"It's so vindicating"— Halle Berry says the new generation likes her Catwoman movie despite its bad critical reviews

Halle Berry, the American actress known for her roles in films like Die Another Day (2002), the X-Men series, and her Academy Award-winning role in Monster's Ball (2001), appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on August 15. The actress said that her 2004 Catwoman film has been well-received by the youth.

Berry also remembered that while the film received a lot of negative critiques when it was first released and even received several Razzie Awards, now that the new generation watches it online, it is perceived much better, which she finds vindicating. She stated on the show,

"The children have found it now on the Internet. The kids love it, So it's so vindicating, because now they're saying it's cool and, like, what the heck was everybody's problem with it? So, I'm like I'm so brat now."

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Halle Berry talks about Catwoman and future plans

In an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Halle Berry discussed the film Catwoman as it marked its twentieth anniversary. Berry discussed her experience and future plans for the role. During the interview with Fallon, she was asked whether or not she would consider taking on the role of Catwoman again, and she said,

“Well, maybe, if I can direct it.”

This statement follows Berry's recent switch into the director’s chair, having directed her first movie, Bruised, in 2020.

The 2004 Catwoman was directed by French filmmaker Pitof. Its screenplay was written by John Rogers, John Brancato, and Michael Ferris. At the time, critics gave the film unfavorable reviews, commenting on several aspects, including its plot and cinematography.

The film won several Golden Raspberry Awards in 2005, including the Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Screenplay. Halle Berry herself received the award for Worst Actress, which she accepted by attending the event, also known as the Razzie Show. The movie also won many categories at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards in the same year.

The actress said that the film is slowly being revalued, especially by the younger generation who have come across it through OTT platforms. Berry’s remarks highlighted a shift in the audience's perception and the younger generation's appreciation of the film's kitsch and peculiarity.

Based on the DC Comics character, Catwoman starred Halle Berry alongside Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy, Alex Borstein, and Sharon Stone. The film was produced on a reported budget of $100 million but generated about $82 million, falling short of commercial expectations.

Halle Berry appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her latest project, The Union. This film is one of her upcoming ventures, adding to her ongoing work in both acting and directing.

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Catwoman did not do well when it was released, but Berry’s remarks suggested that the film is gradually being discovered by an audience that views it in a different light.