Running out of super heroes from the top tier of world famous comic books, Hollywood is now reaching down among the “lesser known” characters to milk the comic book craze for all it’s worth.
The Gist: Hal Jordan, a fighter jet test pilot, is chosen by an intergalactic army to replace the Green Lantern assigned to Earth’s quadrant now that he has been killed. The learning curve, after acceptance and discovery of his new powers, is steep, dangerous, and hampered by the biggest threat the planet has ever faced.
Ryan Reynolds, whose stunning physique perfectly fills the Green Lantern uniform, brings a lot of effervescence to the role of a hero whose only weapon is a big ring and his own imagination. Unfortunately, that weapon isn’t as striking as Spiderman’s web slinging or Batman’s gadgets, and the result is a less arresting final product.
The Bottom Line: While the visuals might be stunning (both Reynolds’ and the visual effects…) the end result is uneven and looks more like a patchwork than a well flowing movie. Up to you, but Reynolds doesn’t disappoint.
Grade: 4
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