Key Takeaways:
– Ben Affleck’s role as Batman had a cut scene in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
– The cut scene featured a more brutal fight sequence in a warehouse.
– This sequence didn’t make the final cut as it overstepped the image directors desired to portray for Batman.
– The Stunt Coordinator of the movie, Damon Caro, gives insights into the transformation of the superhero during this scene.
Fans of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice may already know that Ben Affleck left no stone unturned to nail the character of Batman. Despite numerous critics questioning his suitability for the role, the film has carved a niche in the hearts of fans. Moreover, the movie boasts some of the most iconic scenes ever cast in the entire Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe.
Ben Affleck’s Unseen Badass Warehouse Fight
Amid many heroic moments, the warehouse fight scene stands out where Affleck’s Batman brilliantly displays his intimidating side while saving Martha. But did you know this scene could have been even more thrilling if a certain portion wasn’t cut?
In the culled version, Affleck’s Dark Knight deploys some really deadly moves to get through the “dangerous dudes” trying to eliminate him. One notable action sequence had him using a bulletproof-vested adversary as a shield to deflect attacks. This revelation comes from none other than the movie’s stunt coordinator, Damon Caro.
Caro, during an interview with ScreenRant, narrates, “The action-viz that we shot in prep is a little bit longer than what we shot for the film. And he does use one of the guys as a shield in that… he uses him as a shield and the guy had a bulletproof vest on.”
Why the Scene Didn’t Make the Final Cut
Now, wouldn’t that look super cool on screen? Of course, it would. But this part was excluded from the film. According to Caro, “It didn’t make the movie because it didn’t fit for the cut.” Evidently, that scene could have changed Batman’s projected image where he is seen to incapacitate his opponents rather than kill them.
An Evolution in Batman’s Character
While fans missed the complete cut of that incredibly violent scene, Caro believes the Batman character went through a significant evolution during that sequence. According to him, Batman’s motivation changes from a lack of mercy in the chase scene, fueled by resentment, to a newfound realization of shared humanity between humans and Kryptonians.
Explaining this shift, Caro said, “So there’s definitely an evolution.” And even though Batman looks ruthless in this sequence, it was a matter of efficiency. He needed to incapacitate his opponents within a limited timeframe to save Martha.
For fans who want to revisit the slightly shortened yet fantastic warehouse fight scene, they can stream Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on Prime Video. Despite the cut, the scene still remains a key moment in Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Batman, shed light on his character’s evolution, and justified the severity of his approach.
So there you have it, a sneak peek into the would-be epic fight sequence that was left on the cutting room floor, yet bears testimony to Affleck’s captivating performance as Batman and his character’s evolution.
