It's time to talk about 'Batman & Robin' and why George Clooney was actually a good Bruce Wayne.
There’s a case to be made that Batman & Robin is one of the most important comic book films of all time. Joel Schumacher’s famously disastrous Batman sequel was so reviled by both fans and critics that it temporarily killed the comic book movie genre, forcing studios to take greater care in making sure their superhero films were properly handled.
Before Clooney, neither Michael Keaton nor Val Kilmer had been given much time to explore what Bruce does when he’s not beating up criminals. Bob Kane originally imagined the character as a brilliant, charismatic philanthropist who masks his dark side, but both Keaton and Kilmer were equally chilling in a tuxedo as they were in the Batman suit. Clooney was the first actor to lean into the sleazy persona that Bruce must adopt in order to mask his identity.
There’s also an ignorance to Bruce’s behavior that comes from his lifelong wealth. It’s easy to get lost in the extravagance of Wayne Manor, and Schumacher’s version of Bruce’s home is comically prosperous. Bruce is completely ignorant of Dick’s feelings, and initially, he barely notices when his butler Alfred Pennyworth’s niece Barbara comes to visit.
Playing a superhero simply wasn’t a good choice for Clooney at the time, but the failure of Batman & Robin actually panned out in his failure. As a result of his embarrassment, Clooney chose to work on more dramatic projects with legendary directors like Steven Soderbergh, Terrence Malick, David O. Russell, and Wolfgang Peterson. He developed into one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation and launched a directorial career that was equally strong.
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