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39 out of 100

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5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 386 Ratings

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  • Starring: Blake Lively, Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Ryan Reynolds
  • Summary: In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors 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 their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris, if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all. (Warner Bros.) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 39
  3. Negative: 15 out of 39
  1. New Orleans Times-Picayune
    Reviewed by: Mike Scott
    Jun 17, 2011
    75
    So what we have is a movie that will make at least two important groups happy. New Orleans boosters can cheer Green Lantern for its local roots and for the possibility that the inevitable future installments could return to town. And the purists can cheer, knowing that Campbell and crew have done Green Lantern justice.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    Jun 20, 2011
    60
    Apart from having no particular reason to exist onscreen, especially at these prices, it's not half bad.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Jun 17, 2011
    38
    Blake Lively doesn't have a whole lot to do as Hal's employer and occasional lover, who sometimes requires rescuing. No great loss; she and Reynolds have minus-zero chemistry.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 167
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 167
  3. Negative: 32 out of 167
  1. hagelt18
    8
    I thought the movie was very good. The pacing as great as it seemed like there was never a dull moment. There was excellent balance between action scenes and story development, humor and seriousness, as well as internal and external conflicts. I think it's a shame the movie seems to be getting the low scores it's getting. I thought this was not only a good super hero movie, but a pretty good science fiction movie as well. It is definitely worth seeing for yourself.… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    4
    Equipped with poor CGI, decent performance from Ryan Reynolds, and a story that cannot hold itself in one whole piece, "Green Lantern" acknowledges me of DC's prominent failure to move its loved superhero into the big screen.… Expand
    • 8 of 9 users said yes
  3. Princess_Peach
    2
    Comparing this movie to other superhero movies its BAD. Bad Dialogue, just bad. Good scenery though i'll give them credit for that. This movie is so bad I can't even write a bad review. Read another bad review and that is how I feel lol.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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