Uma Thurman’s Poison Ivy: Iconic or Over-the-Top?

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In this video, we dive into Uma Thurman’s unforgettable turn as Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin (1997) — a performance that’s equal parts camp, charm, and catastrophe. We’ll break down what worked, what wilted, and how Thurman turned one of DC’s most dangerous eco-villains into a larger-than-life caricature of femme fatale excess.

From the neon-saturated visuals to the flirtatious one-liners and exaggerated physicality, Thurman’s Ivy is pure 90s theatricality — but does it serve the character or bury her beneath the film’s over-the-top tone? We’ll explore her performance choices, costume design, script limitations, and how Joel Schumacher’s direction both elevated and undermined her potential.

Whether you think she was brilliantly camp or criminally wasted, this deep dive looks at Poison Ivy’s lasting legacy, her place in Batman’s cinematic history, and what Uma Thurman brought — and could’ve brought — to the role if given a better film to bloom in.

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