I wanted to be impressed. But the trailer left something to be desired.
Its like it couldn't make up its mind if it was serious or a comedy. Some of the character acting was horrible (not him especially but some of the coworkers). At the end when he is showing the costume to his friend. Beyond the obvious CG below his neck. They made his waste TOO thin. The only way someone would look that skinny is with all the fat and skin cutaway.
Haters gonna hate! I dug it.
I was never a Green Lantern fan (always was a spidey kid). Maybe that's why I got saw this and said "yeah sure, looks fun."
Are those of you that dislike the trailer disappointed because you're heavily invested Green Lantern fans, or are you looking at it as you would any other movie?
I enjoy Ryan Reynolds' humor and delivery, and I'll be watching this movie, regardless of the reviews. That being said, I'll most likely wait until video release, unless I hear that the CG is a "must see" on the big screen.
I say keep the super hero movies coming! ...but leave Spidey alone now
If you can't do better than Iron Man then maybe it shouldn't be done? I'm a pretty big Green Lantern fan but I've been hiding my fandom under a rock ever since this was green lit, mostly because the market has reached peak saturation and I'm just waiting for the backlash.
It might be good, it looks like rental at worst. It will probably be better than Hulk or at least I hope so. I'll try to keep my mind open until it disappoints.
To be fair, I don't think that they could possibly do worse with the Fantastic Four reboot than they did with the original. The two Fantastic Four movies they made were...just awful. The Hulk movie they made with Edward Norton was better than Ang Lee's effort, but still not exceptional.
I'm not sure about Green Lantern yet. I think that the female supporting lead in that trailer was terrible. (her acting) I'm worried they might be going a little too strong with the comedy on this one. I have no problem with Hal Jordan being a bit of a wise-ass. He's a fighter pilot, you expect that sort of attitude from someone confident enough to fly a jet. But what the hell is up with his sidekick/friend? Green Lantern doesn't need a "buddy" to share his secret with. He's part of an intergalactic peace keeping force, and has tons of other Green Lanterns that he can kick around with. There isn't nearly as much pressure for him to reveal his identity to some schlub on earth.
i thought it looked kinda cool. Too much flying through space, and green dudes hovering, but it doesnt look terrible. From the trailer i kind of see a Fantastic Four vibe to the movie (which isnt good lol), but it should still be kinda cool.
Yeah...I'm usually a Ryan Reynolds fan but he is entirely miscast in this movie.
The effects /art direction look pretty good, and Martin Campbell has made some good flicks, but...this trailer is pretty disappointing if it reflects the tone and acting quality of the final movie.
I didn't say they were any good just too soon, don't need a new movie reboot every few years. Give it some time for everyone to forget the travesty so we can look at new stuff with fresh eyes.
To be fair, I don't think that they could possibly do worse with the Fantastic Four reboot than they did with the original. The two Fantastic Four movies they made were...just awful. The Hulk movie they made with Edward Norton was better than Ang Lee's effort, but still not exceptional.
In all fairness, I thought Ironman looked about this bad from the trailer before I saw it.
Let's give Martin Campbell some credit. He's directed some pretty good movies in the past (like Casino Royale, Golden Eye, and the Zorro movies).
Oh that's cool, I didn't realize that.
Actually, Casino Royale is my favorite Bond movie of all time. Maybe that explains why the last Bond (Quantum of Solace) sucked. Wasn't there going to be a 3rd Bond with Daniel Craig too?
I didn't think the trailer was that bad. It doesn't look great but I got the same feeling as JacqueChoi did about Iron Man, and that turned out pretty badass..
I'm hoping the same for GL because they've got some awesome material to pull from.
BigJohn: MGM is waiting to be bought out before they start production on the third bond with Craig... same thing that happened with the Hobbit.
I didn't say they were any good just too soon, don't need a new movie reboot every few years. Give it some time for everyone to forget the travesty so we can look at new stuff with fresh eyes.
Yes. This. Absolutely. No argument at all from me on this point. You are CORRECT sir!
In all fairness, I thought Ironman looked about this bad from the trailer before I saw it.
I was the same way. I was totally unimpressed with the first trailer for Iron Man and then the movie blew me away. The only scene that didn't really sit well with me was the scene where he was showing off his costume, but I won't condemn the whole thing just on that. Cool seeing Oa, and the glimpse at Kilowog.
Movie does seem a bit like it's trying to mirror Iron Man though. We'll see.
Wouldn't they all be "generic" superhero movies as of late? I mean, all they showed in the trailer was him being a reckless badass, finding his powers, having fun with said powers, minor self doubt, fighting baddies. Sounds like the first Iron Man or Spiderman trailers to me.
Something tells me that people might end up being surprised, for the better, with this movie. Feel free to quote me if it flops horribly, however.
Um...hate to be a comic nerd - but isn't Hal Jordan/Green Lantern meant to be 'the man with no fear' ahem..
I mean, he's meant to be a ball busting, no-apologies, top-gun pilot who goes in there and cock-punches some aliens with a giant green fist - except now he's all like, who am I?, can I do it? woe me boo ho...
jesus, buy a box of tissues princess and harden the f**k up!
Um...hate to be a comic nerd - but isn't Hal Jordan/Green Lantern meant to be 'the man with no fear' ahem..
I mean, he's meant to be a ball busting, no-apologies, top-gun pilot who goes in there and cock-punches some aliens with a giant green fist - except now he's all like, who am I?, can I do it? woe me boo ho...
jesus, buy a box of tissues princess and harden the f**k up!
This is only the trailer, I think their trying to sell Ryan rather than Hal.
