DVD : Supergirl (Director's Cut)

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Rating:

- A very underrated film
C'mon folks...Supergirl didn't win any major awards, and it's not among the 100 best films of all time or anything, but it is a good film and fun to watch. I saw the movie a couple of years ago and thought it would be horrible. Every review I'd ever read said the movie was the worst. But to my surprise, I loved it. There IS a plot, contrary to some people's beliefs and there is more to it that what it seems on the surface. Believe it or not this film is more complex than people let on. And besides that, it's just fun to watch. Any fan of the Supergirl comics or the Superman films should enjoy this. If you just watch and don't analyze every little detail, you'll be fine. The director's cut is truly wonderful. The extra scenes help add more to the plot and they flesh out the characters more as well. Really, give this film a try and you might just like it.

Rating:

- Supergirl deserves a 2nd look.
As I was editing my some of my reviews and after slamming Supergirl with no stars, I decided to revisit the movie (the 138 minute version) and give it another look-see. Strangely I found it somewhat engaging, particularly when Kara had solo parts as both Linda Lee and Supergirl. My favorite contemporary actress, Faye Dunnaway appears quite captivating except when she does her 'Mommy Dearest' impression and Brenda Vaccaro's character really does provide excellent comic relief.

However, the little sub-plot of Selena and her evil plans are simply absurd and add almost nothing to this movie. And I will say it one more time. The producers are guilty of the most blatant abuse of excessive movie product placement in modern history and I'm speaking of A&W Root Beer. I've never seen an A&W vending machine or know of anyone who owns an A&W t-shirt.

Regardless, it is NOT the worst movie ever made. It IS watchable but only with your remote and fast-forward button in hand.

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