Comments on: Christian Bale Rules Out Robin For Batman 3 (and beyond) http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/ Blogging the Reel World Fri, 9 Jan 2009 06:12:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Steven Garza http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-519321 Steven Garza Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:27:06 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-519321 I believe that they could do Robin if they tried, but to the extent that he has a really dark vengeance in his heart. Maybe if they twisted the story to where he helps him on the side instead of concrete sidekick. Only thing is that he cant be too young maybe in his early 20's. I believe that they could do Robin if they tried, but to the extent that he has a really dark vengeance in his heart. Maybe if they twisted the story to where he helps him on the side instead of concrete sidekick. Only thing is that he cant be too young maybe in his early 20's.

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]]> By: Joey http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-487860 Joey Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:17:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-487860 If Robin is in a Batman: I think that the movie should start with Tony Zucco (as a massive serial killer) trying to kill everyone in the circus that the Graysons are performing at after finding out about the Grayson. And when Bruce hears about this he (reluctantly) takes in Dick Grayson. Dick sneaks out often to try to find Zucco. Eventually Batman finds out about this, and Dick forces Batman to let him help with whatever case he is on. After this Robin should never be seen again with Batman. I'm thinking this would be a good way to make a gateway for say a Nightwing movie or a Titans movie. If Robin is in a Batman: I think that the movie should start with Tony Zucco (as a massive serial killer) trying to kill everyone in the circus that the Graysons are performing at after finding out about the Grayson. And when Bruce hears about this he (reluctantly) takes in Dick Grayson. Dick sneaks out often to try to find Zucco. Eventually Batman finds out about this, and Dick forces Batman to let him help with whatever case he is on. After this Robin should never be seen again with Batman. I’m thinking this would be a good way to make a gateway for say a Nightwing movie or a Titans movie.

]]> By: Joey http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-487853 Joey Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:58:43 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-487853 Honestly, I don't think Robin would be so bad... I mean if they made a movie revolving on how Dick Grayson's parents die in the freak carnival accident and how robin wants his revenge on Tony Zucco. And later Robin leaves batman to become Nightwig. Honestly, I don’t think Robin would be so bad… I mean if they made a movie revolving on how Dick Grayson’s parents die in the freak carnival accident and how robin wants his revenge on Tony Zucco. And later Robin leaves batman to become Nightwig.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-463720 Mike Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:09:54 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-463720 Robin could work, but only if "Robin" doesn't make an actual appearance. Batman could save Dick Grayson after his parents are killed. Batman, who has gone into a much darker place after the events of TDK, could, through caring for the young boy, be brought back from total nihilism and begin to believe he can save himself if he can save this boy from the life he had. Perhaps, at the very end of the third film, we could see Bruce start to train Dick and that would be it -- no costume, no dynamic duo, nothing like that. Robin could work, but only if “Robin” doesn’t make an actual appearance. Batman could save Dick Grayson after his parents are killed. Batman, who has gone into a much darker place after the events of TDK, could, through caring for the young boy, be brought back from total nihilism and begin to believe he can save himself if he can save this boy from the life he had. Perhaps, at the very end of the third film, we could see Bruce start to train Dick and that would be it — no costume, no dynamic duo, nothing like that.

]]> By: Gina http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-458531 Gina Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:50:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-458531 I agree with you obi rofo I'm a Robin fan and I say they should put him in make him a little darker and focus more on his character behind his mask and his life I think Nolan should put him in that would really work I think. I agree with you obi rofo I’m a Robin fan and I say they should put him in make him a little darker and focus more on his character behind his mask and his life I think Nolan should put him in that would really work I think.

]]> By: obi rofo http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-458124 obi rofo Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:48 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-458124 I dont think robin being int he second sequel would be such a bad idea.. All Nolan has to do is darken him up a little , and not make him such a prominant character.... What would work even better is if an independent Robin movie where to be made... absent of the Batman. For this robin movie, they should use the same fomula used in Batman begines.. you know, focus more on the character behind the mask!!!! Just an idea though. What do you guys think???? I dont think robin being int he second sequel would be such a bad idea.. All Nolan has to do is darken him up a little , and not make him such a prominant character…. What would work even better is if an independent Robin movie where to be made… absent of the Batman. For this robin movie, they should use the same fomula used in Batman begines.. you know, focus more on the character behind the mask!!!! Just an idea though. What do you guys think????

]]> By: obi rofo http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-458123 obi rofo Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:30 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-458123 I dont think robin being int he second sequel would be such a bad idea.. All Nolan has to do is darken him up a little , and not make him such a prominant character.... What would work even better is if an independent Robin movie where to be made... absent of the Batman. For this robin movie, they should use the same fomula used in Batman begines.. you know, focus more on the character behind the mask!!!! Just an idea though. What do you guys think??? I dont think robin being int he second sequel would be such a bad idea.. All Nolan has to do is darken him up a little , and not make him such a prominant character…. What would work even better is if an independent Robin movie where to be made… absent of the Batman. For this robin movie, they should use the same fomula used in Batman begines.. you know, focus more on the character behind the mask!!!! Just an idea though. What do you guys think???

