Let me start off by saying I do not hate Ben Affleck. I just have a strong disliking of him that may lean more toward the side of hate (but let's not take it that far yet). Now that we got that out of the way, we can continue.
I love Batman. It may even be to the point that it is ridiculous, slightly stalkery and you should probably worry about my present sanity. I have dreams many a nights about Christian Bale. Drool worthy dreams and do not get me started on his voice. I'm not even distinctly talking about his Batman voice. His voice alone could make me steal candy from a baby (that is if a baby actually had candy because let's be honest, that is a definite choking hazard). His voice does things to me – good things. I could give you a dedication piece in five minutes flat over just Christian Bales' Batman voice. Ben Afflecks' voice does not do this for me. What is Batman without me being able to get lost in his drool worthy deep voice? Now, I will be the first to admit when they announced Ben Affleck as the new Batman I had problems – big problems. Almost to the point where I did not even want to see a Batman movie. I mean, me not seeing something about Batman is enough of a problem for you to call the hospitals and morgues to see if I am dead. I could never not see something Batman related. So, I conceded, and I am glad I did. Ben Affleck as Batman worked. I see why they cast him as Batman. I really do. Christian Bale would not have been able to play Batman like Ben Affleck did, and that's because this Batman was stupid. You read that right – stupid. Like ridicuously stupid and had the emotional intelligence of a newborn. Like seriously, Batman had a temper tantrum that would give a kid in their terrible twos a run for their money and win.
Now, don't get me wrong, I actually enjoyed the movie, just not Ben Affleck. So, here are some of the things that made the movie enjoyable and some not so much.
1. Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luther was amazing. He, for me, was my favorite part about the movie, and it has nothing to do with the slight crush I have on him. He was able to play the role of a psychotic mastermind genius very well. He even made me like Lex Luther. What a concept.
2. Brandon Spink
Brandon Spink, who played a young Bruce Wayne, was also amazing. Within the first 10 minutes, he was able to get me in that special place where tears and feelings hide. It should also be noted that Ben Affleck did not ,and he was supposed to and also has decades of acting experience on this kid. Yes, I went there. Ben, you are old.
3. Ben Affleck's scowl
Ben Affleck's scowl as Batman. This had me laughing out loud in the movies and almost knocking my drink over, and I wasn't the only one. Thanks for the laugh, Ben, and now that we are on the topic of Ben, I've got a few bad reasons.
In one scene, Ben as Bruce Wayne was waking up in his lake house with gorgeous floor to ceiling windows and a girl in his bed. Her face was never shown, and she never even moved. Let's just assume she is the nanny, and she died from shame. Also, his reasons for fighting Superman and stopping his fight with Superman were so stupid. Yes, Donald Trump, anytime there is a 1 percent chance a good guy could be a bad guy, let's kill him, and then you stop trying to kill him because he says the name Martha. Then even after you attempt to kill him you go to his mom and tell her that you guys are all BFFs now. I mean, get it together, dude. I know girls with less drama than you.
Batman was also kind of delusional in this movie with his random dreams filled with monsters and what appeared to be a superhero yelling Lana's name. On the plus side, Ben Affleck had to bulk up for this movie, and that he did.
I could go on forever about this movie, but instead, I think you should go see it for yourself. "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice," have you seen it? Are you planning to see it? What were your thoughts on Ben Affleck as Batman and the speck of dirt flying into the air? Do you agree with me or completely think I am a lunatic? Let me know.
