REVIEW: Supergirl (2026 film) - Starring Milly Alcock

Review by Jon Donnis

Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl attempts to launch a bold new DC direction, but it never quite locks into a clear identity. It opens with the fall of Krypton and the desperate survival of Argo City, before shifting to Kara Zor-El’s arrival on Earth and her later life drifting between worlds with Krypto. The story eventually settles into a revenge-driven pursuit after Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts) of the Yellow Hills attacks her and poisons Krypto, forcing Kara into an interstellar chase that should feel urgent but often plays out in a fragmented and uneven way.

Krypto is easily the strongest part of the film. Every scene he is in feels more alive than anything surrounding him, and he brings a level of warmth and clarity the rest of the story consistently lacks. There are also brief moments in the Krypton material that hint at something more emotionally grounded, particularly in the depiction of Argo City’s slow decline, but the film never fully returns to that depth once the plot moves outward into its wider space setting.

A major problem sits right at the centre of the film in Milly Alcock’s portrayal of Supergirl. The performance comes across as unlikeable and difficult to connect with, and the character never develops into someone the film invites the audience to invest in emotionally. Instead of a compelling presence at the heart of the story, Kara often feels detached in a way that drains momentum from the scenes around her. This is not softened or redirected elsewhere, it is simply one of the film’s core weaknesses and it consistently undermines the emotional stakes.

The narrative itself struggles under the weight of trying to be too many things at once. It shifts between revenge story, space adventure and wider universe building without ever committing fully to any of them. Encounters with groups like the Sklarian Raiders or the shifting situations on Bilquis and Barenton arrive and pass without leaving much impact, and the overall structure feels episodic rather than purposeful. Krem, as the antagonist, never becomes a strong enough force to anchor the revenge arc, functioning more as a plot device than a meaningful threat.

Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley) and Lobo (Jason Momoa) add movement and energy, but they also highlight how unstable the emotional core has become. Ruthye’s grief and desire for vengeance could have created a powerful counterpoint to Kara’s journey, but the relationship between them never develops enough depth to carry real emotional weight. Lobo brings chaos and presence, yet even that feels slightly disconnected from the central narrative rather than reinforcing it.

By the final act, the film resolves its conflict with Krem in a way that feels more functional than satisfying, closing out the immediate danger while leaving much of the emotional thread underdeveloped. Kara’s eventual acceptance of Earth as her home is present, but it does not land with much force because her journey has never fully grounded itself in a relatable emotional progression.

What remains is a film with occasional visual ambition and a sense of scale, but very little cohesion or emotional consistency. Krypto stands out as its only truly reliable element, while everything else struggles to connect into something meaningful or memorable.

Supergirl ultimately scores 3 out of 10.

I will never watch this film again, and no young girl is going to watch and dream of being Supergirl.

What a waste of a franchise.

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REVIEW: Superman (2025 film) - Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult

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Review by Jon Donnis

James Gunn's Superman is the first entry in the new DC Universe, a clean slate for the franchise and a chance to finally give the Man of Steel a fresh cinematic identity. And in parts, it does exactly that. There are flourishes of real charm, a few surprising laughs, and the odd burst of visual spectacle. But somehow, despite all the noise and colour, it doesn't leave much of an impression.

It opens in familiar territory. Krypton crumbles, the baby Kal-El is launched into space, and the Kent family takes him in. That emotional thread still works, even if we've seen it countless times before. By the time we're reintroduced to Clark Kent in Metropolis, he's already an established superhero. The Daily Planet dynamic is in place, Lois knows the truth, and there's even a loyal dog with superpowers. So far, so comic-book classic.

But instead of letting that foundation breathe, the film dives headfirst into a crowded political crisis involving fictional countries, a shadowy war, and a billionaire who wants to be a god (Bill Gates?). Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, is at the centre of it, trying to manipulate public fear and government paranoia to get Superman out of the way. On paper, it's timely. In practice, it feels a bit thin. Hoult never quite sells Luthor's menace. There's no real weight behind his threats, and the performance feels oddly youthful, more petulant than powerful. The role needs gravitas. This version doesn't have it.

Then there's the matter of tone. For a story that touches on war, manipulation, and global trust, it spends a surprising amount of time trying to make you laugh. The Fortress of Solitude is staffed by oddball robots that get the biggest laughs of the film. They're ridiculous, but hard not to enjoy. Same goes for Krypto the Superdog. It should have been cringe, but somehow he's one of the more likeable characters. Which might be a problem when the film is supposed to be about Superman.

And that's where things start to wobble. The central figure, (Superman), the one this entire reboot hangs on, ends up sidelined. He's not particularly interesting here. Mister Terrific, played with real sharpness by Edi Gathegi, ends up stealing the film with the most crowd-pleasing scene. He's clever, capable, and actually fun to watch. Superman by comparison just feels a bit flat. There's nothing wrong with David Corenswet's performance, but the script never gives him a truly memorable moment. No "chills down your spine" rescue, no speech that sticks. You finish the film and struggle to remember what he really did, beyond getting hurt, healing up, and punching a clone into a black hole.

The film also leans heavily on its comic book roots, specifically the All-Star Superman arc, and fans of that source material might get a kick out of seeing those panels brought to life. But even that loyalty to the comics starts to buckle under the sheer number of characters squeezed into the runtime. Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, Ultraman, even the Engineer. It's a lot. Too much for a story that's supposed to reintroduce Superman to a new generation. You can't help but feel the film is more interested in setting up future DCU stories than telling a focused one here.

Still, it's not all wasted. There's a decent energy to the action. The black hole sequence has real stakes, even if the resolution feels a bit too neat. The supporting cast mostly do what they can with the material, and there's a decent attempt at showing the toll of public perception on a hero like Superman. But the emotional beats don't land as they should, often drowned out by another gag or another cameo.

By the end, Luthor's downfall feels inevitable, not dramatic. Lois and Superman share their kiss, the world is saved again, and Krypto gets picked up by a drunk Supergirl. It's fine. It's all just… fine. Forgettable, in a way that a film like Superman really shouldn't be.

Oh and I didn't even mention the dodgy CGI. The weird eyes are still there. And gone is the classic John Williams score, replaced with a poor imitation.

You want to come out of a Superman movie feeling something. Inspired, maybe. Awed. This one just leaves you thinking about the Fortress robots and wondering if Mister Terrific is getting a spin-off.

Five out of ten. Just about.

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