]]> By: LaRRy http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-457986 LaRRy Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:53:58 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-457986 No! We don't need any Robin-boy in the third movie. I'm aganst it. No! We don’t need any Robin-boy in the third movie. I’m aganst it.

]]> By: 790 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-457174 790 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:36:06 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-457174 Never thought Equilibrium was any good, took itself too seriously to the point it was laughable. The acting was robotic, if that's any hope for T4 ??? Never thought Equilibrium was any good, took itself too seriously to the point it was laughable.
The acting was robotic, if that’s any hope for T4 ???

]]> By: Thomas http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-457172 Thomas Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:27:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-457172 Equilibrium was good, marines are want to be tough guys, go beat your child. Equilibrium was good, marines are want to be tough guys, go beat your child.

]]> By: durranto http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-452559 durranto Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:57:21 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-452559 Heres an idea, as someone suggested, they use the 2nd Robin Jason Todd (the Robin that dc comics ran a vote on as to whether he should live or die..... he died!) as some sort of "padawan" as batman sees something in the kid and basicly trains him to take over when he's done, but the Robin gets cocky and turns into the villain by the end of the film (or for a future one). A kind of Star Wars Anikin turning to the dark side sorta story, but not shite! I would like to see it happen as it is part of the Batman story, but on the other hand (to those who read the comics) Dick Greyson hasnt been Robin since the early 90's (I think, dont hold me to that!), the 2nd one came n got annoying and got killed off, now the 3rd Tim Drake has his own story and is only involved in the Batman stories when theres one of these gimicky crossover storylines linking all the Batman books together to increase sales! Basically what I'm saying is in recent times, there has been no Robin in the Batman comics, there is no Batman and Robin, so what is the incentive to make a film with the character in especially as it has changed so much without the majority of people knowing Dick Grayson isnt Robin, who Jason Todd is as well as Nightwing. I can see pros and cons for both arguements really, I'll just be happy with another Batman film directed by Christopher Nolan and crew! Heres an idea, as someone suggested, they use the 2nd Robin Jason Todd (the Robin that dc comics ran a vote on as to whether he should live or die….. he died!) as some sort of “padawan” as batman sees something in the kid and basicly trains him to take over when he’s done, but the Robin gets cocky and turns into the villain by the end of the film (or for a future one). A kind of Star Wars Anikin turning to the dark side sorta story, but not shite!

I would like to see it happen as it is part of the Batman story, but on the other hand (to those who read the comics) Dick Greyson hasnt been Robin since the early 90’s (I think, dont hold me to that!), the 2nd one came n got annoying and got killed off, now the 3rd Tim Drake has his own story and is only involved in the Batman stories when theres one of these gimicky crossover storylines linking all the Batman books together to increase sales! Basically what I’m saying is in recent times, there has been no Robin in the Batman comics, there is no Batman and Robin, so what is the incentive to make a film with the character in especially as it has changed so much without the majority of people knowing Dick Grayson isnt Robin, who Jason Todd is as well as Nightwing.

I can see pros and cons for both arguements really, I’ll just be happy with another Batman film directed by Christopher Nolan and crew!

]]> By: Charles http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-452263 Charles Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:45:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-452263 I hope Nolan will complete a trilogy and that the third movie is as good. That said should Nolan, Bale, et al. choose to walk away - there is no reason why another Batman movie shouldn't follow. What matters is that it's a good film. I'm reading through a batch of 'elseworlds' comics. In every respect the movies are actually 'elseworld' stories. inspired by, but not the same as, the mainstream continuity in the comics. As a fan of action movies, and comics, and these are related genre's in the sense of telling grand heroic fiction - I'm selling the idea that these characters, Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and so on are iconic. In other words it's not a case of whether they can survive or deserve been rebooted - and or can survive different and even competing versions of the stories been told across different and even competing medias; but rather that they benefit from these incarnations. In other words there can be a Batman and Robin story arc - but clearly that won't be Nolan's Batman - and that can be a good thing. I hope Nolan will complete a trilogy and that the third movie is as good.

That said should Nolan, Bale, et al. choose to walk away - there is no reason why another Batman movie shouldn’t follow.

What matters is that it’s a good film.

I’m reading through a batch of ‘elseworlds’ comics. In every respect the movies are actually ‘elseworld’ stories. inspired by, but not the same as, the mainstream continuity in the comics.

