Other Superman and Batman fans are concerned about traditionally family-friendly characters going too dark.
The new Batman himself, Ben Affleck, says he understands both sides.
But on the same token, as an adult, I like to see movies that are R-rated.
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He emphasizes that the PG-13 theatrical cut will always be available as an alternative.
They can see the more adult version of that movie.
(They arent saying yet how much longer the directors cut will be.)
We were just like, Okay, look.
Were not making a three-hour movie.
I mean, evenIdidnt want to make a three-hour movie, Snyder says.
I drove the cuts probably harder than anyone.
The studio, they were willing to let the movie indulge pretty hard.
But I felt like its at a manageable two-and-a-half hours.
Lets also not forget the credits are super long, the end credits.
So the movies closer to two hours and 22 minutes.
One of the things cut from the theatrical release: A mystery character played by Jena Malone.
I think we should keep it private, but its nothing thats been talked about, Snyder says.
Shes definitely not Robin or Batgirl.
Im happy to say that.
Suffice to say, some minor characters in the theatrical cut are given expanded storylines.
And a few other actors will join Malone in being rescued from the cutting room floor.
Fletcher is like this bodybuilder muscle-guru from Compton, this awesome guy.
Hes amazing, and hes in it, Snyder says.
The only other question is: what exactly is in the new material that earned the R-rating?
The R-rating came with the even more vague designation: for sequences of violence.
Theres not a lot of blood in our movies, he says.
The R-rated success ofDeadpoolcould be the exception rather than the start of a trend.
I think right now were going for the PG-13.
I dont know that thats going to materially change, he said.
We can give that movie the edge that it needs and still maintain a PG-13.
As long as there are options, he says hes for it.
These movies have definitely evolved from being comic books for children aimed at kids.
Clearly theres a big enough audience.
I think its cool.
Why not have an R-rated version that you release for download or on DVD later?
I think thats smart.
