TRAILERS
Must Watch: Awesome WonderCon 'Green Lantern' Footage is Online
by Alex Billington
April 2, 2011
Source: Apple
"In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might, beware my power… Green Lantern's light!" In turn-around mode from the negative reaction to the first trailer, Warner Bros has released the full 4-minutes of footage from Green Lantern shown at WonderCon & CinemaCon this past week (watch my video blog) online via Apple. Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, and Mark Strong as Sinestro. I think this footage is impressive, even the "alive" CGI suit looks great, but I'll let everyone form their own opinion. There's also a new poster via The Daily Blam below!
Watch the 4 mins of WonderCon footage from Martin Campbell's Green Lantern:
You can also watch the Green Lantern footage in High Definition on Apple
A test pilot (Ryan Reynolds) is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping the peace within the universe.
Green Lantern is directed by veteran New Zealand filmmaker Martin Campbell, of Defenseless, GoldenEye, The Mask of Zorro, Vertical Limit, Casino Royale and Edge of Darkness previously. The script was written by Greg Berlanti ("Everwood", "Eli Stone"), Michael Goldenberg (Peter Pan, Order of the Phoenix), Michael Green ("Everwood", "Kings") & comic book writer Marc Guggenheim ("FlashForward") and is based on the DC Comics superhero. Warner Bros is bringing Green Lantern to theaters in 3D everywhere on June 17th!
111 Comments
1
why can't they just release a second trailer?
ron on Apr 2, 2011
2
3
Wait, Marvel and DC are actually working together for once?
Anonymous on Apr 3, 2011
4
if you both get owned by Disney...your bound to work together....
Jericho on Apr 4, 2011
6
i'm pretty disappointed with his mask.. it just seems off
Jonah on Apr 2, 2011
7
I still can't stand the mask. And this kinda has an Avatar feel to it in the sense of CGI everything...but it does look better now than the first trailer.
Zakabitz on Apr 2, 2011
8
i know right? i think they could have done something better. still, the movie looks good
Jonah on Apr 2, 2011
9
10
my issue with Avatar was that the first watch was great and you got used to the CGI but when I revisit it now or even the other times in theaters, the CGI just stuck out and I felt like I was watching a video game. Especially when you watch it in SD it just looks...strange.
Zakabitz on Apr 2, 2011
11
agreed. sometimes, the cgi in movies with a lot of cgi just looks like cgi (redundancy ftw). but yeah, in movies such as avatar, or transformers 2, or apparently this one, the cgi reminds me of (really high quality) videogame cutscenes. something doesn't seem human or natural about it.
gpak on Apr 2, 2011
12
I concur. But I would add that the CGI in this film is like poorly executed video game cut scenes done. It doesn't hold a candle to the best in video games like Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2 and Blizzard Entertainment.
Third on Apr 2, 2011
13
Third, I understand your concerns, but don't forget--this footage was most likely cut together using effects that were probably a few months old, at best. It takes time to sweeten and polish things. The movie doesn't come out 'till June, so they'll keep working on it up to the release date. And believe me--I've seen poorly executed video game cut scenes...and to me at least, the stuff from GL looks WAAAAYYYY better. But that's just me.
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
14
"something doesn't seem human or natural about it." Well, gpak, it might look that way because parts of the film take place on an alien planet with thousands of extraterrestrial beings...who sure as shootin' ain't human. I understand the concerns you have with CGI, but let's wait till the finished film comes out. And to be brutally honest, it is a hell of a lot harder to do things in CGI. Try reading an issue of CINEFEX magazine and you'll see.
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
15
I whole heartedly agree with you, gpak.
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
16
which part of the 'CGI' stuck out? The characters or the vast jungle vistas or the rest of the entire damn movie as every shot had animation.
Waxecstatic on Apr 2, 2011
17
I agree the mask looks odd. I was hoping it would more like the green mask from the green hornet. I thought that kinda mask would have suited better. Cant say much about the movie though.
Ron on Apr 2, 2011
18
This footage shows that the movie has a lot more weight and depth than the first trailer had me believe. Seems like it will have a much more serious tone to it as opposed to the silly comedy vibe the trailer gave me. Yeah, I'm not a fan of the CGI suit or the mask, but I am definitely looking forward to this again after being initially disappointed.
