From Wooden To WinceWorthy: The 40 Most CringeInducing Acting Performances Ever Captured On Film

Amidst a stellar cast in ‘Batman Begins,’ Katie Holmes faced an uphill battle to shine. Yet, her portrayal of Rachel Dawes struck a dissonant chord, delivering a performance so devoid of depth it left audiences stunned.

Echoing a Kristen Stewart-esque stoicism, Holmes’ exit from the franchise by the sequel was, for many, a welcome change of pace.”.