The Official Green Lantern Review Thread

[The Sage]

Something's wrong with your links, buddy.

 

[DarkKnight FTW]

Alex from firstshowing.net saw it last night. He tweeted this

Quote:
Ohhh man the summer seems to be getting better every week, let me tell ya!
http://***********/#!/firstshowing/s...09220302327808

I asked him if it was Green Lantern he saw, and he replied with "No Comment, "

http://***********/#!/firstshowing/s...11972436840448

doesn't mean he was talking about Green Lantern. He had been talking about Super 8 quite a bit in his timeline up to that point.

 

[dnno1]

BurnettRM
Dion Beebe's photography in GREEN LANTERN was also outstanding. All the live-action Earthbound material so warm and inviting.

BurnettRM
The best part about GREEN LANTERN? How it effortlessly skips between cosmic epic to Hal Jordan's story and back again. So much fun.

A followup on Burnett's tweets:

I was taken to task in the Slashfilm messageboards for not writing a more eloquent review of GREEN LANTERN on Twitter. Hey...IT'S TWITTER.

I'm not a movie reviewer anymore. I'm under no obligation to tweet anything other than I ****ING LOVED GREEN LANTERN. The 3D RULED.

Admittedly, if I'd known how widely my GL tweets would've been reported on, I'd have gone out of my way to make them a bit more..literary.

@kkjordan I shoulda' charged Warners for the publicity I drummed up over the past 24 hours.

At least we know he is not a shill.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Subscribing to thread.

 

[MSwift]

doesn't mean he was talking about Green Lantern. He had been talking about Super 8 quite a bit in his timeline up to that point.

why would say "no comment" about a movie he's openly talked about and praised already?

fixed links.

http://***********/#!/firstshowing/status/78309220302327808

http://***********/#!/firstshowing/status/78311972436840448

 

[DarkKnight FTW]

why would say "no comment" about a movie he's openly talked about and praised already?

fixed links.

http://***********/#!/firstshowing/status/78309220302327808

http://***********/#!/firstshowing/status/78311972436840448

Going by his timeline, I haven't seen where he mentioned seeing Green Lantern at all and you directly asked him if he's seen Green Lantern. I'm sure there's an embargo on reviews and he doesn't want to break it. That would cover the "no comment".

 

[dnno1]

This looks like a review of the film by a Ellenoir1, blogger of Hollywood as I Live and Work:

Spoiler

When Hollywood says it's going green June 17th, it doesn't mean eco-friendly, it means box-office friendly. And that's what I expect "Green Lantern" to be opening weekend, very box office friendly to kids, families, and comic book lovers. Let the green dollars flow!

Green Lantern 101 For Comic Newbies
"Green Latern" (Ryan Reynolds) as most know is based on the popular character from DC Comics. The reason there's no "The" with the title is because there's more than one of them. What? Okay, for the comic book/superhero-challenged like me, allow me to explain. According to the original story which is some 70 years old, there's an intergalactic Green Lantern Corp. that exists to protect the universe from evil.

The Corp is supervised by these "big thinkers" called the Guardians on planet Oa. I say big thinkers 'cause their heads are HUGE, and because they instilled into the Lanterns the notion that anything they imagine can become real based on sheer power of will and fearlessness. That's "big thinking"! That said, there's plenty of Laws of Attraction-esque messaging and Shakespearean themes throughout the film for adults wise enough to recognize them.

As the story goes, Hal Jordan (Reynolds) is the first of six Green Lanterns from Earth, and for the purposes of this movie the most popular.

The Story

Cocky, sexy test pilot, Hal Jordan, is chosen--literally picked up off the street--to be a Green Lantern. By whom or what is hard to explain, so put your imaginary hat on! He's chosen by a "force of will" to be "knighted" by Abin Sur, a dying Green Lantern that fell to Earth in battle with the evil force, Parallax. With Hal's new distinction comes a pretty green ring, a lantern, and an oath.

In the tradition of "The Greatest American Hero" (I just aged myself), Hal has plenty of trial and error in trying to figure out what it all means. It's not until he's brought to Oa that the mystery is solved. And there is where he gets his tailored made, green power suit and his first lessons in what it really means to be a Green Lantern.

