Anyone seen Supergirl (1984)?

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-18-2016, 01:37 PM

Just curious to see people's opinions on this movie, given how some of you are fans of the TV show.

I thought Helen Slater was great and the script was a little uneven. However, the parts that were good were VERY good...or at least better than Superman III. It was also kind of cutesy and endearing in that distinctly 80s way.

*CyberCubed* · 07-18-2016, 01:38 PM

How does she compare to Melissa Benoist?

*Powder* · 07-18-2016, 01:38 PM

Nope, & I'm not a fan of the property, but I'm surprised I've never heard of it.

A lot of old school comic book movies really kinda went under the radar, eh?

*ToTheNines* · 07-18-2016, 01:40 PM

*Andrew NDB* · 07-18-2016, 01:41 PM

I think Helen Slater looks the part more than Benoist. But I've neither seen the movie nor the TV show.

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-18-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

How does she compare to Melissa Benoist?

Like Andrew said, she more than looks the part. Broad cheekbones, soft lips, strong chin and a reasonably athletic, slender build. She played her as commanding yet gentle and soft spoken. If you liked Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, you would probably like the way Slater does Supergirl. I have not watched any of the TV show other than a few minutes of the Black Mercy episode, so I can't really compare the two.

If the script had been better, I think this movie would be more well known and appreciated. As it stands I see it as a cult spinoff of the Reeve movies. Lucy Lane and Jimmy Olsen appear but they never seem forced. The actress who played Lucy was actually a little better to me than Margot Kidder.

The sorceress played by Faye Dunaway steals every scene she is in.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-18-2016, 03:21 PM

It's a terrible film, but it has some interesting scenes.

I can't believe I'm on of the few to have seen it! Slater is a far better Supergirl than Benoist.

But Jean Watts is still my top choice.

*plastroncafe* · 07-18-2016, 03:30 PM

I remember seeing the Helen Slater Supergirl as a kid.
Personally I preferred her performance in "The Legend of Billy Jean."

I don't remember being really impressed with Supergirl, but then...I really didn't like Superman all that much either.

~~Etsyturtle2~~ · 07-18-2016, 03:51 PM

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*Spike Spiegel* · 07-18-2016, 03:56 PM

By the way, if any of you end up watching this, I would highly suggest doing so with the aid of alcohol or other substances. The space scenes and magic/sorcery stuff will be much more enjoyable.

Also noticed that Psycho II is playing at a drive in theater she flies over.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-18-2016, 03:58 PM

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I really didn't like Superman all that much either.

*drgon78* · 07-18-2016, 08:33 PM

I am one of few people who really likes that movie. My only complaint was the idiot she has a crush on. I like the fact that she was up against a magic using villain as well. I wish it got a sequel or two.

*plastroncafe* · 07-18-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Commenter 42

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This isn't news.
I don't like Hackman's Luthor, and have no patience with incompetent henchmen.

thundermaster612 · 07-18-2016, 08:39 PM

So what's the plot and who's the villain of this movie? I'm too lazy to search it up. And is Supergirl also from Krypton or did she get hit by a meteor or something to get her powers?

~~Commenter 42~~ · 07-18-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

This isn't news.
I don't like Hackman's Luthor, and have no patience with incompetent henchmen.

Ahhh...

Fair enough. very true.

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-18-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drgon78

I am one of few people who really likes that movie. My only complaint was the idiot she has a crush on. I like the fact that she was up against a magic using villain as well. I wish it got a sequel or two.

It was certainly more entertaining than Superman Returns.

The love interest guy made for some unintentionally funny bits. No matter how ridiculous her supporting characters act, Slater never loses her super mojo.

*CyberCubed* · 07-18-2016, 09:42 PM

Fun fact: Melissa Benoist wasn't even born when this Supergirl movie came out in 1984.

Melissa Benoist is only 27 or 28.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-18-2016, 09:57 PM

Im one who also enjoyed this movie. I remember watching it on cable as a kid and yeah Faye really did steal the movie.

*ProactiveMan* · 07-18-2016, 11:01 PM

I must have watched Supergirl at least 20 times growing up. I think I taped it off TV, and my sister and I had it on high rotation. It had a nice, amiable vibe to it and it got right to the point, which is why we didn’t like Superman as much – it dragged too long at the beginning. I really though Supergirl was cool at the time, and I was obsessed with that Omegahedron thing.

I saw it again recently and I didn’t think it held up all that well. The effects are still pretty good for the most part, but the plot and tone are a little wacky. It’s kind of one part sci-fi, one part horror movie, one part college romp and one part Golden Girls.

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thundermaster612 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ninjago City Posts: 1,214	So what's the plot and who's the villain of this movie? I'm too lazy to search it up. And is Supergirl also from Krypton or did she get hit by a meteor or something to get her powers? __________________

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MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Im one who also enjoyed this movie. I remember watching it on cable as a kid and yeah Faye really did steal the movie. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

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ProactiveMan Spooky ghost Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,266	I must have watched Supergirl at least 20 times growing up. I think I taped it off TV, and my sister and I had it on high rotation. It had a nice, amiable vibe to it and it got right to the point, which is why we didn’t like Superman as much – it dragged too long at the beginning. I really though Supergirl was cool at the time, and I was obsessed with that Omegahedron thing. I saw it again recently and I didn’t think it held up all that well. The effects are still pretty good for the most part, but the plot and tone are a little wacky. It’s kind of one part sci-fi, one part horror movie, one part college romp and one part Golden Girls. __________________ ProactiveMan!

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	How does she compare to Melissa Benoist?

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Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Nope, & I'm not a fan of the property, but I'm surprised I've never heard of it. A lot of old school comic book movies really kinda went under the radar, eh?

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ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,366

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~~Commenter 42~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3,954	It's a terrible film, but it has some interesting scenes. I can't believe I'm on of the few to have seen it! Slater is a far better Supergirl than Benoist. But Jean Watts is still my top choice.

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drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,408	I am one of few people who really likes that movie. My only complaint was the idiot she has a crush on. I like the fact that she was up against a magic using villain as well. I wish it got a sequel or two.

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Fun fact: Melissa Benoist wasn't even born when this Supergirl movie came out in 1984. Melissa Benoist is only 27 or 28.