Two decades after starring in the critically-panned superhero film “Catwoman,” actress Halle Berry reflects on the legacy of the 2004 movie. While it received poor reviews upon release and was a box office disappointment, Berry sees the film finding new fans online. She also notes lessons learned that could help if she were to direct a potential new take on the “Catwoman” character.
At the time, most movie critics said “Catwoman” was not very good. It earned an average rating of 8% from reviews collected on the website Rotten Tomatoes. The $100 million production only made $82 million in ticket sales worldwide. Berry won a Razzie award, given to the year’s worst movies and performances, for her role. However, Berry says she enjoyed making the film.
Today, Berry thinks younger audiences seeing “Catwoman” without knowledge of the past criticism are able to form their own opinions. They find and watch it online without influence from reviews nearly 20 years ago. Fans on the internet say they think it is “cool,” unlike many critics originally. Berry was happy to learn a new generation likes the movie she starred in.
If she were to play Catwoman again, Berry told Jimmy Fallon on his late night TV show that she would want to direct the movie herself too. Berry made her directorial debut in 2020 with the drama “Bruised.” Having directing experience could help make sure a new “Catwoman” movie meets both her and modern audiences’ expectations.
As one of Halle Berry’s most famous roles, she shows an openness to revisiting the part two decades later. Both the lessons of the past and eyes of fresh fans might shape any new take on the character of Catwoman from this award-winning actress and filmmaker.
