Supergirl
- Gus Keller
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Supergirl is messy. Grounded by relatable motivations, its protagonist has a clear objective. Her contrasting sidekick highlights the main theme: processing grief. This feeds into the heroine's internal struggle, resolving with a decent arc. However, this is watered down by a clunky plot. The script feels distant because its emotional beats aren't evenly dispersed. Instead, it moves through cliche secondary quests, rarely developing drama along the way. There's a bland villain, arbitrary triumphs, hit-and-miss humor, and shoehorned side characters. Its acting injects vulnerable layers as well as charisma (though chemistry is average). Thus, Supergirl cramps a solid core.
Despite punk rock attempts, Supergirl's generic tendencies create a clumsy tone. Other than some oners and backlighting, its imagery is largely defined by murky colors. Mediocre action plus repetitive structure dampen the editing's inserts and tight runtime. Genre elements as well as symbolic punctuations invigorate the soundscape. The music has personality yet can also feel random. Starting with cyberpunk vibes, its production design devolves into monotony. Fame, fit, skill, cameos, and diversity are provided by the cast. Its digital effects are inconsistent, but prosthetics, stunts, and wirework compensate. Overall, Supergirl's strengths mostly outweigh its weaknesses.
Writing: 5/10
Direction: 5/10
Cinematography: 6/10
Acting: 7/10
Editing: 6/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 8/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 6.6/10
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