‘Got To Put Big Weird Horns’: Uma Thurman Reflects On Her Iconic Batman & Robin Role; DETAILS Inside

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As a dedicated follower of Uma Thurman’s illustrious career, I must say that her reminiscence of playing Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin was as enchanting as ever. Her humorous take on the film’s intended audience and the infamous rubber costume brought a chuckle to my day. The actress’s ability to maintain a light-hearted perspective, even when discussing the “bat nipples” controversy, is truly commendable.

In a chat on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Uma Thurman, who famously portrayed Poison Ivy in the 1997 action-sci-fi Batman & Robin, reminisced about her emblematic role and discussed the movie’s playful atmosphere. When the host mentioned that her kids adored the original superhero flick, Thurman humorously commented, “That one was intended for younger viewers.” Interestingly, before its 1997 premiere, the film initially received a PG-13 rating.

In simpler terms, the Oscar-nominated actress also shared challenges with her skin-tight Poison Ivy costume. She explained that it was particularly tough because it was made entirely of rubber, likening it to the most uncomfortable airplane tension hoses. To put it another way, she described the dress as the toughest version of a body-shaping garment you could imagine – the “toughest Spanx ever.

Nevertheless, she still had a great time filming the movie, “It was fun and creative. I got to put big weird horns on my head,” she added. Batman & Robin, directed by Joel Schumacher, followed the titular DC heroes as they “try to keep their relationship together while stopping Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City,” as per the synopsis.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but reflect on the Batman & Robin movie that left such an indelible mark on pop culture with its flamboyant style and frequent appearances as Halloween costumes. However, despite its initial appeal, it was met with severe criticism. Starring Uma Thurman, George Clooney as Batman, Chris O’Donnell as Robin, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze, this film aimed to bring a lighter touch to Tim Burton’s previously directed films. Regrettably, it failed to resonate with viewers.

At the time, viewers criticized the costumes featuring “bat nipples” designed to mimic Greco-Roman statues as excessively and awkwardly anatomical. Even though Schumacher defended these hero outfits by stating they were intended to introduce a classical element, viewers found them superfluous and distracting. Interestingly, this misguided design choice came to symbolize the larger picture in a symbolic way.

During the interview, Uma Thurman (from Pulp Fiction) reminisced about her recent unexpected encounter with her Batman & Robin co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger. Their chance meeting turned out to be a genuinely delightful experience for both of them. Later on, Schwarzenegger shared a photo of the two of them on social media and captioned it as “Frost and Poison Ivy reunited. Be careful, Batman,” in reference to their characters.

Afterward, Thurman uploaded the identical photo onto her Instagram, showcasing them both grinning directly at the lens. She titled it, “Freeze and Ivy reunited once more – incredibly close and exceptionally trendy amid a warming globe!

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2024-10-23 23:37