After considering all the haters for the movie out there I have to wonder about the fuss - this really wasn't that bad. Granted, no great marks for originality or creativity but the story and action was acceptable given the parameters for a blind super-hero. What probably mattered to me more, since I look for these touches in comic book movies, were the multiple references to the medium that your average movie goer wouldn't be in tune to. A number of Marvel/Daredevil names were referenced by characters in the picture, including that of acquitted rapist Quesada (for Joe Quesada, a Marvel editor and one time Daredevil artist), John Romita (boxing opponent for Jack Murdock), and the morgue attendant Kirby (for Sixties cover artist Jack Kirby). That last one was a bonus because the character of Kirby was portrayed by comic book writer as well as actor Kevin Smith. And adding to all that fun was the ubiquitous cameo of legendary Marvel creator Stan Lee; he was the man young Matt Murdock stopped from crossing the street. So with all that I didn't mind the over the top action so much or the somewhat inconsequential conclusion against the major villains. And say what you will about Ben Affleck, but when all is said and done, he'll have been the only actor when the next Batman film comes out to have portrayed both Marvel and DC Comic super-heroes. A pretty cool feat I would say.
Addendum: *** I just reread my review and would note that Ben Affleck is not the only actor now who portrayed two super-heroes. In 2016, Ryan Reynolds appeared as Deadpool, following his 2011 casting as Green Lantern.
Addendum: *** I just reread my review and would note that Ben Affleck is not the only actor now who portrayed two super-heroes. In 2016, Ryan Reynolds appeared as Deadpool, following his 2011 casting as Green Lantern.