The Official Green Lantern Review Thread - Part 2

[Man of Tomorrow]

I think a JLA film is dead in the water if this fails.


This was supposed to be WB's approach to JLA, an action-driven mindless popcorn flick for the GA.


The formula does not work in the post-TDK era.

 

[KalMart]

I think a JLA film is dead in the water if this fails.


This was supposed to be WB's approach to JLA, an action-driven mindless popcorn flick for the GA.


The formula does not work in the post-TDK era.

I think it can work just fine if it's actually done well.

 

[hame4479]

The one thing that does have me feeling a bit optimistic is the fact that in many of the negative the reviews, the reviewer seems to think that the whole premise of a willpowered ring is silly, and that the whole premise for the universe being set up is more than a little ridiculous. That gives me a touch of hope considering I and all of you most likely think its badass and classic from the get go.

 

[Avengers-Report]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see a Justice League film before Flash, WW, etc.

WB could pull a reverse-Avengers. Do a JL movie sold on the merits of Batman and Superman and then gleam reactions from it to decide which members deserve spin-offs.

Which could work since Batman and Superman are much more known throughout the general public than Thor, Iron Man, Captain America were before they had their respective movies...

 

[Angelus_Darko]

I read on one of the reviews that this is a kid's film. If that's the case, I understand it, 'cause Warner right now has a huge franchise with Batman, but let's be honest, a kid can't enjoy BB or TDK, so they need something that appeals to a younger audience. With GL they have it. They have a huge merchandising opportunity with the Corps, lots of characters to sell to both kids and collectors.

I suppose that Warner will ask Snyder to get the perfect balance with Superman, with fans loving it and kids buying "The Daily Planet Battle set" or something.

 

[The Morningstar]

I think a JLA film is dead in the water if this fails.


This was supposed to be WB's approach to JLA, an action-driven mindless popcorn flick for the GA.


The formula does not work in the post-TDK era.

What do you mean in the post TDK era?

Movies don't have to be like TDK to be good. (especially considering TDK really isn't that good...)

The point is, this movie just fails as a movie going by what critics are saying.. Intelligent drama, mindless blockbuster... doesn't matter. When the protagonist and the antagonist of your movie are weak, that's it, game over.

 

[The Morningstar]

I read on one of the reviews that this is a kid's film. If that's the case, I understand it, 'cause Warner right now has a huge franchise with Batman, but let's be honest, a kid can't enjoy BB or TDK, so they need something that appeals to a younger audience. With GL they have it. They have a huge merchandising opportunity with the Corps, lots of characters to sell to both kids and collectors.

I suppose that Warner will ask Snyder to get the perfect balance with Superman, with fans loving it and kids buying "The Daily Planet Battle set" or something.

Well yea, WB were clearly more interesting in making money from gullible children than actually making a worthwhile film with artistic integrity.

Kinda like Batman and Robin, a 2 hour long toy commercial.

 

[Angelus_Darko]

Well yea, WB were clearly more interesting in making money from gullible children than actually making a worthwhile film with artistic integrity.

Kinda like Batman and Robin, a 2 hour long toy commercial.

Holy ****... that bad????? http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/

 

[Hellion]

(especially considering TDK really isn't that good...)

I thought I was the only one...I still enjoy it though,

...I'm struggling whether to see this or not...I'm shocked at the reviews, and from previews and trailers it did seem to have that, oh, feeling it may be for the younger crowd, which doesn't bother me to a degree, not everything needs to be dark, edgy, etc......

 

[Sam]

Roger Ebert gave it 2,5 out of 4

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110615/REVIEWS/110619994

He likes GL more than Thor, which he gave 1,5 ou of 4

 

[The Morningstar]

Holy ****... that bad????? http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/

lol well I dunno.

I'm just going from reviews and the desperate marketing campaign.

Reviews seem to indicate it's all style and no subtance. The marketing campaign reeked of desperation. Seems to me WB were more bothered about earning enough money to kick start a franchise rather than worrying about the actual quality of the product.

Which is why i compare it to Batman and Robin.

 

[Bubonic]

What's the word on the quality of the 3d in this film?
I know I didn't bother seeing Thor in 3d as I heard it was overly blurry and too dark in spots along with other common criticisms of of production 3d.

Does the 3d stand apart from a lot of the other garbage 3d out there?

 

[The Morningstar]

Roger Ebert gave it 2,5 out of 4

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110615/REVIEWS/110619994

He likes GL more than Thor, which he gave 1,5 ou of 4

Ebert was much harsher on Thor, which he seemed almost insulted by.

But his review is basically "the visuals are cool and Hector Hammond had some potential".

