AceShowbiz - Twenty years after being widely panned, Halle Berry's "Catwoman" is experiencing a surprising resurgence, capturing the hearts of a new generation. The Oscar-winning actress recently shared her thoughts - and a hint about a possible reprise - on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".

When asked if she would consider reprising her role as Catwoman, Berry didn't close the door on the idea altogether. "Maybe, if I could direct it," she told Fallon, indicating she would return only under her own creative direction.

This response comes as no surprise, considering Berry's career evolution and newfound confidence in her directorial voice.

Berry, who previously accepted a Razzie Award for Worst Actress for the 2004 film, has taken the criticism in stride. "I loved it," she said, while recalling how critics had initially panned the film. "The critics said it sucked balls. And balls aren't that bad."

Despite the harsh reviews, Berry takes solace in how younger audiences have discovered the movie online. "What I'm happy about is that the children have found it now on the internet, and they love it," she noted. "So, it's so vindicating. Because now they're saying it's cool and what the heck was everybody's problem with it."

Fallon's playful response, dubbing her "Bratwoman," encapsulates her triumphant vindication.

The movie's release back in July 2004 was met with disdain, labeled one of the worst movies of the year. Yet, Berry's positive outlook reveals a deeper resilience. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, she reflected on the long-lasting impact of her experiences.

"People have the freedom to discover it on their own without a reminder of what critics said about it," she said. "Younger generations don't know what was said back then. They discover it on their own and enjoy its merits without being mind-led to think a certain way."

Berry also acknowledged the specific pressures she faced, especially as a Black woman in Hollywood. "Being a Black woman, I'm used to carrying negativity on my back, fighting, being a fish swimming upstream by myself," she said. "A little bad publicity about a movie? I didn't love it, but it wasn't going to stop my world or derail me from doing what I love to do."

Berry's journey with Catwoman is now a part of her storied career. "I know I can carry it. I still have a career 20 years later. It's just part of my story," she added. "People have opinions, and sometimes they're louder than others. You just have to keep moving."

With Berry hinting at a possible return to Catwoman, but only if she could direct, the prospect is tantalizing. As superhero franchises continually reboot and actors return for meta-takes on characters, seeing Berry's Catwoman under her directorial reign could be the redemption story fans never knew they needed.