I just saw the new Green Lantern movie and I came out with mixed feelings about this movie, apart from the fact that I cannot understand the fuss about Blake Lively.
Story
The story line is easy to follow not too complicated, but personally I didn't find it gripping enough, i.e. it doesn't make you want to know more about the story and keeps you guessing. I personally like complicated movies and movies with unexpected twists, so this is probably why I didn't find the story that interesting.
Acting and Characters in the movie
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan; As always I find Ryan Reynolds doing a great job, although I was expecting more from him after seeing him in movies like Smokin Aces and Definately, Maybe. But, over-all he did a good job and made the character likable and so he achieved the aim perfectly and I also found him to look a lot a like how Hal Jordan is portrayed in the comics, so looks-wise they were spot on. On a different note, I would have looked more shirtless scenes from him :p
Blake Lively as Carol Ferris; I have never seen Gossip Girl, but I did see the Sister Hood of the Travelling pants movies and didn't find her that bad, average when it comes to acting. In this movie she was again average, which personally I felt a character like Carol Ferris required a stellar performance not an average performance. In fact I don't know how she bet Eva Green, who is a fabulous actress! She cannot even cry properly! I laughed at the two instances where her character was supposed to cry.
Peter Sarsgaard as Dr Hammond; I was disappointed with Peter's performance, as I found the villain he portrayed as extremely annoying and imo villains aren't supposed to be boring, but interesting. I'm not sure if it was the directors who required him to act like this, but he left me disappointed especially after seeing such performances in An Education, Jarhead and Garden State.
Mark Strong as Sinestro; I wished that his character had more screen-time. I felt Strong was under-used in the movie. P.S. For those who don't remember him he was in Kick-ass, The Young Victoria and Sherlock Holmes.
Geoffrey Rush and Michael Clarke Duncan as Tomar-Re and Kilowog; they did the voice-over and I cannot complaining, their voices fit perfectly their characters.
Direction and Location
The great majority of the location is CGI, the CGI effects in regards to scenery were pretty good, but sometimes they did feel cheesy, but were still good. How the movie was filmed and lightning etc... it was good and as colours go it fit well with the movie's tone.
Soundtrack
The movie didn't have much of a soundtrack, which could be noticed, so cannot comment on this.
Who should watch this?
According to a friend of mine, unlike other superhero movies it follows the comics well and so comic lovers would probably like this. Also I think it is ideal for teens, as there is no nudity and if I recall no swearing either, just some action scenes, which weren't too bloody either.
Conclusion
I wouldn't watch it again, as I expected it to be better. It was an ok movie, but would have been better if I rented it rather than watched it at the cinema. It felt like as if the movie was missing something, I don't know what it is but I think who saw this movie also felt this. I would rate it 3 out of 5. Btw, when the movie ends, I suggest you sit through the credits as you might miss something out (although I doubt they will be making a sequel as it happened to The Golden Compass). If they make a sequel I hope they replace Blake Lively as she clearly needs to take more acting/crying lessons.
Feel free to add your thoughts and I hope you enjoyed this review.
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