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Puzzle #17 Answer

Batman & Robin (1997)

Batman & Robin was the link movie connecting Nymphomaniac: Vol. II and Ocean's Eleven.

Linked through Uma Thurman and George Clooney.

ActionScience FictionAdventure 1997
The Connection
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II poster
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Ocean's Eleven poster

Both Uma Thurman and George Clooney appeared in Batman & Robin.

About Batman & Robin

★ 4.4/10 ⏱ 2h 5m 📅 Jun 20, 1997

"Strength now. Courage always. Family, above all. Batman and Robin!"

Batman and his sidekick Robin attempt to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of new villains, most notably the melancholy Mr. Freeze, who wants to make Gotham City into an arctic region, and the sultry Poison Ivy, a botanical femme fatale. As the Dynamic Duo contend with these bad guys, a third hero, Batgirl, joins the ranks of the city's crime-fighters.

Directed by Joel Schumacher
Written by Akiva Goldsman

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Top cast

George Clooney
George Clooneyas Bruce Wayne / Batman
Chris O'Donnell
Chris O'Donnellas Dick Grayson / Robin
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzeneggeras Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurmanas Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstoneas Barbara Wilson / Batgirl
Michael Gough
Michael Goughas Alfred Pennyworth
Pat Hingle
Pat Hingleas Commissioner James Gordon
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macphersonas Julie Madison
John Glover
John Gloveras Dr. Jason Woodrue
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Foxas Ms. B. Haven

Behind the camera

Producers
Peter Macgregor-Scott
Executive Producers
Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
Cinematography
Stephen Goldblatt
Editing
Mark Stevens, Dennis Virkler
Composer
Elliot Goldenthal
Production Design
Barbara Ling
Costume Design
Robert Turturice, Ingrid Ferrin
Casting
Mali Finn
Visual Effects
Wendy Rogers, Andrew Adamson
Sound
Lance Brown

Box office

Budget
$125.0M
Worldwide gross
$238.2M

Awards

The song 'The End Is the Beginning Is the End' by the Smashing Pumpkins, featured in the film, won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards.

Soundtrack

Score by Elliot Goldenthal

Movie trivia

  • 1

    Warner Bros. fast-tracked development for Batman & Robin after the success of Batman Forever, aiming to make the film more toyetic, which included involving toy companies in pre-production meetings.

  • 2

    George Clooney was cast as Batman after director Joel Schumacher saw his performance in From Dusk till Dawn, despite initially considering William Baldwin for the role.

  • 3

    Arnold Schwarzenegger's portrayal of Mr. Freeze involved extensive costume work, with his armor costing around $1.5 million and requiring six hours for makeup and wardrobe application each day.

  • 4

    Principal photography wrapped two weeks ahead of schedule, allowing George Clooney to work on the television series ER simultaneously without conflicts.

  • 5

    Filming was briefly halted when Mr. Freeze's blaster prop went missing, leading to a police investigation that uncovered the prop in a film memorabilia collector's home.

  • 6

    Alicia Silverstone was the only choice for Batgirl, and she reportedly lost at least 10 pounds for the role, later facing body shaming during the film's promotion.

Themes

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