 

[Tony Stark]

While I'm interested in seeing other DC characters on film, like WW, Flash, Green Arrow, etc. I really have no interest in seeing a JLA movie, especially one that's just a reactionary money grab based on the Avengers project.

Marvel had a plan that so-far has worked. Get you interested in the characters so you're interested in the film. I don't know that an Avengers movie right off the bat would have worked, and I don't know that a reverse phillosophy for JLA will work.

Yeah Dark Knight is a huge success, but it has little to do with WB other than knowing when to get the hell out of the way.

If you've ever listened to Kevin Smith's explanation of his involvement with the Superman Reborn project, that tells you every thing you know that's wrong with WB. As I've mentioned alot of those problems existed for Marvel's properties at Fox. But studio interference is a huge problem.

The biggest problem that I've always had with JLA is why in the hell does Superman need Aquaman's help, or Batman's help for that matter. Don't get me wrong, I liked the Justice League cartoon series, and I grew up watching Superfriends and the old Filmation JLA series. I just think Marvel has always done a better job with the story writing with Avengers than DC has done with JLA, and I don't want to start a huge Marvel vs. DC debate about that, because DC has some excellent writers, but I've always enjoyed the individual books more than the Justice League stuff. It's just like there's stuff I like better on the XBox than the PS3 and things I like better on the PS3.

 

[TheIncredibleSk]

A lot of people are saying that the 3D is really good and one best 3d conversions.

 

[Tony Stark]

Ebert was much harsher on Thor, which he seemed almost insulted by.

But his review is basically "the visuals are cool and Hector Hammond had some potential".

If he likes GL better than Thor, that's fine, but his Thor review was assinine. When a reviewer goes out of his way to comment on the high RT score, that was just bush league.

You can write a bad review of a film without having to trash your colleagues in a backhanded way.

 

[Angelus_Darko]

lol well I dunno.

I'm just going from reviews and the desperate marketing campaign.

Reviews seem to indicate it's all style and no subtance. The marketing campaign reeked of desperation. Seems to me WB were more bothered about earning enough money to kick start a franchise rather than worrying about the actual quality of the product.

Which is why i compare it to Batman and Robin.

Oh well, in that case it's not that bad, but still pretty ugly. Also, the whole "hey, let's give them more millions for the CG" confirms what you're saying. They focused on the style.

 

[Bubonic]

Just found out that the major Montreal theatre isn't even showing Green Lantern, and that is stupendously uncanny, they show ALL the major movies, they even had fracking Hobo with a Shotgun showing for 2 weeks!

So it's the ghetto theatre afterall! 5 dollars for digital 3d, no 2d option but at that price I can't complain.

 

[SuperDaniel]

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

 

[KalMart]

I read on one of the reviews that this is a kid's film. If that's the case, I understand it, 'cause Warner right now has a huge franchise with Batman, but let's be honest, a kid can't enjoy BB or TDK, so they need something that appeals to a younger audience. With GL they have it. They have a huge merchandising opportunity with the Corps, lots of characters to sell to both kids and collectors.

I suppose that Warner will ask Snyder to get the perfect balance with Superman, with fans loving it and kids buying "The Daily Planet Battle set" or something.

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.

 

[Denny67]

I think a JLA film is dead in the water if this fails.


This was supposed to be WB's approach to JLA, an action-driven mindless popcorn flick for the GA.


The formula does not work in the post-TDK era.

I disagree. I see a JLA film as one of very few opportunities to quickly establish and reestablish every DC property in one shot. That is the good part. The bad part is, if the F that up, live action DC movies are (save Batman and Superman*) ready for the fork... for a very long time.

*If done well by Snyder

 

[Energist]

If he likes GL better than Thor, that's fine, but his Thor review was assinine. When a reviewer goes out of his way to comment on the high RT score, that was just bush league.

You can write a bad review of a film without having to trash your colleagues in a backhanded way.

Never paid attention to Ebert anyway. It was doubly tragic when Siskel died for me, as I tended to agree with his reviews quite frequently, whereas Ebert's opinions are completely scattershot in comparison to my own. I have no idea what to think when he criticizes or praises a picture.

 

[The Morningstar]

If Green Lantern flops, there won't be a JLA film. There won't be a Flash film. There won't be any DC films other than Batman and Superman.

 

[The Morningstar]

If he likes GL better than Thor, that's fine, but his Thor review was assinine. When a reviewer goes out of his way to comment on the high RT score, that was just bush league.

You can write a bad review of a film without having to trash your colleagues in a backhanded way.

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.

 

[Marvin]

If Green Lantern flops, there won't be a JLA film. There won't be a Flash film. There won't be any DC films other than Batman and Superman.

so you honestly think WB is going sit on the hand while marvel devours the superhero market share for the next 12 years, knowing full well that they own every single DC property?

sorry but you're wrong.
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.