Has Batman gotten too dark?

[huedell]

To me... Batman being dark is key to the DCU... Supes is well-adjusted
and light.... a glass is half full type... and Batman is the opposite...
regardless of if they ever show up in the same film together, it makes
the DCU rich, I feel.

However, I think Batman's dark side needs to contrast SOMEone
in his own films... yes, the successful box office speaks for a lot re: Nolan's
films... but that's not how I'd do it.... I'd put more eccentric fun
(even wickedly fun) characters in the films... Ledger's Joker
is actually more along the lines of what I'd populate the movies with.

[samurainoir]

I stand alone in wanting a live action Brave and Bold, with the voice actors playing their animated counterparts. Particularly ambush bug and batmite.

[kingdom warrior]

I like Batman dark, I still feel they haven't done a really really hard core Pulp noir Detective Batman movie.

That's why, I'd like to see something different after the Nolan movies. I said it in another post. a Trilogy of Elseworlds movie where we see different versions of Batman,would be far better IMO than have another guy in that damn rubber suit for three more movies....

[Zemo]

I love Batman dark...that makes him stand out

Absolutely. The Dark Knights Billion dollar worldwide gross speaks for itself.

[Hector]

RIGHT ON Hector!! Once again we see eye to eye.

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[madmarva]

I like Nolan's Batman films, but my favorite version of Batman is more like the 70s and early 80s version of the character or like the Batman Animated version. I think a version like that executed as well as Nolan has his films would do gangbuster business. Sure it could have all the battrappings, but it wouldn't have to take it as far as the 60s show or the final three 90s Batman films.

I thought the first IronMan movie had just the right tone. It was cool, but not so harsh.

As Palitoy mentioned the Green Lantern film was so all over the place. Some of it was too silly to me, while other parts made me wonder who the audience was for the film.

I really hope Snyder gets the Superman movie right, but I hate that everyone says it's darker. Yes, the villains or evil needs to be a threat, but the tone of a supeman movie shouldn't be dark. To me it should be inspiring and hopeful.

[samurainoir]

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[Earth 2 Chris]

^Right. Batman can be a bad arse in a straight-up actioner ala the Marvel films.

It will be interesting to see how Avengers performs vs. DKR. If DKR comes out on top, expect WB to assign the franchise to a Nolan-like-minded individual. If Avenger leads, WB will try to copy Marvel's formula.

Either way, I think Nolan is still due to produce the Batman films even after DKR, so his influence may still be felt in some way. I don't think you'll ever get Adam West or Schumacher with him involved in any way.

[palitoy]

As long as we don't go back to Schumacher-ville.

It seems like people think these are the only two options, really dark or biff! Bang! Sploing! with nipple suits.

Batman doesn't need to be Adam West to be lighter in tone, he doesn't have to be any less a badass either. I don't remember anyone saying Iron Man, Thor or Captain America were campy movies.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I think the character can still maintain his integrity and darkness with a somewhat lighter approach. BTAS/TNBA/JLU proved that.

My only grumble with the Nolan films is part of me wishes they were more accessible to kids. I appreciate the sincerity and realism Nolan brings to the films, but it's that real-world 'this is almost possible" feel that makes the movies a bit too disturbing for young kids. I'm torn as a true, die-hard Batman fan, and a dad who would like to enjoy the movies with my kids without fear of scarring them for life.

I wouldn't mind a different take now that Nolan is done after DKR. As long as we don't go back to Schumacher-ville.

Chris

[The Bat]

I love Batman dark...that makes him stand out.

I for one...was never a big fan of the 60s show (***ducks***).

The ORIGINAL Batman comics were dark.

That's how Batman should stay...leave the rainbow coloring to The Avengers movies, lol.

RIGHT ON Hector!! Once again we see eye to eye.

[Mikey]

I put the recent Batman movies in the same catagory as the recent James Bond movies ... They take themselves too seriously and in a way it's embarrassing to watch them --- meaning they feel like they're made only for "hardcore" fans.

[rche]

there was a bit of comedy at the end of that last trailer.
cat - I don't usually get in cars with strange men
grumbly voice dude - it's not a car

hilarious

[rche]

you don't need rainbow colors or over the top violence to have a good detective story.

[clemso]

Yeah, i felt depressed after watching that DKR trailer. Its certainly not a all family event.