Why Are Batman Movies Afraid Of Robin?

This is all about the current tendency of fans - the mundane nerd portion - to want Batman and every other superhero to be "realistic". Robin is a crazy concept in a realistic film -- makes me think of Kick-Ass... which is a great film if you are up for it.

Robin is too colorful and offers too much lightheartedness in an atmosphere that directors want to portray as dark and gritty.