A test pilot is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe.
As a long time Green Lantern fan I went into the film expecting quite a lot. I wanted an entertaining story that was faithful to the source material. I wanted incredible CG effects and mind blowing battle sequences. I also wanted to see actors nail those characters in their portrayals. I was not disappointed.
While it would be impossible to fit decades worth of continuity into one film they managed to squeeze quite a bit of story in without bogging it down with too many elements. The character portrayals were pretty spot on to their comic book counterparts or were at least close enough.
The visuals were amazing and the use of 3D was well done. The film drew you in and made you feel immersed in the action.
Hal must defeat not only the Mindworm, Hector Hammond, but also Parallax, in this version a former guardian corrupted by the yellow energy of fear. The action sequences are amazing and the constructs are very well done, even the costume is achieved believably as a CG ring construct.
Of course Hal isn't welcomed to the corps with open arms, but skepticism, and after saving the Earth from Parallax he finally earns their respect. They should really have listened to him about the yellow ring being a bad idea though.
I did like the nod to Carol Ferris as Star Sapphire, by her call sign "Sapphire".
All in all I was impressed with the story and with the FX, they managed to maintain a good balance.
I also liked the lead-in to the sequel, which as you guessed it will be Sinestro taking on the Green Lantern Corps and forming his own Sinestro Corps.
