Cast overview: | |||
Eliza Dushku | ... | Catwoman (voice) | |
John DiMaggio | ... | Rough Cut (voice) | |
Liliana Mumy | ... | Holly Robinson (voice) | |
Kevin Michael Richardson | ... | Moe (voice) | |
Tara Strong | ... | Buttermilk Skye (voice) | |
Cree Summer | ... | Lily (voice) |
Catwoman attempts to track down a mysterious cargo shipment that is linked to a Gotham City crime boss called Rough Cut.
Essentially one long action scene, 'Catwoman (2011)' is a loose follow-up to 'Batman: Year One (2011)' entirely focused on its eponymous anti-hero as she faces off against a smuggling ring. The picture is fast-paced and exciting, featuring several well-animated fights and chases. It's enjoyable right from the start. The only element which feels somewhat forced is a protracted strip tease that sees the protagonist distract her foes before pulling out her signature whip. It isn't a bad sequence, but it's obviously only included for the sake of titillation and, as such, feels unnecessary (even if it does reveal something about the lead character's willingness to embrace her sexuality as a tool to tackle the patriarchy). Though it isn't all that deep, the flick is fun and well-conceived. It's actually fairly memorable, too. 7/10