'Supergirl' Review: Milly Alcock Shines but Krypto's Cameo and Derivative Story Hold the Film Back
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Pete Hammond
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A review of the 'Supergirl' film starring Milly Alcock, critiquing the movie for underutilizing Krypto the Superdog (who was a highlight in last year's 'Superman') by relegating him to a mere cameo and plot device. The review suggests the film borrows from other sources rather than establishing its own identity, and doesn't fully soar as a female-led DC entry.
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Deadline'Supergirl' Review: Milly Alcock Shines but Krypto's Cameo and Derivative Story Hold the Film Backdeadline.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledthe main attraction and secret sauce as far as I am concerned is a CGI dog named Krypto
Why did the filmmakers behind this cinematic reboot of DC's female answer to Superman relegate poor Krypto... to a mere cameo?
He's basically a plot device to give our heroine an emotional hook and reason to go after the villain with vengeance
a movie that also seems to be borrowing from others rather than staying in its own lane
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