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  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 54 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 54 m

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...

Directed By: Martin Campbell

Written By: Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim, Michael Goldenberg

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 54 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 1 h 54 m

Green Lantern

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews
39
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 954 User Ratings
5.9
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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...

Directed By: Martin Campbell

Written By: Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim, Michael Goldenberg

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews
39
13% Positive
5 Reviews
49% Mixed
19 Reviews
38% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews
39
13% Positive
5 Reviews
49% Mixed
19 Reviews
38% Negative
15 Reviews

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75
Jun 17, 2011
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.
By Mike Scott FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 16, 2011
More science-fiction space opera than superhero epic, it works in fits and starts as its disparate parts go in and out of effectiveness, but the professionalism of the production make it watchable in a comic book kind of way.
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Mixed or Average Based on 954 User Ratings
5.9
43% Positive
413 Ratings
33% Mixed
316 Ratings
24% Negative
225 Ratings

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 954 User Ratings
5.9
43% Positive
413 Ratings
33% Mixed
316 Ratings
24% Negative
225 Ratings

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  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
10
ubactivity106
Jun 18, 2022
It's so sad this movie is hated so much. Theatrical cut is not bad and extended cut was actually good.
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10
Demonio
Apr 23, 2020
UN film divertente e che ti porta nell'universo dei Lanterna Verde, l'attore mi e' piaciuto ed anche la storia l'ho trovata congrua con i fumetti. Forse dovevano spiegare meglio il potere dell'anello e far capire quanto sono importanti i Lanterna Verde nell'universo.
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50
Jun 16, 2011
It's neither amusing nor exciting enough to ensure a long-running franchise.
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40
Jun 16, 2011
The result is a deadly disappointment, despite Ryan Reynolds's cocky, muscle-flexing charisma as the daredevil test pilot turned intergalactic peacekeeper and Peter Sargaard's movie-stealing turn as a nerdy scientist turned psycho monster.
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38
Jun 16, 2011
For a movie that touts the importance of humanity, Green Lantern is a strangely lifeless spectacle.
By Claudia Puig FULL REVIEW
25
Jun 16, 2011
Can we please get over the notion that every superhero in a skintight suit deserves a movie? Green Lantern is the latest wallet drainer emptying the comic book bench, more thudding than "Thor" and sorely incoherent.
By Steve Persall FULL REVIEW
20
Jun 17, 2011
Even by the standards of the current run of mediocre comic-book movies, this one stands out for its egregious shoddiness.
By Dana Stevens FULL REVIEW
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10
DCShill12
Apr 19, 2019
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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6
CoreGamer1408
Apr 21, 2023
Watched it a couple of times. It had some fun moments, but Green Lantern Origns the comic is way better.
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6
Tyranian
Jul 1, 2019
Reasonably entertaining, Reynolds is good and some of the effects and action is okay.
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3
Robwinz
Aug 2, 2020
Green Lantern, the movie's got a very boring plot, bad acting, terrible pacing, some forced and cheesy dialogue and some mediocre action sequences. Also, Dr. Hector Hammond has got a massive forehead throughout this movie. Overall, it's not a great superhero movie. It's got a boring plot, terrible pacing, bad acting and some forced and cheesy dialogue throughout.
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superbat
Apr 19, 2020
Overall, Green Lantern was forgettable. I just finished watching and I can hardly remember it the film. The shallow story, weak acting, lack of action, and terrible CGI make this film seem longer than it actually is.
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Production Company Warner Bros., De Line Pictures, DC Entertainment, DC Comics, Envy Studios
Release Date Jun 17, 2011
Duration 1 h 54 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline One of us... becomes one of them.
Website https://www.facebook.com/greenlanternmovie/
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Awards

Golden Schmoes Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 2 Nominations
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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