Green Lantern (A)

Short version: First off this movie is based off of a comic book, of which I have not read, so my review is based purely on the movie aspect. It is about a guy named Hal Jordan who is chosen to become a Green Lantern, which is a protector of the universe. There are great special effects and there were a few good laughs. Ryan Reynolds does a great job as the Lantern and I am rating it an (A). The story is interesting and I think well written, acting was good and overall I quite enjoyed it.


Long Version: Okay, so like I said above, Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) is the main character here. He is one of the best military fighter pilots around and is chosen to do a test against a new pilotless fighter jet. With his "no lose attitude" he breaks the rules of engagement to beat the drones. He takes the jet s so high that they stall, after which he begins to remember his fears of how his father died and nearly dies himself. Overcoming his fear at the last minute, he ejects and saves himself. It is on this premise that he is chosen.


The next scene we see the main enemy of the story, of whom is embodied by pure fear. A Green Lantern legend, Abin Sur, once defeated and imprisoned this enemy. Of course he escapes and wreaks havoc, killing all in his path, including Abin Sur. Sur is injured and travels to the nearest inhabited planet, earth. 


This is where Hal Jordan is selected by the ring to be the next Green Lantern. At first he reluctant to accept the responsibility, but soon has a change of heart after talking with the woman he loves, Carol Ferris (Blake Lively). He is flown away to the Lantern home planet of Oa, where he learns of the Lantern's existence, his powers and responsibility to protect the universe. The lantern has been around for several millennia and Hal is the first human ever accepted into the ranks. This is at first his greatest weakness but also his greatest strength. The ring is his source of power which comes from the core on Oa. The core is harnessed will power, which is the most powerful form of energy in the universe.


Nothing but adventure and action follow. As Hal aka The Green Lantern returns home his planet is now in danger and he must save the world and most assuredly the rest of the universe to follow. He is able to lure Fear away from earth where he finishes the battle in open space. Overcoming fear, he alone manages to defeat the greatest enemy the universe has ever known. 


I would suggest this movie to everyone. It is a great watch and is well made. I hope to have helped in your decision to watch it or not.


Enjoy!

Alex