The wait is over for UK fans as 'Supergirl' soars into cinemas on June 25, with Australian star Milly Alcock electrifying audiences in the title role. This thrilling adventure whisks viewers away to a gritty, lo-fi sci-fi world where Kara Zor-El, a rebellious and vulnerable Kryptonian survivor, teams up for a high-stakes mission that will leave you cheering.
Helmed by acclaimed director Craig Gillespie ('I, Tonya', 'Cruella'), this film boldly draws inspiration from the Marvel blockbuster 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. The similarities are unmistakable: Kara's anti-hero persona is perfectly captured in Alcock's performance, as she navigates life with a trusty trenchcoat and headphones before unleashing her full fury. Like Peter Quill/Star-Lord, this feisty heroine has wit and charm by the bucketload – but also an unshakeable determination to protect those closest to her heart.
The narrative, adapted from the critically acclaimed 'Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow' comic miniseries by screenwriter Ana Nogueira, is a tightly wound revenge story that hurtles forward with breakneck pace. Kara joins forces with plucky orphan Ruthye (Eve Ridley) to track down an antidote for her beloved dog Krypto – and what follows is an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and redemption.
The film's visually imposing villain, Krem Of The Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts), might not have the depth you'd expect, but that's more than made up for by the electrifying presence of Jason Momoa as Lobo – an 'immortal with a god complex' who careens onto the scene like a tornado. As the rugged antihero biker, Momoa brings his trademark swagger to the role, injecting some much-needed adrenaline into proceedings whenever he appears.
While some critics feel that the action scenes could be more explosive, and the soundtrack might not quite reach 'Guardians'-level heights, Milly Alcock's tour-de-force performance is reason enough to grab your seat in the cinema. She shines as an 'impressively imperfect hero' – a true game-changer for the DC Universe.
This bold new direction for the franchise is built on the back of some seriously strong casting choices, with David Corenswet's Superman already making waves. With Alcock's star on the rise, we can't wait to see what's next for this dynamic heroine and her DC companions!