The Official Green Lantern Review Thread - Part 4

[Poni_Boy]

i think, if done properly, wonder woman is the appropriate choice. but, i think flash would be easier to do properly than wonder woman.

I think Flash's storyline is easier to translate (even though WW's isn't that hard to begin with) but the effects for his powers... I have no idea how they would do that for a 2 hr movie and not either A) become monotonous or B) look generic

 

[chamber-music]

I'm not saying Marvel makes bad films. I like them just the same! But it's about the mindset and philosophy behind making those films.

Marvel throws everything at the wall to see what sticks. Some turn out well ("Iron Man", "Spider-Man", "X-Men:First Class"), others not so much...("Elektra", "Daredevil", "Ghost Rider").

DC deliberates on how to bring a film to the screen. Batman '89 was in development since after "Superman" with Chris Reeve. "Superman Returns" went through 19 years of Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, McG, and Brett Ratner before being made. "Green Lantern" was almost made with Jack Black and Robert Smigel. "Watchmen".

Granted, "Spider-Man" was in development with James Cameron, but it's like DC tries to make the circumstances perfect, whereas Marvel will make "Hulk" and takes the chance, and if it's not the success they hoped for, hey, there's always the reboot option, like what they're doing now with "Fantastic Four" and "Daredevil".

Well Marvels films are at different studios which is why so many are released. Marvel studios only release two movies a year tops and not every years either.

Also alot of films you mentioned have been in development for years. Goyers Ghost Rider script he wrote years ago in the 90s is being partly used only now in the new Ghost Rider movie. Iron Man was in development for years with Tom Cruise attached as Tony Stark. I remember watching Tom Cruise being interviewed while promoting The Last Samurai talking about trying to get Iron Man into production.

 

[Frodo]

My hope is that in the wake of GL that the fanboys of DC and Marvel will try to put their differences aside and realize that we need to root for all of these films to succeed given that they are all bound together in the eyes of the public at least. Ultimately we all benefit if a Marvel or DC film is well recieved because it means people will be more receptive to seeing more of these characters.

 

[Mysteryman]

I'm going to say that for some reason or reasons that the sun wasn't capable of making him fearful despite being yellow. In the movie, it wasn't like "Everything that is yellow represents fear." The GL Corps only feared Parallax, not the sun. I think that it's possible that Abin Sur's body may have been recovered off screen. But even if it wasn't, I know that they would properly burry him at some point. I mean they did properly burry the other dead Green Lanterns, right? Did we not see them stored away while Hal was flying in Oa? Sinestro probably recovered Abin Sur's body since he conversed with him, if he did then maybe it got left out.

Morrison said we would learn more about Abin Sur in the sequel.
Hope we still have that chance .

 

[Motown Marvel]

I think Flash's storyline is easier to translate (even though WW's isn't that hard to begin with) but the effects for his powers... I have no idea how they would do that for a 2 hr movie and not either A) become monotonous or B) look generic

though limited, i think there are a few options on displaying his powers. but i think as long as you are creative with how he utilizes his powers, augmented by good story and characters, it'd all work out fine.

wonder woman, i love more than most characters, i dont think is an easy character for creators to properly understand. its easy to recognize when done properly....but she takes more time and care to be presented properly. i can get into all of that, but i'd end up writing an essay, ha ha....

 

[Crimson King]

Actually, I think the Flash has one of the best. They fit the tone of the character. You'd just have to pick the right ones. I wouldn't use someone like Grodd, but Mirror Master, Weather Wizard, Reverse Flash, etc. These villains would work very nicely.

You think so? Just the names of the villains alone scream 50's to me. That's a common complaint with a lot of DC villains, though. I wish companies could get away with renaming certain characters (like Captain Cold and Sinestro).

 

[Marvel]

The great and hilarious Topless Robot recounts the best scenes from Green Lantern.

That's tremendously funny and really does show what went wrong with the film but does so in a hilarious way!

 

[S.A.A.D.]

I thought that Tim Robbins was the weakest link in the acting department once Hector Hammond went after the character that he played.

Something doesn't make sense to me, how was Hector able to slightly use then power ring when he was actually unfit to use it on the other hand? He did fire one shot before the power ring stopped working.

 

[HighFivingMF]

You think so? Just the names of the villains alone scream 50's to me. That's a common complaint with a lot of DC villains, though. I wish companies could get away with renaming certain characters (like Captain Cold and Sinestro).

They don't have to say "Captain Cold" "Mirror Master" or "Weather Wizard" just like the Marvel movies didn't refer to their villains as "Iron Monger" "Abomination" or "Whiplash"

 

[HighFivingMF]

I thought that Tim Robbins was the weakest link in the acting department once Hector Hammond went after the character that he played.

Something doesn't make sense to me, how was Hector able to slightly use then power ring when he was actually unfit to use it on the other hand? He did fire one shot before the power ring stopped working.

I assumed Hal was controlling the energy of the ring. Why else would it stop in front of him and stay there until he finished talking?

 

[Rowsdower!]

I didn't think Tim Robbins was bad, he just wasn't given much to do. Same with Angela Basset. Makes you wonder if some scenes were cut (and if so, why?).

 

[S.A.A.D.]

I assumed Hal was controlling the energy of the ring. Why else would it stop in front of him and stay there until he finished talking?

True. I guess that he deliberately mislead Hector.

