the body-snatcher of batman returns (screen) (cinematheque)

Rating: 7/10 (11 May 2012)

It has the same director, the same actor, same batmobile, same butler, albeit the flavor is totally different. I can't name another sequel being so different of the original. But if you read the comics, the batman of 1939 isn't the same than the one of 1989 or more accurately, frank miller's "DK" is far away from his "DK2".
Maybe the choice for Xmas period isn't very adapted to superheroes because here, the feel is a bit cold and doesn't help a rather boring script:
Batman is again sidelined and a bit stiff glued in action. funnily, the two movies taken together, Bruce appears a bit like a pervert and not because he dresses like a bat at night. In fact, each time, all he is doing is seduce a woman, get her in his bed and feel compelled to reveal his secret identity.
The villains gets an inflation (three instead of one) but Schreck and Penguin are irritating. That's left Catwoman who is truly the best thing here. Pfeiffer did an amazing job, getting totally in that crazy part. She reveals a wonderful ethic for her craft and a very sexy side of her personality.
The sets and visual are beautiful and Danny's score matches and maybe is better than his previous one.
Finally, my feelings is a bit mixed but this Catwoman and her haunting presence wins me over. Miaow !