SUPERGIRL
Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa
Director: Craig Gillespie
QUENTIN
Though flawed, Supergirl manages to be on the right side of mediocrity thanks to a star-making turn from Milly Alcock and the always charismatic Jason Momoa. Frankly, they both deserved a better movie, and I look forward to seeing them again in the DCU as Supergirl and Lobo, respectively. However, this introduction feels like a Star Wars ripoff built on the bones of superhero movies’ most basic transgressions, namely bum villains, uninspired action sequences, and lame MacGuffins. Still, Alcock, with her IDGAF vibe, is so perfectly cast as the punk-rock heroine who saves the day that she nearly saves the movie too.
NICK
I know Superman’s (David Corenswet) inclusion in Supergirl was meant to drum up interest and boost ticket sales, but the main thing he does is shine a spotlight on this film’s inadequacies. Whether it’s the muddled and hard-to-follow action sequences (thanks to jarring and frantic editing) or the bland supporting characters (I’d lump Matthias Schoenaerts’ Krem in with Marvel’s weakest villains), everything is a stark step down. Sure, Milly Alcock works as the titular character once she finds her footing, but the film she’s stuck in feels so amateur. Worst of all, the creative team made me dislike a cinematic dog.
