As a long-time admirer of Uma Thurman and her captivating performances, I find myself both intrigued and amused by her recent remarks about Batman & Robin. It’s not every day that an actress who has graced our screens with such memorable characters as Poison Ivy and The Bride from Kill Bill casually dismisses a movie’s critical panning by stating, “It’s the one that was actually made for children.
Uma Thurman defends Batman & Robin, stating that it wasn’t a bad film but rather catered to a particular audience. In the mid-1990s, the Batman series underwent a significant shift in tone, embracing a more vibrant style for the character. Instead of the grimness seen in Michael Keaton’s portrayal of Batman in Tim Burton’s universe, the films started featuring larger-than-life characters bordering on campiness. After Batman Forever in 1995, with Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey as Two-Face and The Riddler, respectively, a new pair of villains took the spotlight for the following film. Arnold Schwarzenegger played Mister Freeze, but it was Uma Thurman’s seductive portrayal of Poison Ivy that left audiences spellbound.
Despite the movie being universally panned, Thurman’s performance stuck out and has been remembered for decades. However, considering the overtly provocative nature of her character, Thurman’s latest assertion may surprise fans. According to People, in a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Thurman revealed that despite the rating of the film skewing towards slightly older audiences, it was geared towards youngsters. Clarkson ecstatically told Thurman how much her children loved the film, with the Poison Ivy actress stunning everyone with her reply.
It’s the one that was actually made for children.
The revelation is quite surprising considering some mature content in the film. Ignoring the usual brutality in a Batman story, it seems that the plot involving Batman and Robin being charmed by Poison Ivy might not be suitable for young audiences upon initial viewing. While Clarkson’s kids might enjoy this throwback superhero movie, it’s clear that critics have shown significant dislike towards the film, as indicated by its low 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Movie That Almost Ruined A Franchise
The performances of Batman (Val Kilmer and George Clooney) in some films significantly harmed the reputation and box office performance of the Batman series. After Tim Burton’s successful run with Michael Keaton as Batman, things were going well. However, their portrayals, which were seen as too lighthearted or cartoonish, caused a nearly decade-long halt in Batman’s cinematic journey. It wasn’t until Christopher Nolan’s trilogy that the character was revitalized, and Christian Bale’s portrayal of the character was popular and successful at the box office.
Although Uma Thurman hasn’t appeared as Poison Ivy in any Batman films since 1997, she is still strongly associated with this character. No other actor has taken on the role in a live-action film since then, but Ivy Pepper played it in the TV series “Gotham” (portrayed by Clare Foley, Maggie Geha, and Peyton List). However, Ivy has made appearances in various animated movies and shows, such as being voiced by Lake Bell in the adult animated “Harley Quinn” series. It’s possible that we might see Poison Ivy on the big screen again someday, but it seems quite improbable that Uma Thurman will reprise her role, despite her current monopoly on the character.
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2024-10-26 01:33