Why I Loved The Supergirl Movie

This sort of thing happens now and then, and it can be quite disgusting. Why Supergirl didn't do better on opening weekend is a mystery that has answers, but film buffs and historians can try to sort it out. Why Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly decided to lay all the blame at Milly Alcock is beyond reprehensible. Even guys stick together better than that.

So, let's get into why I think Megyn Kelly and the critics are full of crap. Because, on this one, I think Megyn Kelly qualifies for the full of crap award of the week.

One of the statements she made is downright irritating. It insinuates that the movie wasn't authentic or organic. The DC Universe predates most of the people on the planet. DC started a very long time ago, and Superman started the stories that led to Supergirl. It doesn't get much more organic than the red S on a blue shirt in the superhero genre.

In one article, Kelly is reported for commenting on Alcock's looks. Okay, so what if she's 5'1" tall? Or 5'5" tall? Why does her height matter? She's an alien from another planet, a world that was destroyed, and someone still grieving the loss of her parents. During the film, her central storyline centers on the need to save her beloved dog, Krypto, after being poisoned by some very gnarly aliens.

Yes, that would bring about the more savage side of a person. Don't kill a girl's dog. It's not a great idea, and it would set most human dog owners off, much less an all-powerful Kryptonian. None of this was forced on the fans, as the story was a part of the comic book lore and something that James Gunn pulled from and made some tweaks here and there.

What did I like about the movie?

The character work was interesting in this outing from James Gunn and the DC Universe filmmakers. We got to catch young Supergirl, after having a glimpse of her at the end of the new Superman movie. She's out to celebrate her birthday and raise a little hell, which is what she's going through as a young woman in a weird world. Hum, she's almost human by that comparison, if you take away the fact that she and her dog can play catch in space as long as they're near a yellow sun.

They took the character on an interesting story arc. She's lost in the beginning and encounters another young girl on a distant planet. The new alien friend, Ruthye, has recently watched her entire family get slaughtered. She's out for revenge, desperate to end the villainous Krem.

Two girls with the same mission, ultimately, as Krem's the one leading the crew that poisoned Krypto.

By the end of the movie, we have seen the things that have driven young Kara to this wayward and lost state of living, seen what she cared most about, and seen the side of her that tells her she's got a hero within her. All she has to do is embrace that side of her.

As to other characters, fans of the DC Universe are in for a treat, as for the first time on the big screen, we are seeing the character of LOBO. Lobo is one of the coolest characters in the DCU, and the casting of Jason Momoa as LOBO was a great decision. For those of you who watched Fast X, imagine that level of energy in an interstellar immortal, turned bounty hunter.

From the trailers and the movie, I am still happy they made this one. We don't get many feel-good stories in the theaters. This is a great story, fun, and filled with all kinds of charm and personality.

So, that's why Megyn Kelly gets the full of crap award of the week.