Supergirl (Director's Cut)
Starring:Faye Dunaway, Helen Slater, Peter O'Toole, Mia Farrow, Brenda Vaccaro, Peter Cook, Simon Ward, Marc McClure, Hart Bochner, Maureen Teefy, David Healy, Sandra Dickinson, Robyn Mandell, Jennifer Landor, Diana Ricardo, Nancy Lippold, Sonya Leite, Lynsey Beauchamp, Michelle Taylor, Nancy Wood
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Studio: Anchor Bay
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
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Supergirl qualifies as one of the most bizarre comic book adaptations ever to hit the silver screen. Bereft of logic or sensible plotting, but featuring a strong cast and slick special effects, the film follows Superman's cousin Kara (played by Helen Slater in her film debut) as she leaves Krypton to venture to Earth to retrieve the "Omegahedron," a life-force globe vital to her people's survival. She tracks down the device, unaware that it's fallen into the hands of aspiring black magician Selena (Faye Dunaway), which leads to an inevitable showdown.
All of the strong characters in Supergirl are women, making for a nice change of pace from traditional superhero machismo. However, none of the players seem to notice that many things are left unexplained, including how the naive Kara knows so much about Earth while having never been there, how a novice sorceress can attain power so quickly from something she does not understand, and how hardly anyone notices Supergirl flying around their city! (And hey, where's Superman?)
Taken as a campy 1980s comic book relic rather than a serious adaptation, Supergirl is fun because of its engaging special effects and sets, tongue-in-cheek humor, and Dunaway's truly inspired performance. Look for Marc McClure reprising his Superman role of Jimmy Olsen, while Mia Farrow and Peter O'Toole have small supporting roles as Kara's mother and mentor, respectively. The director's cut DVD features 24 minutes of newly restored footage that has never been seen before, which should enthrall Supergirl aficionados, although the additional material doesn't make the story any more logical. --Bryan Reesman
Average customer rating:
- Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment
- Not as good as Superman, but still honorable...
- A girls' night out....
- Worth seeing for DC fans
- Supergirl
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Supergirl
Starring: Faye Dunaway , Helen Slater , Peter O'Toole , Mia Farrow , and Brenda Vaccaro
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
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Release Date: 2006-11-28 |
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Supergirl qualifies as one of the most bizarre comic book adaptations ever to hit the silver screen. Bereft of logic or sensible plotting, but featuring a strong cast and slick special effects, the film follows Superman's cousin Kara (played by Helen Slater in her film debut) as she leaves Krypton to venture to Earth to retrieve the "Omegahedron," a life-force globe vital to her people's survival. She tracks down the device, unaware that it's fallen into the hands of aspiring black magician Selena (Faye Dunaway), which leads to an inevitable showdown.
All of the strong characters in Supergirl are women, making for a nice change of pace from traditional superhero machismo. However, none of the players seem to notice that many things are left unexplained, including how the naive Kara knows so much about Earth while having never been there, how a novice sorceress can attain power so quickly from something she does not understand, and how hardly anyone notices Supergirl flying around their city! (And hey, where's Superman?)
Taken as a campy 1980s comic book relic rather than a serious adaptation, Supergirl is fun because of its engaging special effects and sets, tongue-in-cheek humor, and Dunaway's truly inspired performance. Look for Marc McClure reprising his Superman role of Jimmy Olsen, while Mia Farrow and Peter O'Toole have small supporting roles as Kara's mother and mentor, respectively. The director's cut DVD features 24 minutes of newly restored footage that has never been seen before, which should enthrall Supergirl aficionados, although the additional material doesn't make the story any more logical. --Bryan Reesman
Customer Reviews:
Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment.......2007-06-16
I have enjoyed this film for as long as I can remember and I still enjoy it to this day. The film fell alittle short but this DVD treatment makes up for it by giving us the International Version as well as a newer Directors Cut. The directors cut is the best giving us the best version of the film. It's sad it didnt do so well as I would have loved to see more movies about Supergirl.
Not as good as Superman, but still honorable..........2007-05-11
This one is for the girls...
This is the female take on Superman. Literally.
Males are turds in this one and females are either lethal, clever or just super...
Not even Peter O'Toole can save face in this one, depicted as he is, as a heavy drinker. He does a great job of it though.
Helen Slater in the title role, and in her first major role appearance is not too bad, but in facts of acting, she is not a young Katherine Hepburn (although I doubt that Kathy would have accepted such a role to start with).
Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vaccaro do their very best to keep straight faces, while playing modern day "would-be" witches, trying to unleash the power of an object that Supergirl herself stole (or borrowed, as she states).
The story is weak and absolutely not to compare with the rest of the Superman movies, unless we take the last two incarnations (a mixture of Superman III and Superman IV perhaps).
But then again, what can one expect from cartoon characters?
Perhaps a touch of X-Men treatment?
Perhaps.
A bit more fleshed-out characters would have been in order. We actually know nothing of value of the characters shown. They-re just here.
Where have they come from, what are their backgrounds, where are they planning to go?
No one is really allowed any true insight in these facts.
They are just there to do what they were supposed to do all along.
So where's the thrill? Go figure...
I would have preferred to know more about Kara as a child, and perhaps also about Selina's (Faye Dunaway) past. Then perhaps, I would have included her growing up and a chance meeting with her adolescent cousin Clark Kent/Superman, either in the Fortress of Solitude or at his foster parent's farm.
But this was obviously too much to ask.
Instead we are treated to a pure campy and at times idiotic cartoon-like movie, flat as can be and as uninventive as can come.
Not even the Director's cut, which I also own, indeed Jeannot Szwarc's very vision and take on the movie could do it justice.
The DVD comes as stated in the uncut and unrated European theatrical version (that doesn't mean that it is in PAL or Region 2 format, NO. It is in the regular Region 1 U.S. format, just in case you were confused by it). It is in 2.35:1 ratio enhanced for 16:9 TVs and in a clean Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound.
A good laugh for the entire family, but no comparison to more modern incarnations of cartoon characters.
A girls' night out...........2007-03-19
This film throws misogyny to the way-side.
Helen Slater gives a fine performance.
It is, however, Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vacarro that elevate this film to it's feminine heights. Dunaway plays the villian without a miss. Vacarro's comedic turns and affects are wonderful.
The special effects are grand and without a clue as to their reality.
There is even a villianess sub-plot with two Midvale School girls that really add to this womanly film.
Such a great film, leaves us all hoping that this same effect can be created within Warner's "Wonder Woman".
Good job to EVERYONE who played a part in the production of this film: Pure Entertainment.
Worth seeing for DC fans.......2007-03-19
I have loved this movie since I was a child, because it has incredible visual effects for the 80's. This movie was panned by the critics, but I feel that any true DC fan or fan of the superman legend must own it. The plot is interesting and the villains are a big hokey, but I found Helen Slater's performance of a visitor to earth, new to her powers absolutely captivating. The flying is so real, because Slater truly acts the way we all imagine we would if we suddenly had the power to fly. Her performance is amazing, the effects are awesome, and the story is unique. It's a true spin off, but it ties into the superman legend quite masterfully.
Plot: Kara is the cousin of Kal El (Superman) living in a sister city to Krypton called Argo city. Argo city is powered by two great objects, one of which is called the Omega Hedron. Kara and her mentor Zaltar lose the Omega Hedron, which condemns Argo City to slowly dying from lack of oxygen and power. Motivated by guilt and a sense of Responsibility, Kara steals Zaltar's spaceship and travels to earth where the Omega Hedron has fallen into the hands of an ameteur witch named Selina. Selina uses the Omega Hedron to fuel her spells and become all-powerful. Supergirl must track down the Omega Hedron and take it from Selina before Argo City dies.
Supergirl.......2007-03-15
I am very happy with my purchase,i would buy from them again. It came to my house in a timely matter. Thanks Chris
Average customer rating:
- Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment
- Not as good as Superman, but still honorable...
- A girls' night out....
- Worth seeing for DC fans
- Supergirl
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Supergirl (Limited 2-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Faye Dunaway , Helen Slater , Peter O'Toole , Mia Farrow , and Brenda Vaccaro
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
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ASIN: 6305842027
Release Date: 2000-08-08 |
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Supergirl qualifies as one of the most bizarre comic book adaptations ever to hit the silver screen. Bereft of logic or sensible plotting, but featuring a strong cast and slick special effects, the film follows Superman's cousin Kara (played by Helen Slater in her film debut) as she leaves Krypton to venture to Earth to retrieve the "Omegahedron," a life-force globe vital to her people's survival. She tracks down the device, unaware that it's fallen into the hands of aspiring black magician Selena (Faye Dunaway), which leads to an inevitable showdown.
All of the strong characters in Supergirl are women, making for a nice change of pace from traditional superhero machismo. However, none of the players seem to notice that many things are left unexplained, including how the naive Kara knows so much about Earth while having never been there, how a novice sorceress can attain power so quickly from something she does not understand, and how hardly anyone notices Supergirl flying around their city! (And hey, where's Superman?)
