'Supergirl' is the second entry in the all-new DCU, and unfortunately, it leaves a lot to be desired. Coming away from it, I just wasn't a fan.

After being thoroughly impressed by James Gunn's 'Superman' last year, I was completely on board with this new era for DC. There's still plenty of time for the universe to find its footing, but sadly, 'Supergirl' does very little to build excitement for what's next. Instead, it falls into many of the same traps that have plagued the superhero genre in recent years. Anyone already suffering from superhero fatigue will likely feel a strong sense of déjà vu.

Almost everything that gives modern superhero films a bad reputation is present here: a clunky script, underdeveloped character arcs, painfully awkward dialogue, forgettable villains, and action sequences so overloaded with CGI and green screen that they become little more than visual noise.

There are flashes where Milly Alcock gets the chance to shine. As a fan of hers, it's disappointing to see her given so little to work with, because she clearly has the screen presence to make this role her own. With a stronger script and a more compelling story, there's every reason to believe she could become an excellent Supergirl.

This isn't the follow up James Gunn and co will have wanted. In fact, it often feels like a film that would have been more at home in the now disbanded DCEU. than as the next chapter of a fresh cinematic universe. Perhaps the muted and largely negative reaction will encourage the studio to course correct and strengthen future projects. For the sake of the DCU, let's hope so.

Full thoughts in this review.