“Supergirl” Is Like, Fine, Whatever
Supergirl is a decent movie, anchored by great action scenes and a great lead performance

An elderly couple in their eighties with a mixed past escape into a fantastic world, full of their desires and fears, the door to which is a motorway rest area and their son's tombstone. Having lost the keys to their car, they walk down into the woods together, then apart, to better find themselves and each other.
Supergirl is a decent movie, anchored by great action scenes and a great lead performance
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.
Jordan Peele’s film is an intelligent and unflinching piece of work, firmly focused on the African American experience.