In the picture of Joel Schumacher “Batman and Robin” the actors were assembled of the first magnitude: George Clooney, Alicia Silverstone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc. The plot of the fourth film was no less confusing than in previous tapes of the tetralogy. So what are the challenges Batman faced this time?
The film "Batman and Robin": the main roles. George Clooney as Bruce Wayne
Before the release of the Christopher Nolan trilogy about a superhero in a dark cloak, Burton / Schumacher tetralogy was incredibly popular. However, Nolan lured the favor of fans of the Batman comic with two indisputable advantages of his film adaptation: the constant cast and expensive special effects. Joel Schumacher’s creation , of course, cannot boast of this.
For example, in the film “Batman and Robin”, the actors playing the role of the Dark Knight changed again. In place of
Val Kilmer took the rising star at that time, George Clooney.
As for the plot, in the new part of the tetralogy Batman acquires a comrade - superhero Robin. This is both good and bad, because sometimes Robin helps the Dark Knight, and sometimes Batman is forced to save his partner.
Of the antagonists in the fourth film, Mr. Freeze and a girl named Poison Ivy are involved.
"Batman and Robin": actors and roles. Chris O'Donnell as Robin
If George Clooney, playing the role of Batman, is a famous person, then Chris O'Donnell, who appeared in the image of Robin, did not earn much fame.
In the film "Batman and Robin" actors Clooney and O'Donnell play teammates. Batman patronizes the young man and instructs him. However, the anti-heroine
Poison Ivy with the help of special pheromones falls in love with Robin. She then forces Robin to act against his mentor. In the end, Batman himself appears under the influence of the poison ivy spell.
Chris O'Donnell, before participating in a spy action movie, also played D'Artagnan in the 1993 American version of The Three Musketeers. Unfortunately, the actor was nominated for Golden Raspberry for this role.
After the premiere of "Batman and Robin," George Clooney managed to break into a big movie, but O'Donnell remained at the level of television series like "Anatomy of Passion", "Practice" and "Naval Police: Special Department." True, he occasionally appeared in feature films: “Kinsey,” “Sisters,” “Max Payne,” etc.
Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl
The name of Alicia Silverstone in the 90s was quite famous, at least in America. Back in 93, she appeared in the image of the main villain in the film "Passion without reciprocity." Then, the novice artist fueled interest in her person, becoming the heroine of several Aerosmith music videos. In 95th, the comedy “Stupid” with the participation of Silverstone was released, and critics blew all the voices that she was the future star of the screens.
However, the career of a star was quickly blown away. And this process began with the tape "Batman and Robin." Actors in this film starred in tight enough costumes. Silverstone gained a little weight and did not look very attractive in the clothes of Batgirl. In the USA, a few extra pounds is a reason for harsh criticism. Then several directors refused the girl a role precisely because of a mismatch with the model parameters. Recently, Alicia flashed on the screens in class B films like the comedy Vampires or the drama Games of the Gods.
Other role performers
The list of celebrities who honored the movie “Batman and Robin” does not end there.
Arnold Schwarzenegger received in the project the role of the antagonist Mr. Frieze. This turn surprised all viewers, as the hero Arnie, according to the script, is a prominent scientist.
The actors of the movie "Batman and Robin" Uma Thurman and Jeep Svenson played a couple more villains - Poison Ivy and Bane. The first becomes a mutant due to exposure to toxins. Bane, on the other hand, is an incredibly powerful adversary who was turned into a villain by a “tin fate”.
If the persona Uma Thurman does not need to be introduced in connection with the participation of the actress in the movie hits from Quentin Tarantino, then Jeep Swenson is less famous. But he is known in the circles of professional wrestlers.
Also in the frame appeared Michael Gough ("Dracula"), Pat Hingle ("Maximum Acceleration") and El MacPherson ("Jane Air").