In brightest day, in blackest night

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins, Temuera Morrison, Geoffrey Rush, Michael Clark Duncan, Taika Waititi, Clancy Brown 

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"I know that humans aren't as strong as other species, or the smartest. We're young, we have a lot to learn. But we're worth saving." - Hal Jordan

Why watch this? The CGI effects are amazing!

Plot Summary: Hal Jordan is a cocky test pilot who is chosen by an alien ring to become the first human member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peacekeeping force. He initially struggles with the responsibility of wielding the ring's immense power, as he faces skepticism from the other, more experienced Green Lanterns. Meanwhile, a powerful cosmic entity fueled by fear threatens to destroy the universe, forcing Hal to confront his own doubts and embrace his destiny as a hero.

Dad's Preview: Green Lantern underperformed - critics panned it, so a lot of people steered clear. It always boils down to story, and this film's plot simply tried to do too much: The origin story, the GL Corps, Sinestro, Parallax, Hammond - over-stuffed in a bad way. There are, however, some incredible moments: it was perfectly cast (especially Mark Strong as Sinestro); the ring's creations from Hal's mind are incredible; Hal's first trip to Oa, where he meets the members of the Green Lantern Corps, is one of my favorite super-hero film moments EVER! This could have been a launch point for a Justice League movie, but a bad box office killed all sequels, and sent Reynolds running to Marvel Studios. It's a big "coulda been". That said, it's still entertaining and worth a look.

DC Entertainment, De Line Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures