When the film opened, I felt the very first scene of Krypto the dog peeing was just… stupid! This set off the rest of the film for me, with what I would call immature filmmaking.

And a woman who might not know she can get drunk, early in her youth, finds out she can get drunk under a red sun? But is this film truly about Supergirl, or is it a vengeance film with womanhood and female power at its core? Because we are introduced to Ruthye, whose parents and brother were murdered by a space pirate called Krem, which sets off a chain of events.

One event even goes as far as poisoning Krypto the dog, and this binds Kara with Ruthye on their path.

There are moments when Clark contacts Kara during the movie and, well… I wasn’t a fan of the actor David Corenswet, who played Superman in the previous film. His cameo here just doesn’t have the on-screen chemistry that I feel is required for Superman. There is a certain aura which Superman needs, and he really doesn’t possess it.

However, Milly Alcock’s casting as Kara doesn’t bother me. She has a certain degree of presence which can fit the role. However, the stylised direction from director Craig Gillespie makes some parts feel all over the place.

There was the moment when she was in space, taking apart the female pirates. I rather liked that scene; it was one of the few parts of the film which felt clever and thought-out.

Another directional aspect was the use of the Kryptonian language. I honestly didn’t see the need or point of this. It was meaningless and, at the same time, took away the actors’ ability to perform, leaving the moments feeling wooden.

There is also a problem with rhythm and flow throughout the film, but it has its moments. Overall, it’s watchable, but nothing really stood out or impressed me.

One final thought, I really don’t want to give the final of the film away, however, there is a moral question: would Otto Binder, the creator of Supergirl, have liked the fact that Gillespie broke that moral code? I feel there is a question here, and a wound that cannot be healed now.

2.5 out of 5.