Batman & Robin is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Robin, and the fourth and final installment in the original Batman film series. The film was directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Akiva Goldsman, with George Clooney playing Batman, Chris O'Donnell as Robin, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the main villain, Mr. Freeze. Uma Thurman portrays the character Poison Ivy, while Alicia Silverstone plays Batgirl.

The plot centers around Batman and Robin as they team up with Batgirl to stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from wreaking havoc on Gotham City. Meanwhile, they also deal with the emotional struggles of their relationships with each other and their personal lives. The film was heavily criticized for its over-the-top campiness, which was a departure from the darker tone of the previous two films, as well as the poor script, acting, and direction.

Batman & Robin was a commercial disappointment and was widely panned by critics. The film's negative reception led to the cancellation of a proposed sequel and ultimately resulted in the franchise being rebooted in the 2000s with Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed Batman Begins. Despite its poor reputation, the film has gained a cult following for its unintentional humor and campy charm.

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