The Official Green Lantern Review Thread - Part 2

[Angelus_Darko]

If it's a "kids' film", why did they apparently try to weigh it down with ponderous adult relationship issues et al? I think Iron Man was as much a kids film as an all-ages one without having to be 'child-oriented' or what have you.

But let's say that was the intent...to make a "kids' film"....is that okay? Is it okay for all the GL fans who pined for ages that GL is more than just big green cartoon shapes and kooky-looking aliens? Are they able to backpedal and say 'It's okay...it's a kids' film...what're you expecting, Passion Of The Christ?'

I feel that a lot of times, when movies are made with a specific target demographic...age, gender, etc.... they often become films with blinders on. The emphasis is so much on hitting their target buttons, that it gets in the way of actually making a good piece of film. Whereas when a subject matter knows what it is, and has enough confidence not to push it , and the concentration is on making the film as good as it can be as a film first and foremost....who it appeals to more is gravy.

Dude, you're totally right. That's exactly what I hope that Snyder does with Superman.

 

[Energist]

moreover once they have another hit on their hands(next years films) the cycle will start over again but this time they will emphasize a darker tone.

Ugh. That might actually be worse than no films at all, though. And when they emphasize a darker tone for characters that don't mesh well with that concept, and those films bomb because of, what then?

I absolutely can see Warner Brothers taking a long deep breath after Green Lantern if it tanks. The suits in Hollywood are big on generalizations, and the one they may come to if Green Lantern fails could very well be, "Well, I guess general audiences just don't like the DC characters as much as the Marvel ones. What's J.K. Rowling up to these days?"

 

[The Morningstar]

And they'd be idiots for thinking movies are succesful because they are "dark". It's nothing to do with "darkness". Dark doesn't = good. For Batman it does. For the likes of Superman? No.

Batman and Superman beings hits won't make a difference. Those movies, well Batman at least, is always going to be a hit.

But GL was the second tier character who isn't a pop culture icon. If GL fails, then WB ain't gonna take risks with big budget Flash or Wonder Woman movies.

 

[0neDisturbedSOB]

Movie has been getting some really bad reviews from just about all over. Most people are calling it "boring" and "lifeless," but are praising Reynold's for his genuine attempt to bring Hal Jordan to life. I've got my tickets for the midnight showing, tonight. I really am hoping this is one of those movies that critics hate, but I love (Speed Racer). Still, can't help but take note of what they are saying.

 

[craigdbfan]

@TheMorningStar Well WW the show already got the boot, I think this GL fiasco is just the cheery on top to seal the deal.

Welcome to 20 more years of Batman and Superman folks.

 

[dark_b]

20 years is to much. maybe 5 years ?

we are talking of course if GL underperforms. we dont know this yet.

maybe it will be a big hit.

 

[TheIncredibleSk]

If Superman fails(Russel Crowe will get that movie to be a sucess. Im calling it) were ****ed.

 

[craigdbfan]

Maybe it won't.

 

[craigdbfan]

If Superman fails(Russel Crowe will get that movie to be a sucess. Im calling it) were ****ed.

That'll mean that poor Batman will be sucked dry come 2015 (innuendo/pun not intended).

 

[Crockett]

My only question about the movie is....DO WE SEE BZZD?

The camera focused on him for a few seconds and you get to hear him, well say bzzd.

 

[EliteF50]

Batman and Superman? More like Batman and more Batman. Supes hasn't been too good for DC lately. All they've got now is Nolan's movies which will be coming to an end.

Things aren't looking too good for DC, imo. Although I know Zack is gonna deliver an amazing Superman movie.

 

[Chewy]

When was the last time a superhero movie became a big hit despite terrible reviews?

And I don't mean a sequel

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Review from a general audience viewer who isn't familiar with GL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti_F21nYv9Q&feature=player_detailpage#t=500s

 

[flickchick85]

The thing is, Ebert's review of Green Lantern kinda just says "well it's a superhero film, what do you expect". His Thor review was basically just a rant where he didn't actually go into detail about the things he didn't like.

Ebert does have the unfortunate sporadic tendency to forget that he's writing a review and just go on a rant over some aspect of a film. His Kick-Ass review still cracks me up.

 

[Energist]

Review from a general audience viewer who isn't familiar with GL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti_F21nYv9Q&feature=player_detailpage#t=500s

I can't watch it at work; is it positive or negative?

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Take 2 Reviews Green Lantern:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aux_-BHsIrM

"This movie really does not need to exist"

I can't watch it at work; is it positive or negative?

Negative.

 

[Crimson King]

I can't watch it at work; is it positive or negative?

He says he doesn't want to tell you not to go, and then he lists off a series of faults. Good action in parts, but it's jumbled together and they hit you over the head with the movie's theme again and again. He says some of the actors are wasted. I believe he also said something about thinking the comic fans may not like it.

 

[TheIncredibleSk]

Fantastic Four is the only one that comes to mind.

 

[Energist]

He says he doesn't want to tell you not to go, and then he lists off a series of faults. Good action in parts, but it's jumbled together and they hit you over the head with the movie's theme again and again.

Thanks a lot for that summary. Appreciate it.

So I guess general audiences might not hate it, at least...

 

[The Morningstar]

Spoon feeding themes. The plague of any movie. ANY movie. *cough*TDK*cough*

 

[Chewy]

Fantastic Four is the only one that comes to mind.

That was the only that came to my mind as well. And F4 wasn't really that big of a hit, if its budget had been larger (like Green Lantern's is) it wouldn't have gotten a sequel.

 

[The Morningstar]

Ebert does have the unfortunate sporadic tendency to forget that he's writing a review and just go on a rant over some aspect of a film. His Kick-Ass review still cracks me up.

haha yea i remember that one. It was basically a whole page ranting about Hit Girl wasn't it?

 

[flickchick85]

haha yea i remember that one. It was basically a whole page ranting about Hit Girl wasn't it?

Yep, pretty much.

 

[dark_b]

true true. the budget for FF was not so big

 

[hame4479]

If Superman fails(Russel Crowe will get that movie to be a sucess. Im calling it) were ****ed.

With that cast and such an accomplished action director at the helm it had better be ****ing amazing! Come on Snyder blow my ****ing mind!