5. Ditch The Realism
A big part of Christopher Nolans approach to the Dark Knight trilogy was the realism that he wanted to bring to the franchise. Had you mentioned this to anybody pre Batman Begins, they likely would have laughed in your face. How exactly do you bring realism to a series that revolves around a guy running on roof tops in a bat suit? In truth realism is probably too strong of a word, but it certainly was more down to Earth and I think most of us believe that it worked. We got to see more grounded versions of villains like the traditionally immortal Ras Al Ghul and the muscle bound venom addict Bane, as well a more humanised and vulnerable Bruce Wayne. As well as this approach worked, I dont want to see it again, at least not in the near future. Weve had the grounded vision of Christopher Nolan, the gothic style of Tim Burton and the regrettable campiness of the further Schumacher sequels. Whilst I wouldnt suggest a return to the style of the Burton era, I do think that there is a happy medium to be found. Just because Batman is a superhero without super powers, doesnt mean you have to drag the villains down to his level. The cinematic Batman should be allowed to battle the members of his rouges gallery that are super powered, the ones that are more than twisted humans. Especially as the first time we see this version of him, hes going to be hanging around with the ultimate Meta human, Superman. Of course I wouldnt want to rule out the perennial favourites- but as the JLA will presumably duke it out with the likes of Darkseid- why cant Batman fight some of his more super villains? Though I dont doubt that we will see new versions of The Joker and Two Face, this approach will enable the use of characters like Clayface and Killer Croc. We could also get a different look for Batmans vehicles, supporting cast and Gotham City itself. As much as I and many others still love Batman 89, its fair to say that it hasnt aged well. The Nolan trilogy- despite some criticism of Rises- was great, but its done now, it is time to move on and try something different. Except Bane, leave him alone.