The Official Green Lantern Review Thread - Part 2

[Metropolis_Man]

"A mind-numbing, misguided pandemonium that ranks as the biggest comic book misfire since "Batman & Robin" battled Poison Ivy."

Ouch.

Wow this is a complete moronic comment. This movie in no way can be categorized on the same level as Jonah Hex and Ghost Rider, let alone the atrocity that was Batman & Robin. I would put it at the same level as Thor and the first Iron Man movie but just slightly higher than both of those.

 

[Rock Sexton]

Roger Ebert hated all the CBM's that came out this year. At least he Liked GL better than Thor.

At least Thor wasn't completely trashed by 80% of film critic community. Just sayin' ..... at this stage GL will be lucky to eclipse $300 million WW. Thor is at almost $450 million.

 

[terry78]

2 and a half from Ebert, so he basically stamped it with a C+ or B-, whatever you want to curve it on. He gave Thor worse.

 

[SolidRoar]

All right, guys.. I actually went in for a second viewing. My cousin - who is also a GL fan - forced me to watch it with him and his wife again. I got encouraged because my sister told me earlier that she loved the movie a lot. She said she didn't know what I was talking about when I said it was bad. It made me scratch my head, but she explain to me that maybe because I read much more storylines in the comics, I was expecting something else. So that opened my eyes a bit. This time, I went in knowing what to expect and with a more open mind.

To my surprise, it really wasn't bad. The first hour + the final battle were quite enjoyable. The problem is within the stuff in the middle - it needs better pacing. Other than that, the movie does a nice job introducing new comers to the Green Lantern lore. Think of this as an introduction course to the world of Green Lantern. Don't go in expecting what we read later in the comics. After all, this is just an origin story. The movie didn't fly with the critics because it suffered from "Origin Story Syndrome".

Guys, I realize now that the general public - including kids - could very well like this movie, but many will be put off by the insane amount of negative reviews. It is being unfairly judged IMHO. If it was released just 2 years ago, it would have been a different story. I honestly believe that if they make a sequel, it will all pay off.

I actually blame the marketing. Not because the lack of it, but because it is misleading. We got fooled. There was a strong emphasis on the different Corps aliens. Even the movie's standee features many of the aliens we don't really see in the movie. It suggests that they have major roles, but they're only in the background for few seconds! Also they revealed almost all the scenes with all the trailers and TV spots.

Here's hoping they have the balls to greenlight (heh!) a sequel.

 

[conaniscool]

All right, guys.. I actually went in for a second viewing. My cousin - who is also a GL fan - forced me to watch it with him and his wife again. I got encouraged because my sister told me earlier that she loved the movie a lot. She said she didn't know what I was talking about when I said it was bad. It made me scratch my head, but she explain to me that maybe because I read much more storylines in the comics, I was expecting something else. So that opened my eyes a bit. This time, I went in knowing what to expect and with a more open mind.

To my surprise, it really wasn't bad. The first hour + the final battle were quite enjoyable. The problem is within the stuff in the middle - it needs better pacing. Other than that, the movie does a nice job introducing new comers to the Green Lantern lore. Think of this as an introduction course to the world of Green Lantern. Don't go in expecting what we read later in the comics. After all, this is just an origin story. The movie didn't fly with the critics because it suffered from "Origin Story Syndrome".

Guys, I realize now that the general public - including kids - could very well like this movie, but many will be put off by the insane amount of negative reviews. It is being unfairly judged IMHO. If it was released just 2 years ago, it would have been a different story. I honestly believe that if they make a sequel, it will all pay off.

I actually blame the marketing. Not because the lack of it, but because it is misleading. We got fooled. There was a strong emphasis on the different Corps aliens. Even the movie's standee features many of the aliens we don't really see in the movie. It suggests that they have major roles, but they're only in the background for few seconds! Also they revealed almost all the scenes with all the trailers and TV spots.

Here's hoping they have the balls to greenlight (heh!) a sequel.

Stockholm syndrome.

 

[Metropolis_Man]

All right, guys.. I actually went in for a second viewing. My cousin - who is also a GL fan - forced me to watch it with him and his wife again. I got encouraged because my sister told me earlier that she loved the movie a lot. She said she didn't know what I was talking about when I said it was bad. It made me scratch my head, but she explain to me that maybe because I read much more storylines in the comics, I was expecting something else. So that opened my eyes a bit. This time, I went in knowing what to expect and with a more open mind.

To my surprise, it really wasn't bad. The first hour + the final battle were quite enjoyable. The problem is within the stuff in the middle - it needs better pacing. Other than that, the movie does a nice job introducing new comers to the Green Lantern lore. Think of this as an introduction course to the world of Green Lantern. Don't fo in expecting what we read later in the comics. After all, this is just an origin story. The movie didn't fly with the critics because it suffered from "Origin Story Syndrome".

