5 reasons why Joseph Gordon-Levitt should be Batman

Firstly, I want to point out this is all based on a lot of rumour, speculation and interview snippets. We don't really have anything certain, so try not to get too worked up now. But, in any case I've gone ahead and compiled a brief list of reasons why Joseph Gordon Levitt should be Batman.

1. Depending on when the Justice League film is set his age could fit the timeline, a Batman at the beginning of his mission. A fresh face rather than a grizzled warrior.

2. JGL is a great actor, and experienced at combining action with excellent dialogue and emotion which is what Batman is all about.

3. It may be easier for fans to see him as Batman since his role in the Dark Knight Rises, his appearance there makes it a slightly more logical leap to him becoming Batman (but not necessarily Bruce Wayne).

4. Seems to fit the bill for a billionaire playboy, but with an edge, something else to him. A tormented playboy trying to clean up his city. Though we don't know if this will be Bruce Wayne or possibly someone else, it could be taken in a completely different direction.

5. He makes a good counter balance to Henry Cavill's Superman - instead of just two muscle-bound stereotyped heroes we will have to polar opposites allowing for a much more interesting relationship between them.

So yeah, these are some of the reasons why Joseph Gordon Levitt could potentially, if cast, make a decent Batman. Care to share your opinion? Not that I'll read and/or care about it in any case.

5 reasons why Joseph Gordon-Levitt SHOULDN'T be Batman

Now, don't get me wrong, i'm a massive fan of Gordon-Levitt. I've followed his career since 3rd Rock From the Sun, right through to 10 Things I Hate About You, Mysterious Skin and 500 Days Of Summer. And whilst i'm ecstatic that he's finally getting the recognition he deserves and playing A-Mazing roles (Inception, Looper, The Dark Knight Rises!) I DON'T think he should be the next caped crusader in The Justice League

Why? I hear you squeal...Well...

1. Who the hell would play Robin?
   Whilst JGL is pure awesomeness and a great leading man, if i'm really honest, I still see him as the perfect Robin. Compared to Batmen of the past and present - Keaton, Bale and even Kilmer and Clooney, there's something about JGL that doesn't seem to pop out that makes me say "Holy smokes!" But when I think who would make the perfect sidekick, he's the first person that comes to mind. To be honest i'm still a bit surprised that he didn't end up being Dick Grayson in 'The Dark Knight Rises'...


2.  The Bat killed JGL
   One of my biggest pet peeves of Superhero films has been randomly throwing popular actors/actresses into the mix to boost the profile of the film. This has only killed the credibility of the actor AND the film in my opinion. Just look at Daredevil and Ben Affleck -what? when did that happen?! you ask...my point exactly, and Halle Berry with Storm, and lest we forget (although we try to) Catwoman - they are currently showing that as an afternoon film on ITV these days.
   JGL is amazeballs, but lets no throw him into the mix for the hell of it.


3. There are plenty more heroes in the sea...
   Yes JLA is gonna be a pretty big one, but who's to say it will be the biggest? There are plenty more heroes out there ripe for the picking, and right for JGL, so why should he limit himself to the Bat. With the state of superhero films/comics at the moment, there will  be an abundance of roles coming up. If he commits himself to Batman then how the hell can he be Hank Pym!


4. No more mister nice guy
   We've seen plenty of nicey nicey, hero type, moral JGL, it's about time we saw a darker side! And I vote that Batman isn't dark enough.


5. JGL is too good for Batman
   Been there, done that, and Bale and Keaton are reigning supreme. Let's leave it at that before we get dragged into a game of "who played the better Batman". Plus, everyone knows that Batman isn't even a big enough role for JGL...now Doom on the other hand....

The Iron 3

Like the rest of the geekdom universe (and then some), we are KEEN about the new Iron Man film! Yesterday they released the official trailer and all I can say is BOOM. I think the Iron Man instalments have been 2 of the best Marvel films so far (Spiderman 2 still holds my top spot...) and by the looks of it this will be joining the ranks!

Not gonna lie but I really think this could top my Spiderman 2 top spot as the ultimate Marvel film...I can feel it in my waters!! (yes, my waters) Robert Downey Jnr is looking awesome, and War Machine is looking like the ultimate DON (see what I did there)...2013 is shaping up to be a pretty marvel-filled year...

So what would doom do? He'd start preparing to evacuate Latveria with his tale between his legs, cause 2013's Iron Man 3 is about to rain a whole lot of hurt and awesomeness on his metal wearin' magic arse. There's only room for one metal head.