Worst Comic Book Movie And yet, another movie that I feel I have wasted my hard earned money on. This movie was just awful. I haven't been this bored in a movie since Avatar.
First of all, if you're going to make a movie based on a comic book, stick to the story of the comic. Don't add a little bit of this and a little bit of that because you think it'll spice up the story. 9 time out of 10 it'll only slow the story down, so it's best if you leave well enough alone. Second, stick to one plot. Don't introduce another plot and if you do, at least wait until the end of the movie and not the in the middle. I understand that gives us, the viewer and movie goers, an insight as to what the sequel will be about, but like I said, wait for the end of the movie. Third, yes, we like a little romance. Key word in that sentence was LITTLE! We don't want half of the movie to be dedicated to two people who want to get together, but won't.
The plot was way too slow. There were too many scenes between Hal and Carol that were unnecessary. We want to see Hal as the Green Lantern, not an on-again off-again lover of Carol Ferris. Here's an idea, it's called "Green Lantern" put a few scenes of the Green Lantern in it. Just a thought.
The acting. We'll start with Ryan Reynolds. I normally enjoy movies that Ryan is in, but this was his worst performance EVER! Yes, Hal is cocky, but not to the point were we're rooting for the bad guy to get the girl. And no one likes a whiny hero. We don't even like whiny, so, get rid of whiny unless you're playing a teenage girl who's spoiled and can't get her way.
Blake Lively wasn't bad, but she wasn't amazing. Like I said, most of the scenes she was in were too slow, but that wasn't her fault. She just isn't interesting to watch on screen.
Peter Sarsgaard was, hands down, the best actor in "Green Lantern." I didn't even recognize him when he came on screen. He made me feel sorry for Hector Hammond and in the end, I was rooting for him to get the girl! Not Hal!
Overall, this movie was really slow, it lacked a clear plot, and the acting was mediocre. Just because over half of the movie is special effects, it doesn't mean it'll be a hit. This one was a stinker.