I think the criticism of Slater in this film by many critics is unfair. I don't know exactly how old she was when she made it, but give the flat direction and weak script, I don't think Slater is responsible for the deficiencies of the character. I thought she looked right for the part and tried her best to give it some life, even if her inexperience.showed through at times.
@dougvm1970 WRONG!!! I remember when Supergirl came out. It was in mid 1984, which was between Superman III and IV. I remember it vividly because I moved from California to Florida that summer.
Having Helen Slater play Clark Kent's Kryptonian mom Lara on Smallville was perfect casting. However, when she stood next to Smallville's Supergirl (Laura Vandervoort), she looked more like she could be Kara Zor-El's mother than Clark's!
Never saw the movie only highlights of it. Wished they had just made her Supergirl and not Superman's cousin. I mean, afterall, wouldn't the costume be a giveaway?
@Ronclown The Supergirl movie was based on the comic books;in the comic books, Supergirl was Superman's Kryptonian cousin. It definitely would has helped the movie if the writers could had included Superman in the movie, maybe even had a scene near the end where Lex Luthor lures Superman into a trap and Supergirl rescues him.
This movie's only saving grace was the fact that Helen Slater was hot as all get out and looked fantastic in the red and blue. The movie itself on the other hand was a disaster. Weak story, bad acting, and horrendous special effects.
Got this movie on DVD first I had it on copied from U.S.A. Home Entertainment, then on DVD I got it from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Cant tell the difference that these companies that Warner Bros was layed off from the movie. Way back then, SUPERGIRL had Tri Star Pictures would've support CBS FOX, Columbia/Tri Star. SUPERGIRL is belong to the Trademarks to DC Comics which is distributed by Warner Bros.
fantastico trailer en la que supergirl se enfrenta cara a cara con la peor de las supervillanas la cruel y perversa bruja diabolica selena cuya ambicion es gobernar el mundo y matar a supergirl .-
Helen Slater was really the only real highlight of the film. She did a good job as Linda Lee / Kara and Supergirl. If they had written a better story, the movie might have done well. I have the Limited Edition DVD version and I showed the movie to some friends who were not even aware that the movie existed.
i seen this movie as a young child in the threater. it really was bad. it just doesen't live up to superman standers. i thought she didn't have enough attitude for the role. and the lines were really bad. it was a bomb.
Oh man!..this could have been such a great movie. The Phantom Zone version in this movie was great. The idea of the villian and the boyfriend sucked the life out of the whole movie.
was she hot here or what
jayangli 1 week ago
omg... supergirl fighting against a crazy woman with Miss Cleo's super power lol
RonaldBarone 3 months ago
"He's my cousin"......"Woe"=lol
Backfromthedeadguy 3 months ago
how does she loses her virginity
saxzw 4 months ago
I saw this back when it came out, as a kid. To this day I still wonder: "What was Peter Cook doing in this?"
LiamTheGreat 6 months ago
@LiamTheGreat I think Peter Cook thought the same thing.
GriffithAMPS 3 months ago
AWFUL MOVIE
johnalang 8 months ago
I thought Helen did a great job, it's just that the script and story was a little weak. They should have given her a better villian to fight. ;)
KaiserJames 8 months ago
I think the criticism of Slater in this film by many critics is unfair. I don't know exactly how old she was when she made it, but give the flat direction and weak script, I don't think Slater is responsible for the deficiencies of the character. I thought she looked right for the part and tried her best to give it some life, even if her inexperience.showed through at times.
DaveM599 8 months ago
it took another actress to make "Supergirl"/"Kara"a success on the tv show"Smallville".
TheStanbabe 9 months ago
@dougvm1970 WRONG!!! I remember when Supergirl came out. It was in mid 1984, which was between Superman III and IV. I remember it vividly because I moved from California to Florida that summer.
Having Helen Slater play Clark Kent's Kryptonian mom Lara on Smallville was perfect casting. However, when she stood next to Smallville's Supergirl (Laura Vandervoort), she looked more like she could be Kara Zor-El's mother than Clark's!
