Last time I wrote an article it was about what I thought about Brandon Routh and Superman Returns. It’s a controversial topic, and it received praise from Pro-Rouths and disdain by Anti-Rouths. It’s safe to say this time that it won’t be such a contentious article. This time it’s Green Lantern 2 and what I think about possible villains.
*I am fully aware that Mark Strong himself has said that the next film will depict Sinestro's fall but I am doubtful that he would spoil that so early on. I still cant help but wonder! And I am sorry but I needed to voice my opinions on how awesome Hal Jordan is!*
For those of you who don’t know; Hal Jordan entered the comics in the late 1950’s and since then he has been one of DC’s ultimate flagships that has lasted since the silver age of comics. Batman and Superman are the two superheroes that have ruled the big screen supreme for DC, well until now. Green Lantern is offically on its way to a sector near you!
It goes almost without saying that Hal Jordan is awesome. He’s a test pilot, flirts with his boss Carol; he is arrogant, cocky and absolutely cool in every single way. My favorite thing about him is that he is so real. He wasn’t born on Krypton, he isn’t the heir to a billion dollar empire and he sure as hell isn’t a cop scientist that had a little accident involving lightning. He's a halfway screw up who only wanted to reach the skies. And so he did, and then he went for the stars.
As I am writing this the movie is in post production. That’s right. We know Hector Hammond will be the villain but he is not alone. I don’t want to spoil any juice but I know that also some major players are involved. I must tell you abstained from finding out the true spoiler, which can be found at this link: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=21441 - I hope that some of you will do as me and be stunned as you watch it for the first time!
All I know is that next summer it’s going to be emerald green!
If I have had one doubt about this movie it would be Blake Lively. I haven’t seen her act yet and I just couldn’t picture her as the beautiful Carol Ferris from the comics. But after I saw the teaser pictures I was convinced that she certainly was very close to being Carol Ferris. When it comes to Ryan Reynolds I understand people being less than enthusiastic about him. He has portrayed a guy named Wade Wilson in Wolverine Origins. And now he's going to play one of the greatest superheroes ever. He is now in the big leagues!
I was appauled to hear that choice of Hal Jordan rested between Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and Justin Timberlake. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE!!!!!!!!!!
It’s completely insane! An outrage even! We were so lucky that they didn’t choose him!!
Many have said they wanted Reynolds for the Flash, a choice I never could understand. I think Reynolds was the perfect choice for Hal Jordan. They need a more serious guy to play Barry Allen or Wally West. Patrick Wilson or Ryan Kwanten doesnt seem like half bad choices. Maybe even Seann William Scott would be a good contender.
Green Lantern will propel Reynolds to higher places in Hollywood. This will be Reynolds best work. Martin Campbell will make a classic once more! And to think that they have the almost almighty Geoff Johns helping them out is just so clever. I have no doubt it will be a marvelous movie. It simply must be.
When the costume was revealed I was so happy I almost cried. It's one of those moments I’ll always remember. I poured me a glass of Chivas to celebrate. The suit looked perfect! If I could done one change to it then it would be the eyes. The eyes should've been all white. Besides that it was perfect! The suit looked just as I wanted it too. It's a modern Green Lantern suit defined by his will. And let’s be honest; the suit in the comics won’t translate that good to the big screens. This however was just plain beautiful! It was alien, organic and crisp. Simply stunning! I just can't wait to see how perfect it will be in action! I can’t wait for this movie! I simply can’t wait!!
Now I have to ask you; who would Superman be without Lex Luthor? Who would Batman be without the Joker? And then who would Green Lantern be without Sinestro?
Sinestro is my second favorite villain after the Joker. The Joker as we know is a walking, talking insane asylum and Sinestro, well, he is Adolf Hitler with a power ring. For those of you who aren’t as familiar with Sinestro here’s some history about him:
Thaal Sinestro of Korugar was once the greatest Green Lantern but he always had an urge for control and power. His whole sector 1417 was the most orderly sector of space of them all. But it was so at a cost. Sinestro had used his Green Lantern status to control his home world like a dictator. This resulted in less crime at Korugar but his race was not free. They became puppets under a totalitarian regime. Things were perfect until his close friend Abin Sur crash landed at earth and found a successor: Hal Jordan.
Hal was assigned as apprentice under Sinestro. They had an uncomfortable beginning but they eventually became close. Hal then discovered Sinestro had gained control by instilling fear his sector. Hal had to inform the Guardians and Sinestro received the greatest punishment imagined: banishment to the antimatter universe.
From this point out their relationship has been an extremely rough road. The most interesting part of Hal/Sinestro relationship is the philosophy aspects of between them.
We know that Sinestro is featured in Green Lantern next summer and will be played by the only man worthy of him: Mark Strong. I believe this choice to be 100% perfect. Some wanted Mr. Smith himself Hugo Weaving which I couldn’t completely understand. Mark Strong looks like Sinestro. After it hits the screen next summer I wouldn’t be surprised if Strong’s depiction of Sinestro will be like Jack Nicholson’s Joker. It will be sublime!
It is also known that Sinestro is not the villain in the first movie. But I am pretty sure they are setting him up to be the villain at one point, probably the sequel. His downfall will be so tragic! Can’t you just picture the intro to GL 2? The opening scene is black. You see nothing then you notice a little light far away. Then Sinestro’s chill, alien voice says: “Power corrupts…” – I would’ve just flat out fainted!
There is a big list of possible villains for the next movie. All the way from Star Sapphire to Amon Sur to Atrocitus. I’ve heard that they want to do a back story for Abin Sur which I think could be suitable to introduce Amon Sur and his hate for Hal Jordan. Star Sapphire will be too early to introduce. I want to see Hal and Carol’s relationship strained. I’d go for Star Sapphire in a 3 film.
Now many want a Blackest Night sort of deal. I am kind of against it. They will either have to bastardize Blackest Night or they’ll make it and confuse the average audience. It would’ve been an epic out of proportions but WB wants a good box office. Do you think that’s possible with the Blackest Night stort line?
The Manhunters could be an interesting piece. To see the destruction of Ysmault or them rebelling against the Guardians would’ve been a feast for eyes. Atrocitus being a surviver and the empire of tears wanting to bring down the Green Lantern Corp. What about Sinestro Corp, anyone?
I know what I absolutely don’t want - I do not want to see Hal Jordan turn into the murderous Parallax in the sequels. I never liked that part in the comics. It was so out of character for him. A man like Hal Jordan would never have lost it. It was a terrible storyline which almost destroyed his persona. I think a personal loss would be good for character development in the movies. Something happening to Coast City could work but Hal must not succumb madness or defeat. I say outright NO to Hal turning evil in the movies! It will ruin everything if they do!
I must tell you that I always loved the last part in Green Lantern Rebirth when Parallax infected Ganthet tells Hal: "Give up. You failed once. You'll fail again. Lay down and die. You're weak. You're scared. Give up now. Give up." You see Hal is fighting, holding the line and though it hurts the hell he still stands. "Give up damn you." Then Hal answers "I dont know how."
I was just stunned. My jaw dropped to my feet. This is Hal at his best. His will is so powerful, so precise and determent. He never gives up fighting evil. That's why Hal Jordan is the most incredible character in the DC universe. No offence to Bats, Supes, Flash or WW fans! They're all good but I just think Hal to be one class above. If they included some version of this in one of the movies it would be so epic! It such a defining moment of Hal Jordan.
Well in the end I think the best choice for a villain in the GL sequel is Sinestro. He is an epic character of immense proportions. A tragic hero that falls from grace. His influence on the DC universe should’ve made him on the top 5 list of IGN’s top villains! That being said my favorite main villain choice for the next Green Lantern film is Sinestro, and I think if possible Amon Sur would be interesting.
He might have turned evil for a period in the comics but he never forgot his oath.
Just dont make him the villain in one of the sequels WB/DC!
With that said, I want to know who you guys think would be a suitable villain in the sequel(s)!
Beware my power!