Taken as a campy 1980s comic book relic rather than a serious adaptation, Supergirl is fun because of its engaging special effects and sets, tongue-in-cheek humor, and Dunaway's truly inspired performance. Look for Marc McClure reprising his Superman role of Jimmy Olsen, while Mia Farrow and Peter O'Toole have small supporting roles as Kara's mother and mentor, respectively. The director's cut DVD features 24 minutes of newly restored footage that has never been seen before, which should enthrall Supergirl aficionados, although the additional material doesn't make the story any more logical. --Bryan Reesman
Description
After mistakenly losing the Omegahedron, Argo City's life-sustaining power source, Kara takes off on a mission to Earth to retrieve it and save the city. Upon reaching Earth, she is transformed into Supergirl and carries the alias Linda Lee. She must deal with the evil ambitions of a wicked witch, Selina (Faye Dunaway), and her meddling ex-boyfriend Nigel, who plan on ruling the Earth with help from the power of the Omegahedron, which they found when it crashed landed on Earth. Assisted by Jimmy Olsen and Lucy Lane, Lois Lane's sister, Supergirl is off on an adventure to save the Earth and Argo City.
Customer Reviews:
Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment.......2007-06-16
I have enjoyed this film for as long as I can remember and I still enjoy it to this day. The film fell alittle short but this DVD treatment makes up for it by giving us the International Version as well as a newer Directors Cut. The directors cut is the best giving us the best version of the film. It's sad it didnt do so well as I would have loved to see more movies about Supergirl.
Not as good as Superman, but still honorable..........2007-05-11
This one is for the girls...
This is the female take on Superman. Literally.
Males are turds in this one and females are either lethal, clever or just super...
Not even Peter O'Toole can save face in this one, depicted as he is, as a heavy drinker. He does a great job of it though.
Helen Slater in the title role, and in her first major role appearance is not too bad, but in facts of acting, she is not a young Katherine Hepburn (although I doubt that Kathy would have accepted such a role to start with).
Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vaccaro do their very best to keep straight faces, while playing modern day "would-be" witches, trying to unleash the power of an object that Supergirl herself stole (or borrowed, as she states).
The story is weak and absolutely not to compare with the rest of the Superman movies, unless we take the last two incarnations (a mixture of Superman III and Superman IV perhaps).
But then again, what can one expect from cartoon characters?
Perhaps a touch of X-Men treatment?
Perhaps.
A bit more fleshed-out characters would have been in order. We actually know nothing of value of the characters shown. They-re just here.
Where have they come from, what are their backgrounds, where are they planning to go?
No one is really allowed any true insight in these facts.
They are just there to do what they were supposed to do all along.
So where's the thrill? Go figure...
I would have preferred to know more about Kara as a child, and perhaps also about Selina's (Faye Dunaway) past. Then perhaps, I would have included her growing up and a chance meeting with her adolescent cousin Clark Kent/Superman, either in the Fortress of Solitude or at his foster parent's farm.
But this was obviously too much to ask.
Instead we are treated to a pure campy and at times idiotic cartoon-like movie, flat as can be and as uninventive as can come.
Not even the Director's cut, which I also own, indeed Jeannot Szwarc's very vision and take on the movie could do it justice.
The DVD comes as stated in the uncut and unrated European theatrical version (that doesn't mean that it is in PAL or Region 2 format, NO. It is in the regular Region 1 U.S. format, just in case you were confused by it). It is in 2.35:1 ratio enhanced for 16:9 TVs and in a clean Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound.
A good laugh for the entire family, but no comparison to more modern incarnations of cartoon characters.
A girls' night out...........2007-03-19
This film throws misogyny to the way-side.
Helen Slater gives a fine performance.
It is, however, Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vacarro that elevate this film to it's feminine heights. Dunaway plays the villian without a miss. Vacarro's comedic turns and affects are wonderful.
The special effects are grand and without a clue as to their reality.
There is even a villianess sub-plot with two Midvale School girls that really add to this womanly film.
Such a great film, leaves us all hoping that this same effect can be created within Warner's "Wonder Woman".
Good job to EVERYONE who played a part in the production of this film: Pure Entertainment.
