Top 10 Filmmakers Who Can Tackle The Batman Reboot

September 22, 2012 Matt Joseph 6 Comments

Rian Johnson

Though some may say he’s too inexperienced to tackle a franchise like Batman, I think that Rian Johnson would make an excellent choice. At the very least, the director could give us a smart, sophisticated and tightly woven tale, one that appeals more to the intellect than the brawn. Perhaps a heady, high-concept Batman film wouldn’t please the higher ups at Warner Bros. but a bit of brains never hurt anyone, right?

After seeing Looper (which has already screened for the press), we know that he can craft a convincing world for the Caped Crusader to play in. The director’s sharp eye makes for some wonderful composition and smart filmmaking, filmmaking that’s actually reminiscent of Mr. Nolan in some cases.

Perhaps he needs a few more credits under his belt, but if given enough time, I say give Johnson a shot.

If you’re unfamiliar with his work, check out the trailer for Looper below.

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http://twitter.com/MinimeJer05 Jeremy Lebens

Rian Johnson, Duncan Jones and Darren Aronofsky sound like great picks, but I’d really like to see Alex Proyas handle Batman, even though I don’t care for much of his films. His dark and broody atmospheres are Tim Burton-ish, without the constant need for heavy makeup and eye shadow.

I think pretty much any of these could tackle Batman just fine with the exception of Refn. Refn is a MASTERCLASS director, but Batman just doesn’t fit his style.
http://twitter.com/MinimeJer05 Jeremy Lebens

I’m also randomly thinking of Sam Mendes, especially after all of this Skyfall promotion.
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I think the best way to re-conceive Batman is to step away from Nolan’s realistic grittiness. I think the Arkham games are a great example of the more fantastical Batman having a near equal amount of deep quality. Though I’m a ridiculous fan of Nolan, especially his DK films, I do would say that there still hasn’t been the definitive Batman film with regards to all his classic trademarks. Especially his more common crime-fighting/detective aspects fell a little short in the grand ideologic scale of Nolan’s “Batman is a symbol “style.

This having said I think the Wachowski’s are the best thing that comes to my mind right now. They have the experience, the prowess, the visual talent, the intellect. I think they’re one of the few with the potential to truly match Nolan’s run in quality. Perhaps Paul Dini as a writer?
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I am not sure whoever wrote this article is thinking. Do you think WB is gonna put their number one ace up the sleeve in hands of someone who wants to try to make darker batman? In fact, WB will let batman as dark as it got w/ these 3 trilogy. Any darker, you are looking at batman paranormal activity. WB should hand this into already proven director. Did I mention batman is only superhero they have got who can consistently bank out big money?
Devanes

No James Cameron?
Ridley Scott is a great choice.
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You left one mate, what about Gareth Evans? Director of The Raid:Redemption. This guy can do action like I haven’t seen before! That coupled with an amazing script, would be a mind blowing perfect storm to the franchise, the next level so to speak?