{"id":646925,"date":"2026-06-19T09:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/646925\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:22:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:22:14","slug":"supergirl-first-reactions-milly-alcock-is-the-perfect-kara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/646925\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Supergirl’ First Reactions: “Milly Alcock is the Perfect Kara”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tIs Supergirl<\/a> going to fly?<\/p>\n

\n\tThe first wave of social media reactions are below for the DC Studios release, which stars Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El, who sets out to save her beloved dog Krypto. Supergirl also stars Jason Momoa, making his fan-anticipated debut as the antihero Lobo.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Craig Gillespie-directed film marks another key moment for DC, which last year successfully launched its new creative era under co-chief James Gunn with Superman. <\/p>\n

\n\tKeeping in mind that social media first reactions to advance screenings always tend to skew at least slightly more positive than a film\u2019s eventual consensus, here\u2019s what influencers, fan bloggers and some critics are saying. <\/p>\n

\n\tSupergirl opens June 28. <\/p>\n

\n\tMike Ryan<\/a>: \u201cSUPERGIRL is not at all what I was expecting. I, too, assumed \u2018superhero space movie with needle drops\u2019 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.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tGizmodo<\/a>: \u201cSupergirl is highly enjoyable. It doesn\u2019t 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\u2019s also incredibly emotional, which makes the action hit even harder.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tDen of Geek<\/a>: \u201cSupergirl is the superhero movie I\u2019ve missed: a straightforward, poignant story with lots of emotion, especially when we see Kara through little Ruthye\u2019s eyes. Luckily that\u2019s every action scene. Milly Alcock absolutely owns the role and will change our idea of Supergirl forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Mary Sue<\/a>: \u201cSUPERGIRL is everything I wanted it to be. Girls can be messy and that rules! Kara isn\u2019t her cousin and I really loved how this movie makes that clear. She\u2019s a different kind of hero and perfect in every way.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tCineXpress<\/a>: \u201cSUPERGIRL is a solid follow-up to last summer\u2019s Superman. More serious and emotionally heavier in tone, it delivers a cool intergalactic road trip that evokes Guardians of the Galaxy, with a dash of Mad Max: Fury Road and a bit of Thor: The Dark World. Milly Alcock is a total badass, delivering a performance that\u2019s both fierce and vulnerable as Kara Zor-El. Can\u2019t wait to see her in future interactions with her cousin and other heroes in the DCU. Keep them coming!\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tThat Hollywood Show<\/a>: \u201c#Supergirl SOARS! Milly Alcock is the perfect Kara. This film is filled with gorgeous set pieces and dazzling action sequences. Momoa IS LOBO, but I wanted more of him. The scenes with Clark are priceless. Third act is F\u2019N fun. The future is bright with this Supergirl.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe AU Review<\/a>: \u201cSupergirl channels the energy of Gunn\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Direct<\/a>: \u201cMilly 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tDiscussing Film<\/a>: \u201cMilly Alcock steps into the role of #SUPERGIRL wonderfully and it\u2019s refreshing to root for a heroine with a unique hard edge. Unfortunately the film around her takes far too long to step into gear and never quite matches her energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tGeeks of Color<\/a>: \u201cSupergirl 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<\/a>!\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tWho Let Us Out<\/a>: \u201cSupergirl 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer. He was born to play this role.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tMama\u2019s Geeky<\/a>: \u201cUnfortunately 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\u2019s Lobo & Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness. It\u2019s, simply put, just fine\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Is Supergirl going to fly? The first wave of social media reactions are below for the DC Studios…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":646926,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[108168,96,2839,9409,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-646925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-dc-films","tag-entertainment","tag-movies","tag-supergirl","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/646925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=646925"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/646925\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/646926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=646925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=646925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=646925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}