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Highlights

• Critics have praised Milly Alcock's performance while questioning the film's overall execution
• The story follows Kara Zor-El on a mission that blends revenge, survival and interplanetary adventure
• Reviews argue the film relies on familiar superhero tropes despite its ambitious premise

Supergirl may have introduced a fresh lead to DC's expanding universe, but early reviews suggest the latest superhero outing struggles to match its central performance.

Starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, the film follows a reluctant heroine drawn into a dangerous mission across the galaxy. While Alcock's portrayal has received positive attention, several critics have argued that the film falls short in its storytelling, action and emotional impact.