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Green Lantern
2011 114 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.0
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Martin Campbell
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Description
For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.
Budget:
$200M
US Gross:
$116.6M
Worldwide:
$219.85M
Starring
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
Blake Lively
Actor
Peter Sarsgaard
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Green Lantern is widely regarded as a visually ambitious but narratively hollow comic book adaptation that relies on superficial spectacle rather than substance. While audiences are divided over Ryan Reynolds' performance and the film's campy tone, there is a consensus that the screenplay remains the production's primary failure.
| Production | The film utilizes striking visual effects and vibrant color palettes to create an immersive, spectacle-driven experience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is consistently criticized for being simplistic, linear, and filled with absurd narrative choices that fail to engage the audience. | |
| Humor | The humor is often perceived as childish or flat, failing to find a balance between serious superhero stakes and comedy. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Ryan Reynolds' performance are divided: some viewers appreciate his trademark charm and humor, while others find his acting unconvincing, generic, or poorly suited to the role. |