Supergirl film praised for its punk‑rock edge but misses full momentum

The new DC movie “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie and released under James Gunn’s stewardship, follows Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor‑El as a space‑faring, punk‑rock‑inspired heroine. The film leans into a Western‑meets‑sci‑fi tone, with Kara’s floating dog Krypto, a voice cameo by Seth Rogen, and appearances by Jason Momoa as bounty hunter Lobo and Matthias Schoenaerts as the pirate leader Krem.

Reviewers commend Alcock’s performance and the movie’s inventive production design, noting its IMAX visuals and a soundtrack that includes Modest Mouse and Jenny Lewis. However, they also point out that the supporting cast and plot do not consistently capture the same energetic spirit, leaving the film feeling uneven despite its creative ambition.