual reputation, which has been really personified over the past couple of years. Winning universal praise (and awards) for his direction and lead performance in Argo, the internet turned against him only a few months later when it was announced he’d be donning the cape and cowl as Bruce Wayne in the upcoming Batman V Superman. Clearly the wounds of Daredevil cut deep.
Many moons ago, the DC film universe looked much different than what it does today.
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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.
Bet he could've been a real star in Brokeback, that is, as long as Ledger joined him.