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SUPERGIRL (Blu-ray)

2026 / 108 min

Warner Bros

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Review by Stinky the Destroyer😺

Somewhat notoriously, Supergirl was not a hit with critics or moviegoers, and certainly raised the ire of militant fanboys ready to stick their forks in it before even buying their tickets. One guy even posted a meme saying “Here’s the real Supergirl” along with a screenshot of the 1984 film, blissfully unaware that it was one of the decade’s biggest dumpster fires. And he probably posted it with the same confident smugness that MAGAts have when ‘owning the libs’ by dwarfing their pick-ups with giant flags.

Far be it from me to declare anyone’s opinion wrong, but if I may be so bold, maybe some of them are simply watching movies wrong. After The Phantom Menace came along to briefly kill my will to live, I’ve never-again approached a single movie fully expecting to love or hate it. If it confounds any pre-conceived expectations, that’s on me. So it didn’t bother me that Supergirl was aesthetically grimy, with a plot built on the same foundation that initially turned John Wick loose on his enemies. Nor did it bother me that the titular character was a bitchy, self-absorbed Gen Z-er who drank too much and wasn’t traditionally beautiful (which also chapped the asses of a few basement-dwelling incels armed with a laptop and Hot Pockets).

So is Supergirl actually a misunderstood masterpiece? Hell, no…not even close. In fact, I wasn’t really all that interested in seeing it, even though I found last year’s first entry in DC's rebooted franchise (Superman) to be a pleasant surprise. The main reason Supergirl became part of date night one evening was because my wife wanted to see it. Still, I didn’t sit there in the theater with a stern face and crossed arms daring the film to try entertaining me.

Dog is My Co-Pilot

With no expectations over how it stacks up against other comic book movies (even within its own franchise), I had a good time. While certainly no out-of-body experience, I enjoyed Milly Alcock’s cynical, down-to-earth portrayal of Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, as well as the catalyst for this adventure…she’s trying to save her dog, Krypto, whose been poisoned by Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts), the leader of a band of brigands and is also in possession of the antidote. Along the way, she reluctantly teams up with Ruthye (Eve Ridley), a young girl seeking revenge on Krem for murdering her parents. 

Comparatively speaking, there isn’t a hell of a lot at stake (unless you’re a serious dog lover, of course), but with the world’s fate hanging in the balance in damn near every other superhero movie, having a story built around character growth and a personal vendetta is a refreshing change of pace. Not that Supergirl is devoid of spectacle…there’s loads of fights, chases and plenty of ka-boom, all pulled off with adequate special effects. As for Jason Momoa’s highly publicized turn as bounty hunting biker, Lobo…he’s fun, but mostly playing an extension of his real life persona (and not really in the film all that much).

Just under two hours later (how’s that for efficiency?), I walked out of the theater thinking I probably would have enjoyed Supergirl just as much at home, but at least I didn’t feel ripped off. Speaking of home, the film is now out on Blu-ray (as well as 4K and DVD), sporting a good transfer and big batch of bonus material (some of which might have you appreciating the movie a little more). Now having seen it a second time (I’m wagering many of you won’t), my assessment is unchanged. Supergirl ain’t gonna save the DC Universe, but being an undemanding stand-alone adventure, it’s still better than anything Zack Snyder croaked out.

EXTRA KIBBLES

FEATURETTES - The longest of the bonus features, The Making of Supergirl is a pretty good 25 minute production overview with various cast/crew interviews; Flying off the Page takes a look at Supergirl’s comics history; Girl’s Best Friend is all about Supergirl’s scene-stealing dog, Krypto; A Practical Legacy…yes, some of the FX were done practically; A DC Team: Lobo focuses on Jason Momoa’s character; Showdown at Everly Square takes a look at a major action sequence; Mixtape for a Hero is about the music score; You Are Here looks at the various planet locations where the film takes place. Most of the featurettes run from 4 to 11 minutes in length.

SHORT - “Krypto Saves the Day! Coastal Catastrophe" features Krypto and Superman.

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