Milly Alcock delivers a breakout Supergirl in the character's first genuinely good film adaptation
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Jesse Hassenger
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A review of the new Supergirl movie starring Milly Alcock, which is being hailed as the first good Supergirl film in over 40 years. The article discusses how the character has historically been difficult to adapt, often sidelined relative to Superman, and how this new film successfully balances pluckiness with alienation to create a compelling standalone portrayal.
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The A.V. ClubMilly Alcock delivers a breakout Supergirl in the character's first genuinely good film adaptationavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe last movie starring Supergirl arrived over 40 years ago.
Supergirl has always been a tricky character to adapt; the latest movie threads the needle between pluck and alienation.
This feels true to the comics version of Supergirl—in spirit if not in actual storytelling—who is frequently defined by how far to the side of Superman she's placed by various creators.
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