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Green Lantern

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
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Geoffrey Rush, Michael Clarke Duncan, Ryan Reynolds, and Mark Strong in Green Lantern (2011)
A test pilot is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe.  more »
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Reckless test pilot Hal Jordan is granted an alien ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers that inducts him into an intergalactic police force, the Green Lantern Corps.Reckless test pilot Hal Jordan is granted an alien ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers that inducts him into an intergalactic police force, the Green Lantern Corps.Reckless test pilot Hal Jordan is granted an alien ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers that inducts him into an intergalactic police force, the Green Lantern Corps.

  • Director
    • Martin Campbell
  • Writers
    • Greg Berlanti
    • Michael Green
    • Marc Guggenheim
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Blake Lively
    • Peter Sarsgaard
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    303K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,490
    536
    • Director
      • Martin Campbell
    • Writers
      • Greg Berlanti
      • Michael Green
      • Marc Guggenheim
    • Stars
      • Ryan Reynolds
      • Blake Lively
      • Peter Sarsgaard
    • 767User reviews
    • 443Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

    Videos31

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Hal Jordan…
    Blake Lively
    Blake Lively
    • Carol Ferris
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Hector Hammond
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Sinestro
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Hammond
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Carl Ferris
    Taika Waititi
    Taika Waititi
    • Tom Kalmaku
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Doctor Waller
    Mike Doyle
    Mike Doyle
    • Jack Jordan
    Nick Jandl
    Nick Jandl
    • Jim Jordan
    Dylan James
    • Jason Jordan
    Gattlin Griffith
    Gattlin Griffith
    • Young Hal
    Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney
    • Martin Jordan
    Leanne Cochran
    • Janice Jordan
    Temuera Morrison
    Temuera Morrison
    • Abin Sur
    Jeff Wolfe
    Jeff Wolfe
    • Bob Banks
    Lena Clark
    Lena Clark
    • Senator's Assistant
    Jenna Craig
    • Young Carol
    • Director
      • Martin Campbell
    • Writers
      • Greg Berlanti
      • Michael Green
      • Marc Guggenheim
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    User reviews767

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    6abecip

    Movie could have been so much better

    As someone who's followed Green Lantern a little bit of a decent amount (not big but fairly decent, for DC character), I liked some things about the movie; but I definitely say that it could have been made better, both for casual fans, non-GL fans or hard core ones.

    Good points... 1. It stuck fairly consistently with the mythos of the origin and Planet OA; 2. Ryan Reynolds did decently as Hal Jordan (though he fits more with the Kyle Rayner/Guy Gardner type than Jordan) -- but I wish he was more serious; though non-GL fans couldn't care less about this; 3. Blake Lively was eye candy; super hot, but not much else; 4. Green Lanterns Tomar Re, Kilowog and Abin Sur were damn good but didn't have enough screen time to be significant; 5. Mark Strong's Sinestro was excellent! 6. Hector Hammond was well portrayed by Peter Saarsgard (though it lacked a proper finish) 7. Good supporting cast from Tim Robbins (Sen. Hammond) to Angela Bassett (Amanda Waller); 8. Green Lantern's costume was wicked; 9. Visual/CGI effects were pretty good

    Bad Points... > It tried to fit too much into one movie, moving back and forth from Earth and outer space/OA, thus there was no proper flow... (like when there was a build up of momentum, things go slow or boring; or from serious to funny without proper pacing); too many stories were crammed into one movie > Humor was misplaced at times (good peg is Thor which had it in the flow rather than contrived/forced) > Parallax looked comical; scary at times but only a couple of times > Like Iron Man 2, I wish the fight scenes were so much more; they spent too much on the set-up that the fights were short and could have been so much more and elaborate. > Some scenes and even some characters were not necessary (Hal's best friend, even some scenes with Blake's Carol Ferris were not needed); they should have added more action instead

    Summary, visual effects, actors, GL base story good. But the way the writers and director put things together were a mixture of various plots and subplots crazy glued into one movie for pure entertainment. Kids will enjoy it, but adults likely will not. This is a summer of superheroes, with 3 down and one more to go (well, technically 5 with Transformers if you're thinking comic book stories), so it's quite impossible not to compare them to each other.

    The director is known to direct good flicks like Goldeneye and Casino Royale (two good movies), but I wish he did more; studied more, had split up more stories to be more single- minded and not work on a cluttered material.
    BigMaxAttacks

    It wasn't that bad, why the hate?

    I saw Green Lantern with my son because it looked safe enough and I used to collect the comic books when I was a kid. I felt like I was the only guy over 20 at the theater, which I guess isn't surprising anymore. Did think there would be more adults, however, because the Green Lantern was something we read in my generation. Not sure if it's even around anymore. Being a fan of the comic book I had to go see it, and I was intrigued with the movie. After I got home I jumped on the computer and read the reviews. I was very disappointed with the professional reviews that cast stones at it, while at the same time, regular folk like myself thought it was a pretty good stab at the DC comic book version. I guess I look for something different when I go to the movies. I go to unwind and enjoy myself for a couple of hours, and Green Lantern worked for me.
    7Loving_Silence

    The critics are way overreacting.

    Now let me begin by saying this film is not an amazing film. It is definitely not an awful film, like most critics are saying. I think critics might have raised their expectations due to Thor and X-Men: First Class. They should not compare the Green Lantern with those films. It is ranked now 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is way too low. It would probably be in the high 60s, if it was released before Thor and X-Men: First Class.

