Speaking from the opinion of someone who doesn't get particularly attached to movies based off of American comics, I think this is a very good movie. I haven't seen all of the movies which Catwoman is portrayed in, but Halle Barry (sp?) fit the character well in my mind. I'm not saying it's a remarkable film, but I found it enjoyable - I don't see why people keep making a big deal over Catwoman's outfit: it's not THAT risque, and it's the essence of the character to act the way she does. As to the rating, I think I watched it when I was 12 and had no problems; the violence is mostly surface, little blood, the most disgruntling part is likely when one woman falls from a window and it is shown how she landed; mild cursing, mostly stuff pre-teens already know, no f-bomb or anything like that. There's one scene where it's implied that two of the characters have sex, but it's dark and there's no nudity, mostly just kissing then it fades out; other than that there's innuendo throughout the movie.
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This movie is kitty litter.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Catwoman
Parents need to know that despite the lack of profanity and nudity, Catwoman will scare younger viewers with its dark feel, peril and adult themes. There is a pervasive sensuality to all scenes featuring Catwoman and there is a scene of implied sex as well as references to adultery. Several characters die and there are numerous scenes of peril, including a child trapped on a broken ferris wheel. Anyone who has seen the ads featuring the very suggestive leather suit and whip that that the protagonist wears will be aware of the "fantasy" element of Catwoman's character.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the twin-nature theme that runs throughout the movie. Why might many comic book characters, including Catwoman, have such strong dichotomous characters? What does this mean about their ability to express their "true selves" in their ordinary lives? Ophelia discusses seemingly contradictory traits that she describes as female, yet she herself does not seem to wear a mask. How might Ophelia and other characters express themselves fully without splitting their personalities so dramatically? Why did they pick the name "Ophelia," associated with Hamlet's tragic love?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Mild in it's rating bracket, nice stunts
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Wow, did this one stink
I felt...almost honored to watch this movie. Truly, a movie so very bad must be a work of art. I mean, it takes talent to make a movie this incredibly heinous. I was absolutely stunned that anyone could create such a piece of trash, and watched the movie with a sort of fascinated horror. Don't watch this movie unless you're trying to torture yourself. Go do something useful. Like watched grass grow.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Must be "Sexy" to be Powerful and a Women
Very violent. Tells young girls that you must be sexy in order to be a powerful women, which is not true!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
One and a half hours of your life down the drain.
It's so bad, people can use it to torture prisoners. Everything about this film is bad. Well, except for the costume design. That's IT. All this film is good for is its frickin' COSTUME DESIGN. Looks like somebody spent a little too much money on the COSTUME DESIGN and didn't want to spend money on a GOOD SCRIPT or a GOOD DIRECTOR. This film's not for kids. It's not even for people with at least one brain cell. (Unless they're prisoners.) Here's what to do instead of watching Catwoman: Rent Batman Returns. Watch. Enjoy Michelle Pfeiffer's awesome performance. End of story.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Cat-tastic!
It may not be for a kid my age, but I love this movie (because i like cats) And because i thought it had a pretty great storyline!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
This thing is kitty litter
Have you ever wanted to wanted to see a terrible chick flick, I never have. This movie is terrible. It starts off okay and then turns into the bigest hunk of a tird there is. It is an iffy movie. Dont waste your valuable time watchin this.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
One of the 5 Worst Movies Ever
I don't know why there are any positive kid reviews for this movie at all. It was truly horrible, awful, and every other bad adjective ever put in a dictinary. It was so bad that it was hilarious, and actually more funny than many comedies that have ever been made. Not on purpose, of course. Do not listen to the few positive reviews, because I do not know what those people were thinking. This movie has horrible acting, directing, special effects, and is unbearably cheesy. DONT SEE IT!
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This movie desverves catnip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It Rocked
I really loved the movie. i don't know what everybody didn't like it. It was a pretty good movie. Halle Berry was offered a part, and she played it to the best of her abilities. The writing probably wasn't good, but the acting was sensational. She really acted like catwoman, even thought Eartha Kitt was the best!LOL. There wasn't really any sexuality, just kissing. It is deffintely kid movie for ages 10+. There is no fowl language whatsoever. The action was coreographed wonderfully, and the wasn't that much violence. I don't think this movie deserved a Razze(Worst movie Award). The outfit is risque` but id suitable for catwoman. (P.S. Benjamin Bratt looked totally hot!!)
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
if this movie was $1 2 rent i still wouldn't rent it
i rented this movie because i was excpecting like a x-men movie or elektra or somethin like that.......but what i got was the worst marvel movie ever made.....if it weren't for the hulk this would be the worst super hero movie ever.....in other words it stinks!!!
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I don't know why everyone hated it so much...
I found Catwoman to be a very amusing, fun film. All the critcs hated it but I thought it was good. Not Oscar-worthy, but a nice movie. Sexuality and violence are sort of iffy, as Halle kicks butt dressed in a bondage style outfit. But, I still found this to be a very entertaining movie.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
Wasted opportunity, wasted talent
Really. Here's an opportunity wasted. A great actress -- a chance to show a super heroine and instead all we get is a lot of pointless violence and bondage like clothing. When is Hollywood going to wake up and realize my kids would LOVE to see a different intelligent version of this still full of action but one less about Hallie Berry's body. I was embarrassed for her instead of a kick-tail great role model for girls, she was just a pin up in black leather.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
So not kitty liter
I first looked on common sense media of course! but ........ KITTY LITER? No! iI decided to see it!
THE BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR!
I LOVED it! 999 stars!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Mindless, albeit amusing "Superhero" flick
Remember Michelle Pfeiffer's CATWOMAN? She was wonderous, a fitting part for her. Halle Berry however....oh I cannot even say. As harsh as that sounds I did find the flick mildly amusing but giving it a score any higher than a 3 is a disgrace. Halle, stick to real parts.
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