Ben Affleck as Daredevil
February 18th, 2003 at 8:46 pm (Film Discussion)
I have not yet seen the new movie, but I do have to wonder: Ben Affleck as Daredevil,? That seems like such counterintuitive casting, and yet when you stop and think back we accepted Michael Keaton as Batman and Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man. Both Keaton and Maguire performed beautifully in their respective roles, yet I rejected both of them when they were announced for their roles. Now, Affleck has done great in his previous jobs. He showed skill in Shakespeare in Love (1998), Good Will Hunting (1997) and Chasing Amy (1997)… but Daredevil? I guess I will have to go see for myself.
Nick said,
February 19, 2003 at 2:29 am
Yeah, both me and my wife had the same reaction. Personally, I didn’t think Keaton was the best pick and still think someone would have been better. McGuire is a different matter. The Spiderman character should be a little geeky, I think, and since they show the muscle transformation, it worked.
Mari said,
February 19, 2003 at 8:20 am
I saw Daredevil this weekend and Ben Affleck was fine as the clever and charming Matthew Murdock… As conflicted and morose Daredevil, though, something just wasn’t right… and in my opinion it wasn’t entirely his fault - poor writing had more to do with it than anything Ben Affleck did or didn’t do…
Strangely enough, I also saw Chasing Amy for the first time this weekend… Good movie, but DAMN it ticked me off…
Leopoldo said,
February 19, 2003 at 11:01 am
What was it about Chasing Amy that ticked you off? Inquiring minds want to know.. and it would probably make more sense to answer under entry #47
http://www.geekroar.com/film/archives/000047.php
LE Anne said,
February 22, 2003 at 11:56 am
I love the moive. it was great I give it a five