Comments on: Eddie Murphy is the Riddler! http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:52:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Paul http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-219851 Paul Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:46:05 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-219851 I gotta say, I think the best choice for the Riddler would be Paul Bettany! Great well spoken actor with the build to match the character. Plus he has the ability to play serious roles. Eddy Murphy is a joke, and Johnny Depp is not that much of an actor. All he does of late is put on an extremely poor "apples-and-pears" english accent (Sweeny Todd, Pirates, Sleepy Hollow)! Besides, he probably would turn it down out of loyalty to Tim Burton. I gotta say, I think the best choice for the Riddler would be Paul Bettany!

Great well spoken actor with the build to match the character. Plus he has the ability to play serious roles.

Eddy Murphy is a joke, and Johnny Depp is not that much of an actor. All he does of late is put on an extremely poor “apples-and-pears” english accent (Sweeny Todd, Pirates, Sleepy Hollow)! Besides, he probably would turn it down out of loyalty to Tim Burton.

]]> By: aaron http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-178036 aaron Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:03:52 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-178036 i think this is the first time i have disagreed with Hazmat, but Robin doesn't fit in the set of films Nolan makes i think this is the first time i have disagreed with Hazmat, but Robin doesn’t fit in the set of films Nolan makes

]]> By: Whiz http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177643 Whiz Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:29:07 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177643 My prediction, you heard it here first: Chris Nolan will pass on directing another Batman movie, and FRANK MILLER WILL DIRECT THE NEXT BATMAN MOVIE AND BASE IT ON HIS "ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN" COMIC BOOK (which Nolan's Dark Knight set up by ending it with Batman an outlaw, as he is in "All-Star"). My prediction, you heard it here first: Chris Nolan will pass on directing another Batman movie, and FRANK MILLER WILL DIRECT THE NEXT BATMAN MOVIE AND BASE IT ON HIS “ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN” COMIC BOOK (which Nolan’s Dark Knight set up by ending it with Batman an outlaw, as he is in “All-Star”).

]]> By: HAZMAT_knows_kempo http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177634 HAZMAT_knows_kempo Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:39:06 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177634 Shane that was beautiful and the new robin should wear and all black suit with no cape and a thin shoulder to shoulder dark blue robin on it with the small black mask (yes, no cape) and maybe a staff or something who knows they did it with the joker, robin could also be the next charismatic awsome character who happens to be SO AWSOME some people will think its cliche to mention him. like the joker. the joker is SUCH a good character that its just lame to talk about him sometimes..i hope that makes sence but i see this everyday..its just that the joker was so great...and i know that if they get a good actor for him itll be great....an actor that will in 2 or 3 scenes emotionally connect with batman (no homo) and at the same time have 5 BADASS fight scenes with loads of acrobatics also one scene were batman screams at him in the deep batman voice.... and have 2 villains from begining to end....riddler and anarchy (or riddler and anyone else but i love anarchy) Shane
that was beautiful

and the new robin should wear and all black suit with no cape and a thin shoulder to shoulder dark blue robin on it with the small black mask (yes, no cape) and maybe a staff or something who knows

they did it with the joker, robin could also be the next charismatic awsome character who happens to be SO AWSOME some people will think its cliche to mention him. like the joker. the joker is SUCH a good character that its just lame to talk about him sometimes..i hope that makes sence but i see this everyday..its just that the joker was so great…and i know that if they get a good actor for him itll be great….an actor that will in 2 or 3 scenes emotionally connect with batman (no homo) and at the same time have 5 BADASS fight scenes with loads of acrobatics
also one scene were batman screams at him in the deep batman voice….

and have 2 villains from begining to end….riddler and anarchy (or riddler and anyone else but i love anarchy)

]]> By: DirkAnger23 http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177607 DirkAnger23 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:23:57 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177607 I can't believe you guys actually dignified this "rumor" with an article about it. I mean shit, if the Pheonix Gazette or the Saskatchewan Daily reports that Jack Black will be the new Robin and Alfred will now be played by -hurl- Martin Lawrence, then let's post that up her too as a casting rumor. C-O-M-E - O-N. I can’t believe you guys actually dignified this “rumor” with an article about it. I mean shit, if the Pheonix Gazette or the Saskatchewan Daily reports that Jack Black will be the new Robin and Alfred will now be played by -hurl- Martin Lawrence, then let’s post that up her too as a casting rumor. C-O-M-E – O-N.

]]> By: Pman67 http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177586 Pman67 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:11:29 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177586 To the people saying that Robin is a useless character I suggest picking up a current comic. I think the problem lies in the fact that so many attribute Robin to the craptastic TV show and the even more craptastic movie. The current portrayal of Robin in the comics is one of a brilliant young detective that Batman himself has said will one day surpass him in skills and abilities. The current comic book version of Robin would defiantly work in the movies as we’re not talking about the “holy batarang Batman” Robin. Robin is no longer portrayed as merely Batman’s sidekick. He’s a more than capable crime fighter in his own right and has been involved in several well done story arcs that didn’t even involve Batman. I’m just saying that before you totally disregard the character, do some research. You might find that Robin is every bit as interesting as Batman. To the people saying that Robin is a useless character I suggest picking up a current comic. I think the problem lies in the fact that so many attribute Robin to the craptastic TV show and the even more craptastic movie. The current portrayal of Robin in the comics is one of a brilliant young detective that Batman himself has said will one day surpass him in skills and abilities. The current comic book version of Robin would defiantly work in the movies as we’re not talking about the “holy batarang Batman” Robin. Robin is no longer portrayed as merely Batman’s sidekick. He’s a more than capable crime fighter in his own right and has been involved in several well done story arcs that didn’t even involve Batman. I’m just saying that before you totally disregard the character, do some research. You might find that Robin is every bit as interesting as Batman.

