GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS (Released to DVD USA 2011)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Green Lantern: Emerald Knights—relates a series of back stories about Green Lanterns—does not follow the usual path of identifying the enemy and then making a movie out of disabling the enemy. Each story is told well.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  A female newbie to the Green Lanterns is just learning the ropes and unsure that she can perform well. Hal Jordan tells her several tales about the Green Lanterns to boost her confidence.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Directors Donald Christopher Berkeley, Lauren Montgomery, and Jay Olivia for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Donald De Line, Greg Berlanti, and Lauren Montgomery for making the film possible. Cast includes Nathan Fillion, Jason Isaacs, Elizabeth Moss, Henry Rollins, and Arnold Vosloo. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The stories keep interest and end well. Animation effort relies on the lighter touch of drawn techniques. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

GREEN LANTERN (Released to Theaters USA 2011)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Green Lantern—Ryan Reynolds—emphasizes the importance of the ring a Green Lantern wears and also the fact that Green Lanterns do not singularly act or just act with power on earth. This movie is a suitable watch with suitable portrayal and presentation. The makeup is really great and the special effects are good.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A Green Lantern alien gets injured by a dark force before crash landing on earth. Near death, he orders his ring to find the best candidate to succeed him. The ring chooses a hotshot Air Force pilot.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Martin Campbell for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Donald De Line, Greg Berlanti, and Geoff Johns for making the film possible. Cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Saarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett, and Tim Robbins. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Overall, this is a suitable watch, tells a good story, and has suitable acting.   Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers