What the hell is wrong with Warner Brothers?

~~Leo656~~ · 06-21-2003, 10:28 PM

This might just be me needing to vent, but... why does Warner Brothers suck so bad?

I mean, they're making a new Superman movie that's coming out..... hopefully sometime before 2010. They're also making a new Batman movie that's coming out.... someday. Hopefully.

So why is it that the best actor they can come up with for either is Ashton f*cking Kutcher?!

I mean, WB was pushing hard for him to play Superman, but he turned it down. NOW they are dead-set on him being Batman. WHY? Can't they see that the guy not only CAN'T act, ISN'T funny, but has NONE of the qualities required for either character?

Does Marvel know something DC doesn't? Why is it that Marvel can hire a director, a scriptwriter, and a cast, and make a movie that takes characters I don't care about in the least (X-Men, Daredevil, The Hulk) and turns it into an enjoyable experience? And WHY is it that WB can take characters I care passionately about (Superman, Batman) and do everything in their power to SCREW THEM UP?

The rumors about Manson as Scarecrow were bad enough, but if f*cking Kelso plays Batman I will NOT see the movie, NOT buy the DVD and NOT watch it on cable unless forced to at gunpoint.

Keep an eye out for "Dude, Where's My Batcave?", apparently coming from WB some time within the next two years.

*XERO* · 06-21-2003, 10:53 PM

"Dude, Where's my Kryptonite?"

~~Leo656~~ · 06-21-2003, 10:57 PM

Yeah I think I made a joke about that too, way back when he was under consideration to be Superman. Probably made it here, matter of fact, but I can't really remember.

Either way, Ashton Kutcher can't act.

*XERO* · 06-21-2003, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Yeah I think I made a joke about that too, way back when he was under consideration to be Superman. Probably made it here, matter of fact, but I can't really remember.

Either way, Ashton Kutcher can't act.

Now that's what I call gettin' Punk'D!

*cqb101* · 06-21-2003, 11:07 PM

I think Ashton Kutcher is hilarious on that 70's show, but he can't do a serious role.

ironhelix · 06-21-2003, 11:17 PM

I know this might be stretching it, but keep an open mind: What if it was made with Ashton in the lead and it surprised the hell out of everyone? I know that each of us HAD to have seen a movie that we either said we would NEVER see in ANY form because "that guy" was in it, or we just weren't thrilled about it because "that guy" was in it. In either case we saw that movie one way or another and we liked it. For me, the only one I can think of was The Sum of All Fears. I doubted B.Aff because he just didn't look right for the role. But I went and saw it anyway and found out that I was wrong. I'm sure there is at least one other.

ironhelix · 06-22-2003, 01:31 AM

One other thing that's wrong with Warner Bros. is how they release their DVD movies. They still use the damn "Snapper" cases, as opposed to everyone else.

*Kid Icarus* · 06-22-2003, 02:12 AM

*wishes the little pucking smiliey was in the TD's list*

Oh well... this will have to work:

**Karpo_007** · 06-22-2003, 04:24 AM

They haven't done a good Batmna Movie since Batman returns, So the lead actor doesn't matter much. Still makes you wonder whats wrong with them. Batman/Bruce Wayne should be a matur and very intelligent character, Ashton Kutcher certainly does not fit to that description. Before tere were Rumours about Christian Bale being next Batman, now he would have been good choice for the role.

ironhelix · 06-22-2003, 05:31 AM

I would have chosen Christian Bale to be Batman, and Brendan Fraser as Superman.

*That Matt Guy* · 06-22-2003, 05:43 AM

Why don't they just get somebody like Bob Saget?

liltimmyw · 06-22-2003, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthew138

Why don't they just get somebody like Bob Saget?

Bob Saget is the shiznit. Ashton Kutcher isn't.

*Brodie* · 06-22-2003, 06:46 AM

I think the only guy I see playing Superman is Tom Welling, but then again, I don't. I can't see that kid in tights. The only Batman I respect as Batman is Micheal Keaton, But maybe if they got some gritty looking guy....But I doubt it.

~~Leo656~~ · 06-22-2003, 06:48 AM

Apparently the director wants Guy Pearce to be Batman but WB is dead-set on Kutcher, and you just know that they'll replace the director if they have to if it means getting what they want without a struggle.

**Karpo_007** · 06-22-2003, 07:27 AM

So they want to make it a typical teen movie.. I wish WB didn't own the Batman license.

~~Leo656~~ · 06-22-2003, 07:38 AM

I'm starting to wish WB didn't own ANY DC licenses, period. All they care about is money, not making good movies. That's further proven by the fact that the best they can do for both Superman AND Batman is casting the hottest young teen movie actors who are clearly out of their depth, or by pushing for Keanu Reeves to play Superman when his three biggest acting roles were Speed, The Matrix, and freakin' Bill and Ted.

It's obvious that Warner Brothers has no clue whatsoever how to adapt these characters, and I'm now 100% convinced that Superman and Batman, should they ever see the light of day, will be awful.

ironhelix · 06-22-2003, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo656

I'm starting to wish WB didn't own ANY DC licenses, period. All they care about is money, not making good movies. That's further proven by the fact that the best they can do for both Superman AND Batman is casting the hottest young teen movie actors who are clearly out of their depth, or by pushing for Keanu Reeves to play Superman when his three biggest acting roles were Speed, The Matrix, and freakin' Bill and Ted.

It's obvious that Warner Brothers has no clue whatsoever how to adapt these characters, and I'm now 100% convinced that Superman and Batman, should they ever see the light of day, will be awful.

So you deny that Smallville is good?

ironhelix · 06-22-2003, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

I think the only guy I see playing Superman is Tom Welling, but then again, I don't. I can't see that kid in tights. The only Batman I respect as Batman is Micheal Keaton, But maybe if they got some gritty looking guy....But I doubt it.

Tom Welling would be great, but not until after Smallville is completed.

*Brodie* · 06-22-2003, 08:42 AM

Bill & Ted was his best flick. By far, totally 'Tubular.' I'm liking the way Smallville is going, with Lex and Clark. But the whole Pete Ross thing is pointless. They only have him on there because they need a black guy. Notice his 1-3 lines per episode....

ironhelix · 06-22-2003, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Bill & Ted was his best flick. By far, totally 'Tubular.' I'm liking the way Smallville is going, with Lex and Clark. But the whole Pete Ross thing is pointless. They only have him on there because they need a black guy. Notice his 1-3 lines per episode....

1-3 lines per episode is WAY exaggerating his character. If you wanna complain about someone getting low amount of lines, Whitney from the first season is a better choice.

06-21-2003, 10:28 PM	#1
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	What the hell is wrong with Warner Brothers? This might just be me needing to vent, but... why does Warner Brothers suck so bad? I mean, they're making a new Superman movie that's coming out..... hopefully sometime before 2010. They're also making a new Batman movie that's coming out.... someday. Hopefully. So why is it that the best actor they can come up with for either is Ashton fcking Kutcher?! I mean, WB was pushing hard for him to play Superman, but he turned it down. NOW they are dead-set on him being Batman. WHY? Can't they see that the guy not only CAN'T act, ISN'T funny, but has NONE of the qualities required for either character? Does Marvel know something DC doesn't? Why is it that Marvel can hire a director, a scriptwriter, and a cast, and make a movie that takes characters I don't care about in the least (X-Men, Daredevil, The Hulk) and turns it into an enjoyable experience? And WHY is it that WB can take characters I care passionately about (Superman, Batman) and do everything in their power to SCREW THEM UP? The rumors about Manson as Scarecrow were bad enough, but if fcking Kelso plays Batman I will NOT see the movie, NOT buy the DVD and NOT watch it on cable unless forced to at gunpoint. Keep an eye out for "Dude, Where's My Batcave?", apparently coming from WB some time within the next two years.