Guys, I realize noe that the general public - including kids - could very well like this movie, but many will be put off by the insane amount of bad negative reviews. It is being unfairly judges IMHO. If it was released just 2 years ago, it would have been a different story. I honestly believe that if they make a sequel, it will all pay off.

I actually blame the marketing. Not because the lack of it, but because it is misleading. We got fooled. There was a strong emphasis on the different Corps aliens. Even the movie's standee features many of the aliens we don't really see in the movie. It suggests that they have major roles, but they're only in the background for few seconds! Also they revealed almost all the scenes with all the trailers and TV spots.

Here's hoping they have the balls to greenlight (heh!) a sequel.

This is a pretty fair assessment I'd say. I generally felt the same way when I came out of it. Sure there are things that could be fixed but every movie has things here and there that could've used a touch up. Marketing was a bit misleading with all the emphasis on the entire Corps when we really didn't get much time with them. I'm glad you saw it a second time and realized it isn't as bad as people are making it out to be. If there is a sequel the groundwork has been put down which will give potential to something really special.

 

[Bubonic]

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.

 

[KalMart]

Well, maybe this will find its success as a "kids' movie"....with all the bright colors and constructs, etc. But then, if it gets a sequel...the sequel will have to be a kids' movie too, if it's going to capitalize on what got it any success before.

Honestly though, if this movie really isn't good, it doesn't deserve a sequel. Sequels shouldn't be for movies to get a second chance to get things right after not doing it the first time. They should be a reward for a good/successful first showing. If GL is bad and di$appointing, they should try to do it better with another franchise, instead of setting up an already disappointing series for even more scrutiny going into the next one.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

New York Post Reviews Green Lantern

"No-Go On Green"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3yyI4K1D70

 

[Rock Sexton]

2 and a half from Ebert, so he basically stamped it with a C+ or B-, whatever you want to curve it on. He gave Thor worse.

Once again .... SCOREBOARD!

 

[solidsnake86]

I think what is disheartening about the reviews like some have said is that they're all over the place and there isn't one collective thing that you can point to and say "the pacing was off" or "the cgi takes you out of the film". If there was then its a good point to move forward and say, we need to fix this, but there really isnt that common thread in the reviews. Now is this film getting the hate it deserves, I don't really know yet, it could be an average film but when others are elevating their game you have to bring something to the table.

What is tricky when you have a film on this scale and I'm sure they realized it (remember that leak from blake livelys camp saying it was awful, who knows if it was true) is that these arent things that you can just do quick reshoots on. These films more or less have to be locked in from the beginning because there is so much post production that has to be completed. I noticed some reviews said they wanted the training to be longer and what not, but that probably would have cost a fortune. I'm just curious to see if they cut out a lot of stuff, I remember in the first draft his family had some importance.

 

[Frodo]

Well, the negative reviews may lower the bar so much that when people see it they might have lower expectations. In the end ,all that matters is whether you like the film or not.

However, I do think its ironic though to see so many fanboys who have been ripping XFC despite it's mainly positive reviews now trying to talk up GL with its overwhelmingly negative reviews.

 

[KalMart]

All right, guys.. I actually went in for a second viewing. My cousin - who is also a GL fan - forced me to watch it with him and his wife again. I got encouraged because my sister told me earlier that she loved the movie a lot. She said she didn't know what I was talking about when I said it was bad. It made me scratch my head, but she explain to me that maybe because I read much more storylines in the comics, I was expecting something else. So that opened my eyes a bit. This time, I went in knowing what to expect and with a more open mind.

To my surprise, it really wasn't bad. The first hour + the final battle were quite enjoyable. The problem is within the stuff in the middle - it needs better pacing. Other than that, the movie does a nice job introducing new comers to the Green Lantern lore. Think of this as an introduction course to the world of Green Lantern. Don't go in expecting what we read later in the comics. After all, this is just an origin story. The movie didn't fly with the critics because it suffered from "Origin Story Syndrome".

Guys, I realize now that the general public - including kids - could very well like this movie, but many will be put off by the insane amount of negative reviews. It is being unfairly judged IMHO. If it was released just 2 years ago, it would have been a different story. I honestly believe that if they make a sequel, it will all pay off.

I actually blame the marketing. Not because the lack of it, but because it is misleading. We got fooled. There was a strong emphasis on the different Corps aliens. Even the movie's standee features many of the aliens we don't really see in the movie. It suggests that they have major roles, but they're only in the background for few seconds! Also they revealed almost all the scenes with all the trailers and TV spots.

Here's hoping they have the balls to greenlight (heh!) a sequel.

