The Green Lantern (2011)

Showcase #22 (Oct. 1959), the first appearance of the modern Green Lantern. Cover art by Kane. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Name of Movie: Green Lantern (2011)

Director: Martin Campbell

Year Released: June 17, 2011

Summary: The Green Lantern Corps are the peacekeepers of the universe. But when an unspeakable evil threatens to destroy everything they stand for, only a young human named Hal Jordan (from Earth) can save them all. When he gets a Green Lantern ring from a dying alien, Hal becomes a member of the Corps, shocking the other Lanterns as well as the ruling elite. Can Hal become the hero everyone needs?

My review: Once again, I thought it was a good movie.

My recommendation: for anyone familiar with the Green Lantern comic book series

My rating: **** 1/2

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