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Everyone Has Lost Their Minds: My ‘Supergirl’ Review

Everyone Has Lost Their Minds: My ‘Supergirl’ Review

Last updated on: July 1, 2026 at 1:10 pm by DeWayne Hamby

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Everyone Has Lost Their Minds: My ‘Supergirl’ Review 2026-07-01T13:10:59-04:00 DeWayne Hamby

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When I sat down for the “Supergirl” preview, I approached it with genuine hesitation. Early buzz was mixed at best, and a vocal segment of the internet seemed determined not just to dislike the film but to sink it before release. Headlines sharpened their knives over creative choices, while social media amplified skepticism—particularly around female-led superhero stories. As a longtime DC fanboy who genuinely wants both comic universes to thrive on screen, I rooted for this one. I’ve loved many DC entries and consider Marvel’s Infinity War and Endgame two of the most epic superhero films ever made. Could “Supergirl” carve out its own space?

Milly Alcock as SUPERGIRL in DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “SUPERGIRL”, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

I’m glad I was cautiously optimistic. “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira, delivers a grand, interstellar hero’s journey that surprised me in the best ways. Starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El, the film follows Kara as an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home. She reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic journey of vengeance and justice. Produced by DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn, the movie co-stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet as Superman, and Jason Momoa.

What stands out immediately is Kara’s complexity. She’s not the polished, instantly heroic figure we sometimes expect. Traumatized by the slow, devastating loss of her planet and loved ones, she spends much of the film drowning her pain in alcohol, dodging responsibility, and pushing people away with an antagonistic edge. She avoids her cousin Clark (Superman) not out of dislike, but because his healed wholeness highlights her own wounds. Clark gives her the costume before she’s fully earned it, setting up a classic hero’s journey: learning what it truly means to put others’ safety above your own and to open your heart again. Superman appears as a supportive, non-possessive presence—checking in, caring without hovering, embodying that wholesome, almost Messianic ideal fans cherish while giving Kara room to grow on her own timeline.

Milly Alcock is a standout. She brings charisma, vulnerability, and fun energy to the role, making Kara’s reluctant heroism feel authentic and compelling. Watching her process deep trauma while stepping into the spotlight is the emotional core of the film. Jason Momoa’s Lobo debut adds a welcome dose of chaotic energy, and the film populates its universe with a vibrant array of aliens. What felt overwhelming in the Star Wars prequels works here—the nonstop visual variety keeps the background alive and the action dynamic. One standout sequence on a space bus, involving a transporting gang, ranks among the most inventive fight scenes I’ve seen in a superhero film.

The movie doesn’t shy away from darker themes like grief and recovery, yet it remains remarkably accessible for families. There’s profanity, but the violence stays non-graphic, and there’s no sexual content. It feels like a true cousin to the brighter, more optimistic Superman—two heroes on parallel paths who converge powerfully by the end.

Visually, the interstellar scope impresses, with strong work from director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Neil Lamont, and the VFX team led by Geoffrey Baumann. While not every pre-release concern was unfounded, the finished product proves many naysayers may have let skepticism cloud their judgment. Plenty of early viewers echoed what I felt: “I didn’t expect much, but I loved it.” By the way, when I said as much online, one user accused me of being an AI bot from the studio.

In a crowded superhero landscape, “Supergirl” stands out by embracing messiness on the road to hope. It’s a story of processing pain, choosing justice, and finding family across the stars. I left the theater excited for what comes next in this universe. DC is building something worth watching. Highly recommended for fans ready for a hero who earns her cape the hard way.

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