Batman & Robin (1997)

Also known as "Batman and Robin"
Overall Score: 2 out of 10

Strength. Courage. Honor. And loyalty.

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silerstone, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, John Glover, Elle Macpherson, Vivica A. Fox, Vendela Kirsebom, Elizabeth Sanders, Jeep Swenson, John Fink. Michael Reid MacKay, Coolio

Director: Joel Schumacher

Running Time: 125 minutes

US MPAA rating: PG-13
UK BBFC rating: 15
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller

On DVD

On DVD

Even when not technically brilliant, I still expect my superhero movies to at least be good fun. Even the super-daft 'Supergirl' managed to get that much right. 'Batman & Robin', though, is quite possibly the least-enjoyable super-flick ever made: and yes, I have seen

DVD Extras: Cast and crew info, a bunch of featurettes ('Bob Kane & The Birth of Batman', 'Creating the New Story', 'Friend & Foes', 'Recreating Gotham City') a butchers at the various vehicles that can be spotted racing around the streets of Gotham, some other recommendations, and bits on the costumes, make-up and special effects. Version reviewed: Batman And Robin Extras: 7 out of 10

It's Got: The pun-happy Mr Freeze talking about being "left cold", "sent to the cooler", "staying cool", "breaking the ice" and telling everyone to "chill". Oh dear.

It Needs: Schumacher to be ashamed of himself.

Alternatives: Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman Begins

Summary: The worst superhero movie ever made? Sitting through this heap of poopsy will drive you batty. Overall Score: 2 out of 10

Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 22nd June 2005