On Oa too is Hal's introduction to nemesis, Parallax. Feeding on the fear of everything in its path, Parallax is out to destroy the cosmos, including Oa and Earth. But does the inexperienced human Green Lantern have what it takes to stop it? His fellow Lanterns aren't so confident especially, "Mega-Mind" look-like, Sinestro (Mark Strong), and Kilowog (Michael Clark Duncan). He's the weakest link to them.

Adding to the story are Hal's love interest, childhood boo and test pilot, Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), and scientist turned villain, Hector Hammond (Peter Sarsgaard). Carol sees underneath all Hal's swagger is a man who's afraid of failure. To get him to see his own value, she challenges him to "man up" and take his new Green Lantern membership seriously.

On the outside looking in is "hater", Hector! He wants Carol for himself and to have Hal's life and looks. Instead, he's a boring, overlooked xenobiology professor, until he's given the opportunity to examine the alien body of Abin Sur, thanks to dear old influential dad (Tim Robbins--who by the way looks young enough to be his brother). When Hector gets infected by some evil Parallax virus during his examination, he can now attract everyone's attention with his new evil powers, but it damn sure doesn't make him attractive! Under Parallax's influence, he breaks Hell lose for Hal and Carol!

Green Thumbs Up or Down?

Having little knowledge and no true childhood allegiance to any comic strip/tv hero with the exceptions of Wonder Woman and Almighty Isis, I give "Green Lantern" three (3) green rings out of five (5)! Why? It's pretty formulaic as these movies go, but some things I questioned. Even with my imagination hat on tight, how does a scientist that took the necessary precautions NOT to come in direct contact with an alien body, still get infected with an alien virus? We should have seen that happen or it had it explained!

And lastly, if the Green Lantern Corp.'s purpose is protect the universe from evil and "keep intergalactic order", why did none of them HELP their new frat bro out when Earth was in danger? Hal was WILLING to help them fight Parallax in their time of need!

So should you spend your greens to support this green movie? Sure, overall IT WAS ENTERTAINING. I liked the costumes, special effects, make up, and the chemistry between the lead characters. And that's what you're paying to see and experience. So in essence, "Green Lantern" lives up to its underlying theme, "Anything I see in my mind, I can create!" And trust, all the Oscar winners and nominees in front of and behind the scenes of this film have already thought of its box office successes.

That said, like them, I imagine YOU, reader, leaving me a comment on this post! If I think it, I can manifest it! So go ahead, conquer fear like Green Lantern, Hal, and let me know your thoughts and expectations.

 

[Steyin]

This looks like a review of the film by a Ellenoir1, blogger of Hollywood as I Live and Work:

Hmmm, so I guess this means that

Spoiler

they ditched the other lanterns showing up on earth to help out and then having Hal beat Parallax himself

 

[dnno1]

From BBC Radio DJ, Max via Twitter:

So I watched Green Lantern today...it was ummmm...well.... not sayin lol

 

[RoughNTumble]

that doesn't sound very good tbqh

 

[HighFivingMF]

I clicked on the link before I read the name and thought you guys were seriously giving weight to a Kim Kardashian tweet.

 

[S.A.A.D.]

From BBC Radio DJ, Max via Twitter:

I bet that she's going to share stupid and unfair criticism when the coast is clear. She talks like a stupid and bland adolescent based off of her tweets for crying out loud.

 

[The Morningstar]

So anything negative is stupid and unfair?

Get a grip of yourself.

 

[S.A.A.D.]

Not always.

Sometimes, especially reasons or a reason as to why movie critics like/dislike things or something about a movie. You can't sit there and tell me that movie critics never say anything about a movie that is negative, stupid and unfair every now and then. Don't act as if you have never heard and/or seen something that is not only negative, but stupid and unfair as well. I know that you weren't born recently or very recently. Lastly, when did I say 'anything'? You pulled that crap out of your butt, if you were trying to stir up trouble because of something that I never said then guess what? You didn't quite get the job done.

 

[Sam]

This Brazilian article complains the Martin Campbell plays safe being truly to comic book origins of the characters. Didn't get risk going beyond that.

That is good for me!

Also, says the visual effects are good (specially Parallax), and that Peter Skarsgaard stole the show with a lot of drama. Hal Jordan has a bit too humor.

http://cinema.uol.com.br/ultnot/201...e-vilao-de-peter-skarsgaard-rouba-a-cena.jhtm

 

[The Morningstar]

Not always.

Sometimes, especially reasons or a reason as to why movie critics like/dislike things or something about a movie. You can't sit there and tell me that movie critics never say anything about a movie that is negative, stupid and unfair every now and then. Don't act as if you have never heard and/or seen something that is not only negative, but stupid and unfair as well. I know that you weren't born recently or very recently. Lastly, when I did say 'anything'? You pulled that crap out of your butt, if you were trying to stir up trouble because of something that I never said then guess what? You didn't quite get the job done.

Fair points.

But it just seems when something negative is said about this movie you guys get all overly defensive. If people think the movie is crap? Who cares, get over it.

And insulting the woman, calling her stupid based on her looks is pretty childish.

 

[S.A.A.D.]

Fair points.

But it just seems when something negative is said about this movie you guys get all overly defensive. If people think the movie is crap? Who cares, get over it.

And insulting the woman, calling her stupid based on her looks is pretty childish.

I wasn't talking about her looks, I was talking about some of her god damn tweets. And secondly, I don't appreciate thoughts on movies that are passed off as 'provable' when it actuality they aren't provable. If you like to be told balognie when it comes to reviews on movies then good for you, I don't know about you, but I don't like being deceived.



The woman deserves to be insulted imo. She has embarrassed herself without her knowing it, she is a grown woman for crying out loud. Not a sixteen year old female despite the style that she runs with when it comes to talking on the internet. Enough said about this person. You're telling us about sucking up the complaints? Really? This is coming from the same guy who is being a complainer...ABOUT people here who complain about what others say (when it comes to negative things that are said about the Green Lantern movie), give me a break man. Do you see the hypocrisy in telling us "overly defensive" Green Lantern fans to suck it up?

 

[The Morningstar]

Wow, you are something ain't ya.

Who is passing off their thoughts as proof? These people are just giving their opinions. If their opinions don't match yours? Grow up and get over it. Seriously.

And what do you mean you don't like being deceived? You haven't even seen the ****ing movie yet...

She deserves to be insulted because she said something bad about your precious Green Lantern?



Jeeze, some of you guys are worse than the fanatical Bat fans.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Well, I don't know anything about this girl, but she did say this today:

Big ups to Ryan Reynolds lovely guy and Mark Stone nice guy GREEN LANTERN x

I'm thinking she means Mark Strong, not Stone. Anyway, the "big ups" might just be an indication that she met them and they were cool people, or she could be indicating that she actually did like the movie. Either way, I wouldn't lose sleep over it. I'm not sure that this movie is really geared towards people that hang out with Kim Kardashian.

 

[The Morningstar]

Well she's a radio presenter. Kardashian was probably on her show or something.

 

[S.A.A.D.]

Well, I don't know anything about this girl, but she did say this today:

Big ups to Ryan Reynolds lovely guy and Mark Stone nice guy GREEN LANTERN x

I'm thinking she means Mark Strong, not Stone. Anyway, the "big ups" might just be an indication that she met them and they were cool people, or she could be indicating that she actually did like the movie. Either way, I wouldn't lose sleep over it. I'm not sure that this movie is really geared towards people that hang out with Kim Kardashian.

I'm pretty sure that she was just talking about how she met the celebs and not the movie it's self.

 

[paulogonza]

why we dont have any real review, the embargo is until what date?

 

[HighFivingMF]

why we dont have any real review, the embargo is until what date?

The 12th.

 

[Rowsdower!]

I'm pretty sure that she was just talking about how she met the celebs and not the movie it's self.

Probably, but she still included the title of the film, so that could be an indicator of something. Maybe not, but you know, whatever.

 

[BigThor]

I have a sinking feeling this movie is going to be very, very corny. Maybe not say ... Thor level corny. But a lot of cheese, no doubt.

Thor wasn't corny, it played it safe quite a bit (which I didn't mind) but it wasn't "corny", ESPECIALLY when considering how campy it could've been if it wasn't done right.

I don't think GL is going to be corny either, now that I think about, that's a pretty overused term.