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Top 10 Filmmakers Who Can Tackle The Batman Reboot

With Nolan's final film in the trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, now out in theatres, Warner Bros. has turned their attention to rebooting the series. The director has stated many times that under no circumstances will he return, which leaves the studio with the colossal task of finding a new director to sit behind the camera. It's almost as big a job as finding a new actor to play Batman.

Alfonso Cuaron

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Few filmmakers impress me as much as Alfonso Cuaron. But I don’t have to tell you that, I’m sure you’ve seen Children of Men.

The man is already in Warner Bros.’ good books (after helming the very successful Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for them) so why not trust him with another one of their franchises? His inspired and daring direction is always a treat for the eyes and he’s no stranger to dark and grim material.

As well shot and framed as Nolan’s films are, I think Cuaron is a step above the aforementioned director and to see his unique direction and assured camerawork lend itself to a franchise like Batman, well, I think that could make for a very interesting film.

To be completely honest though, I shouldn’t even have to explain why Cuaron is so great. Rent Children of Men and watch the car ambush scene.

Enough said.

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