Batman & Robin (film)
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Batman & Robin is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Robin by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. It is the fourth and final installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series (1989–1997) and a sequel to Batman Forever (1995). Directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Akiva Goldsman, it stars George Clooney as Bruce Wayne / Batman and Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson / Robin, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Uma Thurman, and Alicia Silverstone. The film follows the titular characters as they oppose Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy, while struggling to keep their partnership together. Warner Bros. fast-tracked development for Batman & Robin following the box office success of Batman Forever; Schumacher was given a mandate to make the film more toyetic than its predecessor. Schumacher and Goldsman conceived the storyline during pre-production on A Time to Kill. After Val Kilmer decided not to reprise the role of Batman, Schumacher was interested in casting William Baldwin before Clooney won the role. Principal photography began in September 1996 and wrapped in January 1997, two weeks ahead of the shooting schedule. Batman & Robin is the only film in the initial Batman film series made without the involvement of Tim Burton in any capacity. Batman & Robin premiered in Los Angeles on June 12, 1997, and went into general release on June 20. It grossed $238 million worldwide against a production budget of $125–160 million, and was considered a box office disappointment at the time. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and is considered to be one of the worst films ever made. The film's poor reception caused Warner Bros. to cancel future Batman films, including Schumacher's planned Batman Unchained. One of the songs recorded for the film, "The End Is the Beginning Is the End" by the Smashing Pumpkins, won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards.
Infobox
Directed by
Joel Schumacher
Written by
Akiva Goldsman
Based on
mw- Characters appearing in comics published by DC Comics Batman charactersby Bob Kane
Produced by
Peter MacGregor-Scott
Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger George Clooney Chris O'Donnell Uma Thurman Alicia Silverstone Michael Gough Pat Hingle Elle Macpherson
Cinematography
Stephen Goldblatt
Edited by
Dennis VirklerMark Stevens
Music by
Elliot Goldenthal
Productioncompany
Warner Bros.
Distributed by
Warner Bros.
Release dates
June 12, 1997 (1997-06-12) (Los Angeles) June 20, 1997 (1997-06-20) (United States)
Running time
125 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$125–160 million
Box office
$238 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Golden Raspberry Awards
Golden Raspberry Awards
Award
Golden Raspberry Awards
Category
Worst Picture
Recipient
Batman & Robin
Result
Nominated
Worst Remake or Sequel
Worst Remake or Sequel
Award
Worst Remake or Sequel
Category
Nominated
Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property
Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property
Award
Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property
Category
Nominated
Worst Director
Worst Director
Award
Worst Director
Category
Joel Schumacher
Recipient
Nominated
Worst Screenplay
Worst Screenplay
Award
Worst Screenplay
Category
Akiva Goldsman
Recipient
Nominated
Worst Supporting Actor
Worst Supporting Actor
Award
Worst Supporting Actor
Category
Chris O'Donnell
Recipient
Nominated
Worst Supporting Actor
Worst Supporting Actor
Award
Worst Supporting Actor
Category
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Recipient
Nominated
Worst Supporting Actress
Worst Supporting Actress
Award
Worst Supporting Actress
Category
Alicia Silverstone
Recipient
Won
Worst Supporting Actress
Worst Supporting Actress
Award
Worst Supporting Actress
Category
Uma Thurman
Recipient
Nominated
Worst Screen Couple
Worst Screen Couple
Award
Worst Screen Couple
Category
George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell
Recipient
Nominated
Worst Song for "The End Is the Beginning Is the End"
Worst Song for "The End Is the Beginning Is the End"
Award
Worst Song for "The End Is the Beginning Is the End"
Category
Billy Corgan
Recipient
Nominated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Award
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Category
Favorite Movie
Recipient
Batman & Robin
Result
Nominated
Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
Award
Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
Category
Worst Picture
Recipient
Batman & Robin
Result
Won
Worst Sequel
Worst Sequel
Award
Worst Sequel
Category
Nominated
Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More Than $100M Worldwide Using Hollywood Math
Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More Than $100M Worldwide Using Hollywood Math
Award
Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More Than $100M Worldwide Using Hollywood Math
Category
Won
Worst Director
Worst Director
Award
Worst Director
Category
Joel Schumacher
Recipient
Won
Worst Supporting Actress
Worst Supporting Actress
Award
Worst Supporting Actress
Category
Alicia Silverstone
Recipient
Won
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
| Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Picture | Batman & Robin | Nominated | |
| Worst Remake or Sequel | Nominated | |||
| Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property | Nominated | |||
| Worst Director | Joel Schumacher | Nominated | ||
| Worst Screenplay | Akiva Goldsman | Nominated | ||
| Worst Supporting Actor | Chris O'Donnell | Nominated | ||
| Worst Supporting Actor | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Nominated | ||
| Worst Supporting Actress | Alicia Silverstone | Won | ||
| Worst Supporting Actress | Uma Thurman | Nominated | ||
| Worst Screen Couple | George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell | Nominated | ||
| Worst Song for "The End Is the Beginning Is the End" | Billy Corgan | Nominated | ||
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Movie | Batman & Robin | Nominated | |
| Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Worst Picture | Batman & Robin | Won | |
| Worst Sequel | Nominated | |||
| Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More Than $100M Worldwide Using Hollywood Math | Won | |||
| Worst Director | Joel Schumacher | Won | ||
| Worst Supporting Actress | Alicia Silverstone | Won |
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