Green Lantern trailer [Archive]

oXYnary

11-16-2010, 09:59 PM

I wanted to be impressed. But the trailer left something to be desired.

Its like it couldn't make up its mind if it was serious or a comedy. Some of the character acting was horrible (not him especially but some of the coworkers). At the end when he is showing the costume to his friend. Beyond the obvious CG below his neck. They made his waste TOO thin. The only way someone would look that skinny is with all the fat and skin cutaway.

skankerzero

11-16-2010, 10:05 PM

the cg still has until just before next summer to polish up. I'm sure it will all look fine.

Progg

11-16-2010, 10:05 PM

I'm afraid the super hero movies are being milked dry. This trailer was really disappointing :\

Geezus

11-16-2010, 10:33 PM

Haters gonna hate! I dug it. :)
I was never a Green Lantern fan (always was a spidey kid). Maybe that's why I got saw this and said "yeah sure, looks fun."
Are those of you that dislike the trailer disappointed because you're heavily invested Green Lantern fans, or are you looking at it as you would any other movie?
I enjoy Ryan Reynolds' humor and delivery, and I'll be watching this movie, regardless of the reviews. That being said, I'll most likely wait until video release, unless I hear that the CG is a "must see" on the big screen.

I say keep the super hero movies coming! ...but leave Spidey alone now :(

aesir

11-16-2010, 11:13 PM

I think it looks like it'll be bad. Not awful, just bad. As good as the first Hulk at best. As good as X-Men 3.

Jackablade

11-16-2010, 11:25 PM

Wow, that looks like it'll be right up there with Batman and Robin.

low odor

11-16-2010, 11:32 PM

is Sinestro not the Bad guy?

Swizzle

11-17-2010, 12:05 AM

The ending where he shows his friend the suit came so far out of left field that I couldn't help but laugh.

As for the rest? Eh, whatever. Another super hero movie.

Bigjohn

11-17-2010, 12:40 AM

I could do without the silly jokes. But other than that, doesn't look too bad.

Jackablade

11-17-2010, 01:04 AM

Why am I the only one laughing? Did you miss the pink Power Rangers villain? Hilariously amateurish compositing? Crummy animation? The lousy writing?

Not even a little chuckle?

skankerzero

11-17-2010, 09:46 AM

is Sinestro not the Bad guy?

Sinestro wasn't a 'bad guy' at first. He was the greatest Lantern until Hal came around.

Mark Dygert

11-17-2010, 09:54 AM

If you can't do better than Iron Man then maybe it shouldn't be done? I'm a pretty big Green Lantern fan but I've been hiding my fandom under a rock ever since this was green lit, mostly because the market has reached peak saturation and I'm just waiting for the backlash.

It might be good, it looks like rental at worst. It will probably be better than Hulk or at least I hope so. I'll try to keep my mind open until it disappoints.

Jeremy Lindstrom

11-17-2010, 10:06 AM

mostly because the market has reached peak saturation and I'm just waiting for the backlash.

^^THIS... I don't plan on sitting through the Fantastic Four reboot, The Hulk reboot, or the Spiderman reboot, Xmen reboot, etc.. etc..

Shogun3d

11-17-2010, 10:11 AM

That was pretty underwhelming.

notman

11-17-2010, 10:34 AM

The attempt at comedy is very bland :/
I think it will be 'ok', but so far, I am not excited for this.

low odor

11-17-2010, 10:48 AM

Sinestro wasn't a 'bad guy' at first. He was the greatest Lantern until Hal came around.

Hmmm..yeah....just seems like Hammond is a bad choice..but whatever

Richard Kain

11-17-2010, 10:49 AM

To be fair, I don't think that they could possibly do worse with the Fantastic Four reboot than they did with the original. The two Fantastic Four movies they made were...just awful. The Hulk movie they made with Edward Norton was better than Ang Lee's effort, but still not exceptional.

I'm not sure about Green Lantern yet. I think that the female supporting lead in that trailer was terrible. (her acting) I'm worried they might be going a little too strong with the comedy on this one. I have no problem with Hal Jordan being a bit of a wise-ass. He's a fighter pilot, you expect that sort of attitude from someone confident enough to fly a jet. But what the hell is up with his sidekick/friend? Green Lantern doesn't need a "buddy" to share his secret with. He's part of an intergalactic peace keeping force, and has tons of other Green Lanterns that he can kick around with. There isn't nearly as much pressure for him to reveal his identity to some schlub on earth.

