New "Supergirl" Film Flops — Hollywood Still Can't Get Female Superhero Movies Right

The new "Supergirl" film starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El has drawn sharp criticism for its tonal inconsistency and poor pacing. A key moment of triumph for the heroine is undermined by an overlong, tedious build-up, according to reviewers. The film is seen as the latest example of Hollywood struggling to deliver successful female superhero stories.