The Official Marc Guggenheim & Script Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

[protocida]

I haven't read everything, because i wanted to mantain some surprises, but it's REALLY GOOD. There are some problems, obviously fixed by the second draft, and i think it has potential. I want to see this movie now!

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Question


Now that you've read the script has your opinion about Gosling as a possibility changed?

 

[The Guard]

No. He seems even less appropriate for the role upon reading the script. Unless they want Hal Jordan to become Peter Parker.

 

[protocida]

Ryan Gosling could be Hal Jordan. I think he can be heroic, funny, cocky and arrogant, Hal four basic personality issues. t:

 

[Octoberist]

Guard,

I do agree that the villains need work. Otherwise, like what you just said, Hector's arc feels like a subplot

 

[TheComicbookKid]

The Guard reminds me of those two old guys from the Puppet show that sat on the balcony. "They don't care for most things."t:

 

[Octoberist]

From the looks of it, the script is a good start and I really hope that Dark Knight influenced the writers in the later drafts; no so much on the 'darkness' of Nolan's movies, but to step the amp up with the scope of their story.

There is room for improvement...obviously. Being the first draft, it's not going to feel polish. And while I don't expect a uber masterpiece, I DO expect a movie that's on par with Iron Man.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Question


Now that you've read the script has your opinion about Gosling as a possibility changed?

In reading the script, the choice of Ryan Gosling makes even more sense to me.

 

[Keyser Soze]

From the looks of it, the script is a good start and I really hope that Dark Knight influenced the writers in the later drafts; no so much on the 'darkness' of Nolan's movies, but to step the amp up with the scope of their story.

There is room for improvement...obviously. Being the first draft, it's not going to feel polish. And while I don't expect a uber masterpiece, I DO expect a movie that's on par with Iron Man.

"Iron Man" was the superhero film this script reminded me most of, actually.

 

[Octoberist]

If you asked me if I think Greg is ready to direct a movie like this, I would say..."I don't know".

 

[Evil Twin]

I'm pretty much in agreement with The Guard. Good initial first draft, but definitely in need of some fleshing out and added depth. Especially Hammond. He feels fairly tacked on.

Of the scripts that are out there, I'd rank them Jonah Hex > Green Lantern > Supermax.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I've yet to read the Jonah Hex script...

 

[Octoberist]

i agree that Jonah Hex is the strongest one out of the bunch. I guess because the 'Crank' team made the characters very likable, and has a raw feeling to it.

Green Lantern...it can work out if it's fleshed out more. Same goes with SuperMax.

 

[TheVileOne]

I don't think Greg Berlanti is ready.

No disrespect, but I mean for a long time we heard about how GREAT Mark Steven Johnson's Daredevil script was. Look how that turned out. Yeah I know he had done a couple of films, but one of them was SIMON FREAKING BIRCH. Good God.

Just hope we could avoid another Mark Steven Johnson situation.

My choice would be maybe someone like Martin Campbell. But if you look at his filmography, his movies really need to be backed by a strong script or he fumbles big time.

 

[Octoberist]

if this is the direction the writers want to go, then I don't know how relevant it is in a Post-Dark Knight (and post-Watchmen if it's good) film world. I don't want Green Lantern to be just another comic book movie; I want it to mean something.

 

[Sky Captain]

I tried every way imaginable to find this darn thing (via Google anyway), and I think the rest of the internet has no idea the script leaked.

So I was wondering....if anybody was kind enough...they'd PM it to me?

 

[TheVileOne]

Judging from the reactions,

it sounds like the script needs things like Atrocitus and the GL prophecy. And maybe Sinestro should be the main villain instead of Legion and Hector Hammond.

Blackest Night and all of that . Lead up to the Sinestro Corps. war.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I actually liked Hector Hammond in the script. He was about as good as his inevitable position in the script - the placeholder villain while Hal's TRUE nemesis, Sinestro, does the slow-boil descent into villainy for the sequel - allowed him to be. But he still had some good lines, some clever sequences to demonstrate his power, and some moments of fine bastardy.

 

[Chewy]

Would anyone mind pming me the script?

 

[Metamorpho1977]

Hey folks,

With the first draft of the "Green Lantern" script being leaked, I thought it'd be a good idea to create a new thread discussing it. That way, the other GL threads won't become danger-zones filled with unwanted spoilers. All spoiler-talk relating to the script can be kept here.

I'm not going to post the link to the script on here, since the Hype frowns on such things. But I assume if it's like the scripts for "Jonah Hex" or "Supermax", it'll be doing the rounds among you soon enough.

Hey, how about PMming me the script? I'll give you Sandra Bullock's email address.

 

[protocida]

Judging from the reactions,

it sounds like the script needs things like Atrocitus and the GL prophecy. And maybe Sinestro should be the main villain instead of Legion and Hector Hammond.

Blackest Night and all of that . Lead up to the Sinestro Corps. war.

That would make the movie VERY rushed. Atrocitus could work (But i think Legion is as good), but the GL prophecy should just be foreshadowed, and Sinestro should only be mentinated or have a very small participation, letting a door open for him training Hal Jordan and his subsequent downfall on a sequel.

That's how i would make it, villain-wise:

GREEN LANTERN: Hector Hammond and Legion/Atrocitus.
GREEN LANTERN 2: The manhunters.
GREEN LANTERN 3: Sinestro and Tatooed man.

If they led to a sequel trilogy:

GREEN LANTERN 4: Star Shappire and Black Hand.
GREEN LANTERN 5: Sinestro Corps.
GREEN LANTERN 6: War of the rings.

However, during a interview for MTV movies, Marc Guggehein told that they turned the first draft weeks before Geoff Johns's "Secret Origins" hit the comic book stores, implying that they might have added elements from the story on the second draft. Let's see.

 

[The Batman]

can someone pm me the script? thanks...

 

[TheVileOne]

Do Sinestro Corps later.

But I mean, I dunno Hector Hammond kind of makes for a lame first movie villain. He's a dude with a big head and lots of psychic power.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Hey, how about PMming me the script? I'll give you Sandra Bullock's email address.

The Jonah Hex script would do just fine. t:

 

[Keyser Soze]

Do Sinestro Corps later.

But I mean, I dunno Hector Hammond kind of makes for a lame first movie villain. He's a dude with a big head and lots of psychic power.

After Sinestro (and Solomon Grundy, if you count him as a GL villain) Hector Hammond is my favourite of Green Lantern's foes. Particularly since "Rebirth", he's just such a creepy, disgusting character. I can't wait until he shows up again in the comics, and I'm glad he's made it into the film.