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Green Lantern

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
281K
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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.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
281K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,149
143
  • Director
    • Martin Campbell
  • Writers
    • Greg Berlanti(screenplay)
    • Michael Green(screenplay)
    • Marc Guggenheim(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Blake Lively
    • Peter Sarsgaard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Campbell
  • Writers
    • Greg Berlanti(screenplay)
    • Michael Green(screenplay)
    • Marc Guggenheim(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Blake Lively
    • Peter Sarsgaard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 731User reviews
    • 436Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos19

    Green Lantern - 3D Trailer
    Trailer 2:42
    Green Lantern - 3D Trailer
    Green Lantern: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:32
    Green Lantern: Trailer #2
    Green Lantern -- Extended Trailer
    Trailer 4:04
    Green Lantern -- Extended Trailer
    Green Lantern: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:34
    Green Lantern: Trailer #1
    Ryan Reynolds Guesses His Most NSFW Moments
    Clip 3:05
    Ryan Reynolds Guesses His Most NSFW Moments
    Which Roles Has Ryan Reynolds Been Considered For?
    Clip 3:44
    Which Roles Has Ryan Reynolds Been Considered For?
    “Did You Use Your Wingman As a Decoy?”
    Clip 1:12
    “Did You Use Your Wingman As a Decoy?”
    "Let's Fly Some Planes"
    Clip 0:44
    "Let's Fly Some Planes"
    "Is That What I Think It Is"
    Clip 0:31
    "Is That What I Think It Is"
    "The Ring Chose You"
    Clip 0:57
    "The Ring Chose You"
    “In Brightest Day”
    Clip 1:04
    “In Brightest Day”
    “I’ve Been Sent To Welcome You Here”
    Clip 1:03
    “I’ve Been Sent To Welcome You Here”

    Photos302

    Ryan Reynolds in Green Lantern (2011)
    Green Lantern (2011)
    Michael Clarke Duncan in Green Lantern (2011)
    Mark Strong in Green Lantern (2011)
    Michael Clarke Duncan in Green Lantern (2011)
    Green Lantern (2011)
    Michael Clarke Duncan in Green Lantern (2011)
    Geoffrey Rush in Green Lantern (2011)
    Ryan Reynolds and Martin Campbell in Green Lantern (2011)
    Temuera Morrison in Green Lantern (2011)
    Geoffrey Rush in Green Lantern (2011)
    Green Lantern (2011)

    Top cast

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Hal Jordanas Hal Jordan…
    Blake Lively
    Blake Lively
    • Carol Ferrisas Carol Ferris
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Hector Hammondas Hector Hammond
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Sinestroas Sinestro
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Hammondas Hammond
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Carl Ferrisas Carl Ferris
    Taika Waititi
    Taika Waititi
    • Tom Kalmakuas Tom Kalmaku
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Doctor Walleras Doctor Waller
    Mike Doyle
    Mike Doyle
    • Jack Jordanas Jack Jordan
    Nick Jandl
    Nick Jandl
    • Jim Jordanas Jim Jordan
    Dylan James
    • Jason Jordanas Jason Jordan
    Gattlin Griffith
    Gattlin Griffith
    • Young Halas Young Hal
    Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney
    • Martin Jordanas Martin Jordan
    Leanne Cochran
    • Janice Jordanas Janice Jordan
    Temuera Morrison
    Temuera Morrison
    • Abin Suras Abin Sur
    Jeff Wolfe
    Jeff Wolfe
    • Bob Banksas Bob Banks
    Lena Clark
    Lena Clark
    • Senator's Assistantas Senator's Assistant
    Jenna Craig
    Jenna Craig
    • Young Carolas Young Carol
    • Director
      • Martin Campbell
    • Writers
      • Greg Berlanti(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Michael Green(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Marc Guggenheim(screenplay) (screen story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    In a mysterious universe, the Green Lantern Corps, an elite defense force of peace and justice have existed for centuries. Reckless test pilot Hal Jordan acquires superhuman powers when he is chosen by the Ring, the willpower-fed source of power. Reluctantly at first, he takes on the challenge after the death of Abin Sur, the finest Green Lantern. Putting his self-doubts aside, and spurred on by his sense of duty and love for his beautiful, intellectually equal, colleague, Carol Ferris, he is soon called to defend mankind from Parallax, a powerful, evil being who feeds on fear. Hal Jordan is the universe's last chance, as many Green Lanterns have been killed and the Corps is weakened, and he might just be the right Green Lantern for the duty of keeping the world safe from harm. —Production
    comicbook movieringspacecraftalienmagical ring313 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One of us... becomes one of them.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ryan Reynolds, who played the protagonist, famously hated the movie. He has admitted to having a poor working relationship with the director and was glad to see the film perform poorly critically and financially, as he did not wish to reprise his role as the Green Lantern. In his later movie Deadpool (2016), he references the Green Lantern in a negative way when he requests a suit that is neither green nor animated while being rolled into the medical room on a gurney; in the sequel Deadpool 2 (2018), he goes back into time, preventing himself from ever taking the Green Lantern role.
    • Goofs
      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 Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
    • 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

    User reviews731

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A World Of Overreaction
    While I admit this movie had it's flaws, I do strongly believe this movie has been vastly underrated by the public. Unfortunately Green Lantern came at a time when comic inspired novels have been done almost to death. While most done quite brilliantly (most being the operative word here) Green Lantern I believe did not live up to the expectations we now have of comic adaptations.

    Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan was a great choice for the role of The Green Lantern, the character arc while helping you to understand the character of Hal Jordan was sufficient I do believe they could of well exceeded what they did.

    For a story as immense as the Green Lantern I believe that the close to two hours was to short to completely describe and help understand the Green Lantern universe. The length I believe to be the biggest drawback in this movie. In my opinion the movie should of been closer to the length of The Watchmen to completely illustrate the complexity and brilliance that the Green Lantern universe really is.

    For me, I believed the hype going into this movie, I had a completely closed mind and fully expected this movie to be as one critic described it "Green Lantern, The worst comic book movie ever made". Honestly I have to say that I'm glad that I read that review before viewing this movie as it made it all that sweeter when the movie went beyond all I thought it would be and greatly impressed me.

    I'm sorry that this movie was received so badly because the chances of seeing a sequel have dropped and in a universe where anything is possible I think we will miss out on all that the Green Lantern franchise could be.
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    • Jimmyboyjr4
    • Oct 5, 2011

    FAQ7

    • Is 'Green Lantern' based on a book?
    • How many Green Lanterns have there been?
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    Details

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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
      • Emerald Dawn
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • De Line Pictures
      • DC Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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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
      • $219,851,172
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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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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