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Feb 11, 2010 2:31 AM
Ugh, I hope they don't go for the Rock as Mr. Freeze if he appears in this or subsequent films. Why do studios think Mr. Freeze is a freakishly pumped ham? Of course, the Rock is just rumored, but I hope they don't go that (erroneous) route again. In the comics, he is an ordinary-looking genius scientist with a little style. Patrick Stewart would be perfect both acting-wise and looks wise.
Feb 11, 2010 2:31am
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Feb 11, 2010 8:25 AM
I wanna see Monica Bellucci as Talia Al-Ghul. I think she's perfect for the part.
Feb 11, 2010 8:25am
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Feb 11, 2010 8:45 AM
I am officially stoked.
Feb 11, 2010 8:45am
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Feb 11, 2010 9:02 AM
Count me in as one of those that likes the movie but thinks it was overrated due to the ledger factor and other things. There is a reason why it wasn't even nominated for best picture.
Feb 11, 2010 9:02am
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Feb 11, 2010 9:03 AM
I'd rather not see Depp as the Riddler. He's a great actor but it seems like every other movie that comes out has him in it. Id rather see some other, maybe not as well known but talented, actor get the part.
Feb 11, 2010 9:03am
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Feb 11, 2010 9:10 AM
I wish they wouldn't even use the Riddler in this movie. I'd prefer they did something similar to Batman Begins and use lesser known villians from the comics rather than recycling those from past Batman movies. I know I'm in the minority but that's my opinion. I trust Christopher Nolan to make this amazing regardless.

I'm obviously extremely happy with this news. You could kind of call me obsessed with BB amd TDK.
Feb 11, 2010 9:10am
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Feb 11, 2010 9:12 AM
Oh and some of the people on these lists are terrible actors. Jessica Alba??? Come on. I highly doubt Nolan would allow anyone that bad to be cast.
Feb 11, 2010 9:12am
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Feb 11, 2010 10:56 AM
Thunder70 wrote: I'd rather not see Depp as the Riddler. He's a great actor but it seems like every other movie that comes out has him in it. Id rather see some other, maybe not as well known but talented, actor get the part.
Ditto this. Depp is an outstanding actor, however he never really comes off as somebody I buy as being evil. He can be dark, but evil??? I don't think so. Plus recently every role he has taken/portrayed leads me to thinking his character might be gay or something
Feb 11, 2010 10:56am
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Feb 11, 2010 11:35 AM
^^ Joker was never that much of an evil character but a dark one. Depp plays the dark role very well (Sweeney Todd) and would be a good choice to play Riddler.

While I liked The Dark Knight, it wasn't the greatest movie ever like some people think it is. It probably would not have made nearly as much had Ledger not died. It was still good but it wasn't amazing (Outside of Ledger).

Nolan being on board for the new one is all I needed to see. He has done a great job with Batman Begins and Dark Knight and I'm sure the new one will be good as well. I know he said no Penguin or Catwomen will ever be in his movies nor will Robin (thank God). Plenty of other villians to go with.
Feb 11, 2010 11:35am
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Feb 11, 2010 11:42 AM
Thunder70 wrote: I'd rather not see Depp as the Riddler. He's a great actor but it seems like every other movie that comes out has him in it. Id rather see some other, maybe not as well known but talented, actor get the part.
See my pick of Michael Emerson (from LOST). He would be great as the Riddler, or any villain really.
Feb 11, 2010 11:42am
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Feb 11, 2010 11:44 AM
Fab4Runner wrote: Oh and some of the people on these lists are terrible actors. Jessica Alba??? Come on. I highly doubt Nolan would allow anyone that bad to be cast.
I wouldnt worry. I agree Nolan isnt dumb enough to find people who cant act.

Everyone was shocked when LEdger was chosen, and it turned out great. I think he has the innate ability to:

A. Find actors that will suit his films
B. Get the best acting out of them
C. Cast the whole movie with actors who play off each other very well
Feb 11, 2010 11:44am
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Feb 11, 2010 11:50 AM
jordo212000 wrote:
Thunder70 wrote: I'd rather not see Depp as the Riddler. He's a great actor but it seems like every other movie that comes out has him in it. Id rather see some other, maybe not as well known but talented, actor get the part.
Ditto this. Depp is an outstanding actor, however he never really comes off as somebody I buy as being evil. He can be dark, but evil??? I don't think so. Plus recently every role he has taken/portrayed leads me to thinking his character might be gay or something
Have you seen sweeney todd??
Feb 11, 2010 11:50am
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Feb 11, 2010 12:19 PM
I remember a rumor awhile back of Crispin Glover playing the villain in this film....As the Riddler.

Glover is most known as "George McFly", and since BTTF is my all time favorite movie, I welcome this idea and actually think he would do an awesome job.
Feb 11, 2010 12:19pm
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Feb 11, 2010 12:38 PM
McFly1955 wrote: I remember a rumor awhile back of Crispin Glover playing the villain in this film....As the Riddler.

