‘Supergirl’ Review: Milly Alcock Takes Charge in a Dystopian Superhero Movie So Flat It’s Super-Horrendous

Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El in "Supergirl," a dystopian superhero film that premiered this week. The movie's plot is driven by the simplistic motivations of "Kill Krem! Save the dog!" which contributes to a narrative described as numbingly flat despite its action sequences. The film's critical reception highlights a lack of depth and engagement, with reviewers noting that the story fails to develop beyond its basic premise. Despite the presence of superhero elements, the overall tone and execution are criticized for being uninspired and predictable. The performance of Alcock as Supergirl is a central focus, but the surrounding narrative is insufficient to elevate the film beyond its perceived shortcomings. The film's visual style and action choreography are present but do not compensate for what is described as a fundamentally uninteresting story.