Geezus

11-17-2010, 10:52 AM

Can't be worse than Daredevil! Although, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a movie, super hero or not, that's worse than Daredevil.

Firebert

11-17-2010, 10:54 AM

Can't be worse than Daredevil! Although, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a movie, super hero or not, that's worse than Daredevil.

Brett Ratner?

topher

11-17-2010, 11:13 AM

Can't be worse than Daredevil! Although, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a movie, super hero or not, that's worse than Daredevil.
Have you seen Elektra?

JacqueChoi

11-17-2010, 11:35 AM

Andreas

11-17-2010, 11:39 AM

Suprised at the negativity I am seeing... I was impressed by the trailer. Probably wouldn't have gone to see it in the cinema, probably will now.

moose

11-17-2010, 11:48 AM

i thought it looked kinda cool. Too much flying through space, and green dudes hovering, but it doesnt look terrible. From the trailer i kind of see a Fantastic Four vibe to the movie (which isnt good lol), but it should still be kinda cool.

Everyone is so jaded, the irony! :P

Paul Pepera

11-17-2010, 11:50 AM

Yea this looks pretty bad; still will go see it but not expecting anything good.

Can't be worse than Daredevil! Although, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a movie, super hero or not, that's worse than Daredevil.

Skyline

ScoobyDoofus

11-17-2010, 11:54 AM

Yeah...I'm usually a Ryan Reynolds fan but he is entirely miscast in this movie.
The effects /art direction look pretty good, and Martin Campbell has made some good flicks, but...this trailer is pretty disappointing if it reflects the tone and acting quality of the final movie.

PixelMasher

11-17-2010, 11:55 AM

I had no idea this was being directed by martin campbell. my interest just spiked a bit, loved his bond films.

Jeremy Lindstrom

11-17-2010, 12:55 PM

I didn't say they were any good just too soon, don't need a new movie reboot every few years. Give it some time for everyone to forget the travesty so we can look at new stuff with fresh eyes. :D

To be fair, I don't think that they could possibly do worse with the Fantastic Four reboot than they did with the original. The two Fantastic Four movies they made were...just awful. The Hulk movie they made with Edward Norton was better than Ang Lee's effort, but still not exceptional.

Bigjohn

11-17-2010, 01:04 PM

In all fairness, I thought Ironman looked about this bad from the trailer before I saw it.

Let's give Martin Campbell some credit. He's directed some pretty good movies in the past (like Casino Royale, Golden Eye, and the Zorro movies).

Oh that's cool, I didn't realize that.

Actually, Casino Royale is my favorite Bond movie of all time. Maybe that explains why the last Bond (Quantum of Solace) sucked. Wasn't there going to be a 3rd Bond with Daniel Craig too?

Cyrael

11-17-2010, 01:25 PM

I didn't think the trailer was that bad. It doesn't look great but I got the same feeling as JacqueChoi did about Iron Man, and that turned out pretty badass..

I'm hoping the same for GL because they've got some awesome material to pull from.

BigJohn: MGM is waiting to be bought out before they start production on the third bond with Craig... same thing that happened with the Hobbit.

Sean VanGorder

11-17-2010, 05:14 PM

I just like me some Ryan Reynolds.

No homo.

okay...maybe a little homo.

Marine

11-17-2010, 06:09 PM

liked it, and i demand a guy gardner cameo

Richard Kain

11-18-2010, 08:42 AM

TheMadArtist

11-18-2010, 09:10 AM

In all fairness, I thought Ironman looked about this bad from the trailer before I saw it.

I was the same way. I was totally unimpressed with the first trailer for Iron Man and then the movie blew me away. The only scene that didn't really sit well with me was the scene where he was showing off his costume, but I won't condemn the whole thing just on that. Cool seeing Oa, and the glimpse at Kilowog.

Movie does seem a bit like it's trying to mirror Iron Man though. We'll see.

00Zero

11-18-2010, 11:36 PM

ugh. looks like the most generic superhero movie ever.

