It's just for fun!

I looked forward to this movie for many reasons - I'd enjoyed the first two parts of the trilogy, and it was the subject of a lot of hype.

It didn't disappoint. Obviously it never intended to be considered an intellectual or even challenging movie. So as long as you don't expect it to be, it won't disappoint you either. Batman has never been of that genre and why critics are disparaging of it because it does not live up to their unrealistic ideas is beyond me. It is simply meant to be an enjoyable, escape from reality. That's why it takes this cartoon-esque format.

The setting is typically gothic Gotham, with it's elaborate buildings and dark skylines, lit up only by neon lights and the occasional 'Bat-signal'. George Clooney is our Batman this time,and plays the part better than Val Kilmer but not quite as well as Michael Keaton! The newcomer is of course Alicia Silverstone, rather unfairly criticized for her appearance in many of the reviews in the press. How many of us would look fantastic in PVC all-in-one?

The bad guys are Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy and Arnie as the Iceman. Poison Ivy kills with a kiss and Ms. Thurman looks so ravishing I'm sure any man would happily pass away in her arms. Our bad guys join forces in order to defeat Batman and Robin. The plot is no more complicated than that. The only difference from the other movies is that Iceman wants to freeze the planet so he can bring his frozen wife back to life. Poison Ivy wants to rid the world of humans because plants are nicer. A woman scorned I think!! There's the usual stylish fighting, witty one-liners, fabulous costumes and settings.

The actors obviously had fun making the movie and it's fun to watch. A movie to watch with friends and a big bowl of popcorn.

I don't think younger kids should watch just because there is a bit of fighting in this movie and there are plenty of other movies kids can watch without any violence at all.