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Batman and Robin.”
Yes, I watched it.
This is easily the worst Batman film of the 90s franchise, and most folks would probably deem it one of the worst films ever. The campiness and wackiness that dominated “Batman Forever” works in overdrive in this film, and can be very cringe-worthy for most viewers.
For me…it’s never been
that bad. If anything, I feel the action and special effects are the biggest and most ambitious in this film. Maybe not outstanding considering the cheap production value and the unbelievably over-the-top stuntwork. There is still a huge helping of silly dialogue (especially with all the one-liners from Ahnold). But for whatever reason (probably the fast pacing), I do find it entertaining.
As far as the story goes…well, now there’s like three villains, three good guys, some crazy plot involving satellites and plants, and something about Alfred having cancer. Bane is in the mix too, but the “Knightfall” storyline never comes up (which has always been a severe disappointment to me). It kinda does go all over the place, hopping from one action scene to the next with some drama thrown in for good measure. Yeah, nothing to really scream about.
As a film, it is indeed poor. Well, not necessarily with the cameramanship; I feel it is just as solid as it was in “Batman Forever” (some shots are the exact same too!). Acting is so hammy all around that it’s rather embarrassing; George Clooney as Batman is about as effective as Roger Moore playing James Bond. Arnold Schwartzenegger brings some decent macho muscle to the franchise, but his constant quips totally deplete his presence. I generally like Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy, but she is very over-the-top. Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl is average at best. That just leaves the guy playing Alfred as the sole remaining bright star in this cast, a true testament to just how bad everybody else’s performance is (bested by a butler, come on Batman!
). Writing is about as silly as it was in the last movie. Production value is even more embarrassing though; the lighting schemes remain unique and most sets, props, and costumes are nicely detailed. But, the vast majority of it is fake. They used plastic and cellophane for ice for Pete’s sake! Not to mention even more gangs sporting glow-in-the-dark paint and glowsticks as weapons (in what back alley do you ever see punks like this?!), and a myriad of other absurdities (like museum turned into a ice-skating rink). WTF?!!
And lastly, the music is…okay.
3/5 (entertainment: 4.5/5, story: 2.5/5, film: 1.5/5)
Recommendation:
Nah.
Even if it is the worst movie ever, it is a nice Blu-Ray. It looks about as sharp, clean, and detailed as “Batman Forever,” with perhaps slightly better color and contrast. Sound quality is surprisingly top-notch; I can tell it’s much more dynamic and active than all the previous movies.
PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4.5/5
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I had no idea what was going to happen. Is he going to kill Tommy? Hurt/kill Grace? Maybe even hurt one of the girls? Kill himself?! (which I didn't think of until he put the gun to his head). 
), but it's nothing like the original story. 
I backed off. Everyone in the crowded lobby was looking our way. The light bulb went off in my head. Great, an old man is making that little boy cry. 
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