Anonymous on Apr 2, 2011
19
Same here. But then again, I also felt that a lot of criticism heaped on the first trailer was too knee-jerk, too quick on the draw. And while some may have trouble with the CGI, I don't. Remember, they're going to be working on it up to the film's release. Frankly, I don't see how much of this movie would have been possible _without_ CGI...and I mean a sensible use of it.
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
20
The footage showcases more of the same scenes from the first trailer revealing and re-emphasizing the apparent flaws. I'm not impressed. The CGI alien lanterns look quite ridiculous and laughable. The costume design albeit less specular is still inherently wrong. This is not a Green Lantern movie made by anyone who knows and loves the source material. With that said I will save my hard earned money on a far better crafted comic book film in the future.
Marc Mckenzie on Apr 2, 2011
21
wow, this was cool, i dont care about the mask, in comparison to the 1st trailer, this footage looks awesome! i just hope its not gonna suck...
Piotras A on Apr 2, 2011
22
Piotras, it's certainly much, MUCH better than the trailer...but remember, this is still only four minutes. It certainly looked great, though, and had the epic, space opera feel of the GREEN LANTERN comics...but again, we'll have to see the finished film to really judge whether the cast and crew succeeded. I'm still hopeful, though, because Martin Campbell, at least to me, has a pretty good track record--GOLDENEYE, THE MASK OF ZORRO, and CASINO ROYALE kicked @$$. Let's wait and see what he can do with GL!
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
23
Ok, maybe I was wrong about this. Hearing him say the oath was pretty sweet!
DwainIBe on Apr 2, 2011
24
Holy shit that Abin Sur part blew the frist trailer out the park. Ok Geoff I believe you this looks sick.
Neoslyfer on Apr 2, 2011
25
Wow that was amazing footage!
TechNextTf on Apr 2, 2011
26
this falls somewhere in between the trailer and anyone's best hope for a GL movie.... which is to say surprisingly good. definitely has taken me from "what a disaster" to "i can't wait to see the final product"
cknyc72 on Apr 2, 2011
27
the serious parts and the green lantern world helps me accept this movie a little more. it looks like its going to have some goofy looking stuff once in a while.
Anonymous on Apr 2, 2011
28
the serious parts and the green lantern world helps me accept this movie a little more. it looks like its going to have some goofy looking stuff once in a while.
Anonymous on Apr 2, 2011
29
ok, now im on board.
Nick S. on Apr 2, 2011
30
Ok...I'm sold....
Chris A. on Apr 2, 2011
31
This definitely convinced me! I am excited!
Ron on Apr 2, 2011
32
I just noticed how his eyes slowly goes green when he saying the oath! So cool!
Ron on Apr 2, 2011
33
I totally agree, I was like "Oooh shit, that's boss." True story.
Buttass on Apr 3, 2011
34
OMG, this looks so ridiculously silly.
Marty on Apr 2, 2011
35
His mask looks like one of those 99 cent ones that kids wear during Halloween. Like a bad Zorro mask, the one with a elastic string keeping it attached. To be host I am disappointed, but we'll see.
DavidPD on Apr 2, 2011
36
Its weird that all the other green lanterns looks awesome in their suits, but when you put a real actor in a cgi suit it looks off....
Coviekiller23 on Apr 2, 2011
37
Om my god. This must be a flop...
Ryderup on Apr 2, 2011
38
Yeah, this was pretty awesome footage for the most part. Everything looks cool--except for his stinking mask!! Why does it look so bad?? I can't decide, but I think it might be better if they had a little black on the edges of the green or something. Anyway, it's distracting and weird, and you'd think this would be one of the most basic and easy things to get right. But I am actually excited about this movie again, when I haven't been for the last month or so.
Scm1000 on Apr 2, 2011
39
Abin Sur runs like a coward?! The Corps find out about his death and just chant “We are the Corps!”? The tone is all wrong. Test pilots are near Edward’s Airforce base in the DESERT. The story is all wrong. The CGI still looks artificial and rubbery. I’m not sold on the costume either. I’m not paying to see this film.
Rpin on Apr 2, 2011
40
Rspin's not going to pay to see this film everyone! Thanks to his wisdom I can now stay at home and enjoy reading Blackest Night while grumbling about how the movie must "suck". (not) It's a movie. Get off your high horse.