06-21-2003, 10:53 PM	#2
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06-21-2003, 11:07 PM	#5
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06-22-2003, 01:31 AM	#7
ironhelix Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	One other thing that's wrong with Warner Bros. is how they release their DVD movies. They still use the damn "Snapper" cases, as opposed to everyone else. __________________ Never missed Melrose Place or Lost In Space I've seen each Amazing Race and Without A Trace But I've only watched Will & Grace one time, one day Wish I hadn't, cuz Tivo now thinks I'm gay

06-22-2003, 05:31 AM	#10
ironhelix Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	I would have chosen Christian Bale to be Batman, and Brendan Fraser as Superman. __________________ Never missed Melrose Place or Lost In Space I've seen each Amazing Race and Without A Trace But I've only watched Will & Grace one time, one day Wish I hadn't, cuz Tivo now thinks I'm gay

06-21-2003, 10:57 PM	#3
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Yeah I think I made a joke about that too, way back when he was under consideration to be Superman. Probably made it here, matter of fact, but I can't really remember. Either way, Ashton Kutcher can't act.

06-21-2003, 11:17 PM	#6
ironhelix Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	I know this might be stretching it, but keep an open mind: What if it was made with Ashton in the lead and it surprised the hell out of everyone? I know that each of us HAD to have seen a movie that we either said we would NEVER see in ANY form because "that guy" was in it, or we just weren't thrilled about it because "that guy" was in it. In either case we saw that movie one way or another and we liked it. For me, the only one I can think of was The Sum of All Fears. I doubted B.Aff because he just didn't look right for the role. But I went and saw it anyway and found out that I was wrong. I'm sure there is at least one other.

06-22-2003, 02:12 AM	#8
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	wishes the little pucking smiliey was in the TD's list Oh well... this will have to work:

06-22-2003, 04:24 AM	#9
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	They haven't done a good Batmna Movie since Batman returns, So the lead actor doesn't matter much. Still makes you wonder whats wrong with them. Batman/Bruce Wayne should be a matur and very intelligent character, Ashton Kutcher certainly does not fit to that description. Before tere were Rumours about Christian Bale being next Batman, now he would have been good choice for the role.

06-22-2003, 05:43 AM	#11
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Why don't they just get somebody like Bob Saget?

06-22-2003, 06:46 AM	#13
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I think the only guy I see playing Superman is Tom Welling, but then again, I don't. I can't see that kid in tights. The only Batman I respect as Batman is Micheal Keaton, But maybe if they got some gritty looking guy....But I doubt it. __________________ Stupendous Monster

06-22-2003, 06:48 AM	#14
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Apparently the director wants Guy Pearce to be Batman but WB is dead-set on Kutcher, and you just know that they'll replace the director if they have to if it means getting what they want without a struggle.

06-22-2003, 07:27 AM	#15
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	So they want to make it a typical teen movie.. I wish WB didn't own the Batman license.

06-22-2003, 07:38 AM	#16
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I'm starting to wish WB didn't own ANY DC licenses, period. All they care about is money, not making good movies. That's further proven by the fact that the best they can do for both Superman AND Batman is casting the hottest young teen movie actors who are clearly out of their depth, or by pushing for Keanu Reeves to play Superman when his three biggest acting roles were Speed, The Matrix, and freakin' Bill and Ted. It's obvious that Warner Brothers has no clue whatsoever how to adapt these characters, and I'm now 100% convinced that Superman and Batman, should they ever see the light of day, will be awful.

06-22-2003, 08:42 AM	#19
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Bill & Ted was his best flick. By far, totally 'Tubular.' I'm liking the way Smallville is going, with Lex and Clark. But the whole Pete Ross thing is pointless. They only have him on there because they need a black guy. Notice his 1-3 lines per episode.... __________________ Stupendous Monster