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Halle BerryBomb cash register from 2004 Catwoman It is either a masterpiece or a disaster depending on who you listen to. Maybe it’s a disaster?
DC Comics Heroine Catwoman has been playing countless times in a living event since her work in 1940 Michelle Pfeiffer, Anne Hathaway and Zoë Kravitz Being just a few of those who dressed leather leather leather tanner Seliny Kyle. Berry’s depiction of Catwoman, however, holds a unique place in film history, both for how it was at the time of the release and the way the subsequent generations completely reassessed its performance. Berry accepted the dividing response to CatwomanShe will even perform at Razzie Awards personally on February 26, 2005 to gather her award the worst actress.
When we reach the 20th anniversary of the iconic appearance of Berry’s iconic performance Razzie Awards continue to move and find out the true story CatwomanIs a dramatic failure and unexpected reassessment:
What went wrong
In short, almost everything that could spoil Catwoman Went wrong. Warner Bros. Of course he wanted to earn money on the popularity of Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle / Catwoman from 1992 Batman is coming back So the studio put spinoff into development.
Pfeiffer signed up to lead her own Catwoman Film in 1993 and Batman is coming back‘ Tim Burton was on board to direct first, on the basis of a script Daniel Waters. First proposal Catwoman Warner bros were sent on the same day Batman forever He was released in 1995, but the dark tone and the bold action of the film allegedly turned off the manager of the studio.
Burton and Pfeiffer Everyone dropped out while the development in the project stopped at the end of the 90’s. Ashley Judd and Nicole Kidman They were both briefly considered to be replaced by Pfeiffer, which would be challenges in Kidman’s case because she has already played Dr. Chase meridian in Batman forever.
When Warner Bros turned to a Batman vs. Superman The project (which would not actually take place until 2016), Berry was hired to play Catwoman in an accompanying project. Warner Bros almost immediately inserted creative bonds on SFX Guru-Turned-Director Pitof By announced that Batman cannot be mentioned or mentioned Catwoman.
“Catwoman came to my radar when I made (Die another day In 2002), which is when I first asked. I was wildly excited, ”Berry said Entertainment a week In 2024. “The playground was not actually a story; It was just the idea of rediscovery Catwoman. The studio was a big part of it; The intention was not to do what happened over and over again but bring something else. ”
Pitof and screenwriters John Brancato, Michael Ferris and John Rogers rolled with Warner Bros. ‘Calling for creative guidelines by deciding not to use the version of Catwoman Selina Kyle at all. Instead, Berry would play Patience Phillips – the latest in a number of ancient Catwomens authorized by the Egyptian cat Mau called Midnight.
By the time the cameras were rolling, pitoffs Catwoman When she found out the cosmetic company she worked, she concentrated around the patience of Wallflower, which released dark secrets. Sharon Stone released a high theatrical performance, unlike the sixties Batman TV series, such as evil cosmetics Magnate Laurel Hedare, while Benjamin Bratt Costarr when the policeman investigated suddenly re -discovery of Catwoman.
From Catwoman Cannot be connected with Batman’s tradition, Pitof included a gentle confirmation that the film existed in the same universe as Batman is coming back Briefly showing a photo of Selina Kyle Michelle Pfeiffer as one of the many Catwomens in history.
“Some have checked to see Catwoman treating in the comic to make sure our catwoman was in the same spirit,” Pitoff said Humbuk superhero “But I didn’t want to be too influenced by the comic, because the whole point of the film is to be the first film and be different. Unlike Batman, different from Spider-Man-Tento, he has his own identity. I tried to find my resources more in the character of Catwoman himself. For me, Catwoman, which we now shoot with Halle Berry, is in the continuity of others. It is different from the character of Michelle Pfeiffer, different from anyone who played Catwoman in the past. But she’s Catwoman. If you look at the differences between the comic book Catwoman and the TV or the Catwoman movie, they are all different, but there is a feeling that they are all Catwoman. Halle brings its own personality through her attitude and outfit. ”
Will
It would be an underestimation that this would indicate Catwoman They face hard critical reviews. The film was infamous to shred reviewers and DC Comics Die-Hards for its unpredictable tone, PG-13 rating, bizarre mythology and camps of the performance.
Critical Druing has been particularly harsh since Catwoman was one of the first major Hollywood projects for Berry because she made history as The first African -American woman win the best actress Oscar in 2002, for Monster.
Legendary film critic Roger Ebert Hated Catwoman so much that he suggested his 2004 reviews“The director whose name is Pitof was probably released with two names at birth and would be wise to use the other on his next project.”
When Catwoman was reviewed Ebert’s TV showits cohost Richard Caller He made a dubious joke that Berry’s stellar power was shrinking.
“I can tell you a lot, but Halle Berry is probably the first winner of an Oscar to wear a leather outfit S&M and cleaned like a cat cat,” Roaper complained.
Bill Mullerfrom ArizonaIn his evaluation, he claimed that Berry had committed such a grave with a film sin that she was supposed to return her academy award.
Catwoman Failed failed at the cash register and could not get back $ 100 million that Warner Bros has spent on production and market Batman spinoff. Twenty years later, Catwoman‘with Rotten Tomatoes The critical score is still at only 8 percent.
As if he had added an insult to an injury, Catwoman In 2005 she received seven nominations and four wins at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The annual prize show is celebrated – or perhaps decoratively – the greatest critical and financial failure of Hollywood.
Halle Berry’s reaction
Berry took CatwomanFailure in Stride, memorially brought its Academy Award Together personally Award of the worst actress at Razzies in February 2005.
“I never thought in my life to win Razzie here,” Berry joked in her acceptance expression. “It’s not like I ever try to be here … You won’t win Razzie without much help from many people!”
The actress continued: “I want to thank Warner Bros. Thank you for putting me in a piece of S – God’s film. It was exactly what my career needs, you know? I was upstairs and Catwoman He just dropped to the bottom. Love it. ”
In July 2024 lasted Berry She had no regret about forming CatwomanWith its respect for Razzie Awards.
“I wrote (my speech) to my thumb from my life.” I thought a lot about how I could do it in a fun way, and let everyone know I didn’t take it so seriously, ”she said Entertainment a week. “You can never take my Oscar, no matter how bad bash me!” If you say I earned it, okay, I’ll take it too. You accept amazing things that people say and accept when they don’t say amazing things. ”
Catwoman’s link
Over the past 20 years, Catwoman has become something cult classic. While the film was tone at the time of its release, many younger fans fought for their spit and over-the-top dialogue.
“People were not ready for this kind of film,” Pitof said. Indiewire In 2024. The younger audience sees things differently and are much more open. At that time, the comic fans hated the film because the film did not include Batman; This is not a problem with the new generation. They take it as it is. ”
Berry seemingly closed peace CatwomanAlso. Picked Topless for Instagram 2024 post Celebration 20. Anniversary Edition of the film Superhero.
“And yet … Meow!” Today it has been 20 years since I had the honor of reviving this iconic character, ”Berry wrote via Instagram. “It will always be close to my heart and I will forever the patience of Phillips aka Catwoman!”
The actress winning an Oscar even said The tonight show playing Jimmy Fallon in August 2024 that she will be willing to Again to play catwoman on one condition.
“Maybe if I could do it,” she told the hosts Jimmy Fallon.
Catwoman It is available for streaming now on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
