By Chris Snellgrove | Published
One of the reasons it is difficult to make a modern film is that you have to please two very different audiences. The first is made up of die-hard comic fans who will be scrutinizing the movie to see how well the writer and director know their comic book history. The secondary audience is made up of casual moviegoers who have never had a problem and just want to be entertained for a few hours. Recently, Supergirl he tried his hand at pleasing both parties at the same time.
The results were somewhat mixed. Judging by its decent opening weekend and even Rotten Tomatoes score, Supergirl it didn't really have much appeal to mainstream audiences. However, it was a big hit with comic fans who were impressed by how many references and homages were included in this short film. Fortunately, you don't need laser eyes to uncover them; read on for the cool and specific strange Easter eggs you didn't miss Supergirl!
Everyone Thinks Jor-El Is A Weirdo
One of the biggest canon changes in the last year Superman it was a revelation that Superman's parents sent him to Earth to be a conqueror. When these stories break out, they immediately need the reputation of the Man of Steel. Considering that the message from his parents was interpreted by Lex Luthor, many fans believe that it was a lie and that Superman's parents were good people. This is despite everyone from Mr. Terrific to James Gunn confirming the message is true.
However, in a flashback, Supergirl reveals that it is really Jor-El he did he wants his son to go and conquer the Earth. Interestingly, the movie also emphasizes how unusual Jor-El is seen by those who know his plan. Specifically, we see Supergirl's mother snidely referring to Jor-El's plan to turn her “little boy” into a “conqueror of the world.” It's a brief moment, but one that confirms Jor-El's evil nature while making it clear that not all Kryptonians share his sense of barbarism.
Supergirl, Pop Culture Fiend
In Supergirlthe title character is celebrating his 23rd birthday. We learn that he spends most of his time partying off-world, and it's not made clear how much time he spent on Earth. Well, based on his conversation and his outfit, we have one answer: he's been on earth long enough to absorb pop culture! An example of this is when he orders the band to keep playing during the fight because “it's like the Titanic.” This means you are familiar with the world's most famous ship, most likely by watching James Cameron's ship. The Titanic.
Additionally, he voices one of the many evil aliens in the movie “Squidward,” making sure he's a fan (or at least, knows) SpongeBob SquarePants. Speaking of fandoms, Supergirl spends most of the movie wearing a Blondie shirt, showing her love for the artist. You may also be a fan of Jimmy Eat World, as the slowed down version of their iconic song “In the Middle” plays during the final battle scene. If Supergirl it does like that band, maybe his cousin's influence; previously, James Gunn added the song to the official Clark Kent playlist on Spotify.
Kudos to Star-Lord
While James Gunn directed last year's Superman, Supergirl he was assisted by Craig Gillespie. Watching the film, however, it's clear that Gillespie is more than a little handicapped from Gunn's previous work. Guardians of the Galaxy. You can see that in many of the top-level features, including the fast-paced characters, exotic aliens, and colorful worlds on display. In addition, however, there are other types of treatment. For example, Supergirl spends most of the movie listening to music through her orange headphones. This a lot such as Star-Lord, who uses orange headphones to listen to his favorite cassette tapes from Earth.
Additionally, Supergirl tries to reassure her child by her side at one point by saying, “I have a plan… sort of.” This may be a stretch, but it's hard to hear this and not think of Star-Lord at first Guardians of the Galaxy the movie. When Rocket asks if Star-Lord really has a plan, Earthman replies, “I do part program.” When pressed to answer what percentage of the system he owns, Star-Lord replies, “12 percent.” Luckily, Supergirl has something in common with this Marvel superhero: even if her plans are half-baked, they usually work.
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My favorite Supergirl An Easter egg occurs near the end of the film, when our titular hero talks to Superman. He doesn't know the details of his latest trip yet, but he knows it started as a sideshow birthday party. In an attempt to humor him, Superman tells his cousin how his birthdays have been tricky, but doesn't go into any details.
Now, this can mean all kinds of things. As a long-time comic writer, I believe it's a reference to Mongul, a powerful villain that Superman has previously encountered. In the iconic comic “The Man Who Has Everything” (written by They don't wait Creator Alan Moore), a villain breaks into the Fortress of Solitude and attacks Superman with a plant called “Dark Mercy,” which puts him in a dream-like state. Fortunately, he is finally freed by Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman, who all come to wish him a happy birthday. If this is a quote from Supergirl it was referring to Mongul, here's hoping we see him and Superman duke it out in a future movie!
