The Official Green Lantern Review Thread - Part 2

[Merkel]

haha very true.

Whenever someone trashes the dialogue in Nolans Bat movies it's all Goyers fault, for example.

If Superman is brilliant... Nolan will get the praise.

If Superman is terrible... Snyder will get the blame.

Each director's track record speaks for itself. Nolan's involvement is the only thing that gives me hope about this movie

 

[The Morningstar]

Why can't Hal learn to overcome his fears in space? On a mission?

Why does he have to come back to Earth to learn this?

 

[Raiden]

Why can't Hal learn to overcome his fears in space? On a mission?

Why does he have to come back to Earth to learn this?

So Blake Lively will actually get some screentime, as does that Hammond villain.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Why can't Hal learn to overcome his fears in space? On a mission?

Why does he have to come back to Earth to learn this?

Because the movie is stupid.

 

[LadyVader]

Maybe it's like a salmon thing. They have to get back home to the water whenst they sprung, dodge the bear sitting there and procreate.

Hal had to get back home, kick Parallax's ass, and then screw Carol.

And then die.

 

[Sith Scotti]

Also, Blake Lively is 10X as hot as Holmes.

Well Natalie Portman is hot and can act . So why can't you find both

 

[tekken]

am i seriously the only one that enjoyed the movie? hahaha.

i am slightly biased, if not very, since i've always liked green lantern - but not enough to be upset with the changes made. i can see why people would think it's a bad movie with the insane editing and convoluted story telling, but damn, wasn't it at least fun for you guys?

film quality aside, i think the fun factor did it for me. you can call that an excuse if you want, or you can just say i like watching bad movies. rofl.

 

[moviedoors]

I'm not blaming him in the least for taking the job, nor am I blaming him for doing it for a paycheck and a career boost. I'm just saying that I wish somebody, ANYBODY (cast, director, writer, PRODUCERS) involved in this production would've put a little heart into it and worried about more than just getting paid.

I don't agree with that either. I think Reynolds really did care. I don't think he slept walked through it in the slightest. He was swinging for the fences. It's just that everything collapsed around him. He's just a cog in a very big machine. He held up his end of the bargain and the rest just sort of failed around him.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I don't agree with that either. I think Reynolds really did care. I don't think he slept walked through it in the slightest. He was swinging for the fences. It's just that everything collapsed around him. He's just a cog in a very big machine. He held up his end of the bargain and the rest just sort of failed around him.

am i seriously the only one that enjoyed the movie? hahaha.

i am slightly biased, if not very, since i've always liked green lantern - but not enough to be upset with the changes made. i can see why people would think it's a bad movie with the insane editing and convoluted story telling, but damn, wasn't it at least fun for you guys?

film quality aside, i think the fun factor did it for me. you can call that an excuse if you want, or you can just say i like watching bad movies. rofl.

I gave it a sorta positive review.

 

[SatEL]

I am surprised at the lack of character development, considering this was the guy that delved deeper into the gimmick that was James Bond and was able to get people to care about him. Yet he couldnt figure out a way to develop a guy whose power is dependent on willpower and who lost his father at an early age and is destined to change the corps forever?

 

[Marvin]

Exactly.


The Snyder born for Superman comment made me laugh out loud.


Some of the reputable insider sites said he was only hired by WB due to the time constraint of working under the conditions of rushing this out.


Hence why more talented filmmakers in the running for this (ex: Darren Aronofsky etc) who would easily be in better alignment with Nolan-level quality were dismissed.

please lead me to the proof of that this is true and I'll stop right now, otherwise I'll talk it as more fan wank bs based on groundless disapproval and nothing more. real proof.

Martin Campbell is in better alignment with nolan level quality than most other directors out there and look at what he's wrought. Snyder is colourful action packed spectacle that has only ever lacked in the scripting department. He's faithful to material however vintage or out there and he doesn't fancy himself about it, even to his detriment.

Snyder is a great choice and his casting choices are just the first sign of that, oh wait....nolan did that too I suppose.

doesn't singer have a better track record than Synder, maybe we go with his vision.

 

[dark_b]

I gave it a sorta positive review.

on SHH if you dont praise the whole movie and give it 10/10 you didnt like it. 9/10 is to them mediocre. and 7/10 means you hated it.

 

[0neDisturbedSOB]

I don't agree with that either. I think Reynolds really did care. I don't think he slept walked through it in the slightest. He was swinging for the fences. It's just that everything collapsed around him. He's just a cog in a very big machine. He held up his end of the bargain and the rest just sort of failed around him.

I almost completely agree with you. Reynold's is easily the best part of the film. His Hal is believable, likeable, and plays the part of the hero very well. I also give credit to Mark Strong as Sinestro. He didn't have a lot to work with, but every scene he was in made me think "this IS Sinestro." You could really feel the desperation in his tone when he's talking to the Guardians.

Ferris and Hammond were the worst parts of the movie. Not to mention that the Amanda Waller character was COMPLETELY wasted in this movie. You mean to tell me that they couldn't find a heavyset woman to play this role? Arguable THE most human character in the DC universe, and they screw her role up. Give me a break.

 

[dark_b]

please lead me to the proof of that this is true and I'll stop right now, otherwise I'll talk it as more fan wank bs based on groundless disapproval and nothing more. real proof.

