ANNE HATHAWAY‘s responded to critics who’ve said they didn’t like her catwoman costume, telling them they have no taste at all. “The Princess Diaries” star is set to play the iconic role of Selina Kyle in the third of the Batman franchise directed by Christopher Nolan – “The Dark Knight Rises” that’s due out in theaters in the summer of 2012.

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Celebrity news have quoted the naysayers reactions as “underwhelming”, “unflattering”, “weak”, “cheap-looking”, and even “where’s the rest of her costume?”

When one recalls the slinky skin-tight black patent leather threads worn by the touchingly vulnerable but gloriously feral Michelle Pfeiffer version, and the sensually nubile but dismally pathetic Halle Berry version, one does wonder how this generation’s Selina Kyle will fare with Anne Hathaway stuffed inside. Still Anne remains upbeat:

If you didn’t like the photo, you only see about a tenth of what the suit can do. And if you did like the photo, you have excellent taste.”

So we’re guessing there’s more to the costume than just plain black leather and 3D goggles. And of course, Anne, who brings a new breed of catwoman to the big screen. Let’s take a look, shall we…

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