 Reviewers embraced the film and "The New York Times" felt that Pfeiffer was "again demonstrating that she is as subtle and surprising as she is beautiful".For her portrayal of the eccentric Dallas housewife, she earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Drama and won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival.Pfeiffer took the role of Catwoman in Tim Burton's superhero film "Batman Returns" (1992), with Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito, after Annette Bening withdrew due to pregnancy.