GL Concerns thread

[Mr. Earle]

Perhaps its too early, but at some point its going to happen, so why not now? (We already have 10 Sinestro threads btw...)

So anyway, my first concerns:

1) The movie might suck, meaning reboots, production hell, no sequels, etc.
2) The audience might not love GL like they did Ironman for example. Results: same as above.
3) Green light constructs and green aura. Are my eyes going to hurt while watching the movie?

 

[BigSams50]

Perhaps its too early, but at some point its going to happen, so why not now? (We already have 10 Sinestro threads btw...)

So anyway, my first concerns:

1) The movie might suck, meaning reboots, production hell, no sequels, etc.
2) The audience might not love GL like they did Ironman for example. Results: same as above.
3) Green light constructs and green aura. Are my eyes going to hurt while watching the movie?

Thats my biggest concern. I'm hoping it doesnt look stupid

 

[dnno1]

First of all, Mr. Earle, let's state the obvious. Since this is the first film, if the movie sucks, there will never be another one made and, hence no franchise or a reboot. Just ask the makers of films like "Condorman", "Howard the Duck", "Tank Girl", and others. It will also affect the credibility of a really good director, so I don't think it is likely to suck.

Second, you can't please everyone, so there will be people out there that may not love GL (especially true Ironman fans). I have been a firm believer that outside of the comic book fans out there that will support this film, the producers need to market to folks from both science fiction and fantasy genres (specifically Star Wars and Star Trek fans). It is said that there are as many Star Trek fans as a small country and it would behoove the producers to get them intrested in this film.

Finally, a lot has happened to technology and the way we make films, that I wouldn't worry so much about the effect of the green light constructs. Something like that seemed to work well with films like "The Mask" and "Spider-Man III" (with the Sandman) so that will be the least of our worries. The biggest question now will be how are the going to deal with piracy and competion with other films being releast around the same time.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i am not to worry about the film myself. They got a solid script, crew, director, cast i like for the most part so far. i do agree i hope the film does well and looks good. which i am sure they will do their best to do.

 

[chiefchirpa]

My hope is they don't overdo the GL oath. Fine in comic book form, can be quite cheesy in motion picture.

 

[Showtime]

Perhaps its too early, but at some point its going to happen, so why not now? (We already have 10 Sinestro threads btw...)

Not anymore.

 

[Majmun]

My hope is they don't overdo the GL oath. Fine in comic book form, can be quite cheesy in motion picture.

I like the oath and think it can be done nicely on film. But yeah, not too many times. I had a dream the other night where I was a Green Lantern and I was trying to remember the oath and kept getting it wrong, therefore not able to charge my ring, lmao.

But maybe they could have the oath once and the other times just part of it being said while they switch to another scene....

 

[REDophile]

I'm still puzzled at the Carol Ferris casting, no serious concerns anywhere else. But I trust Campbell, dig what he's been saying in recent interviews.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea out of who we got for hal/hector/sinestro the carol choice is still a bit urrrgh to me. But i am willing to give her a chance. Heck campbell for all we know could pull out some good work with blake.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Not anymore.

Thank god! It was a nightmare!

 

[Chris B]

My only real concern at this point is Blake Lively as Carol Ferris. And she's growing on me as time goes on.

 

[Motown Marvel]

i've always been concerned about ryan reynolds. i just dont think he's the right actor for the job. maybe he'll prove me wrong, i hope he does. but right now, im not convinced.

secondly, i've heard the director reference iron man. to me, iron man was pretty bad. it was entirely formulaic, and totally all popcorn and no story. im cool with some light hearted popcorn fun, but if its not backed up by a solid story, then im not sold.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I'm concerned with how Hal is written in the script.

I hope it's a recognizable form of Hal Jordan...

And not an overly comedic character like most of Ryan Reynolds' roles...


I have an eerie feeling they were trying to make Hal more 'Tony Stark'-like in personality for the sake of riding off Ironman's success.

 

[Mr. Earle]

I read the script that's been floating around the internet and it seems like there is a lot of action happening on Oa. Add to that the light constructs, the action on Earth, etc and the film will need a hell of a lot of CGI. I hope they have the budget to pull it off.

I'm concerned with how Hal is written in the script.

I hope it's a recognizable form of Hal Jordan...

And not an overly comedic character like most of Ryan Reynolds' roles...


I have an eerie feeling they were trying to make Hal more 'Tony Stark'-like in personality for the sake of riding off Ironman's success.

Oh god i hope not...

 

[Webhead2006]

i am sure once we see set photos, and footage all will be pretty happy.

 

[Wesley Dodds]

My concern's are all very minor... Things like having another Katie Holmes/Kate Bosworth incident with Blake Lively, that and the fact that the GA might not buy the fact that a simple domino mask can disguise Hal Jordan so effectively.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Well they buy that a pair of glasses disguise Superman...
They could change his hairdo as well (like Superman), to increase the difference in appearence between GL and Hal.
I am more afraid of how the GA will treat a guy whose ring makes light constructs based on his willpower. Will it be cheesy to them, or cool like Ironman?

 

[Wesley Dodds]

Nah, I can see people really embracing the light constructs, It's a fresh idea. No other hero does that.

 

[Webhead2006]

i dont think the ring/its constructs is cheesy at all.

 

[SuperFerret]

Second, you can't please everyone, so there will be people out there that may not love GL (especially true Ironman fans).

I'll never understand this mentality. There's very few things that are stupider.

 

[RicardusAlpert]

I'm betting that general moviegoers will have a bad initial reaction to the constructs, no matter how cool they introduce it. BUT if they actually play along with it and the movie is actually cool, they'll actually grow fond of it. It also depends a lot on how the mood of the movie will be.

 

[dnno1]

I'm betting that general moviegoers will have a bad initial reaction to the constructs, no matter how cool they introduce it. BUT if they actually play along with it and the movie is actually cool, they'll actually grow fond of it. It also depends a lot on how the mood of the movie will be.

Did I just read that this guy is betting that the general movie goers will have a bad reation to the constructs? Just for everyone's info. there should be enough data as fare as reation from films like "The Mask", "Fantastic Four", "Spiderman 3", "Tron", and "Aladdin" as far a croud reation goes to get a good idea if constructs will sell. Furthermore, I doubt, that the powers that be would have green-lit this project if they knew that audiences would have a bad reation to the effects.

 

[Showtime]

You really never know how an audience will react until they get a chance to actually react. The famous "powers that be" never ever have greenlit a project where the special effects have been bad? Really...

 

[dnno1]

You really never know how an audience will react until they get a chance to actually react. The famous "powers that be" never ever have greenlit a project where the special effects have been bad? Really...

Hey, you said that. I said I doubt that the would have green-lit the project if the knew that it would be bad.

 

[RicardusAlpert]

I said they would have an "initial first reaction" that would probable fade away during the, with the right treatment and fitting in the general mood of the film. That' what I said, I didn't say it wouldn't work, that was predisposition from your part. I actually stand by it since it's a very reasonable thing that people have tepid or bad reactions to strange things they're not familiar with. Most of those not familiar with Tron but have seen the trailers believe it is simplistic, nonsensical and a complete waste of FX technology. What can one say to that? Just "they'll probably come around". And they'll come around by actually seeing the movie. See? Perfect sense.