Movie poster.
"Supergirl" is adapted from the popular comic series "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. The film explores the journey of Kara, Superman's cousin, as she overcomes grief and searches for purpose in life.
Kara (Milly Alcock) is sent to Earth by her parents after the destruction of Krypton. She drowns her sorrows in alcohol to forget the loss of her loved ones and homeland. One day, Kara meets and rescues Ruthye (Eve Ridley) from a gang of robbers. Ruthye harbors a burning desire to find Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts), the leader of a gang of robbers from another planet who steals weapons and kidnaps girls, to avenge the genocide. Ruthye tries to convince Kara to help her hunt down Krem, but Kara refuses, unwilling to interfere in other people's affairs. Only when Krem hijacks her spaceship and wounds her beloved dog does Kara decide to pursue him to find an antidote for her pet. The two girls embark on a journey together, and their adventure into space opens the way for Kara to become a true Supergirl.
The coming-of-age journey of a superhero is portrayed quite well, as the protagonist confronts the darkness of her past and ultimately finds liberation and a purpose in life. Initially, Kara's motivation was simply to find medicine to save her dog. But after witnessing the crimes of the Krem gang, experiencing life-or-death moments, and understanding the pain of others, she gradually rediscovers the emotions and values she had lost. Ruthye plays a role in awakening Kara, but Kara also helps her escape the obsession of hatred. The two characters become complementary pieces in their journey of self-discovery and overcoming new challenges.
Superman only appears in a few scenes, not to show off his strength but mainly to comfort, encourage, and help lift his cousin's spirits. He and the supporting characters only play a minor role, supporting the protagonist's psychological development. Even the two villains, Krem and Lobo, are not developed as worthy adversaries to Supergirl, but mainly as catalysts for the protagonist to discover her powers and superpowers. Perhaps, this is just the beginning of the superheroine series, so the villains are still relatively mildly portrayed.
The film still has flaws in its script. The villain's motivations are inconsistent, and many plot points feel forced. For example, Krem and his gang go to great lengths to steal the sword and murder Ruthye's entire family, but in the end, the sword doesn't play a significant role or have any real power in the overall story. Similarly, the gang kidnaps the girls but leaves Ruthye untouched without a reasonable explanation. Kara repeatedly tries to stop Ruthye from killing Krem, claiming she doesn't want the girl to be consumed by hatred, but this only gives Krem more opportunities to commit crimes. The film's message therefore feels rather forced and unconvincing.
Although it didn't make a strong impression in terms of content, "Supergirl" still met the necessary elements of a superhero blockbuster with convincing special effects, in-depth visual design, exciting action sequences, and a cast that performed their roles well. Audiences hope that sequels will be more groundbreaking and provide Supergirl with a truly worthy competitor.
CAT DANG
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