Green Lantern: The Motion Picture

[Deckard]

Looks terrible. Every aspect of it.

 

[intothevoid]

For some reason the texture of the costume kind of reminds me of the costume in the Flash TV series of the early 90s.

 

[Deckard]

The big problem is w/o the CGI there this trailer has nothing. The dialogue and acting were ____e. Typical Ryan Reynolds I don't like being a D-bag sort of thing, and he finds a ring from aliens, tons of alien movies right now. And the great responsibility line? People aren't going to associate that with Spiderman or anything.

I suspect much like this trailer, the movie will prove to be nothing without a bunch of CGI to wow the kids.

 

[DinoLast]

I'm happy with the Trailer, yes the CGI looks ropey, but I guess they were under pressure to get something out to whet the appetite of Joe and Josephine public who knows more about Thor and Cap, than they know about the Green Lantern. Shame as I know what movie I am most looking forward to

 

[The Mike]

It should be interesting how fans on top of the general public perceive this. Hal has gone through a ton of different variations. Miller does portray him as a buffoon for the most part and comments on how Batman sees him as an idiot for making goofy constructs, while others especially from the Green Arrow/Green Lantern connection see him as more of the cop. In his team ups he usually is played as the straightman except with Barry, who was written wound tighter than him or modern Batman who is more brooding. In the character's 51 years of existence people definitely have their own perception of him.

As for the general public most don't know him. Kyle Rayner was the sole GL for 10 years ranging through the 90s and the kids of the 90s and early decade would obviously tie themselves more to John thanks to the cartoons. John has a cameo in the film (non lantern) as Guy is rumored to as well (again non lantern) and Kyle's whiny attitude about having to overcome fear (before him all Lanterns were chosen Fearless) in order to become great was already gifted to Hal from the preview...I'm wondering what the outcome will be.

It's obvious from some of the posts here that people who aren't familiar with the Green Lantern aren't catching the nods to the actual book and character development which could prove dangerous since its the general public that makes movies successful not the fans

 

[karamazov80]

I agree that it really doesn't matter how much the character is like that of the comic, because the majority of those buying tickets are gonna be casual fans out to have a good time at the movies. And fans who do know him to whatever extent are gonna come around if it is a good movie, even if he's more a Jordan/Raynor/Deadpool hybrid than straight up Hal Jordan. I think that's why it could be a a good idea to ape Iron Man as this trailer seems to. If you can make Hal Jordan into RDJ Tony Stark-lite for the movie going audience, then that could mean $$$

 

[The Mike]

Whatever they saw DC/WB has faith, they've already greenlit GL2 which is supposed to have a first draft of the script by Christmas.

 

[Kabukiman]

...and Kyle's whiny attitude about having to overcome fear (before him all Lanterns were chosen Fearless) in order to become great was already gifted to Hal from the preview...I'm wondering what the outcome will be.

I noticed that too. I guess that means no Kyle in the sequels. Not that I honestly thought he'd be in 'em anyway.

I hope the rumored GL 2 brings more Guy.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

It's obvious from some of the posts here that people who aren't familiar with the Green Lantern aren't catching the nods to the actual book and character development which could prove dangerous since its the general public that makes movies successful not the fans

Exactly.

 

[intothevoid]

The standout moment of the trailer is without a doubt the peek at Sinestro - Mark Strong looks a perfect casting

 

[Grange Wallis]

I wish I was important!

https://www.collider.com/2010/11/18/green-lantern-power-ring-ferris-aircraft-case/

 

[Buttmunch]

They need to send that to our DC Mods to help advertise the film

 

[The Mike]

The whole set up is fantastic but over all that ring replica looks like a step up from the free stuff they hand out. There isn't any actual texture the back is open as well as the band, its disappointing considering its being given to actual celebrities and top brass but then again they don't intend for people to actually wear them.

That being said I still want a set up.

 

[Silent December]

I just hope that DCD or anybody for that matter gives us quality props of Hal's ring and lantern

 

[The Mike]

I would expect one from DCD and Noble Collection both. I'm definitely psyched for the onslaught of product.

 

[Buttmunch]

I just don't want to spend $50+ on something that should only be around $20. Unless its made with real emeralds or gold, there shouldn't be a reason a small ring should cost and arm and a leg. So hopefully there will be decent replicas and a decent price.

 

[Kabukiman]

Are there any good comic version ring replicas out there?

 

[The Mike]

I just don't want to spend $50+ on something that should only be around $20. Unless its made with real emeralds or gold, there shouldn't be a reason a small ring should cost and arm and a leg. So hopefully there will be decent replicas and a decent price.

The DCD one will easily cost $300 because they'll pair it with the Lantern. Considering that they haven't bothered to resolicit or release the GL Honor Guard Ring, I have a feeling they'll skip just the ring outright less they do promos with comics. Hell Mattel is including "wearable" rings with every figure as part of their "Everyone Can Be Chosen" campaign.

Noble might be your only hope for something more affordable but I have a feeling that what the celebs got will be what Noble does and so because of display it'll easily go into the hundreds.

Are there any good comic version ring replicas out there?

No official. Even the DCD official GL ring which was Kyle's had a green face and silver band. Their next attempt affectionally referred to as "The Chunk Ring" was sterling silver with a green center that looked awful. The best place to go for comic styled rings were always customs. There are a few out there but the best were done in a run on The RPF a while back, both Silver Age and Modern Age Hals were completed before the run stopped.

Modern:

Comparison with Silver Age:

The Silver Age is a signet ring with a groove separating the symbol from the actual ring. They were actually made of aluminum that's been anodized, much like a Mag-Lite flashlight so the metal itself was dyed. They are durable as hell (I wear mine everyday) and are light as hell because of the aluminum chosen as the base metal. The Silver Age ring is actually even porous to give it a alien look.

The thing is that to anodize them took a long time and there was three or four screw up runs which lead to the creator losing time and cash so he stopped them. I have two Silver Age and one Modern age (I wish I ordered two Moderns) but if you look there people aren't willing to part with even the extras, they are so rare.

If you don't mind accuracy AllNeedFulThings does a good sterling silver version but its nowhere near accurate to the comics.

 

[Kabukiman]

Man, those RPF ones are NICE. Thanks for the tip about AllNeedFulThings, but I'm not interested in silver.

Perhaps the movie will stir some interest for somebody to take another crack at the comic ring...

 

[The Mike]

We've been trying to talk the maker of the rings above to give them at least one more go. If he does I might actually buy a couple of moderns and one more silver age. The rings are durable but not indestructable and my silver age has a few scratches throughout that aren't noticable unless you look closely but still noticable. I have one back up but have a feeling that I should get more...