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Milly Alcock praised in early Supergirl reviews

moviesJun 27, 202627230

Milly Alcock said the Supergirl cape for the new film was made using fabric from Christopher Reeve’s original Superman cape. Alcock plays Kara Zor-El in Supergirl and has said she stayed "really true" to Tom King’s Woman of Tomorrow while developing the role. Early reviews and viewer posts repeatedly praise Alcock as a standout, calling her "perfect" or "terrific" in the lead. Critics and audience comments note the film has flaws, citing pacing problems, a weak villain, and inconsistent supporting performances. The cape revelation ties the production to Superman’s cinematic legacy while audiences and critics continue to debate the movie’s storytelling choices alongside Alcock’s performance.