tech
'Supergirl' Crashes and Burns
The newest installment in the DC Universe is forgettable filler.
TL;DR
- The Supergirl movie is the latest installment designed to expand the DC Comics interconnected franchise.
- The film focuses on Supergirl's grief and loss after her home world of Krypton's destruction.
- Director Craig Gillespie, known for 'Cruella' and 'I, Tonya', helms the project.
- Despite a charming performance from Milly Alcock, the movie is described as disorganized character study and franchise filler.
- The plot involves Supergirl defending an orphaned girl, Ruthye, from a brigand named Krem of the Yellow Hills, and rescuing her dog Krypto.
- Superman makes brief appearances, and the alien bounty hunter Lobo is included for universe-building.
- The script adapts 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' comic series, featuring sci-fi elements reminiscent of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.
- The film's moral code, imported from Superman, clashes with its narrative of bounty hunters and outlaws.
- The movie is considered a mildly diverting whiff with shortcomings in its villain portrayal and character arcs.