    The acting in the film is good and not terrible at all. Ryan Reynolds is great as Hal Jordan and extremely likable. He definitely fits the role as Hal Jordan really well. Blake Lively is great and extremely sexy, she's not just a pretty face as most are suggesting. Peter Sarsgaard is a great actor and he plays the villainous Hector Hemmond really well and interesting. Overall everyone tries their best and at the end of the day do a really great job, certainly no Oscar worthy performances, though.

    The special effects are pretty superb and extremely worthwhile to say the least. Although it sometimes feel a little CGIish, but it doesn't get too big of a distraction. I have to say I was a little disappointed how Parallax looked like, it felt a little fake at times, but it is not horrible in any sense of the way. Also the film did not take itself seriously which is kind of refreshing. Which could be the reason why critics disliked it so much. They want another sad, personal and serious story. Unlike Thor and X-Men, The Green Lantern is more kids friendly.

    The main problem of the film was that they were trying to cram stuff in from the comics and the personal lives of the other characters. It seems that there could be so many sequels for the other characters. It did kind of focus on too many characters. Also the editing gets to be a little distracting at times, they certainly needed to have done a better job, but the editing is mediocre at best.

    Overall the Green Lantern was a fun summer flick. Although it is nowhere near the realm of The Dark Knight, it didn't need to be. The 3D was actually really good and the special effects were memorable. No doubt, the critics were extremely tough on the Green Lantern and it is unfair. At the end of the day, don't listen to the critics. Make up your mind and see this film. At the end of the day, it should be only your opinion that matters to you. You might agree with the critics or you might not. However don't skip this movie because of the low Rotten Tomatoes score.
    5TheLittleSongbird

    Not bad, not good, just mildly average

    I like superhero movies as much as the next person, having grown up on the likes of Superman and Batman. Green Lantern is not the worst superhero movie, but far from the best either. For me it was just a mildly average and somewhat bland movie, that didn't live up to the potential it had.

    Getting the good things out of the way, I did like the cinematography, settings and costumes very much, and while they weren't among the best or most detailed I've seen the effects were better than average apart from Parralex. The score/soundtrack by James Newton Howard compliments the film very nicely, Martin Campbell's direction is assured and there are classy turns from Mark Strong, Tim Robbins and Peter Sarsgaard.

    On the other hand, Ryan Reynolds didn't quite work for me. Now don't get me wrong, I initially found him an ideal choice in the title role. The problem is not that Reynolds is bad, actually he is quite spirited in the role, it's just that the character himself like a lot of the characters in the movie is irritatingly bland. Blake Lively is cute and lovely, but her performance goes little beyond that. The story starts off well with an intriguing idea, being an origin story and all, but is bogged down by too many characters, tedious pacing and too thin a story for such a running time consequently some scenes seemed as though they were going on longer than they should've done. However though, these problems are pretty trivial compared to the script, which to put it kindly was an awkward, cliché-driven mess.

    Overall, neither good or bad, but very average and bland. 5/10 Bethany Cox
    7reddiemurf81

    I wanted a sequel!!

    I saw this in the theater a thought it was really good (my introduction to the character). I really wanted to see Sinestro go bad in a sequel. Oh well,,,

    Was it as good as it could've been,, well,, no, but what movie can you not say that about?!? That list is not long,,,

    I thought Reynolds was great, as well as the rest of the cast. While I certainly wouldn't want to have derailed the Deadpool movies,, I really wish this had been more successful. I don't know why it wasn't,,, I mean the first Fantastic Four movie had a sequel,, and while I liked that one this was way better. Anyways,,,

    Go watch it!!

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    • Trivia
      (at around 1h 11 mins) Carol's line "I've seen you naked! You think I wouldn't recognize you because you covered your cheekbones?" was an ad-lib by Blake Lively.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 4 mins) When Senator Hammond's helicopter is hovering at a very low altitude over the party, there is no wind/downdraft created by the chopper.
    • Quotes

      Parallax: I feel your fear growing. You will be dead soon...

      Hal Jordan: [moaning] In brightest day, in blackest night...

      Parallax: ...and when you are gone, I will destroy everything you ever loved...

      Hal Jordan: ...no evil shall escape my sight...

      Parallax: ...your family, your home, your planet will be no more.

      Hal Jordan: ...let those who worship evil's might...

      Parallax: Your entire human race will be wiped out, because you, Hal Jordan, were afraid.

      Hal Jordan: ...beware of my power, GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!

      [roars]

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene in the closing credits: Sinestro draws the yellow power ring to him and puts it on. His uniform then glows yellow with the power of Parallax... and like Hammond, so does his eyes.
    • Alternate versions
      An Extended Cut is available on the Blu-ray release, which runs about 10 minutes longer than the theatrical cut. It restores back the 1993 prologue, especially detailing events leading to Martin Jordan's fatal crash. One more additional scene is restored where Hal and Jason talk longer about the perfect game and asking the boy to remember the feeling of that day.
    • Connections
      Edited into Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Percy Jackson & The Sea of Monsters (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Baby You Don't Wanna Know
      Written by Deryck Whibley and Matt Squire

      Performed by Sum 41

      Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Warner Bros. (Spain)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Linterna Verde
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego, California, USA(aeriel city shots)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • De Line Pictures
      • DC Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $116,601,172
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,174,303
      • Jun 19, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $237,201,172
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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