 

[Crimson King]

I assumed Hal was controlling the energy of the ring. Why else would it stop in front of him and stay there until he finished talking?

I didn't know Lanterns could control the ring if they weren't wearing it. Has this been done in the comics?

 

[Crimson King]

They don't have to say "Captain Cold" "Mirror Master" or "Weather Wizard" just like the Marvel movies didn't refer to their villains as "Iron Monger" "Abomination" or "Whiplash"

Good point, but I would mention that in all three cases, the villains didn't actually become those named characters until the end of the movie. Not much time to go into naming those villains.

 

[HighFivingMF]

I didn't know Lanterns could control the ring if they weren't wearing it. Has this been done in the comics?

I don't recall it happening in the comics. But in the movies, I guess they do. Since Abin and Sinestro's suits stayed on when they took their rings off. Wouldn't be the first time something changed from page to screen.

 

[Assassin32]

I finally saw this, and it was about what I expected it to be: all formula. I will say the suits looked great and kudos to Peter Saarsgard for elevating a rather silly villain, but that was about it for the bright spots. WB/DC needs to step their comic book movie game up. Christopher Nolan can't do everything for them.

 

[Doc Samson]

My hope is that in the wake of GL that the fanboys of DC and Marvel will try to put their differences aside and realize that we need to root for all of these films to succeed given that they are all bound together in the eyes of the public at least. Ultimately we all benefit if a Marvel or DC film is well recieved because it means people will be more receptive to seeing more of these characters.

I sure hope so. I've been saying for a few years now that, because we get so many comic films these days, it seems we've adopted some sort of sports mentality where it's a competition.

Naturally, we all have our favorites, and let's be clear, just because someone doesn't like a movie doesn't make them stupid or a troll, maybe they really feel that way. But just based off the source material it comes from, we should all be aware that not every superhero property can or should be made into a successful movie.

Certain things just translate better to the big screen, have a richer history to draw from, and can be adapted easier with changes that sometimes make the character even more compelling. I try to see each of these I can, whether I was a fanatic of the books or not. I have a pretty good foundation for most major and second tier heroes, but even something like Cowboys & Aliens, which I have no opinion about whatsoever, I'll try to support, because in the end, that's only going to benefit the whole genre.

I can remember tracking down the Captain America movie with Matt Salinger and being horrified, I'll be damned if I don't support the new version because he's not "my favorite." We've come quite a long way for any of that foolishness...

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Oh, I'm so about this Blu Ray when it hits this fall.

A lot of the legit criticism is warranted, but this is one of those instances where I can't deny the pleasure of this film because of it's flaws. I've done that in the past with other films, but not this one.

I can critique it and think about what I would've done differently in comparison to what we got but at the end of the day, I just like this film...warts and all.

And if WB releases it on Blu Ray in 3D, I'm so getting it. It's best 3D I've seen in the theatre since this whole 3D craze took off. I'm actively looking to upgrade the TV to 3D just for this release (I have other 3D Blu Rays...).

Same here, despite the flaws being pretty obvious throughout the movie, I did enjoy it and will probably buy it when it comes out, even if only for the space and Oa scene's.

What really pains me is that Ryan Reynolds was really likeble in this and gave a really great performance considering the odds.

I feel the worst for him because he really did do a good job.

Yeah, this is really the first role i've seen him in that required to do some dramatic stuff as well, and he did pretty well with what he was given, shame he wasnt given a more meaty movie to impress me in.

 

[Tony Stark]

My hope is that in the wake of GL that the fanboys of DC and Marvel will try to put their differences aside and realize that we need to root for all of these films to succeed given that they are all bound together in the eyes of the public at least. Ultimately we all benefit if a Marvel or DC film is well recieved because it means people will be more receptive to seeing more of these characters.

Which is exactly why I'm blasting this film. The same thing was done when this movie was called "Fantastic Four". When you make a crap comic book movie like GL, it makes the average theater viewer hate the genre and wish it would all end.

I don't have a dog in this fight. I'm not a huge GL fan, nor do I hate GL, infact there's alot of aspects to the character that are cool, unfortunately none of that translated to the screen.

 

[Drizzle]

I just saw it today. Ridiculously bad movie, but still enjoyable. My friend and I laughed at its badness. Ryan Reynolds was so-so, Blake Lively was wooden as can be, and Peter Sarsgaard was downright laughable. To me, Mark Strong gave the strongest performance, but even then he was just okay. The only thing in the film that I didn't find astoundingly stupid besides Sinestro was, believe it or not, Oa (or more specifically, Tomar-Re and Kilowog, but the latter two especially were criminally underused). Green Lantern wasn't Batman and Robin or Catwoman or even Jonah Hex bad, but if this is DC's first step towards a Justice League movie, it's a bad one. I guess the best thing that can come from this failing is that Reynolds can now shift his focus on Deadpool.

 

[The Guard]

I didn't know Lanterns could control the ring if they weren't wearing it. Has this been done in the comics?

Yes.

 

[Jack Napier]

Say what you will about Tim Robbins, but Eric Stoltz played Hector Hammond to a T.

Er...

 

[O'Haire]

Just saw it and enjoyed it a lot. Not nearly as awful as everyone is making it out to me. But knowing how great it could of been annoys me.

 

[Crimson King]

Yes.

Care to elaborate?

 

[S.A.A.D.]

So I watched some of the movie today and wonder if Hector sat in the chair with the wheels because he was in pain. Doe's anyone have the answer to this?