The Official Green Lantern Review Thread - Part 2

[danoyse]

It's laughable how some of you guys pour over the trailers and spots, spend weeks dissecting them and then are surprised when the movie holds no magic for you once you go see the actual movie.

Delay gratification, stop being such crackheads about these movies.

And please don't call people here "crackheads".

 

[Energist]

Just out of morbid curiosity, can anyone who's seen the film confirm or deny that Hector Hammond gets the full-blown comic book giant head--as in, literally a walking head--treatment before the film is over? I've read a couple of reviews that have left me with that impression, and if that's the case, I can't imagine it translates well at all.

 

[Episode29]

Just out of morbid curiosity, can anyone who's seen the film confirm or deny that Hector Hammond gets the full-blown comic book giant head--as in, literally a walking head--treatment before the film is over? I've read a couple of reviews that have left me with that impression, and if that's the case, I can't imagine it translates well at all.

If you've watched the trailers you've seen him at his worst.

 

[Energist]

Thanks. That's what I figured. So it's not as bad as it could have been, at least.

 

[Episode29]

Ah that's a negative on the Batman and Superman films having satisfying action. DC seems to have issues there.

Then again, that's not accounting for Zack Snyder tenure.

By dramatically satisfying, I mean the action meant something beyond the superficial noise and CG. I'd argue both Batman Begins and Superman have such scenes. They aren't necessarily the most dynamic, but, because we're invested in them, they draw an emotional response.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

It's laughable how some of you guys pour over the trailers and spots, spend weeks dissecting them and then are surprised when the movie holds no magic for you once you go see the actual movie.

Delay gratification, stop being such crackheads about these movies.

Too true. Unlike music, images lose their impact upon repeat watches, which is why I watch my favorite movies sparingly.

 

[The Shape]

Even if by some sort of miracle a sequel is greenlit, I don't think Ryan Reynolds will be on board after all this negative press. He took a big gamble by becoming the face of this new "franchise" and sadly, it obviously didn't turn out the way he'd hoped. I don't remember any other superhero origin story (first film in a franchise) getting reviewed this poorly out of the gate.

 

[Episode29]

Even if by some sort of miracle a sequel is greenlit, I don't think Ryan Reynolds will be on board after all this negative press. He took a big gamble by becoming the face of this new "franchise" and sadly, it obviously didn't turn out the way he'd hoped. I don't remember any other superhero origin story (first film in a franchise) getting reviewed this poorly out of the gate.

I'm sure he's signed for three films. And those contracts are very expensive to get out of. If they need him, he'll be there.

 

[Energist]

Even if by some sort of miracle a sequel is greenlit, I don't think Ryan Reynolds will be on board after all this negative press. He took a big gamble by becoming the face of this new "franchise" and sadly, it obviously didn't turn out the way he'd hoped. I don't remember any other superhero origin story (first film in a franchise) getting reviewed this poorly out of the gate.

Did he sign any contracts for sequels? He might not have a choice in the matter. And to his credit--despite my personal dissatisfaction with his acting abilities--he has been pointed to as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise generally dull film by a fair amount of the reviews.

 

[Episode29]

Plus, if he's willing to play Deadpool again after X-Men Origins, I don't see any reason why he'd turn up his nose at Green Lantern.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Plus, if he's willing to play Deadpool again after X-Men Origins, I don't see any reason why he'd turn up his nose at Green Lantern.

I dunno. Deadpool is more inclined to his talents?

 

[The Shape]

Plus, if he's willing to play Deadpool again after X-Men Origins, I don't see any reason why he'd turn up his nose at Green Lantern.

Because he wants to play the REAL Deadpool in a new, edgy film version of the character. We'll obviously have to see how things go, but it must be disheartening for Reynolds to have put his time and reputation on the line for a superhero franchise and not have it turn out as a success.

I'm just baffled at how the filmmakers could have screwed this one up so badly to make the critics bash it like this. For God sakes, Thor got a pretty well-executed film and the X-Men even bounced back from two lousy movies. I just don't get how this could be possible when GL is so awesome as a character.

 

[Episode29]

Because he wants to play the REAL Deadpool in a new, edgy film version of the character. We'll obviously have to see how things go, but it must be disheartening for Reynolds to have put his time and reputation on the line for a superhero franchise and not have it turn out as a success.

I'm just baffled at how the filmmakers could have screwed this one up so badly to make the critics bash it like this. For God sakes, Thor got a pretty well-executed film and the X-Men even bounced back from two lousy movies. I just don't get how this could be possible when GL is so awesome as a character.

Do you really believe 20th Century Fox will pay for an edgy Deadpool movie? They've hired a special effects guy with no directing experience to helm it, for God's sake.

I'm not sure the GL's multiple writers quite understand the bolded part of your post.

 

[strikezone89]

So.. I'm going to see it at midnight tonight. Question: Should I see it in 3D or 2D?

 

[KalMart]

And please don't call people here "crackheads".

I think he meant 'cracker-heads'.

 

[Bubonic]

And please don't call people here "crackheads".

Highly addictive unreasonable illogical behaviour that in that case.
It's just lame that people keep doing this to themselves, the less I know the fresher the film comes out, it's one of the reasons Super 8 was so effective.

 

[Episode29]

So.. I'm going to see it at midnight tonight. Question: Should I see it in 3D or 2D?

The stuff in space looks great in 3D (25% of the film). The earthbound stuff doesn't (75%).

 

[The Sage]

I think he meant 'cracker-heads'.

And somehow that makes it less offensive?

 

[Avengers-Report]

If WB knew these reviews were coming, they should have been marketing to 14yr and under the past week

 

[KalMart]

And somehow that makes it less offensive?

Depends on if you go by the urban definitions.

 

[antonydelfini]

I just watched it

Positives:
The costume actually looks great which surprised me.
Some of the effects are awesome.
The ring constructs were fun and creative.
The Jordan family scene was great.
When all the lanterns meet in OA.
Mark Strong!!!

Negatives:
Lots of cheesy and cringeworthy moments.
Bad effects in some scenes.
Not epic enough.
Bad bad music (surprising)
Ryan aint no Hal Jordan. Would have prefered Chris Pine or Nathan Fillon.
Sinestro acted well but underused.
The corps wasn't shown alot.
Lots of Hal scenes are boring.
Hector and Parallax are boring.
Love interest= bad
Should have focused more on the corps than Hal's love interest.

Most disappointed I have been since Spider-Man 3. I thought this could be the Star Wars of our generation, because GL's mythology is as strong and as rich. But the film is nothing but a standard superhero affair, with very few good action scenes, not the epic space saga I was hoping for. REBOOT THIS NOW.

6/10 (the action scenes and the ring constructs gave it a plus one).

My 2011 Superhero Movie Rankings
1. Thor 7.5/10, X-Men: First Class 7.5/10
2. Green Lantern 6/10

 

[Bubonic]

It only hurts because it rings true.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

REBOOT THIS NOW

Co-Signed.

 

[Bubonic]

Hahaha oh wow, people are calling for a reboot of this the first night out?
This thing is dead to rights unless some miracle happens.

 

[EliteF50]

Co-Signed.

Hell no.

Keep the cast. All they need is a new director (Campbell said he was done anyway) and a better writer.