Batman & Robin
Batman and his sidekick Robin attempt to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of new villains, most notably the melancholy Mr. Freeze, who wants to make Gotham City into an arctic region, and the sultry Poison Ivy, a botanical femme fatale. As the Dynamic Duo contend with these bad guys, a third hero, Batgirl, joins the ranks of the city's crime-fighters.
Critics Sentiment
Alfred recovers using Freeze's cure for MacGregor's syndrome
Barbara discovers the Batcave and becomes Batgirl with Alfred's help
The film hits rock bottom when Barbara becomes Batgirl through convenient plot devices, then gradually recovers as it approaches a surprisingly emotional ending with Alfred's recovery
Batman & Robin starts poorly with Arnold's cringe-worthy puns and maintains a consistently low quality throughout most of its runtime, earning universal scorn from critics for its camp tone, terrible acting, and cheap production values. The film reaches its nadir during the Batgirl introduction sequence before finding slight redemption in its final act through Alfred's storyline. Despite a few defenders who appreciate it as unintentional comedy or nostalgic camp, the overwhelming critical consensus is that this represents the franchise's absolute low point.
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George Clooney
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Chris O'Donnell
Dick Grayson / Robin
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze
Uma Thurman
Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy
Alicia Silverstone
Barbara Wilson / Batgirl
Michael Gough
Alfred Pennyworth
Pat Hingle
Commissioner James Gordon
Elle Macpherson
Julie Madison
John Glover
Dr. Jason Woodrue
Vivica A. Fox
Ms. B. Haven
Vendela Kirsebom
Nora Fries
Elizabeth Sanders
Gossip Gerty
Jeep Swenson
Bane
John Fink
Aztec Museum Guard
Michael Reid MacKay
Antonio Diego / Bane
Eric Lloyd
Young Bruce Wayne
Jon Simmons
Young Alfred
Christian Boeving
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Stogie Kenyatta
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Andy LaCombe
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