Batman & Robin (1997)

About Batman & Robin

The 1997 movie 'Batman & Robin' is a superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher. Following the duo of Batman and Robin, the movie takes audiences through their struggles to keep Gotham city safe from new and powerful villains: Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy. A dramatic subplot intensifies the narrative as they grapple with divided loyalties and power tussles.

Making / Production

The film, produced by Peter MacGregor-Scott, was the fourth installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series. Director Joel Schumacher kept the campy, light-hearted tone from his previous film, an approach that received mixed reviews.

Actors

• George Clooney as Batman. Clooney brings the wealthy philanthropist Bruce Wayne and his alter ego Batman to life with suave and sophistication.
• Chris O'Donnell played Robin. O’Donnell embodied Robin’s youthful vigor and rebellious spirit.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger gleefully embraced his role as Mr. Freeze, the icy, pun-loving antagonist.
• Uma Thurman played Poison Ivy. Her performance captures the character's seductive and deadly charm.
• Alicia Silverstone was introduced as Batgirl, a role she fleshed out with strength and determination.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is known for introducing Batgirl into the cinematic universe.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze costume was rumored to weigh nearly 50 pounds.
• The movie's pun-heavy dialogue, especially Mr. Freeze's ice-related puns, have since become infamous.

Quotes

• "What killed the dinosaurs? The Ice Age!" - Mr. Freeze
• "This is why Superman works alone." - Batman
• "My vines have a crush on you." - Poison Ivy

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s score was composed by Elliot Goldenthal, returning from the previous film, Batman Forever.
• R&B singer R. Kelly's song "Gotham City" was part of the film's soundtrack.
• Smashing Pumpkins' track "The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning" earned a Grammy nomination.