Supergirl, the second film of James Gunn’s newly rebooted DC Universe, has just received early reactions and reviews. The superheroine is based on the acclaimed comic series Woman of Tomorrow and is set to be played by House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock.
The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, has drawn polarized opinions, but the one thing that unites them is Alcock’s powerful rendition of Supergirl.
Alcock emerged as the star of the show, delivering a stellar performance as Kara Zor-El. Reviews so far have lauded her raw portrayal of Supergirl, staying true to the character’s “messiness” throughout her complex arc. Film critic David Crow wrote on X, “Milly Alcock absolutely owns the role and will change our idea of Supergirl forever.”
Audiences are also impressed with the depiction of Supergirl as her own character and not as a mere sidepiece of being Superman’s cousin, which sets this version of Supergirl apart from all the previous ones. Critic Germain Lussier shared on X, “Supergirl is highly enjoyable. It doesn’t quite have the resonance of Superman, but it acts as both a perfect companion and follow-up to that movie with better characters and more complex relationships. It’s also incredibly emotional, which makes the action hit even harder”.
The film has also moved away from being the “superhero space movie with needle drops like Guardians of the Galaxy and Superman”, as said by critic Mike Ryan on X. The tone and overall atmosphere are Road-Warrior-esque, and audiences are likening Supergirl to Mad Max, with “dirty worlds, gross villains, and a self-destructive hero.”
Another standout performance that prevails is that of Jason Momoa. His fan-favourite performance of the galactic hunter Lobo has stolen the show with his “trademark chaotic charm”.
While the performances of Kara and Lobo shone, a few aspects of the film have received heavy criticism. Film and TV critic Tessa Smith shared on X, “Unfortunately, Supergirl is a mixed bag for me. As a fan of the comic, I was (perhaps) overly excited for the film adaptation. While Jason Momoa’s Lobo & Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness. It’s, simply put, just fine”. Discussion Film said, “The film around her (Alcock) takes far too long to step into gear and never quite matches her energy”.
Supergirl picks up from last summer’s blockbuster “Superman”, played by David Corenswet, which inaugurated Gunn’s franchise with a staggering $618 million worldwide. The stakes are high for Supergirl, and we can hope that its high-octane action and emotional ride will draw audiences.
Supergirl flies to theatres on June 26.
The article has been written by Hridya Lakkadi, currently interning with Deccan Chronicle
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