Glover is most known as "George McFly", and since BTTF is my all time favorite movie, I welcome this idea and actually think he would do an awesome job.
I didn't realize how young he was when the played McFly. He was only 21.
Feb 11, 2010 12:38pm
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Feb 11, 2010 12:58 PM
justincredible wrote:
McFly1955 wrote: I remember a rumor awhile back of Crispin Glover playing the villain in this film....As the Riddler.

Glover is most known as "George McFly", and since BTTF is my all time favorite movie, I welcome this idea and actually think he would do an awesome job.
I didn't realize how young he was when the played McFly. He was only 21.
Michael J Fox is older than Glover and he plays Glovers son in the movie.
Feb 11, 2010 12:58pm
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Feb 11, 2010 1:10 PM
Laley23 wrote:
Trueblue23 wrote: I really hope Depp plays the Riddler, which is what everyone wants
He would be great, no doubt. But my #1 choice is Michael Emerson (Ben Linus, from LOST). If you watch LOST, you know his acting would be absolutely PERFECT for this role.



Now THAT is an interesting idea right there ...
Feb 11, 2010 1:10pm
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Feb 11, 2010 2:54 PM
DeyDurkie5 wrote:
jordo212000 wrote:
Ditto this. Depp is an outstanding actor, however he never really comes off as somebody I buy as being evil. He can be dark, but evil??? I don't think so. Plus recently every role he has taken/portrayed leads me to thinking his character might be gay or something
Have you seen sweeney todd??
So you are using a musical to try and give Depp "evil-street cred" haha. Okay.
Feb 11, 2010 2:54pm
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Feb 11, 2010 3:11 PM
jordo212000 wrote:

So you are using a musical to try and give Depp "evil-street cred" haha. Okay.
Maybe not evil. But Depp can play the dark character very well.

-Sweeny Todd
-Edward Scissorhands
-The Secret Window
-Donnie Brasco
-Whats Eating Gilbert Grape
-Sleepy Hollow

He has also been the antagonist in many of his roles, almost all of which he gets the audience to side with him. This even includes his work with Pirates of the Caribbean and recently Public Enemies among several others.

Im one that would like to see a few others which I have mentioned first....but Depp would be very solid in this role. Becoming "evil" isnt that tough, especially with good writing and good directing (which Nolan clearly brings). The "dark" aspect of the acting is tougher and Depp has already shown he has the capability.

He isnt weird in all his movies like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory/Pirates/Alice in Wonderland. I HIGHLY DOUBT that type of role/acting would make its role into this type of file. It would be the acting/roles of the movies listed above.
Feb 11, 2010 3:11pm
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Feb 11, 2010 4:50 PM
KnightXC1 wrote: While I liked The Dark Knight, it wasn't the greatest movie ever like some people think it is. It probably would not have made nearly as much had Ledger not died. It was still good but it wasn't amazing (Outside of Ledger).

That's just ignorant.
Feb 11, 2010 4:50pm
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Feb 11, 2010 5:04 PM
jordo212000 wrote:
DeyDurkie5 wrote:
jordo212000 wrote:
Ditto this. Depp is an outstanding actor, however he never really comes off as somebody I buy as being evil. He can be dark, but evil??? I don't think so. Plus recently every role he has taken/portrayed leads me to thinking his character might be gay or something
Have you seen sweeney todd??
So you are using a musical to try and give Depp "evil-street cred" haha. Okay.
are you kidding? It's probably as dark a musical as you get and Depp shows his dark side in it. Just because it's a musical doesn't take away what type of dark character sweeney was and how well he portrayed it.
Feb 11, 2010 5:04pm
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Feb 11, 2010 5:10 PM
BigAppleBuckeye wrote:
Laley23 wrote:
Trueblue23 wrote: I really hope Depp plays the Riddler, which is what everyone wants
He would be great, no doubt. But my #1 choice is Michael Emerson (Ben Linus, from LOST). If you watch LOST, you know his acting would be absolutely PERFECT for this role.



Now THAT is an interesting idea right there ...


IGN.com has been touting Emerson for that role for the last year or so. I think he would be a great choice for the part.
Feb 11, 2010 5:10pm
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Feb 11, 2010 5:26 PM
Glover has been mentioned as The Scarecrow


It's pretty much all but announced that Johnny Depp will be the Riddler
Feb 11, 2010 5:26pm
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Feb 11, 2010 5:39 PM
gibby08 wrote: Glover has been mentioned as The Scarecrow


It's pretty much all but announced that Johnny Depp will be the Riddler
Is Cillian Murphy not going to continue that role?
Feb 11, 2010 5:39pm
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Feb 11, 2010 6:16 PM
Crispin Glover loves acid!
Feb 11, 2010 6:16pm
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Feb 11, 2010 6:24 PM
justincredible wrote:
gibby08 wrote: Glover has been mentioned as The Scarecrow


It's pretty much all but announced that Johnny Depp will be the Riddler
Is Cillian Murphy not going to continue that role?
From everything I have read....IF they bring back The Scarecrow....it will be Glover
Feb 11, 2010 6:24pm