The first social media reactions for the DC Studios title “Supergirl” are now out and are overwhelmingly positive, which is pretty standard for advance press screenings and premieres.
No real major critics have weighed in; mostly, it’s just influencers and fan bloggers at this point. Though there are a few reliable names in there who seemed to be quite taken with the Craig Gillespie-directed film.
The reaction comes a full week before the movie opens, which suggests the studio at least has some confidence in the film that stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo.
Here’s a sampling:
“Supergirl is highly enjoyable. 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.” – Germain Lussier, Gizmodo
“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. Luckily, that’s every action scene. Milly Alcock absolutely owns the role and will change our idea of Supergirl forever.” – David Crow, Den of Geek
“SUPERGIRL is everything I wanted it to be. Girls can be messy, and that rules! Kara isn’t her cousin, and I really loved how this movie makes that clear. She’s a different kind of hero and perfect in every way.” – Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue
“SUPERGIRL is not at all what I was expecting. 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.” – Mike Ryan, The Hard Pass
“Supergirl channels the energy of Gunn’s SUPERMAN while carving out its own identity. Surprisingly dark themes, MAD MAX vibes, and a JOHN WICK-style motivation drive the story. Milly Alcock shines, and Jason Momoa brings his trademark chaotic charm.” – Peter Gray, The AU Review
“Milly Alcock is a Kryptonian powerhouse and the perfect Kara Zor-El. The film has a strong heart, giving an interesting and complex character journey for Kara. Jason Momoa is clearly born to play Lobo, and the DCU is only better with those two now in it.” – Russ Milheim, The Direct
“Supergirl is the best blockbuster of the summer! Terrific action but what sells it is the heart and the characters. Milly Alcock is a force to be reckoned with! Eve Ridley is also incredible & Jason Momoa is pitch-perfect as Lobo. One of the best DC films!” – Geeks of Color
“Supergirl starts off as a slow burn, but once it finds its footing, it soars. Milly Alcock is incredibly relatable, bringing heart, vulnerability, and strength to Kara’s journey of embracing her imperfections and discovering the power within. The film balances emotional character growth with some truly epic action sequences, while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer. He was born to play this role.” – Who Let Us Out
“Unfortunately, Supergirl is a mixed bag for me. As a fan of the comic, I was (perhaps) overly excited for the film adaptation. While Jason Momoa’s Lobo & Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness. It’s, simply put, just fine” – Tessa Smith, Mama’s Geeky
The film is slated to open next Friday with tracking suggesting a $51 million opening weekend haul, notably down from the $125 million debut of “Superman” though this film cost notably less and is being marketed considerably less.
