Poison Ivy 2: Lily
Poison Ivy 2: Lily

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Poison Ivy 2: Lily

1996
Movie
106 min
English

A young and naive college art student becomes obsessed with assuming the identity and personality of a departed coed who used to live in her room, and in so doing causes complications that result in two men, a student and her art professor, lusting after her.

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IMDb3.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic28/100
Google Users37%
Director: Joel SchumacherGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin, must stop the cold-hearted villain Mr. Freeze from freezing Gotham City and the world. Meanwhile, the seductive and dangerous Poison Ivy seeks to take over the world with her plant-based toxins and pheromones.

Critical Reception

Batman & Robin was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as one of the worst superhero films ever made. It was heavily criticized for its campy tone, nonsensical plot, weak dialogue, and over-the-top performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its excessive campiness and poor execution.

  • Criticized for its weak script, uninspired action sequences, and wooden performances.

  • Considered a low point in the Batman film franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally reflect the critical consensus, with many finding the film to be overly silly, poorly written, and a disappointment compared to previous Batman installments. Some viewers appreciate the film's campy nature as a guilty pleasure, but it is overwhelmingly seen as a significant misstep.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 11 Golden Raspberry Awards, winning 4, including Worst Picture and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

Arnold Schwarzenegger's salary for playing Mr. Freeze was reportedly $20 million, making him one of the highest-paid actors at the time, despite the film's poor reception.

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