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Marvin you know very good that it will be impossible to give you proof that he was hired because of that.

 

[KRIM]

Even Ryan Reynolds, yes his performance was passable. But he's been involved in 3 comic book movies so far that failed and while that may be coincidence, I'm starting to think Reynolds is just the guy that does what he's told to, for a paycheck. I can't believe a smart guy like him would read the script that's been so complained about and go: "Yeah, okay, whatever you want". He MUST'VE said something, he must've reacted somehow. I can't believe nobody involved in this production realised that they were working on a faulty project.

Unless they were doing the movie just for a paycheck, or if it got really butchered in the editing room and came out a completely different movie than the actors were expecting.

He never read the script prior to signing on:

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011...nolds-promises-its-a-space-epic-not-a-comedy/

“A movie like this, you can’t even really get a script when you meet with the director. You have to base your decision solely on concept art and what their objectives are,” he said. “For me, what sold me was the space epic. The idea of doing a superhero movie particularly in a summer particularly crowded with superhero films – it’s not really necessarily appealing to watch a guy earthbound. For me, it wasn’t. I love the space idea. The idea that it’s kind of like ‘Star Wars.’ I just knew that it would encompass so much ingenuity, creating a whole other world.”

He was sold on the pitch, not the actual content. I can't blame him. His imaginations probably ran wild, as it should. GL done with all the care in the world absolutely has the potential to be the next Star Wars. It's a shame that the cast didn't have the right script or visionary to carry that out.

 

[Raiden]

I am surprised at the lack of character development, considering this was the guy that delved deeper into the gimmick that was James Bond and was able to get people to care about him. Yet he couldnt figure out a way to develop a guy whose power is dependent on willpower and who lost his father at an early age and is destined to change the corps forever?

I've read that Martin Campbell doesn't have alot of experience with the green screen, and he prefers to shoot his movies on location. I think the subject matter wasn't suitable for him and he probably got more than he bargain for. WB could've gotten someone else who is more comfortable with this kind of movie to direct GL.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I am surprised at the lack of character development, considering this was the guy that delved deeper into the gimmick that was James Bond and was able to get people to care about him. Yet he couldnt figure out a way to develop a guy whose power is dependent on willpower and who lost his father at an early age and is destined to change the corps forever?

Script and approach was already formulated and written by Mark. G and Michael Green before Campbell was even on board to direct.

I really don't think Campbell had the free reign to make this his vision and do whatever he wanted with this. He was just a safe studio director Warners brought on after they already mapped this thing out internally.


I expect a similar scenario with Snyder and Nolan, but in least in that case... the writers are talented.

 

[Sith Scotti]

Marvin you know very good that it will be impossible to give you proof that he was hired because of that.

Well if youi can't prove something you shouldn't report internet rumors and speculations as fact now should we ? It sounds more like internet fanboys trying to discredit Snyder before the film has begun

 

[kedrell]

Well Natalie Portman is hot and can act . So why can't you find both

you can, but somebody forgot to tell these people. And I heard Lively got good notices for her work in The Town(I didn't see it, myself) so apparently she CAN act as well.

 

[Marvin]

Marvin you know very good that it will be impossible to give you proof that he was hired because of that.

then why even say it

 

[LadyVader]

I don't agree with that either. I think Reynolds really did care. I don't think he slept walked through it in the slightest. He was swinging for the fences. It's just that everything collapsed around him. He's just a cog in a very big machine. He held up his end of the bargain and the rest just sort of failed around him.

I can't really comment until I see the movie. Let's just say at this point in time I'm going on interviews and trailers. And that's the impression I get. But I could be wrong.

Question for who has seen the movie:
Is Parallax a separate entity alltogether in this, and does that mean that these rings never had a yellow weakness? Now I know being vulnerable to yellow is something way to silly to even consider putting in the movie, but is the history of Parallax and Oa completely separate?

 

[The Morningstar]

Reynolds signed on without even reading the script?

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Well, even if it's on the same level as Ghost Rider or Fantastic Four then I'll derive some entertainment out of it. I am a fanboy and I enjoyed those two enough to buy the dvd.

But $300 million should really buy a better class of film. WB needs to step it up.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

on SHH if you dont praise the whole movie and give it 10/10 you didnt like it. 9/10 is to them mediocre. and 7/10 means you hated it.

You completely nailed the SuperHero Hype rating system.

 

[SatEL]

I almost completely agree with you. Reynold's is easily the best part of the film. His Hal is believable, likeable, and plays the part of the hero very well. I also give credit to Mark Strong as Sinestro. He didn't have a lot to work with, but every scene he was in made me think "this IS Sinestro." You could really feel the desperation in his tone when he's talking to the Guardians.

Ferris and Hammond were the worst parts of the movie. Not to mention that the Amanda Waller character was COMPLETELY wasted in this movie. You mean to tell me that they couldn't find a heavyset woman to play this role? Arguable THE most human character in the DC universe, and they screw her role up. Give me a break.

I disagree the character was a joke and isn’t the badass maverick he is in the comics, also the first thing you apparently do when you wake up in a strange place dressed in a strange outfit is practice poses in the mirror........well according to this movie anyway.