The Official Marc Guggenheim & Script Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

[Doctor Jones]

I think the film should start with Hal floating in space, motionless, having a narrated internal monologue with himself as he analyzes recent events. Then suddenly, he races off to an emergency...

Wasn't that done in SR?

 

[Kokomo29]

Spoiler

Alan Scott

Will we actually see this character in full costume?

 

[mad-sci]

Will we actually see this character in full costume?

Spoiler

No, but the script makes mention of a vague history. In fact, the script refers to it as 'something worth seeing in a PREQUEL'. He's also well aware of Green Lantern's real identity, shown in a nice scene.

Quick review:-

I enjoyed it very much. I'd say it was even better than the 1st draft of Batman Begins (which was improved in the final version). The only problems were the 'two' villain syndrome, and the similarities to 'Iron Man' and the 1st 'Spider-man' (especially in regards to the hero and villain's 'birth' - FAR too similar). But the best thing about this film is the tone - it's fun, tongue in cheek and sets up sequels and prequels perfectly (NONE of the previous DC films are anything like this, which is why it NEEDS to be made - Flash, Wonder Woman and Green Arrow can follow). With Martin Campbell and a suitable leading man, it's a great franchise starter.

 

[Kokomo29]

Spoiler

No, but the script makes mention of a vague history. In fact, the script refers to it as 'something worth seeing in a PREQUEL'. He's also well aware of Green Lantern's real identity, shown in a nice scene.

Awesome! Thank you so much for the help! t:

 

[Octoberist]

Spoiler

No, but the script makes mention of a vague history. In fact, the script refers to it as 'something worth seeing in a PREQUEL'. He's also well aware of Green Lantern's real identity, shown in a nice scene.

Quick review:-

I enjoyed it very much. I'd say it was even better than the 1st draft of Batman Begins (which was improved in the final version). The only problems were the 'two' villain syndrome, and the similarities to 'Iron Man' and the 1st 'Spider-man' (especially in regards to the hero and villain's 'birth' - FAR too similar). But the best thing about this film is the tone - it's fun, tongue in cheek and sets up sequels and prequels perfectly (NONE of the previous DC films are anything like this, which is why it NEEDS to be made - Flash, Wonder Woman and Green Arrow can follow). With Martin Campbell and a suitable leading man, it's a great franchise starter.

I've always had a theory about comic book movies: It's hard to have two origins (of the hero and villain) in one movie. I think at least one has to be established and that's why some comic book movie sequels end up better than the first due to an establishment of charaacter development.

For example: Spider-Man 1 had two origins and it felt..rushed. (Though I do enjoy the movie) Fantastic Four 1 had origins for everyone and you don't get the 'arch nemesis vibe' from the lame Dr. Doom.

Tim Burton's Batman had Batman established already. Samething with Batman Begins...Iron Man had Tony's origins..and Iron Monger's though it's mostly Stane as the evil business man anyway.

 

[mad-sci]

The villain origin HAS to be rushed, and they chose the PERFECT 'main' villain for this film - the themes, motivations and story all fit together.

The 2 main points of THIS film are to introduce (1) Hal Jordan, and (2) The Green Lantern Universe. This is done in the 1st few minutes. The BIGGEST advantage this origin film has over BB, Spider-man, Hulk, Iron Man and even Superman is that we don't wait 45-60 minutes to see a Green Lantern.

And I get the Transformers comparison - the intro is very similar (depending on the casting of a certain character...)

The most important point of this film is to give the audience something new - although the ideas and scenes may be similar, the introduction of 'Universe Police force' is VERY appealing (just imagine if WB market the film like it's Star Wars: Jedi Academy, which is what people WANTED to see in the prequels). Then there's the set-up of a bigger universe (literally), combined with character developments and betrayal.

The franchise potentials are UNBELIEVABLE. You could create a GL cartoon (focussing on other Lanterns). Expansion is limitless. The important thing is that this film succeeds in introducing the character and the world.

 

[The Major]

The franchise potentials are UNBELIEVABLE. You could create a GL cartoon (focussing on other Lanterns). Expansion is limitless. The important thing is that this film succeeds in introducing the character and the world.

Agreed. WB should treat it as their own Star Wars. Only they can do more in film rather then doing trilogies with 20 years between them.

 

[protocida]

Hello, everyone. t:

I'm developing a Script for "Green Lantern", and I'd like to make it as good for the fans as it can be, so, I decided to create a thread to see what everyone would like to see, about everything, from the story to the action scenes. But I had another idea. Insted, why don't we unite our creativity (Let's face it: We have plenty ) to develop the Script. I know some of you will find it pointless, since there's alredy a Script, but I figured it would be cool, as a imagination exercise. I hope this can stay open and everyone can colaborate.

Let's start with the basic: How should Hal Jordan be portrayed? t:

 

[protocida]

Anyone?

 

[Changeling]

I'd recommend that you read the leaked script, and use that style to make a sequel to it.

 

[protocida]

I've alredy read it.

I could do that, but it's a shame no one got interested. I think it would have been a great thread.

 

[Changeling]

Could have been? What do you mean?

 

[protocida]

It seems it's not going too much ahead.

 

[Changeling]

Oh. Yeah, give it time, bro.

 

[Kanon]

Hey guys, just joining the script wagon... The one I have is dated June 9th, 2008 (first draft), is that the one everyone is discussing?

 

[lixdexia]

Hey guys, just joining the script wagon... The one I have is dated June 9th, 2008 (first draft), is that the one everyone is discussing?

i think so yeah. if the details folks are discussing match up with what you read that's probably it

 

[Webhead2006]

Yup it is

 

[Doctor Jones]

It is indeed the first draft. I was surprised how recently they wrote it when I first read it.

 

[Solidus]

EDIT: So it's bannable to cough cough........

 

[lixdexia]

...

i would do what you asked if it wasn't bannable

you should probably edit your post acordingly

 

[protocida]

I dont have the link but I saw an interview with one of the writers who said that Geoff Johns did contribute a little to the script, he didnt do a draft or anything like that but apparently he was given the script at one point and he gave the writers some ideas and notes. Whether Johns contributions are just a few lines here and there or maybe tweaking an entire act isn't known.

SOURCE: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1133985/board/thread/133831915

Can someone confirm this?

 

[Webhead2006]

sounds nice i wonder what he added in.

 

[protocida]

Johns has a Midas touch. Everything he touches turns into awesomeness. t:

 

[Lobo]

From the imdb boards?

 

[Webhead2006]

Well still could be true we dont know who else has touched up on the script since campbell came on board.