By comparison, Steven Spielberg, who pretty much invented modern pop action-movies 40 years ago, is a restrained classicist. Most comic book movies err in trying to split the difference, with breezy performances like Robert Downey Jr. But Bane never quite comes to life. Adam Holmes. Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands. Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors. Initially attracting Bruce's attention as a thief who dresses in black and fights with the skill of an Olympic gymnast, Selina betrays the Caped Crusader by selling him out to Bane, but she soon sees the error of her ways, and helps the rapidly-recovered vigilante to seize back Gotham City.
Curiously, however, Hathaway's character is never explicitly called "Catwoman. This creative decision is part of Nolan's wider attempt to make his Batman movies as realistic as possible, keeping the comic book action grounded at all times, and this means foregoing the outlandish costumes and cartoon-ish names. It's easy to buy Selina Kyle as a Robin Hood who steals from the rich to help those who, like her, have been left behind by Gotham's murky world of corruption. This fits neatly within Nolan's established tone, but Selina prowling the streets of Gotham proclaiming to be the "Catwoman" strays a little too far into the comic book-y realm Nolan was desperately trying to avoid.
As a result, Hathaway's Catwoman is vastly toned down compared to any other version. Her costume is just a stealthy, black ensemble, and only a carefully positioned pair of goggles allude to Selina's feline theme. Comedy Legend Jerry Stiller Dies at 92 Stiller was part of a winning comedy duo with his wife Anna Meara in the s, but won over a new generation with his unforgettable performance as Frank Costanza.
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