Green Lantern
2011 · Directed by Martin Campbell
Original language: English
- adventure
- action
- science fiction
The story
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.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated CGI spectacle: the Green Lantern Corps' home world Oa glows in glassy emerald and pearl, while Earth scenes sit in flat, sunlit suburban daylight and Hal Jordan's fighter-pilot world in sterile, cool-toned hangars. The effects are glossy digital throughout, with the ring's green constructs solid-looking and luminous against dark space, and a bombastic orchestral score swelling over every big set piece. Pacing is brisk and busy, cutting between a playful romantic thread and escalating cosmic threat, and the emotional register stays light and wisecracking, with a cocky man gradually learning to accept responsibility and trust a team. Vibe: buoyant, glossy, slightly goofy, the sort of thing to put on for a lazy weekend afternoon or a family-friendly movie night. Intensity is moderate: sci-fi action with energy blasts and creature battles, some peril and a dark, monstrous villain, but little gore and no sexual content on screen. It suits viewers who want big colourful spectacle, easy humour and a comic-book adventure without heavy weight.
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