Superhero movies have a special fanbase that gets everyone pumped up and inspired. They make people feel strong and ready to take on anything. Now there is a new one hitting theatres – Supergirl. Milly Alcock, aka Kara Zor-El, with Matthias Schoenaerts as the bad guy Krem of the Yellow Hills, Eve Ridley as the young Ruthye Marye Knoll and Jason Momoa as Lobo. We sat down and watched the whole thing, and here is our honest take on it. Read on!
Plot
The story centres on Kara Zor-El, Supergirl, who grew up on a broken chunk of her destroyed home planet Krypton. That rough childhood left her feeling sad and carrying a lot of anger inside. On her 23rd birthday, she is just trying to forget her pain. She goes out drinking on a planet with a red sun that takes away her powers. However, her life takes a turn when she meets a young girl named Ruthye, who seeks revenge from Krem, who killed her family. At first, Kara Zor-El does not want to get involved at all. But somehow she gets involved, and then both Kara and Ruthye set off on a journey to hunt down the bad guy. On the way, they run into the wild space biker Lobo, played by Jason Momoa. It is a space adventure on the surface, but it also shows how one deals with sadness and loss.
Performances
Milly Alcock does a fantastic job as Kara. She feels real and alive in every scene. Her witty one liners land well, and she handles all the emotions, from tough and angry to soft and hopeful naturally. She makes Supergirl feel like a regular young woman still figuring herself out, and not some flawless superhero. Milly Alcock carries the whole film and makes it easy to watch.
Eve Ridley is excellent as Ruthye. This young actress brings so much heart. She shows strength, hurt, and dedication all at once. Her performance feels honest and raw. You can see the girl’s pain but also how she slowly starts to change. Also, the friendship between Ruthye and Kara feels genuine and sweet.
Jason Momoa plays Lobo and shows off his cool personality. He brings the vibes to the group, but a lot of his jokes feel forced and do not land. The character sometimes comes off too silly and cartoonish, like he was added just for laughs that never quite work. Jason Momoa tries hard, but Lobo ends up feeling a bit unnecessary. The story probably would have been just fine without stretching so much for his bits.
Matthias Schoenaerts does what he can with Krem. He nails the voice, the accent, and the mean presence. There are times when he feels threatening. Still, the villain never becomes truly scary or memorable and even gets annoying after a while. The moments around him fall flat, mostly because the writing does not give him enough power. I mean, actors can only do so much with given material.
Verdict
The movie looks really good on the big screen. The different planets have cool, colourful designs that caught my attention. Some scenes are exciting and the parts with Krypto are cute and sweet. But the action overall feels pretty average and flat. They do not have that wow factor that superhero fans love. They serve the story but rarely get your heart racing. The emotional backstory tries to hit deep but stays mostly flat. Kara’s pain and her bond with the dog are nice, yet they do not move you as much as they should.
Supergirl has a nice concept of focusing on a hero who is still hurting from her past while helping someone else. In a world where so many people struggle with their own feelings, this theme could have connected more. Sadly, the writing does not always deliver. The villain lacks impact and the funny scenes drag.
Even with its issues, it is not a bad watch. Milly Alcock proves she is a star to watch for the future. The connection between her and Ruthye keeps you caring about the journey. If you are looking for something light and a little different from the usual superhero stuff, you might like it. It is good for one watch, especially if you keep your expectations low-key.
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