Supergirl [1984] [DVD] [1984]

Great 80’s film

Memories from being a teenage boy and fancying Supergirl!

Really enjoyed watching this again, loved it as a child.

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Had Superman now meet his cousin Supergirl.Nice one off movie never given a chance for a sequel but glad to have alongside Superman films I have.

As a kid I loved Superman the original film was the first thing I ever saw at the cinema and for a6 year old it left a lasting impression on. So imagine my excitement several years later when I found out they where making a Supergirl film. It was the released the day my baby sister was born and I remember going to see it at the cinema only to be left disappointed so forty years later I rewatched it and discovered how at 11 years I was nt that impressed. To begin with a terrible script and the editing was poor that left some holes in the plot, but visually it's stunning with the original print transferring to blue ray beautifully. Not to look down on the film too much its a great escape and nostalgic it's just a shame they did nt do a better job with it considering the money that was put into it. On the B R you also get a making of documentary which I remember watching on telly one Christmas and a theatrical trailer and that's it.

Before Superman came Supermum and in-between came Supergirl.The film is very confusing thanks to Supergirl's multiple identies. On Earth, she is called Lydia Loo, on her home planet she is known as Lisa Lace and as Supergirl she introduces herself as Lois Lees. This gets even more confusing when half way through the film she experiences amnesia and claims to be Lucy Long, Lana Lemon and Lynda Lang-Lee-Lane.Once you get past this, the film is relatively enjoyable. Supergirl must foil a ghastly plot to turn Metropolis into a purpose-built shopping centre.Engaging.

This film has had a fare share of bad reviews and publicity but I don't think it's fair and justifiable.I watched this as a child long before Superman so it is part of my memories and remembering loving it so much, thanks to Faye Dunaway's performance and good use of humor. I agree, it's not in the same league as Superman, but it's much more entertaining than Superman III which I got bored with half way through. With this it's fun throughout and found it is refreshing that all the female characters are strong and individualistic rather than damsels in distress (Louis Lane) and the flying sequences are much more believable in this movie than the first Superman because of the advance in technology in the 80's. Also, people discredit Helen Slater's wonderful performance. This was not only her first film, but also a starring role. And beautifully shows the differences in character of Kara and Linda Lee. Unlike Superman who has lived on Earth most of his life, Kara has just come. Therefore audience may have been baffled as to why Helen's performance makes it look like she's puzzled all the time, that's because she's growing and learning throughout the film (It's basically a coming-of-age film) and I think the score is wonderful by Jerry Goldsmith. Sorry for the long comment and hope you find it useful. It is worth the watch.