DC Films may have another major win on its hands. Early reactions to the upcoming “Supergirl” movie are starting to surface, and preview audiences appear to be enthusiastic. Watch the video above for a first look at what viewers had to say.
Critics who got to see special early screenings for “Supergirl” had some mixed thoughts on the flick. “Supergirl is the superhero movie I’ve missed: a straightforward, poignant story with lots of emotion, especially when we see Kara through little Ruthye’s eyes,” said Den of Geek contributor David Crow. Agreed Peter Gray of the AU Review, “Surprisingly dark themes, MAD MAX vibes, and a JOHN WICK-style motivation drive the story.”
Critics seemed to be surprised by how dark the film turned out to be; Gray definitely isn’t the only critic to compare the film to “Mad Max.” “I, too, assumed ‘superhero space movie with needle drops’ would have a similar tone to GOTG or even Superman. Instead it looks and plays more like a Mad Max movie, with dirty worlds, gross villains and a self destructive hero,” freelance critic Mike Ryan said.
The critics think Milly Alcock is the perfect Kara
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A significant share of the early buzz centers on the cast, particularly Milly Alcock’s take on Supergirl as a hard-partying heroine and Jason Momoa’s performance as the chaotic, larger-than-life Lobo.
Even the more negative reviews had praise for what Alcock did with the character. “Milly Alcock makes for an awesome Supergirl despite some of the script issues and an uninteresting villain. It still soars,” observed Michael J. Lee of WeLiveEntertainment. But Lee noted that the film’s script is quite messy.
But for every negative thing a critic has noted about “Supergirl,” there was a positive. “It doesn’t quite have the resonance of Superman, but it acts as both a perfect companion and follow-up to that movie with better characters and more complex relationships. It’s also incredibly emotional, which makes the action hit even harder,” said Germain Lussier of i09. Want to judge for yourself? “Supergirl” hits theaters on June 26. Want to hear some more early critical responses to the movie? Click our video.
