Supergirl review

Superhero films are not generally a lot of fun when there’s serious world saving to be done yet Supergirl ,while it does have some darker hues to its story, is light and breezy enough to make you smile. Unlike the most recent Superman its clear his cousin takes her responsibilities a lot less seriously even if tis is covering up for traumatic past issues. The relatively small stakes of the plot compared with the other films of this ilk do make it more amenable to those less familiar with the backstory. In tone Supergirl lines up more with something like Guardians of the Galaxy. And, yes, the music is very loud! Kara Zar- El is twenty-three, a birthday she has chosen to celebrate across multiple days getting plastered in seedy dive bars populated by the lowest lifeforms around. The patrons are all weird looking aliens none of whom seem very friendly. She’s not like her cousin who always tries to see the best in people; she views everything sardonically through a glass of something or a…