Why was Batman and Robin 1997 so bad?

One of the biggest criticisms of Batman & Robin was that the movie was too bright and that it was essentially a modern take on the 1960s-era of Batman (aka the Adam West television show). In truth, it was and it leaned much closer in tone to Batman ’66 than it did towards Batman ’89.

Was Batman and Robin a flop?

Batman & Robin (1997): The Infamous $160M Flop | Bomb Report.

Why did Val Kilmer not do Batman and Robin?

In the new Amazon Prime documentary Val, Kilmer explains why he turned down the chance to return in Batman & Robin. It turns out the actor felt so restricted by the costume that he experienced a sort of on-set alienation from the rest of the cast.

Why did they change Batman in Batman and Robin?

Joel Schumacher replaced Burton, and wanted the next film in the series to invoke the campiness of the 1960s Batman television series. Keaton declined to reprise his role as Caped Crusader, as he didn’t like the new direction of the films, and was replaced by Val Kilmer.

Is Batman and Robin a sequel to Batman Forever?

Batman & Robin is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Robin. It is the fourth and final installment of Warner Bros.’s initial Batman film series, a sequel to Batman Forever and the only film in the series made without the involvement of Tim Burton in any capacity.

How much was George Clooney paid for Batman and Robin?

In a new interview with Howard Stern, Clooney went even further in discussing the movie and revealed how much he earned for making it. Clooney was paid a mere $1 million salary, while Schwarzenegger received a hefty $25 million.

How much did Arnold get paid for Batman and Robin?

Schwarzenegger was paid a $25 million salary for the role, while his prosthetic makeup and wardrobe took six hours to apply each day.

Are Batman Forever and Batman and Robin connected?

Why didn’t Batman and Robin have sequels?

The new approach to a fifth movie focused on more physiological nuance and building a more subtle dark atmosphere, keeping the budget more reasonable to address criticisms of the previous movie. Ultimately the studio decided it was best to consider something completely different rather a fifth sequel.

Which Robin is in Dark Knight Rises?

John Blake’s (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) legal name is revealed to be Robin at the conclusion of The Dark Knight Rises — but that doesn’t mean he is the DC Comics version of Robin or that Blake becomes the costumed Boy Wonder or Nightwing after the film is over.