Batman & Robin is a total embarrassment, the kind of movie you only watch if youre drinking with a bunch of friends and want something to make fun of. And even then, it may not be the ideal choice. Virtually the entire movie from beginning to end was ridiculous, with Arnold Schwarzeneggers Mr. Freeze nearing the top of the list. Mr. Freeze needs a cryogenic suit to survive. But the movie made this suit unnecessarily flashy. They removed the glass dome helmet and the emotionless red goggles that helped give the character an added air of mystery and creepiness to him. Instead, they gave him a suit of armor with bright blue lights everywhere, including a mouthpiece that glowed whenever he spoke. Throw in some ridiculous capabilities for the armor, like wings and a jetpack, and it was just far too much. Even worse was when Freeze was out of the armor and he was depicted as lounging around in a robe, smoking a cigar (how does that make any sense) and polar bear slippers. Mr. Freeze doesnt have to be physically imposing, but he needs to be creepy and emotionless. Schwarzeneggers version epitomizes the complete oppositea joke of a character made even more outlandish by his ridiculous puns.
Percival Constantine is the author of several novels and short stories, including the Vanguard superhero series, and regularly writes and comments on movies, comics, and other pop culture. More information can be found at his website, PercivalConstantine.com