Worth seeing for DC fans.......2007-03-19
I have loved this movie since I was a child, because it has incredible visual effects for the 80's. This movie was panned by the critics, but I feel that any true DC fan or fan of the superman legend must own it. The plot is interesting and the villains are a big hokey, but I found Helen Slater's performance of a visitor to earth, new to her powers absolutely captivating. The flying is so real, because Slater truly acts the way we all imagine we would if we suddenly had the power to fly. Her performance is amazing, the effects are awesome, and the story is unique. It's a true spin off, but it ties into the superman legend quite masterfully.
Plot: Kara is the cousin of Kal El (Superman) living in a sister city to Krypton called Argo city. Argo city is powered by two great objects, one of which is called the Omega Hedron. Kara and her mentor Zaltar lose the Omega Hedron, which condemns Argo City to slowly dying from lack of oxygen and power. Motivated by guilt and a sense of Responsibility, Kara steals Zaltar's spaceship and travels to earth where the Omega Hedron has fallen into the hands of an ameteur witch named Selina. Selina uses the Omega Hedron to fuel her spells and become all-powerful. Supergirl must track down the Omega Hedron and take it from Selina before Argo City dies.
Supergirl.......2007-03-15
I am very happy with my purchase,i would buy from them again. It came to my house in a timely matter. Thanks Chris
Average customer rating:
- Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment
- Not as good as Superman, but still honorable...
- A girls' night out....
- Worth seeing for DC fans
- Supergirl
|
Supergirl
Starring: Faye Dunaway , Helen Slater , Peter O'Toole , Mia Farrow , and Brenda Vaccaro
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
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- Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition (Superman - The Movie/ Superman II/ Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut/ Superman III/ Superman IV - The Quest for Peace/ Superman Returns)
- Superman IV - The Quest for Peace (Deluxe Edition)
- Superboy - The Complete First Season
- Superman III (Deluxe Edition)
- Superman - The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection
ASIN: 6305842051
Release Date: 2000-08-08 |
Amazon.com
Supergirl qualifies as one of the most bizarre comic book adaptations ever to hit the silver screen. Bereft of logic or sensible plotting, but featuring a strong cast and slick special effects, the film follows Superman's cousin Kara (played by Helen Slater in her film debut) as she leaves Krypton to venture to Earth to retrieve the "Omegahedron," a life-force globe vital to her people's survival. She tracks down the device, unaware that it's fallen into the hands of aspiring black magician Selena (Faye Dunaway), which leads to an inevitable showdown.
All of the strong characters in Supergirl are women, making for a nice change of pace from traditional superhero machismo. However, none of the players seem to notice that many things are left unexplained, including how the naive Kara knows so much about Earth while having never been there, how a novice sorceress can attain power so quickly from something she does not understand, and how hardly anyone notices Supergirl flying around their city! (And hey, where's Superman?)
Taken as a campy 1980s comic book relic rather than a serious adaptation, Supergirl is fun because of its engaging special effects and sets, tongue-in-cheek humor, and Dunaway's truly inspired performance. Look for Marc McClure reprising his Superman role of Jimmy Olsen, while Mia Farrow and Peter O'Toole have small supporting roles as Kara's mother and mentor, respectively. The director's cut DVD features 24 minutes of newly restored footage that has never been seen before, which should enthrall Supergirl aficionados, although the additional material doesn't make the story any more logical. --Bryan Reesman
Customer Reviews:
Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment.......2007-06-16
I have enjoyed this film for as long as I can remember and I still enjoy it to this day. The film fell alittle short but this DVD treatment makes up for it by giving us the International Version as well as a newer Directors Cut. The directors cut is the best giving us the best version of the film. It's sad it didnt do so well as I would have loved to see more movies about Supergirl.
Not as good as Superman, but still honorable..........2007-05-11
This one is for the girls...
This is the female take on Superman. Literally.
Males are turds in this one and females are either lethal, clever or just super...
Not even Peter O'Toole can save face in this one, depicted as he is, as a heavy drinker. He does a great job of it though.
Helen Slater in the title role, and in her first major role appearance is not too bad, but in facts of acting, she is not a young Katherine Hepburn (although I doubt that Kathy would have accepted such a role to start with).
Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vaccaro do their very best to keep straight faces, while playing modern day "would-be" witches, trying to unleash the power of an object that Supergirl herself stole (or borrowed, as she states).
The story is weak and absolutely not to compare with the rest of the Superman movies, unless we take the last two incarnations (a mixture of Superman III and Superman IV perhaps).
But then again, what can one expect from cartoon characters?
Perhaps a touch of X-Men treatment?
Perhaps.
