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You'll believe a girl can fly. SUPERGIRL was the only film made based on the DC Comics character--and based on the wonderful performance by Helen Slater, there should have been many more. Slater is, quite simply, the best-ever casting of a comic book character brought to either the film or television medium. Not only does she look exactly like the Supergirl of the comics, she brings an innocence, dignity, and strength to the role that makes the Girl of Steel seem believable and three-dimensional. If only she had been supported by a powerful director along the lines of Richard Donner (the first SUPERMAN film) or been given a stronger script to work with, we would have been treated to many more SUPERGIRL films. Alas, we had to settle for Jeannot Szwarc (JAWS 2, SOMEWHERE IN TIME), whose direction was far too laid-back for a film supposed to be based on a comic-book. Moreover, David Odell's script doesn't test Supergirl's powers or personality very much--you'd think that someone with Supergirl's abilities should face a greater challenge than a washed-up witch, and should have a better romantic interest than a grubby gardener. And yet, despite these problems, Slater and the rest of the acting crew find a way to make it work. Faye Dunaway, playing the evil sorceress Selena, drags the film down in places with some heavy over-acting, but she is very good in the film's climax, when she and Supergirl finally square off. Peter O'Toole manages to find the right notes as Zaltar, Supergirl's mentor from her home, Argo City. Also present are Maureen Teefy (as Lucy Lane, Lois Lane's brother), Brenda Vaccaro (Bianca, Selena's assistant, who gets the film's best lines and really runs with the part), Peter Cook (Nigel, Selena's partner in crime, who also gets his share of funny lines, and whose comic timing is near-perfect), and Marc McClure (as Jimmy Olsen, making McClure the only actor to appear in all the various incarnations of the SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL film series). But it's Helen Slater who holds it all together with a performance that is exciting, touching, and--dare I say it--super.
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After a stone vital to the survival of her people is lost, Kara travels to earth to find it and discovers she has incredible powers whilst on the blue-green sphere.
A nice attempt at anti-sexism, but sadly this film falls flat. Whilst the effects are impressive and there are some good performances, it just seems too much like a cash-in. Supergirl herself comes across as pretty twee and melodramatic and the evil Selina is too campy to be frightening.
Not completely terrible, but it just doesn't stand out as anything bold or dramatic.
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SUPERGIRL in my opinion is a good film but not great and here's why I feel this way. Although I thought HELEN SLATER was great as SUPERGIRL, I found the rest of the cast including FAYE DUNAWAY to be to boring they just didn't keep me intrested in them at all. Also I found the story to be a little weak as well don't get me wrong the effects are great but it doesn't make up for the above. So all in all if you like good movies you'll like this film but not as much as THE FIRST 2 SUPERMAN FILMS.
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I absolutely loved this movie as a young girl! I was sad to find it was not available...until now. Helen Slater does a fine job potraying Kalel's innocent cousin, who comes to earth searching for the Omega Headrom wich has fallen into the evil hands of everyone's favorite Mommie Dearest, Faye Dunnaway! Now don't be fooled by those who call it cheezy. Its a classic! If you have a young daughter it's a necessity.
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Helen Slater is the bst actress in the whole world and the movie is the best
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