Geezus

11-19-2010, 05:29 AM

Wouldn't they all be "generic" superhero movies as of late? I mean, all they showed in the trailer was him being a reckless badass, finding his powers, having fun with said powers, minor self doubt, fighting baddies. Sounds like the first Iron Man or Spiderman trailers to me.

Something tells me that people might end up being surprised, for the better, with this movie. Feel free to quote me if it flops horribly, however. :)

dansher

11-19-2010, 06:03 AM

it doesnt look to bad, but then again i liked daredevil which most people seem to think was crap so maybe im not the best judge lol

ivars

11-19-2010, 12:08 PM

Is it just me, or have they actually given him an eight(!)-pack?

achmedthesnake

11-19-2010, 05:57 PM

Um...hate to be a comic nerd - but isn't Hal Jordan/Green Lantern meant to be 'the man with no fear' ahem..
I mean, he's meant to be a ball busting, no-apologies, top-gun pilot who goes in there and cock-punches some aliens with a giant green fist - except now he's all like, who am I?, can I do it? woe me boo ho...

jesus, buy a box of tissues princess and harden the f**k up!

Hugh

11-19-2010, 06:17 PM

Wow, that looks like it'll be right up there with Batman and Robin.

No its right up there with Fantastic Four. Batman & Robin has way more credit than that garbage. This is basically the fantastic four formula

aesir

11-19-2010, 06:21 PM

Batman and Robin is actually pretty awesome if you want that sort of goofy batman experience.

Jackablade

11-20-2010, 05:33 AM

I could probably give you that one, but the Fantastic Four have an inherent lameness to begin with. Making Batman suck seems like a far worse crime.

Skamberin

11-20-2010, 10:56 PM

This looks.... bad. But I'll end up watching it anyway..

XenoKratios

11-20-2010, 11:05 PM

When did Deadpool join DC?

Whatever happened to Alan? and wonder if he is going to form the justice league in the end of the movie, what will happen after that?

Um...hate to be a comic nerd - but isn't Hal Jordan/Green Lantern meant to be 'the man with no fear' ahem..
I mean, he's meant to be a ball busting, no-apologies, top-gun pilot who goes in there and cock-punches some aliens with a giant green fist - except now he's all like, who am I?, can I do it? woe me boo ho...

jesus, buy a box of tissues princess and harden the f**k up!

This is only the trailer, I think their trying to sell Ryan rather than Hal.

Jackablade

04-02-2011, 07:13 PM

New trailer-age. Suck has been reduced somewhat. Pink people are still funny.
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/02/wondercon-reveals-loads-of-new-green-lantern-movie-footage-vi/

HitmonInfinity

04-02-2011, 07:25 PM

I have two gripes. One minor. One major.

Minor: Even the mask is CG?! WHY?

Major: Ryan Reynolds can't be taken seriously.

pior

04-02-2011, 07:40 PM

The movements feel odd all around - floaty/mocapesque, even on the main guy ...
For every zeebrush monster head, I cannot help but think that a real rubber mask would look a whole lot better. Cantina scene, I miss you...

Autocon

04-03-2011, 12:18 AM

Some really cool zbrush work in the trailer but everything feels so CG and fake. defiantly agree with pior

notman

04-03-2011, 11:52 AM

After the new trailer, I have a bit more faith in this movie. Based on the first trailer, I was going to wait for video. I may actually see it in the theaters now. It depends on what people say on the first few days.

nick2730

04-03-2011, 10:13 PM

The mask is horrible, alot of the CG work is very poor as well but i think the mask is the most noticeable, followed by the body

Ennolangus

04-05-2011, 08:43 PM

Have you seen Elektra?

^ this!!
man, elektra was just awful.

I'm hopeful. the cg still looks like it needs work, at least with iron man they blended cg well that it looked real. They still have awhile to polish it up, so i'm hopeful.

I know it's a money grabbing market atm, but why do the reboots? just because The Dark Knight was so successful, doesn't mean all the reboot's will be.

Less comedy though; it's understandable for Ryan to be 'funny' for deadpool, but not really green lantern.

Saman

04-05-2011, 09:30 PM

I guess the reason there are a lot of reboots now is because studios were unaware of the possibility before and this is a way for them to "repair their mistakes". I get a bit of a 'star wars prequel' vibe from the cg characters in the trailer but I don't think it looks bad. Sinestro looks cool though. ;)