Tyler Morgan on Apr 2, 2011
41
much improved...liking it alot
Da305kratos on Apr 2, 2011
42
So #fail. Speech scene=pass
Anonymous on Apr 2, 2011
43
This is more awe inspiring than the first trailer. I was on board before regardless but now there's no question!
Big R on Apr 2, 2011
44
I'm in. Way better than the craptastic trailer. That poster is pretty cool, too.
Taylor Lee on Apr 2, 2011
45
The aliens looks like a Saturday morning cartoon. Green Lantern looks crossed eyed. Why is he fighting the Elephant man at the end?
Odin on Apr 2, 2011
46
Video game only not as good.
Brad on Apr 2, 2011
47
Costume still looks bad, just less shiny than before. I'm not fooled. I'm going to do my part and stop Hollywood from making bad comic book films just like bad video game movies. I'm simply not going to pay to see Green Lantern just like I did not pay to see Sucker Punch.
Hal Jordan on Apr 2, 2011
48
So what do you want--a @&*(ing medal or something? Jesus...get off your high horse. So you're not going to see it. Big deal--the world continues spinning and life goes on....and you'll still sound like the typical "I know this is going to suck so I'm not going to watch the film but I'll still scream how the film will suck even though I will never see it!!" type. The only way to really judge anything--a movie, TV show, anime title, or book--is to watch it or read it. Have a nice day.
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
49
Well said.
Cruzer on Apr 2, 2011
50
Are you a studio plant or something? You're such a WB nuthugger.
Third on Apr 2, 2011
51
How about you remember the oath, McKenzie and chill out? Your behavior is not very worthy of the Corps.
Hal Jordan on Apr 2, 2011
52
That's so cute that you think your lone opinion is gonna make a difference
Geoffrey Shauger on Apr 3, 2011
53
I was with you until that crack about Sucker Punch. You have gone from upset fanboy to hater. Let's just wait for the finished product before we criticize a film.
Lamar on Apr 4, 2011
54
The CGI in the Green Lantern Wondercon footage stuck out like a sore thumb. Horribly done. I completely agree with the critics. The story is poorly constructed as well. Abin Sur is the most powerful of them all yet he didn't put up much of a fight and fled like a coward.
Marc McKenzie on Apr 2, 2011
55
Do you realize that wasn't the entire fight scene shown in the footage? Of course you don't because you think he's a coward. Go read a comic book..
SeanJ8 on Apr 3, 2011
56
Don't care what the naysayers say...this looks awesome. Definitely a must-see in the theatre. Something to look forward to on June 17!!!
Anonymous on Apr 2, 2011
57
The film makers will care what the naysayers aka fan boys have to say when they vote for their money like they did with Sucker Punch. HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Joker on Apr 2, 2011
58
umm.........ok, that was probably the coolest f##king thing ive ever seen
John.E on Apr 2, 2011
59
Most of you guys need to get laid (hint: it's a movie).
97point6 on Apr 2, 2011
60
yup
Croniccris on Apr 3, 2011
61
Super Cool. I still miss the white gloves though. Plus why didnt they just use a real mask? Regardless this is probably my most anticipated; in between Xmen and Harry Potter.
Michaelangelo on Apr 3, 2011
62
That was AMAZING for me. I wasn't one who doubted it after the first trailer, but I'll agree the first trailer was terrible. With just Sinestro in the first few seconds, I was sold, and then PARALLAX! stunned, overwhelmed, and very impatient June is too far away.
PyroDark on Apr 3, 2011
63
Yes, yes yes yes yes! Looking fantastic! can't wait, I'm freaking stoked!
Rooneyman on Apr 3, 2011
64
People there's also a TV Spot being shown with additional footage. Nicks Kids Choice Awards. http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Dustin03Comics/news/?a=34490 And I just checked my AT&T Uverse menu. It seems like they're replaying the Nicks Kids choice awards at 10pm est time....so who ever has HD and DVR just check it out
Blueorangeny31 on Apr 3, 2011
65
i was iffy when the trailers came out but my god am i so sold now
Anonymous on Apr 3, 2011
66
Way better than the first trailer!
