Halle Berry Would Direct ‘Catwoman’ Sequel and Tells Off the Haters: ‘Critics Said It Sucked Balls,’ but ‘Balls Aren’t That Bad’

As a seasoned movie reviewer with a keen eye for resilience and determination, I find myself deeply moved by Halle Berry‘s unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. Her defiant love for “Catwoman,” a film that was met with critical disdain two decades ago, is not only inspiring but also a testament to her indomitable spirit.

Actress Halle Berry recently discussed on “The Tonight Show” about the 20-year milestone of her role in the critically panned film “Catwoman,” which earned her a Razzie Award for worst acting performance of the year. Host Jimmy Fallon facilitated this reminiscent conversation.

“Berry expressed his fondness for ‘Catwoman’ despite its negative reviews in 2004, stating, “They didn’t like it. Critics called it terrible. But I don’t think it was all that awful.””

“Berry mentioned his delight as the kids discovered the thing online and took a liking to it. He felt validated by this, since now they’re saying it’s trendy and wondering why there were issues about it in the first place.”

If asked if she’d return to play Catwoman on the big screen, Berry indicated that she would consider it, provided she had the opportunity to direct the film herself. The Academy Award winner recently made her directorial debut with the Netflix drama “Bruised,” and has been vocal about her fondness for the role of Catwoman in interviews. In fact, she expressed her desire to helm a remake as far back as 2021.

“Hankering to take the helm of ‘Catwoman’, Berry expressed this desire during an interview with ‘Jake’s Takes’. If given the chance now, having gained this newfound knowledge from working on ‘Bruised’, she wishes to reinvent the Catwoman universe. Similar to how ‘Bruised’ was initially written for a white Irish Catholic girl aged 25, she yearns to reinterpret it. If only she could go back and reshape Catwoman, armed with the insights gained from ‘Bruised’.”

As a movie critic, I’d reimagine Catwoman not merely rescuing damsels in distress, but rather saving the entire world – much like many iconic male superheroes do. In my vision, she’d confront a nefarious beauty cosmetics corporation, making the battle more than just a matter of cracked facemasks. I believe this reinterpretation would elevate the stakes and create a narrative that resonates with audiences of all genders.

In her latest conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Berry openly shared that she’s never enjoyed being the main focus of criticism following the release of a film.

“Halle Berry stated that she took on the responsibility for the situation, but emphasized that she couldn’t have done it without help. She’s been shouldering this burden for many years.”

“Berry remarked, ‘I didn’t appreciate the criticism,’ she said. ‘As a Black woman, I’m accustomed to bearing burdens, battling, swimming against the current alone. I’m familiar with defying expectations and carving out a path where there seemed to be none…It didn’t discourage me because I’ve been fighting as a Black woman all my life. A bit of unfavorable press about a film? It wasn’t something I enjoyed, but it wouldn’t halt my world or prevent me from pursuing what I passionately enjoy doing.'”

Watch Berry’s full interview on “The Tonight Show” in the video below.

2024-08-16 23:46

Halle Berry Would Direct ‘Catwoman’ Sequel and Tells Off the Haters: ‘Critics Said It Sucked Balls,’ but ‘Balls Aren’t That Bad’

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