GarthanSaal444 9 months ago
With all its flaws and silliness...I still freakin love this movie.
kranktank 1 year ago
Never saw the movie only highlights of it. Wished they had just made her Supergirl and not Superman's cousin. I mean, afterall, wouldn't the costume be a giveaway?
Good clips tho.
Ronclown 1 year ago
@Ronclown The Supergirl movie was based on the comic books;in the comic books, Supergirl was Superman's Kryptonian cousin. It definitely would has helped the movie if the writers could had included Superman in the movie, maybe even had a scene near the end where Lex Luthor lures Superman into a trap and Supergirl rescues him.
Girardifan 8 months ago
If they'd worked this movie like they did Superman, it would have been awesome. Helen Slater was SO not to blame for it's bombing.
VinnyMonster1 1 year ago
AnnaSophia Robb can make an awesome SUPERGIRL in the remake version
DannyLovesOregon 1 year ago
Wow I remember this I had a crush on Supergirl when I was a young boy. This movie was cool! Nothing beats the 80's!
RussX5Z 1 year ago
Helen Slater was a babe in her day!
VinnyMonster1 1 year ago
directors cut for supergirl not supermn ? 1 2 3 4 what gives !
joeystrab 1 year ago
This movie's only saving grace was the fact that Helen Slater was hot as all get out and looked fantastic in the red and blue. The movie itself on the other hand was a disaster. Weak story, bad acting, and horrendous special effects.
jwg2372 1 year ago
Got this movie on DVD first I had it on copied from U.S.A. Home Entertainment, then on DVD I got it from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Cant tell the difference that these companies that Warner Bros was layed off from the movie. Way back then, SUPERGIRL had Tri Star Pictures would've support CBS FOX, Columbia/Tri Star. SUPERGIRL is belong to the Trademarks to DC Comics which is distributed by Warner Bros.
DannyLovesOregon 2 years ago
fantastico trailer en la que supergirl se enfrenta cara a cara con la peor de las supervillanas la cruel y perversa bruja diabolica selena cuya ambicion es gobernar el mundo y matar a supergirl .-
LOTSMEARS 2 years ago
Wow, I can't believe that she is super! Superman is her cousin you know. This movie is just super!
ruanda 2 years ago
wtf is this?
XeroPrime7 3 years ago
Superanabolic fuel for superhermafrodites
Paxadzor 3 years ago
Helen Slater was really the only real highlight of the film. She did a good job as Linda Lee / Kara and Supergirl. If they had written a better story, the movie might have done well. I have the Limited Edition DVD version and I showed the movie to some friends who were not even aware that the movie existed.
ace942 3 years ago 9
i seen this movie as a young child in the threater. it really was bad. it just doesen't live up to superman standers. i thought she didn't have enough attitude for the role. and the lines were really bad. it was a bomb.
tohotxox 3 years ago
she looks like heidi from the hills, haha
Luvs23 3 years ago
Supegril shud have this theme
reymysterio43 3 years ago
whoa!!!.... lol
titansrock13 3 years ago
wow i didnt kno they had a super girl
Steamingboy 3 years ago
haha yeah. i have it on my channel if you haven't seen it
Lnert2 3 years ago
At least Helen Slater keeps roots in the Superman story with her role "Smallville"
tonysshadow 3 years ago
Oh man!..this could have been such a great movie. The Phantom Zone version in this movie was great. The idea of the villian and the boyfriend sucked the life out of the whole movie.
tonysshadow 3 years ago
god this movie was bad ..but helen did look cute in the outfit though...
turnerdcentury 3 years ago 3
yeah ... helen pulled off the character even though the movie wasn't so great
Superboyrob 3 years ago
Peter O'Toole. lmao
sublimed85 4 years ago
Helen Slater was a great Supergirl Laura Vandervoort has big boots to fill i think.
loganrogue24 4 years ago
YAY for Supergirl!!
Voyagersguidebook 4 years ago