McWilly on Apr 3, 2011
67
hmm cool, i might actually watch this now
dave on Apr 3, 2011
68
To all the haters, if you think you can do a better job, why not do your own movie? Oh that's right, you can't because you're all fucking peasants!
Asdfasd on Apr 3, 2011
69
Complain, complain, complain! That's all I read from half of the comments. Sure, the mask doesn't look good right now, but this isn't the finished project. One of the producers said during WonderCon that they've finished 50% of the visual effects at the moment. That also explains why we are given this instead of a trailer. They want to show the best scenes put together into a two and a half minute trailer when this effects are finished. Still, this footage is awesome, but it won't be in theaters because it's way too long. And Avatar? Really guys? This looks nothing like that. Green Lantern is not a rip off sci-fi version of Pocahontas with a wooden script. Some of you need to enjoy movies for what they are and stop critiquing every detail. It's a few minutes of footage, not an entire movie. This looks so much better than the first trailer. It's obvious they rushed the first one out way too early to be released with Harry Potter. But I still think Green Lantern will be better than Marvel's three movies coming out this summer. None of them are on the scope Green Lantern stands on. In the end, the wait was well worth it to bring this amazing footage. Bring on June 17!!
SeanJ8 on Apr 3, 2011
70
well said Sean, couldn't agree more
Bigmike23 on Apr 4, 2011
71
I agreed up with you up until you contradicted yourself by bashing Avatar and then telling people to enjoy movies for what they are in the next sentence. I also agree with everything after that. This definitely looks way better than anything Marvel is releasing.
Awtan90 on Apr 6, 2011
72
Also, without CGI, how do you expect to make a Green Lantern movie? Make a billion props?
SeanJ8 on Apr 3, 2011
73
Dark Knight had over 800 CGI shots. Could you tell? NO. Green Lantern's CGI looks like something you'd expect a substandard Visual Effects House like Imageworks. WB needs to go with either Weta, Framestore, or ILM for their tent pole films.
DJ on Apr 3, 2011
74
Compared to GL's over 1500 shots. It's on a much bigger scope than most movies. I'm pretty sure some of the filmmakers they brought on who helped make Lord of the Rings for production sets and costume design know what they're doing.
SeanJ8 on Apr 3, 2011
75
I thought Chris Nolan doesnt like CGI?
Ditz on Apr 4, 2011
76
umm, two-face effects, bat-pod ejection sequence, chicken with the semi, the entire sonar scene at the end, "everything burns" scene just to name a few, our brains can always tell us when something just doesn't look real, we go to be entertained not point out faults
Bigmike23 on Apr 4, 2011
77
Im sold. and thats saying something from a hardcore Marvel, anti DC fanboy. I feel like, aside from nolans amazing batman movies, DC has nothing good to offer but green lantern. The first trailer looked like a dumbed down Iron Man movie, but this footage definitely sold me. STOKED
Anonymous on Apr 3, 2011
78
ummmmm Am I missing something. I have no idea about the comic, but do generally enjoy comic book movies, however this was cringe worthy awful. Terroble CGI in parts, laugh out loud for the wrong reasons dialogue and the weird looking monstor things looked they were drawn by a gifted four year old. Will not be seeing this film. It looks like a Razzie in the making.
Chris Garry on Apr 3, 2011
79
go back to watching jersey shore lol
A_lethom on Apr 3, 2011
80
Why? Is that your favorite show, A_lethom?
Your MoM on Apr 3, 2011
81
5 bucks says Chris Garry wrote this comment. lol
SeanJ8 on Apr 3, 2011
82
HA! I'm with you on this. The CGI is laughable. The dialogue is a joke. Ryan Reynolds acts like an insecure teenager. Green Lantern is this summer's Sucker Punch.
Raj on Apr 3, 2011
84
"This summer's Sucker Punch." Why do so many people hate on this movie? Are you gay? "Ryan Reynolds acts like an insecure teenager." Dude he was an ordinary guy now he's in an intergalactic police force with aliens and power rings, how would you feel.
Lamar on Apr 4, 2011
85
MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET SOME HISTORY BEFORE YOU CRITIQUE THE MATERIAL THEN
Bigmike23 on Apr 4, 2011
86
wow, i wasn't looking forward to this at all, it previously looked like it was going to suck, but after watching that i can't wait to see this film now!
