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Thanos, The Joker and the 25 greatest superhero movie villains of all-time

By Michael Patterson

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Joker costume from the 2008 film The Dark Knight worn by actor Heath Ledger and designed by Lindy Hemming is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Joker costume from the 2008 film The Dark Knight worn by actor Heath Ledger and designed by Lindy Hemming is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /
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5/27- “Batman And Robin ” Movie Stills Starring Uma Thurman As “Poison Ivy” (Photo By Getty Images) /

24. Poison Ivy

Film: Batman & Robin

Look, Batman & Robin isn’t going to be winning any best-of awards, we all know that by now. A vibrant display of neon lights and Bat-nipples, it’s rightfully listed among the most infamous films of all time. That being said, there are a number of shining lights in there (you know, other than the fact that the film is a hoot!).

While some of the performances (particularly Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pun-derful turn as Mr. Freeze) can be appreciated for their utter campiness, Uma Thurman managed to transcend the pantomime by becoming everything that it was and, as a result, she gave us a vivacious, empowering and sensual performance as Poison Ivy that would have still been at home in a much more serious (and better) film.

She radiated on-screen, oozing charisma as she strutted her way down every corridor, winked at every admiring bystander and even danced in a pink monkey suit – giving life to some of the corniest lines of dialogue by accentuating every last word. It was every bit as over-the-top as the rest of the film, and yet it felt completely natural to the character.

Make no mistake about it, Uma Thurman thrived in the outrageous environment and, in doing so, gave life to a surprisingly comic-accurate Poison Ivy that had us all swooning. The film may have been poison to many comic book fans, but she certainly wasn’t.

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