KAPOW: Detailed Description And Review Of Green Lantern Movie Footage!

KAPOW: Detailed Description And Review Of Green Lantern Movie Footage!

Yesterday, those of us lucky to get into the packed out Green Lantern panel were treated to nearly ten minutes of footage from the Warner Bros. blockbuster! Check out my take on it here...

By JoshWilding - Apr 10, 2011 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Green Lantern

After being shown the previously released trailer for the Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters video game and animated movie, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (review to follow here on CBM tomorrow) those of us in attendance were lucky enough to see the footage which was shown at WonderCon a couple of weeks ago. Rather than describe the whole thing again, I thought it would be best to instead share my thoughts on the footage, especially as it contained what appeared to be even better CGI than the four minute trailer we saw last Saturday.



***** POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD! *****


Now, about that improved CGI. It would appear that Warner Bros. have continued to work on it since the above mentioned trailer was released. This was perhaps most noticeable with Hal's mask, possibly one of the most criticized aspects of the pictures and footage released so far. Rather than looking as if it's floating on top of Ryan Reynolds' face, it now looks perfectly fine and far more natural. The suits also seem to have been touched up, with the fact they're energy constructions from the ring made more obvious by the flares sparking off of them, along with more movement behind the symbol on each suit.

The first scene shown, featured Abin Sur being attacked by Parallax (in a surprisingly brief, yet exciting, fight scene) followed by his death in front of Hal Jordan. While he's an important part of the Green Lantern mythos, it's worth noting that his role in the movie appears to be as brief as it was in the comic books. Regardless, seeing Ryan Reynolds' performance as Hal in his failed attempt to help the dying alien should be more than enough to put fans minds to ease when it comes to the actor putting aside his usually comedic take on the characters he plays. (was Buried not enough?) That's not to say that there's no humour at all in his performance. It's just not as obvious and over the top as some expected it would be. From here, we saw a slightly extended version of him delivering the oath after activating the lantern and his first flight into outer space.

What was most interesting about seeing this sequence was that Hal's face appeared to be bloody and bruised, making me wonder whether it actually takes place after his fight with the three guys (and possible first experimentation with the ring) that we caught a glimpse of in the trailer released last year. Of course, his face is blemish free when he arrives on Oa and meets Geoffrey Rush's Tomar-Re, once again leaving me scratching my head about the actual order that these scenes took place in. Tomar welcomes Hal to Oa and explains in further detail his role as a member of the Corps as well as the fact that he is the first human to wield a ring. Rush’s voice is perfectly suited to such a character and there is some great chemistry between the two despite the fact that Reynolds and Rush probably never even met during filming. This chemistry is evident when Hal is caught posing in his new suit and a few minutes later when he points out the aliens close resemblance to a fish.

From here, we were shown the longer version of Sinestro’s address to the Corps. It’s fair to say that this is a very powerful scene. The CGI once again appears to have been improved, specifically with Mark Strong, who now looks far more natural and believable, as with Hal’s mask as I pointed out above. When Sinestro points out that no one will be able to replace Abin Sur, several of the Corps turn to look at Hal, but it was so brief a flash, it’s hard to tell whether this was out of curiosity or a mixture of resentment and doubt toward the human Green Lantern. The footage wrapped up with a series of brief scenes from the film (most of which have now been revealed in the trailer or TV spots) and I can’t find fault with any of them. The action looks great as does the CGI.

With that, the panel came to a close. The footage was very well received by the audience, with laughs in all of the moments you would expect and a huge round of applause and cheers when it came to an end. While the fact that Warner Bros. chose to release four minutes of what we saw into a compressed trailer may mean that only half of what was shown was new to those of us lucky to be in attendance, I was still extremely impressed by the whole thing as well as what I believe were improved visual effects. The performances of the actors I’ve mention above, and the downright amazing looking space and action scenes lead me to believe that both Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger (and even Fox’s X-Men: First Class) may face some stiff competition when it comes to the best comic book movie of 2011.

With an all star cast which includes Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, Blake Lively as Carol Ferris and Mark Strong as Sinestro, director Martin Campbell's Green Lantern is set to be released in 3D on June 17, later this year!