If they released it two years ago, wouldn't the same story/pacing issues still exist? I don't see how audiences were somehow more forgiving of that two years ago....they weren't with X-Men origins two years ago, or with Superman Returns five years ago. Not trying to pour salt on any wounds, but sometimes you have to look right at the source and decide whether the movie...in and of itself, and AS a movie...just isn't cutting it.

 

[Episode29]

All right, guys.. I actually went in for a second viewing. My cousin - who is also a GL fan - forced me to watch it with him and his wife again. I got encouraged because my sister told me earlier that she loved the movie a lot. She said she didn't know what I was talking about when I said it was bad. It made me scratch my head, but she explain to me that maybe because I read much more storylines in the comics, I was expecting something else. So that opened my eyes a bit. This time, I went in knowing what to expect and with a more open mind.

To my surprise, it really wasn't bad. The first hour + the final battle were quite enjoyable. The problem is within the stuff in the middle - it needs better pacing. Other than that, the movie does a nice job introducing new comers to the Green Lantern lore. Think of this as an introduction course to the world of Green Lantern. Don't go in expecting what we read later in the comics. After all, this is just an origin story. The movie didn't fly with the critics because it suffered from "Origin Story Syndrome".

Guys, I realize now that the general public - including kids - could very well like this movie, but many will be put off by the insane amount of negative reviews. It is being unfairly judged IMHO. If it was released just 2 years ago, it would have been a different story. I honestly believe that if they make a sequel, it will all pay off.

I actually blame the marketing. Not because the lack of it, but because it is misleading. We got fooled. There was a strong emphasis on the different Corps aliens. Even the movie's standee features many of the aliens we don't really see in the movie. It suggests that they have major roles, but they're only in the background for few seconds! Also they revealed almost all the scenes with all the trailers and TV spots.

Here's hoping they have the balls to greenlight (heh!) a sequel.

Oh geez. The "Apologizing for Mediocre Filmmaking" phase has begun.

You know what other movies were "just" origin stories? Batman Begins, Spider-Man, X-Men First Class, Iron Man and Superman. They were also intelligent, well-paced, fun films with memorable characters and dramatically satisfying action sequences. They made the audience feel something. Green Lantern accomplishes precious few of those feats.

The problem here, is that people are desperate to label it either a trainwreck or a classic, when in fact it's neither. It's a mediocre, lazily written product that will evaporate from most minds an hour after its over.

 

[JP]

Mmm, First Class.

 

[Rock Sexton]

I think what is disheartening about the reviews like some have said is that they're all over the place and there isn't one collective thing that you can point to and say "the pacing was off" or "the cgi takes you out of the film". If there was then its a good point to move forward and say, we need to fix this, but there really isnt that common thread in the reviews. Now is this film getting the hate it deserves, I don't really know yet, it could be an average film but when others are elevating their game you have to bring something to the table.

You need to re-read ALL of the reviews. Not just the ones that support your claim. There is most definitely a common theme.

 

[J.Howlett]

The first Spider-Man's not good so...what are you saying?

 

[solidsnake86]

You need to re-read ALL of the reviews. Not just the ones that support your claim. There is most definitely a common theme.

I've only read a few but enlighten me because I''m not going to read through 30 when a lot of them don't know how to write.

 

[Milkman95]

Once again .... SCOREBOARD!

Hilarious, should we compare Marvel against DC as a whole on Rotten?

Wouldn't be pretty.........

 

[The Sage]

Once again .... SCOREBOARD!

Hilarious, should we compare Marvel against DC as a whole on Rotten?

Wouldn't be pretty.........

Gentlemen, don't turn this into a Marvel/DC flame war.

 

[Chewy]

Hilarious, should we compare Marvel against DC as a whole on Rotten?

Wouldn't be pretty.........

Sure, go for it. More meaningless comparisons are always welcome here. Even though Rock was referring to a very specific point made in regards to two very specific films.

 

[The Sage]

Sure, go for it. More meaningless comparisons are always welcome here. Even though Rock was referring to a very specific point made in regards to two very specific films.

Read the post above you...

 

[Chewy]

Yeah, I was typing that up while you posted. Apologies.

 

[Marvin]

Oh geez. The "Apologizing for Mediocre Filmmaking" phase has begun.

You know what other movies were "just" origin stories? Batman Begins, Spider-Man, X-Men First Class, Iron Man and Superman. They were also intelligent, well-paced, fun films with memorable characters and dramatically satisfying action sequences. They made the audience feel something. Green Lantern accomplishes precious few of those feats.

The problem here, is that people are desperate to label it either a trainwreck or a classic, when in fact it's neither. It's a mediocre, lazily written product that will evaporate from most minds an hour after its over.

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.

 

[Captainhulk]

Spill.com review

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/green-lantern-audio-review