Supergirl Review: Milly Alcock Soars in an Emotional DCU Adventure

Supergirl is a story about grief, healing, and trying to do the right thing even when every part of you wants to do the opposite.

Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El, the Woman of Tomorrow, and she absolutely nails it. I've enjoyed most of what the DCU has put out so far, and I loved Superman, so I was excited going into this one. While Supergirl isn't a perfect film, it's definitely one I had a good time with.

The biggest strength of this movie is the cast. Jason Momoa as Lobo is one of those casting choices that feels so obvious in hindsight. He was born to play this character. Every time he's on screen, he steals the scene, and honestly, I don't think we got enough of him. I can't wait to see where they take Lobo next because Momoa owns the role.

Eve Ridley does a great job as Ruthye Marye Knoll, a young girl seeking justice after her family is brutally murdered by Krem, played by Matthias Schoenaerts. Just like in the comic, Krem isn't exactly the most memorable villain. He has a few solid moments throughout the film, but he never really stands out. And I'll be honest, I've never been a fan of his Mad Max-inspired look. It just doesn't work for me. Neither does his gang, they all look kinda stupid to me

Visually, this movie is stunning, especially if you get the chance to see it in IMAX. The different planets, galaxies, and space sequences look incredible, but the real standout moments are the flashbacks to Krypton and Argo. The costumes, practical sets, and overall production design are fantastic. You can tell a lot of care went into bringing these worlds to life.

David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham play Kara's parents, Zor-El and Alura, and while they don't get a ton of screen time, they make the most of every scene they're in. Their life on Krypton and Argo feels almost perfect before tragedy strikes, and seeing the aftermath helps explain why Kara is so broken when we first meet her.

One thing I really appreciated is that the movie doesn't reduce Kara to being some reckless party girl. Milly Alcock portrays her as someone carrying years of pain and grief. She's angry, she's lost, and she's trying to figure out how to move forward. That aspect of the story hit particularly hard for me because I've been dealing with the loss of a parent myself. Obviously everyone processes grief differently, but I connected with Kara's struggle to keep moving despite the pain.

While I do have some issues with how the story wraps up, I loved the lesson Kara ultimately teaches Ruthye. She understands the darkness that comes from loss and does everything she can to stop Ruthye from letting revenge consume her. That's really the heart of the movie.

At its core, Supergirl is about overcoming your demons, finding hope again, and choosing what's right even when it's difficult.

Before I wrap up, I have to mention Krypto. He remains one of my favorite parts of this universe, and every scene with him put a smile on my face. I also need more of the Super-Cousins together. David Corenswet continues to be an outstanding Superman, and the brief moments we get between him and Kara left me excited for what's coming next with Man of Tomorrow.

Supergirl isn't flawless, but it's emotional, visually impressive, and anchored by a fantastic performance from Milly Alcock. I had a great time with it, and I can't wait to take my daughters to see it.

Go see Supergirl. I don't think you'll regret it.