Posted on September 17, 2009 | Category: Entertainment
So I just picked up the new “Green Lantern: First Flight” and I must admit that I was not totally disappointed.
The movie tells of the origin of Hal Jordan and his induction into the Green Lantern Corps. That’s right. It CLEARLY explains who the Oans are and what the power source for the Green Lanterns is. In fact, the story plays out very similarly to the way it occurred in the comics.
I especially liked the way they represented Sinestro as an iconic Green Lantern that everyone looks up to but with a malicious dark side waiting to rear its ugly head. He was characterized perfectly. Sinister indeed.
With this movie I think that DC has given itself a perfect starting platform to do more sequels from. I would especially like to see more of the other color Lanterns and from there maybe segue into a “Blackest Night” animated crossover event… Hey a fan boy can dream!
While I liked the story structure and characterization, I can’t say I was all too impressed with the animation. At its best it was a little better than the normal fare you get from an animated TV series. It just seems like it could have been much better but they just didn’t care enough to try.*Sigh*.
That being said I still would recommend this movie to anyone who might be interested… And it can keep you entertained until “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” comes out at the end of September. Oh man, I can’t wait for that! (Is my fan boy showing?)
Overall Adherence to Original Comic: A-
Green Lantern’s Adherence to Original Comic Character: A+
Sinestro’s Adherence to Original Comic Character: A+
Story or Plot Line: B
Animation: C
~ Charlie Midnight
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