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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Green Lantern

         Spacy; In more ways than one.The story is about an elite intergalactic corps dedicated to fighting evil throughout the universe.The holes in the story,however, leave enough space to fit a galaxy or two.I suppose this is what can happen when you have multiple screenwriters adapting a screenplay from a comic book.
        Ryan Reynolds plays Hal Jordan/Green Lantern,the reluctant hero who has been chosen by "the ring" to save not only earth but the entire universe.In his life prior to being chosen by "the ring" he is a highly talented but somewhat irresponsible test pilot.Then the ring thing happens and he finds he must act without fear to save the universe.
        Blake Lively plays the daughter of Hal Jordans boss at the aeronautics company he works for and she is also a fellow pilot and love interest.
        The story jumps back and forth in an intergalactic ping pong of story bits between earth and the gathering place of Green Lanterns.Hal Jordan eventually embraces his new skills making all well with the mess on earth and destroying the fear monster.
        I did not see the 3D version so I probably missed the full impact of the glowing green suits and other video scenes meant to showcase 3D.
        I would not recommend bringing small children to this movie.Some of the strange creatures and the intense scenes might give them nightmares.
        This story has the basic elements of a screeenplay but they just don't connect in an effective way.
        The best I can give this movie is a C-. If special effects are what you are looking for the 3D version may be your cup of tea but if you need a movie with more story you will go away hungry.

                                                                                                                              Julie

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