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luckylu
luckylu - 4/10/2011, 3:26 PM
im super excited for this movie. this and thor are my predictions to be the summer champs of cbms
reverendjonnynemo
reverendjonnynemo - 4/10/2011, 3:29 PM
I bet they make it like a skin mask almost like makeup sorta like Black Canary in Smallville but more styled being a ring construct.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 4/10/2011, 3:30 PM
I'm surprisingly looking forward to this! It might be a surprise hit!!
jackdawak
jackdawak - 4/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Friggin Shweet
CraptainAmerica
CraptainAmerica - 4/10/2011, 3:31 PM
Great article. Shame I couldn't make it this year. I've got MCM in May and I'm hoping the appearance of the screenwriters will mean I get to watch some even further polished footage!
Konel110693
Konel110693 - 4/10/2011, 3:34 PM
THIS IS AWESOME NEWSSSS!!!! :D
113
113 - 4/10/2011, 3:34 PM
It's great to see that they've even been able to improve the CGI since the 4min WonderCon footage. Looks like they are still hard at work, and it's paying off!
bigbgl
bigbgl - 4/10/2011, 3:40 PM
this is gonna be such a fantastic summer!!!!! :D
UncleDrew
UncleDrew - 4/10/2011, 3:44 PM
I agree with bigbgl, it's going to be a great summer
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 4/10/2011, 3:45 PM
This news makes me very happy :)
golden123
golden123 - 4/10/2011, 3:46 PM
Awesome! I'm anticipating this the most! I am dissapointed that, according to you, the Abin Sur Parallax fight will be short. I thought that was going to be an awesome fight scene.
capreborn
capreborn - 4/10/2011, 3:49 PM
Hope to see a good movie
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 4/10/2011, 4:04 PM
great article. cant wait!
Ethic
Ethic - 4/10/2011, 4:06 PM
I was so close to getting in but didn't.
Didn't get into Thor, Green Lantern or Movie X lol

naterator
naterator - 4/10/2011, 4:10 PM
sweet! i cannot wait for the STARWARS of comic book movies. This is going to be EPIC.



Frecks
Frecks - 4/10/2011, 4:17 PM
The Footage was great until about 6:25 when Thor was shown it became okay, im happy the mask is fixed at the flare of green, it looks so much better now, Thor will win the battle of the CBM this year
Corpse
Corpse - 4/10/2011, 4:19 PM
That sounds cool! I have never had any doubt about Green Lantern. I am convinced that it will be one of the most exiciting, amazing and best comicbookmovies in a very long time. This year alone is completely of the chain when it comes to cbm but Green Lantern just seems to have it all, or at least have the most for me. I can't wait for the summer to start! I loved the tv spots(watch them every day), the 4 minute footage was simply amazing!
GREEN LANTERN = WINNING!

ironpool007
ironpool007 - 4/10/2011, 4:31 PM
With everything I hear about this movie, I get more pumped for it, and really believe in it. Mark my words, Warner Brothers and DC Entertainment have a huge hit on their hands. I think that this movie could possibly even have the impact that Iron Man had in how the character is known to comic fans, but to regular audiences is a gem waiting to be discovered!

In short....SO MUCH WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RyanLantern77
RyanLantern77 - 4/10/2011, 4:38 PM
[frick] THE HATERS OF THIS MOVIE! I HAVE STOOD BY IT FROM DAY 1
WorldsGreatestdetective
WorldsGreatestdetective - 4/10/2011, 4:48 PM
I never gave up hope with this movie. If this movie continues down this track, can we say that GL will be in the top 5 CBM's?
rbfn04
rbfn04 - 4/10/2011, 4:50 PM
CBm of the year! yes!
greenlanter13
greenlanter13 - 4/10/2011, 4:57 PM
Cant wait for GL it will be epic
dmm5
dmm5 - 4/10/2011, 5:06 PM
The only thing that concerns me is the evil doctor with the potato head, looks cheesy! Even before the transformation, looks like an old 80s porn star lol
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 4/10/2011, 5:13 PM
My interest in this film has come a long way. I hope it does good so DC can start to get in the game.
Berger45
Berger45 - 4/10/2011, 5:22 PM
This will probably be the best CBM of the year. Captain America and C&W will have some serious competition from WB/DC no doubt.
Scarecrow44
Scarecrow44 - 4/10/2011, 5:30 PM
Been a fan since day 1 when Chris Pine, Justin timberlake, Ryan reynolds and Bradley Cooper were in the running for "Hal Jordan" and I still say this will beat Thor, Captain American and obviousley X-men first class.

Great movies of 2011

1- Green Lantern
2- Captain America
3- Thor
4- X-men first class
suprdave71
suprdave71 - 4/10/2011, 5:41 PM
I agree with you, Scarecrow44! That's exactly the order I've put the CBMs being released this year. Man, it's a good time to be a fan...
thebrownflash
thebrownflash - 4/10/2011, 5:41 PM
@joshw24, I have a question regarding Hal's mask. Did he have pupils while his mask was on like the Wondercon footage, or were his eyes completely white like in some of the pictures we saw? That's the one thing I'm not understanding, why in the footage his eyes had pupils whereas in the pictures we've been receiving, he had no pupils, just white eyes.
Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker - 4/10/2011, 6:03 PM
Looking forward to this.

I'm a bit worried about Hector Hammond. He looks far too goofy to be taken seriously.

Based on what I've seen, I have to give Thor the edge. It seems to have come together perfectly.

It's too early to tell how Cap will compare with GL. In any event, us fans are in for a treat, given all of the super hero films we get to enjoy this year.
Lert
Lert - 4/10/2011, 6:07 PM
hold your horses "jerk-wads"... what we just read will be featured on here very soon!!
whoa123
whoa123 - 4/10/2011, 6:17 PM
Green Lantern will own this summer.
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 4/10/2011, 6:57 PM
THOR
Green Lantern
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS
Captain America
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