The special effects abound in this comic book extravaganza. Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) is the first human ever chosen to be part of the intergalactic order of the Green Lantern Corps. He is chosen to defeat Parallax, a fierce beast-like villain who threatens the very universe itself. Hal cannot see what qualities within would help him against his evil foe, but it is pointed out to him that the ring never makes a mistake in choosing the right candidate for the job at hand.
Hal has a love interest as well, Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), a fellow pilot he has known since childhood. Her belief in him ultimately helps cement his destiny as a warrior for good. Peter Sarsgaard plays an intriguing part, the role of a scientist who is exposed to great evil and becomes the hapless victim of the evil Parallax’s plot.
The movie features themes such as believing in one’s self, and the need for brotherhood and the help of others. Another nice theme is that will is stronger than fear. Regrettably, this heavy with special-effects epic movie contains strong language in addition to a rating of three in our sex content listing below, and therefore we cannot award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to the film.
