Heroes. Villains. Triple Threat.

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, Elle Macpherson, John Glover

DML Rating: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ - average

"Allow me to break the ice: My name is Freeze. Learn it well, for it's the chilling sound of your doom." - Mr. Freeze

Why watch this? Arnold gets top billing, and he really is the film's most memorable character.

Plot Summary: Batman and Robin face the formidable challenge of stopping both the icy Mr. Freeze and the seductive Poison Ivy from endangering Gotham City. Amidst this threat, their partnership is tested by a personal element, as Alfred, their loyal butler, falls ill. A new hero, Batgirl, emerges to assist in their fight against crime.

Dad's Preview: This film reminds me of a soup where the chef threw everything available into the pot. It might work, but in this case, it's OK-not great. Everything is notched up. George Clooney is now Batman. Batgirl joins the team. There are two new villains (well, three if you count Bane). Its more colorful than Batman Forever (1995). More. More. More. The result feels over-stuffed. I will say that Schwarzenegger surprised me. He has all the great lines and gives Mr. Freeze two dimensions - he's nasty, but we do feel pity for him. The rest of the performances are like looking at cardboard cutouts of the characters. Clooney and Thurman have to be kicking themselves over this one.

Warner Bros.