Tldr?
You want the truth? Reactions so far have been mixed — not disastrous, but not glowing either. Milly Alcock’s performance as Kara/Supergirl keeps being singled out as a major highlight. On the other hand, several sources mention that the action sequences don’t quite land — director Craig Gillespie doesn’t seem to have a full grasp on them — and that the main villain, Krem, feels underwhelming. Reports, from multiple screenings, do indicate Jason Momoa’s Lobo making a strong impression, despite the limited screentime.
8 different screen tests sounds good to me. Since it’s a star-trek to several different planets I’m guessing they just have a lot of extra stuff to work with and are rejigging which things (e.g planet scenes) they include or don’t include each time. But the fact they’re testing a lot suggests a deep care for the project.
several sources mention that the action sequences don’t quite land — director Craig Gillespie doesn’t seem to have a full grasp on them
I wonder how bad the fight scenes would actually have to be for me to feel this way. I think this will be yet another instance where i disagree with film critics/reviewers
I agree. If the fight scenes don’t quite work, but the story is solid, that’s a clear win in my book.
It could however make the villain not work, which would make the overall story feel weaker.