The movements feel odd all around - floaty/mocapesque, even on the main guy ...
For every zeebrush monster head, I cannot help but think that a real rubber mask would look a whole lot better. Cantina scene, I miss you...
After the new trailer, I have a bit more faith in this movie. Based on the first trailer, I was going to wait for video. I may actually see it in the theaters now. It depends on what people say on the first few days.
I'm hopeful. the cg still looks like it needs work, at least with iron man they blended cg well that it looked real. They still have awhile to polish it up, so i'm hopeful.
I know it's a money grabbing market atm, but why do the reboots? just because The Dark Knight was so successful, doesn't mean all the reboot's will be.
Less comedy though; it's understandable for Ryan to be 'funny' for deadpool, but not really green lantern.
I guess the reason there are a lot of reboots now is because studios were unaware of the possibility before and this is a way for them to "repair their mistakes". I get a bit of a 'star wars prequel' vibe from the cg characters in the trailer but I don't think it looks bad. Sinestro looks cool though.
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Its like it couldn't make up its mind if it was serious or a comedy. Some of the character acting was horrible (not him especially but some of the coworkers). At the end when he is showing the costume to his friend. Beyond the obvious CG below his neck. They made his waste TOO thin. The only way someone would look that skinny is with all the fat and skin cutaway.
I was never a Green Lantern fan (always was a spidey kid). Maybe that's why I got saw this and said "yeah sure, looks fun."
Are those of you that dislike the trailer disappointed because you're heavily invested Green Lantern fans, or are you looking at it as you would any other movie?
I enjoy Ryan Reynolds' humor and delivery, and I'll be watching this movie, regardless of the reviews. That being said, I'll most likely wait until video release, unless I hear that the CG is a "must see" on the big screen.
I say keep the super hero movies coming! ...but leave Spidey alone now
As for the rest? Eh, whatever. Another super hero movie.
Not even a little chuckle?
Sinestro wasn't a 'bad guy' at first. He was the greatest Lantern until Hal came around.
It might be good, it looks like rental at worst. It will probably be better than Hulk or at least I hope so. I'll try to keep my mind open until it disappoints.
^^THIS... I don't plan on sitting through the Fantastic Four reboot, The Hulk reboot, or the Spiderman reboot, Xmen reboot, etc.. etc..
I think it will be 'ok', but so far, I am not excited for this.
Hmmm..yeah....just seems like Hammond is a bad choice..but whatever
I'm not sure about Green Lantern yet. I think that the female supporting lead in that trailer was terrible. (her acting) I'm worried they might be going a little too strong with the comedy on this one. I have no problem with Hal Jordan being a bit of a wise-ass. He's a fighter pilot, you expect that sort of attitude from someone confident enough to fly a jet. But what the hell is up with his sidekick/friend? Green Lantern doesn't need a "buddy" to share his secret with. He's part of an intergalactic peace keeping force, and has tons of other Green Lanterns that he can kick around with. There isn't nearly as much pressure for him to reveal his identity to some schlub on earth.
Brett Ratner?
Let's give Martin Campbell some credit. He's directed some pretty good movies in the past (like Casino Royale, Golden Eye, and the Zorro movies).
Everyone is so jaded, the irony! :P
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The effects /art direction look pretty good, and Martin Campbell has made some good flicks, but...this trailer is pretty disappointing if it reflects the tone and acting quality of the final movie.
Oh that's cool, I didn't realize that.
Actually, Casino Royale is my favorite Bond movie of all time. Maybe that explains why the last Bond (Quantum of Solace) sucked. Wasn't there going to be a 3rd Bond with Daniel Craig too?
I'm hoping the same for GL because they've got some awesome material to pull from.
BigJohn: MGM is waiting to be bought out before they start production on the third bond with Craig... same thing that happened with the Hobbit.
No homo.
okay...maybe a little homo.
Yes. This. Absolutely. No argument at all from me on this point. You are CORRECT sir!
I was the same way. I was totally unimpressed with the first trailer for Iron Man and then the movie blew me away. The only scene that didn't really sit well with me was the scene where he was showing off his costume, but I won't condemn the whole thing just on that. Cool seeing Oa, and the glimpse at Kilowog.
Movie does seem a bit like it's trying to mirror Iron Man though. We'll see.
Something tells me that people might end up being surprised, for the better, with this movie. Feel free to quote me if it flops horribly, however.
I mean, he's meant to be a ball busting, no-apologies, top-gun pilot who goes in there and cock-punches some aliens with a giant green fist - except now he's all like, who am I?, can I do it? woe me boo ho...
jesus, buy a box of tissues princess and harden the f**k up!
Whatever happened to Alan? and wonder if he is going to form the justice league in the end of the movie, what will happen after that?
This is only the trailer, I think their trying to sell Ryan rather than Hal.
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/02/wondercon-reveals-loads-of-new-green-lantern-movie-footage-vi/
Minor: Even the mask is CG?! WHY?
Major: Ryan Reynolds can't be taken seriously.
For every zeebrush monster head, I cannot help but think that a real rubber mask would look a whole lot better. Cantina scene, I miss you...
^ this!!
man, elektra was just awful.
I'm hopeful. the cg still looks like it needs work, at least with iron man they blended cg well that it looked real. They still have awhile to polish it up, so i'm hopeful.
I know it's a money grabbing market atm, but why do the reboots? just because The Dark Knight was so successful, doesn't mean all the reboot's will be.
Less comedy though; it's understandable for Ryan to be 'funny' for deadpool, but not really green lantern.