As a fan of action movies, and comics, and these are related genre’s in the sense of telling grand heroic fiction - I’m selling the idea that these characters, Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and so on are iconic.
In other words it’s not a case of whether they can survive or deserve been rebooted - and or can survive different and even competing versions of the stories been told across different and even competing medias; but rather that they benefit from these incarnations.

In other words there can be a Batman and Robin story arc - but clearly that won’t be Nolan’s Batman - and that can be a good thing.

]]> By: RotelDBA http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-452256 RotelDBA Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:10:30 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-452256 There is a very good likelihood that there will not be any more than one more movie...at least as part of this series. Nolan has said many times that he will only do three movies. The main actors are only under contract for three movies. If the director and actors change it's a pretty good bet that the movies will go down the tube. If WB cannot convince Nolan and the current actors to return then they should stop while they are ahead so these movies can go down as one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time (assuming Nolan does as good a job on the third film as he has on the first two). And, if this series of Batman movies stops after three then there is no point in introducing Robin. There is a very good likelihood that there will not be any more than one more movie…at least as part of this series. Nolan has said many times that he will only do three movies. The main actors are only under contract for three movies. If the director and actors change it’s a pretty good bet that the movies will go down the tube.

If WB cannot convince Nolan and the current actors to return then they should stop while they are ahead so these movies can go down as one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time (assuming Nolan does as good a job on the third film as he has on the first two).

And, if this series of Batman movies stops after three then there is no point in introducing Robin.

]]> By: Gina http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-451993 Gina Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:31:42 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-451993 Well let's just see what happens in the next 3 Batman movies I think they would put Robin in one way or another or Bagirl eather one would be awesome and Robin is not lame he is a awesome person and smart.That's my opionin Can't wait for the next 3 Batman movies to see what happens. Well let’s just see what happens in the next 3 Batman movies I think they would put Robin in one way or another or Bagirl eather one would be awesome and Robin is not lame he is a awesome person and smart.That’s my opionin Can’t wait for the next 3 Batman movies to see what happens.

]]> By: ARTHUR WAGNER http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-451950 ARTHUR WAGNER Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:52:03 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-451950 Leave Robin out!!!!!!!!!!!! period and congrats to bale for not wanting robin and saying that robins lame which is very true Leave Robin out!!!!!!!!!!!! period and congrats to bale for not wanting robin and saying that robins lame which is very true

]]> By: Gina http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-451663 Gina Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:19:25 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-451663 I think in my opinion they should put Robin in the new Batman movie becuase he is a great character and plus his parents got killed to just like Bruce parents it but a lot different tho they can tell his story at the end of the movie and bring him up then make him darker character and not be to silly I think it would really work in my opinion I like Robin he's my favorite and I think Batman needs a sidekick one way or another. I think in my opinion they should put Robin in the new Batman movie becuase he is a great character and plus his parents got killed to just like Bruce parents it but a lot different tho they can tell his story at the end of the movie and bring him up then make him darker character and not be to silly I think it would really work in my opinion I like Robin he’s my favorite and I think Batman needs a sidekick one way or another.

]]> By: ashley http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-451465 ashley Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:01:52 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-451465 IMS -- I understand what you're saying and that Robin was a great character in the comic books but sometimes it is difficult to make things in a book/comic display equally well on television. I just think Robin cannot be translated well into a movie, for one, it will be hard for them to find a young actor that can play a 12-14 yr old and STILL be really good and not come off super corny. But, anything can happen but they have ruined the character of Robin for me to the point, in my opinion, I can't ever accept. If they were to thrust Robin into the movie, I would still go and see the new Batman movie but definitely with a lot more skepticism. IMS — I understand what you’re saying and that Robin was a great character in the comic books but sometimes it is difficult to make things in a book/comic display equally well on television. I just think Robin cannot be translated well into a movie, for one, it will be hard for them to find a young actor that can play a 12-14 yr old and STILL be really good and not come off super corny. But, anything can happen but they have ruined the character of Robin for me to the point, in my opinion, I can’t ever accept. If they were to thrust Robin into the movie, I would still go and see the new Batman movie but definitely with a lot more skepticism.

]]> By: ashley http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/02/christian-bale-rules-out-robin-for-batman-3-and-beyond/#comment-451463 ashley Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:50:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=12788#comment-451463 Thank GOD! I was just talking about that with my boyfriend (he doesnt know anything!) and he actually believed Robin could work! I swear just the thought of Robin in a batman film makes me want to hurl myself off a cliff. NO ROBIN in ANY BATMAN films ever again! Thank GOD! I was just talking about that with my boyfriend (he doesnt know anything!) and he actually believed Robin could work! I swear just the thought of Robin in a batman film makes me want to hurl myself off a cliff.

NO ROBIN in ANY BATMAN films ever again!

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