Supergirl Review | Flickreel

1 When it was announced that Supergirl would be the follow-up to last year’s Superman, I feared that the DC Universe might be repeating too much, too soon. Then again, Kara Zor-El is a different kind of hero than Clark Kent, as Milly Alcock’s hungover cameo in the previous film established. With Supergirl primarily being set several planets away from Earth, this spinoff could also offer a broader scale than its predecessor. There were just enough new ingredients here to produce something different. Supergirl isn’t just a retread of Superman, but much like the titular character, Craig Gillespie’s film feels lost, never quite soaring as it should. Alcock undoubtedly does the heavy-lifting as Kara, who celebrates her birthday by boozing across the galaxy. Of course, that seems to be another day at the office for this 23-year-old. While Kara has a good heart, she isn’t always the best role model. In an era where so many female leads have their imperfections sucked out along with any complexities, it’s refreshing to see a heroine who’s an unapologetic hot mess. The early scenes set us up for a lighthearted romp as Kara wakes up beside a cuddly Krypto. Supergirl quickly shifts gears
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