Rattplatt on Apr 3, 2011
87
sick.
karatekid17 on Apr 3, 2011
88
This definitely looks a lot better than the first trailer! Got my hopes back for this movie.
Nate on Apr 3, 2011
89
fellas and ladies, If you haven't seen yet, there's 2 TV SPOTS with additional footage http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=HU25I9TAj54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=gRUumjfZu3I
Blueorangeny31 on Apr 3, 2011
90
HOOLY EFF. Ryan Reynolds just turned me gay. 😛
xDuke on Apr 3, 2011
91
HAHA
Bigmike23 on Apr 4, 2011
92
wow! completely better if this was the second trailer. i was really turned off by the first one. i felt that as long as it was a 95% serious film as portrayed in this footage then it would be a kick ass film. i just hope they don't have much stupid romcom-type comedy like in most of Reynolds' films. i really like him, but i think this is the type of film that needs to be almost entirely serious.
Tim on Apr 3, 2011
93
Wow, no need to see the movie now, That trailer just told me everything that happens.
Jimbob on Apr 3, 2011
94
yeah...the other 140 minutes of the movie will consist of a black background and no sound.
Geoffrey Shauger on Apr 3, 2011
95
More like 140 minutes of talking heads and a whiny Ryan Reynolds.
Raj on Apr 3, 2011
96
Okay now the trailer was okay, but that was immensely better. I am a lot more anxious for this one now.
jjboldt on Apr 4, 2011
97
holy shit although the trailers were a bit on the downside which i still liked but this sold it for me 10000%!!!
A5J4DX on Apr 3, 2011
98
What? The Green Hornet was awesome.
Lamar on Apr 4, 2011
99
This looks so awesome, I think this is going to be the best superhero adaption ever! I can't wait for this to come out!
Dominatr37 on Apr 4, 2011
100
Martin Campbell at the helm gives me a lot of hope that this is going to be a well told story. This man breathed life into the Bond Franchise twice. Casino Royale added a new dimension to a character that had become a shallow adaptation of the original. Expect a similar reverential treatment here. I would expect it to better than when Campbell last worked with Temuera Morrison though. Vertical Limit was not his best work.
cinemabandit on Apr 4, 2011
101
I got a rather Meh feeling...we'll see.
Anonymous on Apr 4, 2011
102
there is nothing about this that looks good. the CG is TERRIBLE!
Hitler on Apr 4, 2011
103
looks good im in 🙂
Anonymous on Apr 5, 2011
104
"BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR" green lantern
Staticdb1 on Apr 5, 2011
105
CGI is just icing on top. I want to eat the cake! Don't let me down on character and a damn good plot!
Boon on Apr 5, 2011
106
Come on...You guys have to complain about sth I guess...this time it's the mask. loll The tone of this selected footage is really intense and serious. No more funny sidekick and girl ishh. this is serious action. They heard us with the complaints and they sorted the CGIs When reciting the oath his eyes turning green is AWESOME!!! The action scenes are fun and sinestro looks alright!
Gh on Apr 5, 2011
107
And for those who want more : 2 tv spots with extra cool footage (thanks to whoever posted it above in the comments) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=HU25I9TAj54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=gRUumjfZu3I
Gh on Apr 5, 2011
108
after that Scarlett Johansson would regret having separated from him perhaps 🙂
Gh on Apr 5, 2011
109
The Green Lantern Corp looks like miniature wax figures, the cheap kind. I'm not impressed at all. I really wish WB had gone with a real Visual Effects company like ILM, Weta, or Framestore. Sony Imageworks does poor work time and time again.
VFX Geek on Apr 5, 2011
110
How about creating your company and propose your services to WB instead of whining about? loll Where is your film btw? YAWN
Gh on Apr 6, 2011
111
i just don't his clothing... it's just weird... kind of disappointed me there... But it's the kind of thing you can forget during the movie (hopefully)
Mila on Apr 13, 2011
New comments are no longer allowed on this post.
FEATURED POSTS
FOLLOW FS HERE
Follow Alex's main account on Twitter:
Add our posts to your Feedly › click here
Get all the news sent on Telegram 
LATEST TO WATCH