Slumpy - Right-On Film Reviews

Saturday, 17 September 2011

Green Lantern (2011)

In 7 words or less: Cops in space...with green rings

Best bits? Being a comic book fanboy I knew the history of the characters here and was pleased that this history was kept fairly intact. I liked seeing all the different lanterns even though it was way too brief.

Did it make you think thoughts? I always thought this would be a tough comic to translate to the silver screen and tough it was. Green Lanterns are space cops who wear a ring that projects their thoughts into solid constructs. Hhmm. Firstly it's way too long for what it is. It also takes ages to get going. Not being a fan of Reynolds didn't help either. The story concept works well in the medium of comics and If they had centred the film in outer space and made it a real sci-fi flick instead of it being mainly based on earth, I feel it would have been infinitely better.

Would you watch it again? Only if there is a sequel so I can do a recap.

Rating (out of 100%): It wasn't an outright stinker but was definitely a case what might have been. A ring slinging rating of 47%
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