Supergirl

Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, is Superman's cousin who comes to Earth after her utopian home of Argo City is destroyed. She must find a powerful artifact called a 'black kryptonite' which has fallen into the hands of a wicked witch. Facing an evil sorceress and the temptations of the human world, Supergirl must embrace her destiny to save humanity.

The 1984 film 'Supergirl' was met with significant disappointment from both critics and audiences. While Helen Slater was often praised for her earnest portrayal, the film suffered from a convoluted plot, uninspired special effects for its time, and a tonal imbalance that failed to capture the heroic spirit of its titular character. It is widely considered one of the weaker entries in the Superman film lineage.

• Fails to capture the magic and appeal of previous Superman films.
• Helen Slater is charming but cannot save a weak script and unconvincing special effects.
• The film is often criticized for its campy tone and muddled storyline.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointing follow-up to the beloved Superman films. While some appreciated Helen Slater's performance, many felt the plot was nonsensical and the visual effects were unconvincing, leading to a generally negative reception.

None notable.

Despite the film's poor reception, Helen Slater's performance as Supergirl earned her a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actress from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films.