Affleck's portrayal of Batman is a more severe and brittle version of the superhero than past depictions. more jaded, cynical, and cruel than actors like Christian Bale and Michael Keaton's portrayals of Batman. The fact that Affleck's Batman is depicted to be grieving over Robin's passing and to be aware of his affections for him also contributes to his more overt emotional nature.
The conviction of criminals was one of Ben Affleck's Batman's most divisive elements. In "Batman v. Superman," it is demonstrated that Batman employs physical force against some of his adversaries, defying the common perception of him as a hero who abhors murder. Director Zack Snyder made this decision on purpose because he intended to show a more ruthless and scattered Batman after years of battling crime in Gotham City.
Ben Affleck returned to the super hero role in Joss Whedon's "Justice League" in 2017, despite the lack of attention the public paid to his debut as Batman. While many have appreciated Affleck's portrayal of this Batman, the film has come under heavy fire for its unbelievable plot.
Robert Pattinson played Batman in the 2022 film "The Batman" after Ben Affleck revealed in 2019 that he would be abandoning the role. Although though Affleck only played Batman for a brief period of time, his depiction of the Cavalier Oscuro is still one of the most intriguing and divisive.
