I do not understand the hatred for this film, and that is coming from me watching it back-to-back with its Schumacher counterpart "Batman Forever". "Batman and Robin" is the superior of the two, in my opinion, and I really found it to be enjoyable. Sure, it is cheesy and camp as hell, but it has a better storyline than "...Forever" and two better-looking villains in Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze.
George Clooney replaced Val Kilmer as Batman and Chris O'Donnell reprised his role as Robin. O'Donnell toned down the attitude in this one, so I did not find him as irritating as he was in "...Forever". I'll say it, Clooney makes a decent Batman and Bruce Wayne here. Better than Kilmer's indifferent performance in "...Forever." Michael Gough reprises his role as Alfred and there are a few emotional scenes that are surprisingly well-done. Uma Thurman and Arnie are very enjoyable to watch.
"Batman and Robin" is not a terrible movie, and does not deserve its reputation. It is by no means a good movie either, but I would rank it above "...Forever" any day of the week.
George Clooney replaced Val Kilmer as Batman and Chris O'Donnell reprised his role as Robin. O'Donnell toned down the attitude in this one, so I did not find him as irritating as he was in "...Forever". I'll say it, Clooney makes a decent Batman and Bruce Wayne here. Better than Kilmer's indifferent performance in "...Forever." Michael Gough reprises his role as Alfred and there are a few emotional scenes that are surprisingly well-done. Uma Thurman and Arnie are very enjoyable to watch.
"Batman and Robin" is not a terrible movie, and does not deserve its reputation. It is by no means a good movie either, but I would rank it above "...Forever" any day of the week.