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Kara (Helen Slater) of Argo City poses as Clark Kent's cousin, Linda Lee, to recover the Omegahedron from a witch (Faye Dunaway).
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The effects are cheesy and Supergirl's wide-eyed, cheery heroine simply isn't interesting to watch for an hour and a half.

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Paul Attanasio Washington Post Movies like "Supergirl" succeed when they have fun with their material, rather than making fun of it. Jan 4, 2018 Full Review Variety Screenplay is filled with witty lines and enjoyable characters, but Jeannot Szwarc's direction is rather flat. Apr 17, 2007 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader This is one comic-book feature that doesn't fly. Apr 17, 2007 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills ...big, silly, juvenile action-adventure. It retains the distinction of being the only Man of Steel-related movie to lose money... Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Alan Jones Starburst Supergirl is a turkey of such epic proportions. Aug 2, 2022 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews If Superman was an eagle streaking across the sky, Supergirl is the result of that eagle’s bowel movement. Rated: 1/4 Mar 26, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jason P It camp and cheesy but this is what makes this film a cult classic. Helen Slater is great as Supergirl and Faye Dunaway is a classic villain. The movie has some plotholes but it's a product of its time. Take it at face value and you won't be disappointed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review David W Even the towering talents of O'Toole and Cook couldn't save this tonally uneven, amateurish nonsense which says it all really. I remember watching this on its release in the cinema and even then wondering how they could have gotten it so badly wrong. However, having recently rewatched this it's actually worse than I remembered it being. About on a par with the atrocious Superman IV - Quest for peace in the DC scheme of things. To her credit, Slater's Supergirl is likeable and she certainly looks the part but it's still one of the worst Superhero movies ever made and a massive missed opportunity. There's precious little girl power on show here. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Owen H Brilliant movie. One of my all time favourites! Those of you who didn't like it, probably use expected a superman clone. Happy to disappoint. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Rami A Why bother go through the trouble if you're going to make a parody of a superhero movie? Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Gabriel P worse than Superman 3 or 4 Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/29/23 Full Review Nicholas J Not sure why there is so much hate for this film. Helen Slator is the quintessential Super Hero, pitched against Selena, played by Faye Dunaway. The result its a romp as camp as Christmas but thoroughly entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kara (Helen Slater) of Argo City poses as Clark Kent's cousin, Linda Lee, to recover the Omegahedron from a witch (Faye Dunaway).
Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Producer
Timothy Burrill
Screenwriter
David Odell
Production Co
Cantharus Productions, Artistry Limited
Rating
PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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