Supergirl 1984 Imdb May 2026

Let’s be honest: following the lightning-in-a-bottle success of Superman: The Movie was impossible. But Supergirl tries so hard to be magical that you almost forgive its bizarre, glitter-strewn failure.

Watch it only for Helen Slater’s luminous presence and the incredible camp value of Dunaway screaming spells at a mirror. It’s a noble failure — underpowered, over-styled, and oddly lovable for those who appreciate 80s cheese. Just don’t expect a punch or a point.

Helen Slater is not the problem. She’s genuinely perfect as Kara Zor-El — wide-eyed, earnest, and possessing a natural warmth that makes you root for her. The real Krypton sets are gorgeous, and Jerry Goldsmith’s score soars. The first 20 minutes, with Kara leaving Argo City for Earth, feel like a lost fairy tale. supergirl 1984 imdb

A beautiful, charming misfire that flies in slow motion

Then the movie lands on Earth, and things go... sideways. It’s a noble failure — underpowered, over-styled, and

★★☆☆☆ (4/10)

Not the Catwoman of its day, but closer to Steel . A curiosity, not a classic. She’s genuinely perfect as Kara Zor-El — wide-eyed,

The action is shockingly flat. Supergirl’s flying looks slower than a jog, and her big "battle" involves a tornado and a possessed construction truck. There’s no physical threat, no Lex Luthor-level menace — just campy magic spells and awkward slapstick.