1984's Supergirl film is a spin-off of the Christopher Reeve Superman films. It was a film that flopped in theaters and got bad reviews, but I believe that it's a film that deserves better.
The Supergirl film was originally going to have Christopher Reeve's Superman in the film. However, when Christopher Reeve decided to not be in the film, Superman was removed from the script. I would have loved to see Christopher Reeve's Superman in the film. Him being there could have helped convince more people to see the film. However, since Superman isn't in the film, the title character of Supergirl was given a chance to shine in the spotlight. Supergirl is a very likable, heroic character that has a lot of similar morals to Superman.
Helen Slater did a very good job at playing Supergirl. She was able to give the character a lot of warmth, optimism and positivity that made her enduring to watch. Although Supergirl didn't get a sequel, the film wasn't the only time that Helen Slater got to play a DC character. She later went on to voice Talia al Ghul in some Batman cartoons and played Supergirl's human mother in the Supergirl television series.
Faye Dunaway played Selena, the main villain of the film. Selena was an original character that was created for the film. She proved to be a very entertaining villain that helped give the film an over-the-top kind of charm. Peter O'Toole got to shine as Zaltar, a genius from Supergirl's planet.
Like Superman 3 and 4, Supergirl was criticized for being a very campy film. However, I personally believe that the film's campiness is something to celebrate rather than mock. Like the Superman films, Supergirl was a film that was made back when superhero films were allowed to be upbeat, playful, colorful and fun. The simplistic, family-friendly charm makes it a charming film to watch.
Supergirl has been a film that has been made fun of and has gotten a lot of hate. However, I think it's a very pleasant, enjoyable film. If you love the Christopher Reeve Superman films, I recommend giving the Supergirl film a chance.
The Supergirl film was originally going to have Christopher Reeve's Superman in the film. However, when Christopher Reeve decided to not be in the film, Superman was removed from the script. I would have loved to see Christopher Reeve's Superman in the film. Him being there could have helped convince more people to see the film. However, since Superman isn't in the film, the title character of Supergirl was given a chance to shine in the spotlight. Supergirl is a very likable, heroic character that has a lot of similar morals to Superman.
Helen Slater did a very good job at playing Supergirl. She was able to give the character a lot of warmth, optimism and positivity that made her enduring to watch. Although Supergirl didn't get a sequel, the film wasn't the only time that Helen Slater got to play a DC character. She later went on to voice Talia al Ghul in some Batman cartoons and played Supergirl's human mother in the Supergirl television series.
Faye Dunaway played Selena, the main villain of the film. Selena was an original character that was created for the film. She proved to be a very entertaining villain that helped give the film an over-the-top kind of charm. Peter O'Toole got to shine as Zaltar, a genius from Supergirl's planet.
Like Superman 3 and 4, Supergirl was criticized for being a very campy film. However, I personally believe that the film's campiness is something to celebrate rather than mock. Like the Superman films, Supergirl was a film that was made back when superhero films were allowed to be upbeat, playful, colorful and fun. The simplistic, family-friendly charm makes it a charming film to watch.
Supergirl has been a film that has been made fun of and has gotten a lot of hate. However, I think it's a very pleasant, enjoyable film. If you love the Christopher Reeve Superman films, I recommend giving the Supergirl film a chance.