{"id":4146,"date":"2011-07-02T10:05:02","date_gmt":"2011-07-02T14:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/angry.net\/blog2\/?p=4146"},"modified":"2019-11-24T16:47:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-24T21:47:00","slug":"movie-review-the-green-lantern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angry.net\/blog2\/?p=4146","title":{"rendered":"Movie Review: The Green Lantern"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings all, it’s time for another movie review. Last night I took in Green Lantern in 3D. I was not impressed. It’s not that it was a bad movie, it’s just that it could have been so much better.<\/p>\n

First, the setup.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Webmaster had to work yesterday and I had just come off the Day from Hell at my Real World Job. I was tired and didn’t want to do any thinking. I had wanted to see Thor, but missed it due to my work schedule. (Slaves get more time off than I do)<\/p>\n

I had heard that Green Lantern was a bit disappointing, but I figured \u201cWhat the Hell, I’m tired and want entertainment.\u201d Normally I would have preferred to go to the 2D version. That wasn’t an option at this theater so 3D it was. This was also my first 3D movie.<\/p>\n

So off to Chunky’s I went.<\/p>\n

My first complaint was the extra $3 for the 3D glasses. My second complain was the 3D glasses. I wear glasses and had to put these things over them. I’m near sighted so I need to take my glasses off if I want to read a menu or examine something close to my face. Since I was eating and reading a menu I had to keep taking both pairs of glasses off and then putting them back on. I can’t wait until they perfect holography. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

I will say the 3d Effect was interesting. I’ve seen 2D versions of movies where they added the 3D effects as an afterthought and it shows. (Resident Evil 4 comes to mind) Here the CGI was done very well. The effects flowed nicely and looked quite real. (And that statement will drive a few directors up the wall no doubt)<\/p>\n

The one failing was the plot.<\/p>\n

Although I haven’t looked at a Green Lantern comic book in a very long time, the plot for this one would probably have been rejected by the editors. I understand the writers and director are introducing a new franchise, but please, a bit more reality in the back story? Also, making me want to give a damn about the characters would help.<\/p>\n

This was the major problem for me. I didn’t care what happened to the characters. The lead, Hal Jordan, was a complete jerk for me. Here he is, a top flight pilot and he has confidence issues.<\/p>\n

Hello, have you ever met a fighter pilot? The one thing they don’t lack is self confidence.<\/p>\n

Also mentioned in other reviews was the weapons and other stuff generated by the Green Lantern\/Hal Jordan. Obviously, this guy has no imagination. He’s fighting the ultimate evil in the universe and all he can come up with is a quad .50? Where are the phasers? The disintegration beams? How about at least one thermonuclear weapon? Nope, this clown comes up with swords, shields and a few hammers.<\/p>\n

Now the actors did the best they could, and it shows, but with mediocre writing and a director in love with special effects, writing and plot development tend to be low on the budget list.<\/p>\n

So, do I recommend this movie? Only if you are 12 years old. Otherwise, wait for it to come on to cable. Basic cable that is. It isn’t worth paying for.<\/p>\n

Now, the theater.<\/p>\n

Once again I went off to Chunky’s. This time I had their meatloaf. It was ok, but not as good as other items I’ve had there. I did have a large chocolate ice cream sundae, which is not something I normally have. Considering how bloated I feel I should have passed it up. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Well, the next movies I plan on seeing is Captain America and Cowboys & Aliens.<\/p>\n

Until next time,<\/p>\n

~The Angry Movie Reviewer<\/del> Angry Systems Administrator~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\"1\"2\"3\"4\"5 (2<\/strong> votes, average: 1.00<\/strong> out of 5)
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