A bit more fleshed-out characters would have been in order. We actually know nothing of value of the characters shown. They-re just here.
Where have they come from, what are their backgrounds, where are they planning to go?
No one is really allowed any true insight in these facts.
They are just there to do what they were supposed to do all along.
So where's the thrill? Go figure...
I would have preferred to know more about Kara as a child, and perhaps also about Selina's (Faye Dunaway) past. Then perhaps, I would have included her growing up and a chance meeting with her adolescent cousin Clark Kent/Superman, either in the Fortress of Solitude or at his foster parent's farm.
But this was obviously too much to ask.
Instead we are treated to a pure campy and at times idiotic cartoon-like movie, flat as can be and as uninventive as can come.
Not even the Director's cut, which I also own, indeed Jeannot Szwarc's very vision and take on the movie could do it justice.
The DVD comes as stated in the uncut and unrated European theatrical version (that doesn't mean that it is in PAL or Region 2 format, NO. It is in the regular Region 1 U.S. format, just in case you were confused by it). It is in 2.35:1 ratio enhanced for 16:9 TVs and in a clean Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound.
A good laugh for the entire family, but no comparison to more modern incarnations of cartoon characters.
A girls' night out...........2007-03-19
This film throws misogyny to the way-side.
Helen Slater gives a fine performance.
It is, however, Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vacarro that elevate this film to it's feminine heights. Dunaway plays the villian without a miss. Vacarro's comedic turns and affects are wonderful.
The special effects are grand and without a clue as to their reality.
There is even a villianess sub-plot with two Midvale School girls that really add to this womanly film.
Such a great film, leaves us all hoping that this same effect can be created within Warner's "Wonder Woman".
Good job to EVERYONE who played a part in the production of this film: Pure Entertainment.
Worth seeing for DC fans.......2007-03-19
I have loved this movie since I was a child, because it has incredible visual effects for the 80's. This movie was panned by the critics, but I feel that any true DC fan or fan of the superman legend must own it. The plot is interesting and the villains are a big hokey, but I found Helen Slater's performance of a visitor to earth, new to her powers absolutely captivating. The flying is so real, because Slater truly acts the way we all imagine we would if we suddenly had the power to fly. Her performance is amazing, the effects are awesome, and the story is unique. It's a true spin off, but it ties into the superman legend quite masterfully.
Plot: Kara is the cousin of Kal El (Superman) living in a sister city to Krypton called Argo city. Argo city is powered by two great objects, one of which is called the Omega Hedron. Kara and her mentor Zaltar lose the Omega Hedron, which condemns Argo City to slowly dying from lack of oxygen and power. Motivated by guilt and a sense of Responsibility, Kara steals Zaltar's spaceship and travels to earth where the Omega Hedron has fallen into the hands of an ameteur witch named Selina. Selina uses the Omega Hedron to fuel her spells and become all-powerful. Supergirl must track down the Omega Hedron and take it from Selina before Argo City dies.
Supergirl.......2007-03-15
I am very happy with my purchase,i would buy from them again. It came to my house in a timely matter. Thanks Chris
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- Not as good as Superman, but still honorable...
- A girls' night out....
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Starring: Faye Dunaway , Helen Slater , Peter O'Toole , Mia Farrow , and Brenda Vaccaro
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Supergirl qualifies as one of the most bizarre comic book adaptations ever to hit the silver screen. Bereft of logic or sensible plotting, but featuring a strong cast and slick special effects, the film follows Superman's cousin Kara (played by Helen Slater in her film debut) as she leaves Krypton to venture to Earth to retrieve the "Omegahedron," a life-force globe vital to her people's survival. She tracks down the device, unaware that it's fallen into the hands of aspiring black magician Selena (Faye Dunaway), which leads to an inevitable showdown.
All of the strong characters in Supergirl are women, making for a nice change of pace from traditional superhero machismo. However, none of the players seem to notice that many things are left unexplained, including how the naive Kara knows so much about Earth while having never been there, how a novice sorceress can attain power so quickly from something she does not understand, and how hardly anyone notices Supergirl flying around their city! (And hey, where's Superman?)
