has a bit too much edge to entertain all audiences

Rating: Null/10 (19 February 2002)

Gothic sequel is not exactly a pleasant or ideal comic book movie experience, but it does provide some entertainment value. A freakish baby is abandoned in the Gotham City sewers and grows up to be The Penguin, a grotesque menace out to claim vengeance against the entire city. More interestingly, Batman finds a new nemesis in Catwoman, a slinky and sexy villain with her own agenda. The story isn't very appealing, in fact it's pretty morbid for a comic book adaptation, but the set design is superb, the action scenes are exciting, and there are lots of good performances. Watchable, but too nightmarish for all tastes. **½