Video: Grayson Trailer Makes Robin Look Badass

Posted by Brian C. Gibson (brian@filmschoolrejects.com) on July 17, 2008

So this is an example of how DC could be making their films. Other than Batman Begins/The Dark Knight, I don’t think DC has really brought us a great film in a long time. An actor named John Fiorella has made a childhood idea come to life by creating a five minute trailer for Batman’s sidekick Robin. I swear if you watch this, you will think Dick Grayson is badass. Check out John’s website if you would like to download the script for Grayson.

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Cole Abaius

They're finally making a sequel to the 1966 Batman: The Movie? It's about time.

I believe by "badass", you meant "cheesy".

And here I thought you were going to prove my point about Robin being able to be done well. You got my hopes up for the last time, Gibson.

Zap Rowsdower

Ugh. Why spend all of that time and money only to have such crappy, awful, poorly-synched sound?

Zap Rowsdower

And I fully agree with Cole, as well. Cheesy as a mother fucker. This and Batman: Dead End are lauded by fans but they are both so goddamn cheesy and awful. I don't get it.

DAVID

Yeah if this came out in the 70's it wouldve been fine. but comn,this looks like a B movie with a lead whos lame.

Davebaxter1989

Sorry but that was absolutely terrible. Unendingly bad. And I mean all bad. Bad acting, bad story, bad costumes, bad directing...just all bad. They need to go watch The Dark Knight and see how it should be done.

Colin

Officially cool?! Have some standards, please, 'cause this is cheesy fanboy crap.

Adam

"I swear if you watch this, you will think Dick Grayson is badass."

Nope.

Adam Sweeney

For the first half of the trailer I could have sworn it was going to be called "See Robin Run." I understand fan films can't compete with actual films but you have to try to find decent actors. And the end scene where Robin does the obligatory jump in front of the bullet...horrid. Add that with the Robin pulling a Mr. Mom in the bathroom and it doesn't get much worse.

And who was the girl who went to the Eartha Kitt School for Acting? "Be careful, this kitten still bites?" No, Selina my dear, only your acting does.

I speak for all young filmmaking hopefuls when I say please stop.

Jensen

Actually I rather liked it. I thought it was fun and there's nothing wrong with a little cheese now and then.

Josh Radde

It's "Officially Cool" because there's a subculture of people who love this shit. Yes, it's bad, but when I was at Wizard World people were watching this trailer at all times. There were even DVDs for this trailer and the 5 minute Batman: Dead End that came--with SPECIAL FEATURES. So whether or not Brian thinks this is officially cool, people definitely do. I do think its interesting how much time and money must've gone into this as well. Those are some devoted friends.