Milly Alcock is great but watching Supergirl is like bad karaoke

As Milly Alcock soars to new heights as the titular Supergirl, aka Kara Zor-El, one can't help but feel a sense of disappointment. The film, which begins with Kara's 23rd birthday celebration, is an underwhelming experience that fails to live up to its full potential. Kara's hard-drinking, party-loving persona, much like Clark Kent's, is a refreshing take on the traditional superhero, but it's not enough to save the movie from its numerous flaws.

Milly Alcock is undoubtedly the star of the show, bringing a unique blend of fierceness, humor, and pathos to Kara Zor-El. However, even her exceptional performance can't compensate for the film's lackluster storytelling. The plot is predictable, with Kara reluctantly joining forces with an unlikely companion to avenge her dog Krypto's poisoning. The stakes are high, but the execution falls short, leaving the audience feeling uninvested in the outcome.

The inciting incident, which sets the story in motion, is the poisoning of Krypto, Kara's dog. While this is a high-stakes moment, the film's inability to build tension or create suspense around it is a major misstep. The story also relies heavily on convenient coincidences and contrivances, which detract from the overall experience. Furthermore, the film's attempts at humor, while occasionally successful, often feel forced and awkward.

The film's connection to Superman 2025, in which David Corenswet starred as the titular character, is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's refreshing to see a female-led spin-off, and Milly Alcock's performance is evidence of the potential of this character. On the other hand, the film's reliance on the Superman franchise's existing mythology and world-building feels like a crutch, rather than a genuine attempt to create something new and original.

In the wake of Supergirl's underwhelming reception, I predict that DC Comics will take a closer look at their female-led projects. With the success of Wonder Woman and the potential of Supergirl, it's clear that there's a hunger for strong, complex female characters in the DC Universe. However, it's equally clear that the execution must improve if these projects are to succeed.

In conclusion, Supergirl is a film that fails to live up to its full potential. While Milly Alcock shines as Kara Zor-El, the story's predictable plot, lackluster execution, and reliance on convenient coincidences make it a disappointing experience. As a fan of the DC Universe, I want to love this film, but like James Gunn's Superman, the most enthusiasm I can conjure up for this is 'yeah, that was alright.'