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Play trailer Poster for Supergirl PG 1984 2h 4m Sci-Fi Action Adventure Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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, the story is aimless, and Supergirl's wide-eyed, cheery heroine simply isn't interesting.

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Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle 2d
The film's production values are a bit juvenile. Go to Full Review
Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle 2d
1/4
The movie goes on and on. Go to Full Review
Jay Scott Globe and Mail Oct 8
Supergirl is made by people who can make a woman fly halfway around the world and can't get a plot to walk around the block. Go to Full Review
Marylynn Uricchio Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2d
As directed by Jeannot Szwarc, "Supergirl" suffers from poor pacing, dull action sequences and amazingly shoddy production values. Go to Full Review
Edward Holt Irish Independent 2d
Helen Slater in the title role is competent and manages to look the part which is eighty per cent of the battle in these efforts. Go to Full Review
John Dodd Edmonton Journal 2d
1/4
Slater does have charm. She's bright and fresh and she's the only super-thing in this entire swamp. Go to Full Review
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Frank V @Shownotguud May 23 Another very bad movie with a lead criticizing the fans instead of just making a better movie. This is commonplace now in Hollywood. See more Nathan J. @NathanDirector May 9 Rated: 4.5/10 ⭐️ I went in curious about this 80s spin-off, but the tone threw me. It’s more fantasy fairy tale than Superman adventure, so I had to reset expectations fast. What Worked: • Goldsmith’s score – Genuinely heroic and sweeping. It felt bigger than the film and carried scenes for me. • Helen Slater – She brings real heart to Kara. I bought her sincerity, and she nails the fish-out-of-water bits. • Cinematography – The practical effects and Argo City mattes look good for 1984. I liked the chunky model sets and storybook widescreens. What Didn't: • The Selena subplot really dragged for me. The magic/love-potion stuff felt small and silly. • Tone is all over the place. Campy, serious, kids’ fantasy – it never gelled for me. • No Reeve cameo made it feel disconnected. I missed that grounding. Favorite Line: “Get lost, Supergirl.” See more Benjamin W. @Code70 Apr 29 We all know it at this point, but this is a hilariously bad movie. Seriously, how did this even happen? The plot is literally Supergirl has to go save her family and her loved ones from imminent danger, but in the process she stops to go to school, and try to fit in and change the dynamics of the school. Like, what? The acting performances are ridiculously over-the-top, and the effects just absolutely horrible. Also, the villain is a witch. Only diehard completionists trying to watch all of the Superman films should check this out. See more Colston W. @thoxcore Apr 5 It was one of the worst movies I have ever seen See more Robson C @RT82519826 Mar 15 Kara Zor‑El vive em Argo City, uma cidade kryptoniana que sobreviveu à destruição do planeta graças ao omegahedron. Quando o artefato se perde, ela parte em sua busca, chegando à Terra. Aqui, o objeto cai nas mãos de Selena, uma bruxa que pretende usá‑lo para dominar o mundo. Kara assume a identidade de Linda Lee enquanto tenta recuperá‑lo. Se Superman 3 já havia decepcionado ao virar veículo de humor para Richard Pryor, Supergirl aprofunda esse problema: roteiro infantil, personagens rasos, efeitos fracos e desperdício de talentos como Faye Dunaway, Peter O’Toole e Mia Farrow. Helen Slater se esforça, mas não salva o filme. Dunaway exagera, e sua vilã, apesar de poderosa, perde tempo disputando um romance banal. As cenas de bullying no colégio são gratuitas e só servem para encher espaço. Superman 3, Supergirl e Superman 4 arruinaram a franquia, que só voltou aos trilhos recentemente. Resta torcer para que o novo filme da Supergirl faça justiça à personagem See more Andrew H. @Howitzer26 Feb 7 Awful. Dreadful. One of the worst comic book films ever made. See more 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
Distributor
Tri-Star Pictures
Production Co
Cantharus Productions, Artistry Limited
Rating
PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 1984, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)