Movie Review: 'Green Lantern'

Seen on: June 15, 2011

The players: Director: Martin Campbell, Writers: Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong

Facts of interest: Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and Zack Snyder were all at one point approached to helm this film.

The plot: Hal Jordan (Reynolds), a talented yet arrogant test pilot, is the chosen recipient of a mysterious green ring that grants him both superhuman powers and entry into an elite corps of intergalactic warriors. This group is charged with saving the universe from the evil Parallax.

Our thoughts: Comic book fans have always endured a certain amount of mockery that superhero stories are just for kids or grown-ups suffering from arrested development. Well, "Green Lantern," Warner's staggering $300 million dollar train wreck won’t help matters. Worse yet, director Martin Campbell (who famously resurrected the James Bond franchise) can't decide who his target audience is.

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Another new clip from 'Green Lantern' surfaces

Still unsure about whether to drop $10 or more to see "Green Lantern"? Me too. Warner Bros. must be sensing the lack of buzz surrounding the film as they have released multiple clips of it in the past 24 hours. Check out this new footage from the film below. Excited?

In the film, a test pilot (Ryan Reynolds) is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard co-star.

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Watch: New clip from 'Green Lantern'

A new clip from Martin Campbell's upcoming "Green Lantern" has hit the web, and you can check it out after the jump. It features lead actor Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan aka. Green Lantern, who gets an introduction to the planet of Oa.

In the film, Reynolds plays a test pilot who is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. Blake Lively co-stars.

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Check out the Power Battery from 'Green Lantern'

Here is a quick look at the Power Battery from "Green Lantern" (via The Daily Blam). The Martin Campbell-directed action adventure starring Ryan Reynolds opens in theaters June 17, 2011.

In the film, Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a test pilot who comes into possession of a ring that holds great powers and later helps him become Green Lantern. Blake Lively, Tim Robbins, Mark Strong co-star.

"Lantern" picked up the award for Most Anticipated Movie at the Scream Awards. Yeah, I'm excited too.

'Green Lantern 2' finds screenwriter!

Warner Bros. is convinced "Green Lantern" will be a huge hit, because the studio is already developing the sequel, "Green Lantern 2." The screenwriter is hired already as well: Michael Goldenberg.

Goldenberg's credits include 2003's "Peter Pan" and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." He also did some work on the script for the first "Green Lantern," which Martin Campbell has just finished shooting.

Variety says Warner's move comes after Greg Berlanti, Michael Green and Marc Guggenheim penned a treatment for the sequel. The first "Lantern" will open June 17, 2011. Ryan Reynolds stars.

A bunch of cool 'Green Lantern' posters debut

We already caught a glimpse of Ryan Reynolds as "Green Lantern," and now we're in for four really cool teaser posters for the upcoming Martin Campbell-directed action adventure, which hits June 17, 2011.

I like the design and appreciate the mystery they carry with them. Check them out below. They feature Reynolds as Hal Jordan, Blake Lively as Carol, Mark Strong as Sinestro and Peter Sarsgaard as Hector.

Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a test pilot who comes into possession of a ring that holds great powers and later helps him become Green Lantern. Somehow, I'm getting more and more stoked about this flick.

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First look at Ryan Reynolds as 'Green Lantern'

It's finally here! The first official look at Ryan Reynolds in his "Green Lantern" costume. It comes courtesy of Entertainment Weekly from the cover of their latest issue, so check it out right after the jump.

Reynolds' got a scary look there, but his costume looks pretty cool, and very green of course. That said, I sincerely hope we'll soon get to see some official movie stills from the project as well.

In the film, Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a test pilot who comes into possession of a ring that holds great powers and later helps him become Green Lantern. Blake Lively, Tim Robbins, Mark Strong co-star.

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Tim Robbins boards 'Green Lantern' movie

Tim Robbins has joined Martin Campbell's upcoming action adventure "Green Lantern," which is slated for release June 17, 2011. Warner Bros. is developing the film based on the DC Comics hero.

Heat Vision says Robbins will play Senator Hammond, the father of Dr. Hector Hammond (Peter Sarsgaard), the film's villain, who is treated by his dad like a loser but later receives great powers

Ryan Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a test pilot who comes into possession of a ring that holds great powers and later helps him become Green Lantern. Blake Lively will play Carol Ferris.

Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Michael Green, and Michael Goldenberg all worked on the "Lantern" script, and the film may start filming this March. Robbins was last seen in "City of Ember."

Movie Review: “Edge of Darkness”

Seen on: January 26, 2010

The players: Director: Martin Campbell, Writers: William Monahan, Andrew Bovell, Cast: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic

Facts of interest: Remake of a British TV mini-series.

The plot: Mel Gibson plays a detective who goes totally nuts after his daughter is murdered right in front of him.

Our thoughts: Mel Gibson returns to action on the big screen in Martin Campbell’s new thriller “Edge of Darkness,” and while he’s undoubtedly in great shape, the movie itself could do with a little more spice. That said, “Darkness” still qualifies as an entertaining viewing experience I had no trouble enjoying throughout.

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This week's new movie releases - Jan. 29, 2010

Opening this week are Martin Campbell's action thriller "Edge of Darkness" with Mel Gibson and Ray Winstone, and Mark Steven Johnson's "When in Rome" with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel.

EDGE OF DARKNESS (by Martin Campbell, with Mel Gibson)

Synopsis: Thomas Craven is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father. When his only child, 24-year-old Emma, is murdered on the steps of his home, everyone assumes that he was the target. But he soon suspects otherwise, and embarks on a mission to find out about his daughter's secret life and her killing.

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