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“With Batman&Robin, the fourth entry in the recent Batman movie series, the profitable franchise appears poised to take a nosedive. This film, which places yet another actor in the batsuit, has all the necessary hallmarks of a sorry sequel - pointless, plodding plotting; asinine action; clueless, comatose characterization; and dumb dialogue. Batman&Robin moves at a dizzying pace, yet goes absolutely nowhere.”

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James Berardinelli is an esteemed American film critic, born on September 25, 1967. He is known for his comprehensive film reviews and ratings, often sharing his insights on the internet and television. more

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