Catwoman 2004 is a movie about a woman who transforms into a feline-like superhero.
Patience Phillips is an artist who works for a cosmetics company, but she uncovers a dark secret.
She becomes Catwoman after being killed by cats and receiving their nine lives.
Catwoman uses her strength, agility, and cat-like abilities to fight for justice against evil forces.
She also discovers love with a police officer who helps her in her vigilante endeavors.
The movie is often criticized for its poor plot and cheesy dialogue, but it remains an iconic representation of the character Catwoman.
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Review
Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how it ever got made? That’s the thought that ran through my mind as I watched “Catwoman,” the 2004 film starring Halle Berry.
The movie is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, but the storyline deviates so far from the source material that it’s almost unrecognizable. Berry plays Patience Phillips, a meek graphic designer who is murdered after discovering a corporate conspiracy to sell dangerous beauty products. She is resurrected by an Egyptian cat goddess and gains superhuman abilities that allow her to become Catwoman.
It’s hard to know where to start with this movie, so let’s begin with the plot. It’s convoluted and nonsensical, with characters making decisions that seem to come out of nowhere. The dialogue is laughably bad, with lines like “It’s over because I say it is” and “Game over!” being delivered in all seriousness.
The acting isn’t much better. Berry tries her best in the lead role, but she’s given so little to work with that it’s hard to blame her for any missteps. Sharon Stone plays the villainous Laurel Hedare with campy relish, but even she can’t save this mess of a movie.
The special effects are also lacking, especially when compared to other superhero movies released around the same time period like “Spider-Man 2” and “X-Men: The Last Stand.” The scenes of Catwoman jumping around are unconvincing and look like they were filmed in front of a green screen.
Despite all these flaws, there is one aspect of “Catwoman” that deserves praise: its soundtrack. Composed by Klaus Badelt and featuring songs from artists like Beyonce and Sarah McLachlan, it’s an enjoyable listen even if none of the songs are particularly memorable on their own.
So why did “Catwoman” turn out so poorly? There are a few theories. The original script was written by John Rogers, but it was heavily rewritten by other writers without his input. Director Pitof (yes, that’s his real name) had previously only directed one other feature film and had no experience with action or special effects. And then there’s the fact that the studio wanted to capitalize on the success of superhero movies at the time, but didn’t have faith in the source material enough to follow it closely.
Despite its critical and commercial failure (it made just $82 million worldwide on a budget of $100 million), “Catwoman” has become something of a cult classic in recent years. It’s not hard to see why – it’s a movie that’s so bad it’s almost good. It’s fun to watch with friends and make snarky comments about, or just marvel at how such a mess of a movie ever got made.
All in all, “Catwoman” is a prime example of what happens when too many cooks are in the kitchen. It’s an enjoyable trainwreck that you can’t look away from, but it’s not worth watching for any other reason than pure entertainment value. If you’re looking for a good superhero movie, there are plenty of better options out there – but if you want to watch Halle Berry play basketball in heels or Sharon Stone chew scenery like she’s at an all-you-can-eat buffet, then “Catwoman” is the movie for you.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 104
- Release : 2004-07-22
- Genre : Action, Fantasy, Mystery, Crime
- Cast : Halle Berry as Patience Phillips / Catwoman, Benjamin Bratt as Tom Lone, Sharon Stone as Laurel Hedare, Lambert Wilson as George Hedare, Frances Conroy as Ophelia
- Crew : Thierry Arbogast as Director of Photography, Sylvie Landra as Editor, Klaus Badelt as Original Music Composer, Klaus Badelt as Music Producer, Zoë Bell as Stunts
- Popularity 22.757
- Budget : $100,000,000
- Revenue : $82,102,379
- Company : Village Roadshow Pictures, Di Novi Pictures, Frantic Films
- Summary : Liquidated after discovering a corporate conspiracy, mild-mannered graphic artist Patience Phillips washes up on an island, where she’s resurrected and endowed with the prowess of a cat — and she’s eager to use her new skills… as a vigilante. Before you can say “cat and mouse”, handsome gumshoe Tom Lone is on her tail, fascinated by both of her personas.
- Tagline : You can’t CATch her.
