Milly Alcock praised in early Supergirl reviews

moviesJun 27, 202631302

Milly Alcock said the Supergirl cape for the new film was made using fabric from Christopher Reeve’s original Superman cape. Alcock plays Kara Zor-El in Supergirl, a film that many reviewers and audience posts praise her performance while criticizing pacing, a weak villain, and uneven supporting work. Several posts note the movie draws on Tom King’s Woman of Tomorrow and that Alcock tried to stay “really true” to that comic while developing her portrayal. Fans and viewers repeatedly singled out Alcock as the film’s strongest element, calling her casting and emotional range a highlight. The cape comment feeds into nostalgia for Christopher Reeve’s Superman among some audience members who mentioned Reeve as an early favorite.

Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️

@ashleylynch.bsky.social

All the men who hated Sasha Calle as Supergirl in the Flash movie now love her because they get to use her as a blunt instrument to hit Milly Alcock with.

9545d ago

Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️49

Many guys think they're being subtle with it -- presenting it as an innocent preference of taste, but it can only ever flow one direction, by pitting two women to be in competition with each other and always against the women who has the current opportunity.

🩸💀 The Horror Guru 💀🩸8

This is something they do every time. The old thing they hated and shit on becomes a beloved classic the moment there's a new thing they can hold it over, regardless of the actual quality of the two things. All that's required is for one to be new, and the other to be older. It's so predictable.

SJWJamesBond4

Not fucking cool. Fuck those men! I was there, they mistreated Calle when she was Supergirl.

Iudex GOONdyr2

I hope they're both ok, blunt force trauma with another person isnt fun for the person receiving it or the person being used to deliver it.

Mike Makes Right2

I'm looking forward to their contortions when they use Last Jedi to bash something

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Nat Is TRYING to write 1 screenplay 🇵🇷🏳‍⚧21

I was there in 2023. Whenever I made a post on Threads when it was created or TikTok about how cool it was to have a Latina Supergirl, I got chewed out. But now objectifying Latinas is cool and the new Supergirl "hates men" or whatever so now everyone loves. I WAS THERE!

🏳️‍🌈Brendan Agnew🏳️‍⚧️14

It's crazy to me how the internet was super (kinda grossly) thirsty for Alcock when she was in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, but as soon as she got cast as an adult it's all "sHe'S nOt EvEn HoT."

SJWJamesBond9

Fuck those men, I was there. They so acted sexist and undoubtedly even downright racist towards Sasha Calle. And I believe this was over her potentially being part of the DCEU to replace Cavill before the reset. So yeah, fuck those hypocrites.

Gaia_BentosZX52

They did this with Vivziepop and Dana Terrace, it's super gross and revealing how insecure they are.

Toon Brains

@cartoonbrains.bsky.social

SUPERGIRL KICKED ASS! God i loved it. Its a lot of fun. Milly Alcock was amazing as Kara, seriously dont listen to any negative reviews. If this ends up bombing because of people being dumb about it I'm gonna be mad

3045d ago

politiburb

@politiburb.bsky.social

Saw Supergirl, it was a really fun and really enjoyable time at the movies! Genuinely at a loss this time around for what people are thinking saying it's some big misfire. Milly Alcock does a superb job as Kara and I was left really looking forward to seeing more of her.

2145d ago

Matthew S. Armstrong

@matthewart.bsky.social

Superman with Christopher Reeves was one of my first favorite movies. My mom tells me Id run all over the place with my super man under Roos under my close. Appearing as super man at random inopportune moments My cape was a dish towel being so little it kinda worked #matthewart #SUPERGIRL

1346d ago

Alex A. Pagliuca

@alexpagliuca.bsky.social

I saw Supergirl last night. It was good. Milly Alcock is perfectly cast as this character. This is a spoiler free review, followed by a bit of discussion about what I think is at the foundation of why this film is being made controversial. Free to all. www.patreon.com/alexapagliuc...

945d ago

may

@maysuser.name

supergirl was drab and uninspired but when milly alcock started chugging milk ive never felt more seen

why was this movie so ugly. does anyone in hollywood know how to light a movie anymore? even when I could see what was going on the colors were just so drab and muddy. at one point superman says something about their suits being colorful and like, maybe in Superman (2025) buddy.

for as generic as this script was it was shockingly flimsy. all of the aliens and planets feel like a knockoff James Gunn, who probably should have directed this instead. I heard that craig gillespie hadn't read the comics before this and was really hoping we'd get something inspired out of it, but instead we got nothing.

Jason Momoa IS Lobo, and I'm not sure anyone knows why. Milly Alcock absolutely carries the film with her performance, hopefully next time she'll get to be in a film that deserves it. while I'm dreaming, maybe throw in supercorp (you know it'd be good)

Supergirl just wasn't it. the vibes were off, and the glimpses of a more interesting movie weren't enough to carry the rest of it over the line. im not sure what women did to offend comic book movies so much, but we could really do with a win one of these days. even though the film sucked, I truly do hope that alcock gets to keep playing the role, because she really does get it. maybe next time

1444d ago

Sathya Lacey1

I had a lot of fun. Yeah some of the aliens were meh. I liked the tech pirate girl gang though. I might be biased because I like the 2000s Supergirl origin Krypton survivor story. I didn't have trouble with the lighting except the "free the brides" fight.

Shaun1

So it wont end the western world because she's bisexual? I was hoping Fox news was right

Salon.com

@salon.com

Milly Alcock brings a fresh energy to Superman's cousin that's snuffed out by a risk-averse studio culture.

845d ago

Kara Lovett

@spupergirl.bsky.social

7 more additions to Supergirl Through the Ages. I have now covered the girl of steel’s first 3 years (right past her reveal to the world) blogofsupergirl.com/supergirl-th...

545d ago

Xenobrina

@xenobrina.bsky.social

Just got back from Supergirl! While it has notable issues (pacing, lack of chemistry between Kara and the villain, etc.) I liked it overall. It feels very distinct from other superhero movies in a good way. Also Milly Alcock was a perfect fit for the role!

945d ago

USA TODAY

@usatoday.com

Kara Zor-El goes on an epic adventure in "Supergirl" but also makes a fateful decision. Milly Alcock discusses why it was "the only choice." Spoilers!

845d ago

hellresidentNY 🖤

@hellresidentny.blacksky.app

Milly Alcock is terrific as Kara/Supergirl, as she shows the pain of remembering her past and the strength of embracing her future. Eve Ridley is also good as Ruthye, Jason Momoa is...just fine as Lobo, and David Corenswet as Superman gives the audience more of what they like about him. #Supergirl

645d ago

Hogne Bø Pettersen 🏳️‍🌈

@hogne.eurosky.social

Da var Supergirl sett. Den fulgte tegneserieromanen ganske slavisk, med unntak av Lobo, så ingen overraskelser. Men den var fin. Bedre enn noe av det Marvel har levert de siste ti årene. Milly Alcock er strålende i hovedrollen! Terningkast 4.

645d ago

˗ˏˋ Pete Trainor ˎˊ

@petetrainor.fyi

It’s a very big THUMBS UP from me. We just watched #Supergirl and loved it. Milly Alcock absolutely kills it. The plot is paper thin, the fights are repetitive and not particularly original anymore, but it was a whole heap of fun. Go see it — ignore the reviewers and ratings, it worth a big screen.

645d ago

Sam Kahn 📽️ / Explodist Media

@explodist.media

Supergirl is fine. Though “fine” feels disappointing when you’re adapting one of the best DC comics in recent memory. Still, Milly Alcock is fantastic in the role. Even though he didn’t need to be here, Momoa is also great. #filmsky #movies #dcu 🎥 📽️ My review on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social -

345d ago

Darci Meadows, Published Author

@saintwalker98.bsky.social

I feel bad picking on this movie but it does not hang together my friends, like the 10th Doctor and Fury Road had a baby who sucks, Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa are both very strong but everyone else is phoning it in and the source material is just an absolute mess that doesn't translate to anything

poster for Supergirl 2026 featuring Supergirl in her 10th Doctor Jacket, Lobo, Krypto, and girl

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