Halle Berry open to Catwoman sequel — but only if she’s directing!
As a gamer who has spent countless hours navigating the treacherous waters of Hollywood blockbusters and their often tumultuous journeys from script to screen, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia when revisiting the infamous tale of 2004’s Catwoman. Having grown up with the iconic Michelle Pfeiffer version in Batman Returns, it was a bitter pill to swallow seeing Halle Berry don the cat suit in what could only be described as a cinematic disaster – a film that was panned by critics and audiences alike, yet somehow managed to spawn a cult following.
Halle Berry recently sat down for an interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to talk about her latest film, “Never Let Go.” During the conversation, the show’s host, Jimmy Fallon, mentioned that 2024 will be the 20th anniversary of “Catwoman,” a fact that Berry had commemorated by sharing pictures on social media with some rescue kittens.
When Jimmy Fallon inquired about her memories of filming, Berry expressed that she “really enjoyed it,” even though it received negative reviews from critics. Upon being questioned if she’d wear the cat suit once more, Berry replied to Fallon, “Perhaps, if I could be the one directing it.
As a die-hard fan, I’m speculating that this might signal her return to the role of Catwoman in another appearance, perhaps following the Pitof interpretation. The iconic actress has reached a point in her career where she calls the shots, and it would certainly intrigue me if she were to direct a new Catwoman project. If she does, I wonder if it would be a continuation of the original film or a fresh start with a reboot.
In today’s film industry, particularly with superhero movies, there’s an increased emphasis on creating projects that align closely with their comic book origins and enhance the performances of the cast. This approach would undoubtedly be adopted if Halle Berry were the one directing the project.
As a gaming enthusiast, I can say that back in 2004, Halle Berry mentioned her kids were fond of the movie, stating, “What makes me pleased is… they’ve discovered it now online.
The children find it enjoyable, and it feels validating when they now say, “It’s neat” and “I don’t understand what everyone was complaining about.” In response, I feel quite proud.
Ever since the premiere of “Batman Returns” in 1992, plans for a spin-off featuring Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman character had been underway. Tim Burton was set to direct this project, with Denise Di Novi and Daniel Waters on board as producers and screenwriter respectively. However, even though Waters submitted his draft on the very same day that “Batman Forever” hit the theaters, the project got stuck in development limbo.
When Warner Bros. scrapped their initial plan for Batman vs. Superman, initially slated for 2004, they promptly moved forward with Catwoman as an alternative. However, Michelle Pfeiffer was no longer attached to the project, and it wouldn’t resemble the popular Batman Returns portrayal of the character. Instead, it would offer a fresh narrative, penned by John Rogers, John Brancato, and Michael Ferris from a story by Theresa Rebeck. The film featured Halle Berry alongside Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy, and Sharon Stone.
Filming started back in September 2003, with scenes being captured in Los Angeles, California, Winnipeg, Manitoba, at Lionsgate Film Studios in Canada (specifically Vancouver and British Columbia), and Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. This process continued until March 2004. Reshoots followed from June 2004 up to a month before the movie’s release in July 2004.
In its opening weekend, Catwoman earned $16.7 million, placing it third after The Bourne Supremacy and I, Robot. Despite this, the film managed only a total of $82.4 million globally, with $40.2 million coming from the US and Canada, and $42.2 million from other territories. This underperformance occurred against a production budget of $100 million.
As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but reflect on my own critique of Pitof, a renowned visual effects supervisor from France, whose work on a particular film stirred quite a storm among critics. They vehemently disliked the movie for its subpar script, shoddy visual effects, incomprehensible plot, and lack of clarity. Since then, it has unfortunately earned a notorious reputation within the comic book movie genre.
The movie garnered several awards, but unfortunately, they were not the prestigious ones. At the Golden Raspberry Awards in 2005, it won in four categories: Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress (Berry), who surprisingly attended to receive her trophy. It holds a low rating of 8% on Rotten Tomatoes against an audience score of 18%.
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2024-09-22 17:01