]]> By: Shane http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177556 Shane Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:00:16 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177556 Yeah, Robin was crap in Batman And Robin, and in the old 70's TV show. But by the same token, the character of Batman in those was every bit as one dimensional, dorky looking and all round crap. Dark Knight has proven that if you treat any character seriously, they can be great and work in this new Bat-universe. No, we don't want the same character from the old TV series running around in his green underpants. But I noticed a few subtle differences between the character played by Christian Bale and the way Adam West played him too. Perhaps it would be possible to do the same with Robin? The Robin character would be fantastic to bring into the franchise at this point because it would be something totally different for Bruce Wayne to deal with. As great as another film will be regardless, do we really need to sit through another film about how Bruce Wayne is a brooding superhero acting on his own? With the set up from The Dark Knight being that Batman will now be outcast and seen by many in Gotham as a villain, as Bruce comes to terms with his lifelong friend Rachel being killed... and his one hope of escaping his life as Batman being killed with Harvey... Robin could be the glimmer of hope to pull Bruce from the edge of despair. A reliable friend, who still views him as a true hero, and who offers the chance for Bruce to pass the mantle to someone new. There are so many set ups with the themes of the films so far, that Robin would be such a perfect fit at this point. Yeah, Robin was crap in Batman And Robin, and in the old 70’s TV show. But by the same token, the character of Batman in those was every bit as one dimensional, dorky looking and all round crap. Dark Knight has proven that if you treat any character seriously, they can be great and work in this new Bat-universe.

No, we don’t want the same character from the old TV series running around in his green underpants. But I noticed a few subtle differences between the character played by Christian Bale and the way Adam West played him too. Perhaps it would be possible to do the same with Robin?

The Robin character would be fantastic to bring into the franchise at this point because it would be something totally different for Bruce Wayne to deal with. As great as another film will be regardless, do we really need to sit through another film about how Bruce Wayne is a brooding superhero acting on his own?

With the set up from The Dark Knight being that Batman will now be outcast and seen by many in Gotham as a villain, as Bruce comes to terms with his lifelong friend Rachel being killed… and his one hope of escaping his life as Batman being killed with Harvey… Robin could be the glimmer of hope to pull Bruce from the edge of despair. A reliable friend, who still views him as a true hero, and who offers the chance for Bruce to pass the mantle to someone new.

There are so many set ups with the themes of the films so far, that Robin would be such a perfect fit at this point.

]]> By: HAZMAT_knows_kempo http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177515 HAZMAT_knows_kempo Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:26:59 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177515 just because shoemocker fucked robin up doesnt mean that if they make a new movie with him in it itll be the same. thats like saying "we cant make batman begins! did you SEE batman forever!?" i mean they can always CHANGE things and make him looks good dude and george shoemocker apologized in public for batman and robin. he APOLOGIZED for it. it was great and its on youtube just because shoemocker fucked robin up doesnt mean that if they make a new movie with him in it itll be the same. thats like saying “we cant make batman begins! did you SEE batman forever!?” i mean they can always CHANGE things and make him looks good dude

and george shoemocker apologized in public for batman and robin. he APOLOGIZED for it. it was great and its on youtube

]]> By: Matt http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177507 Matt Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:45:50 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177507 @hazmat lol i agree they should bring in robin and kick nolan out, and at the same time why not just bring back joel shumacher to direct and have another gay batman w/ nipples. @hazmat

lol i agree they should bring in robin and kick nolan out, and at the same time why not just bring back joel shumacher to direct and have another gay batman w/ nipples.

]]> By: Matt(gigan300) http://themovieblog.com/2008/12/eddie-murphy-is-the-riddler#comment-177506 Matt(gigan300) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:42:13 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/?p=16471#comment-177506 guys i understand that htere are some that love the character of robin, but hes just isnt a great character, hell when he was introduced in the last batman series all he did was get captured and got his assed kicked, he is just a nuisance and has no place in anything related to batman what so ever, i dont even see the point in robin only good moment he was involved in was when the joker butchered him, and why would a person dressin up like a bat that fights crime bring a fucking kid in to the job guys i understand that htere are some that love the character of robin, but hes just isnt a great character, hell when he was introduced in the last batman series all he did was get captured and got his assed kicked, he is just a nuisance and has no place in anything related to batman what so ever, i dont even see the point in robin only good moment he was involved in was when the joker butchered him, and why would a person dressin up like a bat that fights crime bring a fucking kid in to the job

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