Taken as a campy 1980s comic book relic rather than a serious adaptation, Supergirl is fun because of its engaging special effects and sets, tongue-in-cheek humor, and Dunaway's truly inspired performance. Look for Marc McClure reprising his Superman role of Jimmy Olsen, while Mia Farrow and Peter O'Toole have small supporting roles as Kara's mother and mentor, respectively. The director's cut DVD features 24 minutes of newly restored footage that has never been seen before, which should enthrall Supergirl aficionados, although the additional material doesn't make the story any more logical. --Bryan Reesman
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Great Underated Film Given A Great DVD Treatment.......2007-06-16
I have enjoyed this film for as long as I can remember and I still enjoy it to this day. The film fell alittle short but this DVD treatment makes up for it by giving us the International Version as well as a newer Directors Cut. The directors cut is the best giving us the best version of the film. It's sad it didnt do so well as I would have loved to see more movies about Supergirl.
Not as good as Superman, but still honorable..........2007-05-11
This one is for the girls...
This is the female take on Superman. Literally.
Males are turds in this one and females are either lethal, clever or just super...
Not even Peter O'Toole can save face in this one, depicted as he is, as a heavy drinker. He does a great job of it though.
Helen Slater in the title role, and in her first major role appearance is not too bad, but in facts of acting, she is not a young Katherine Hepburn (although I doubt that Kathy would have accepted such a role to start with).
Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vaccaro do their very best to keep straight faces, while playing modern day "would-be" witches, trying to unleash the power of an object that Supergirl herself stole (or borrowed, as she states).
The story is weak and absolutely not to compare with the rest of the Superman movies, unless we take the last two incarnations (a mixture of Superman III and Superman IV perhaps).
But then again, what can one expect from cartoon characters?
Perhaps a touch of X-Men treatment?
Perhaps.
A bit more fleshed-out characters would have been in order. We actually know nothing of value of the characters shown. They-re just here.
Where have they come from, what are their backgrounds, where are they planning to go?
No one is really allowed any true insight in these facts.
They are just there to do what they were supposed to do all along.
So where's the thrill? Go figure...
I would have preferred to know more about Kara as a child, and perhaps also about Selina's (Faye Dunaway) past. Then perhaps, I would have included her growing up and a chance meeting with her adolescent cousin Clark Kent/Superman, either in the Fortress of Solitude or at his foster parent's farm.
But this was obviously too much to ask.
Instead we are treated to a pure campy and at times idiotic cartoon-like movie, flat as can be and as uninventive as can come.
Not even the Director's cut, which I also own, indeed Jeannot Szwarc's very vision and take on the movie could do it justice.
The DVD comes as stated in the uncut and unrated European theatrical version (that doesn't mean that it is in PAL or Region 2 format, NO. It is in the regular Region 1 U.S. format, just in case you were confused by it). It is in 2.35:1 ratio enhanced for 16:9 TVs and in a clean Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound.
A good laugh for the entire family, but no comparison to more modern incarnations of cartoon characters.
A girls' night out...........2007-03-19
This film throws misogyny to the way-side.
Helen Slater gives a fine performance.
It is, however, Faye Dunaway and Brenda Vacarro that elevate this film to it's feminine heights. Dunaway plays the villian without a miss. Vacarro's comedic turns and affects are wonderful.
The special effects are grand and without a clue as to their reality.
There is even a villianess sub-plot with two Midvale School girls that really add to this womanly film.
Such a great film, leaves us all hoping that this same effect can be created within Warner's "Wonder Woman".
Good job to EVERYONE who played a part in the production of this film: Pure Entertainment.
Worth seeing for DC fans.......2007-03-19
I have loved this movie since I was a child, because it has incredible visual effects for the 80's. This movie was panned by the critics, but I feel that any true DC fan or fan of the superman legend must own it. The plot is interesting and the villains are a big hokey, but I found Helen Slater's performance of a visitor to earth, new to her powers absolutely captivating. The flying is so real, because Slater truly acts the way we all imagine we would if we suddenly had the power to fly. Her performance is amazing, the effects are awesome, and the story is unique. It's a true spin off, but it ties into the superman legend quite masterfully.
Plot: Kara is the cousin of Kal El (Superman) living in a sister city to Krypton called Argo city. Argo city is powered by two great objects, one of which is called the Omega Hedron. Kara and her mentor Zaltar lose the Omega Hedron, which condemns Argo City to slowly dying from lack of oxygen and power. Motivated by guilt and a sense of Responsibility, Kara steals Zaltar's spaceship and travels to earth where the Omega Hedron has fallen into the hands of an ameteur witch named Selina. Selina uses the Omega Hedron to fuel her spells and become all-powerful. Supergirl must track down the Omega Hedron and take it from Selina before Argo City dies.
Supergirl.......2007-03-15
I am very happy with my purchase,i would buy from them again. It came to my house in a timely matter. Thanks Chris
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