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The long-awaited full teaser trailer to GREEN LANTERN is here. Entertainment Tonight teased it a few nights ago, but we can’t stand posting those chopped up teasers they run, so now, in all its glory, we’ve got the full trailer for you to check out. Ryan Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, the famous DC Comics’ hero, who becomes Green Lantern. In the film he co-stars with Blake Lively, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins, Peter Sarasgaard, Angela Bassett, Jay O. Sanders and Temuera Morrison. The movie is directed by Martin Campbell (EDGE OF DARKNESS, GOLDENEYE). It will be interesting to see how this character translates on the big screen, especially since I’ve always thought GL wouldn’t work well as a movie. It’s just a little too strange, but in the hands of a competent director like Campbell (who I love) and an extremely likable actor like Reynolds (who I also love), this thing may have a chance at being great. The trailer makes it look as if we’re in store for an action-comedy, though there are some dark moments in here. Check it out for yourself and tell us your thoughts in the comments. You can also click on the wallpaper image above to see it full-size (1250 x 600), and make it your new desktop if you’re so inclined.
GREEN LANTERN shines its light in movie theaters June 17, 2011 (in 3D in select theaters)
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Official Warner Bros. synopsis:
Bringing the enduringly popular superhero to the big screen for the first time, “Green Lantern” stars Ryan Reynolds (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”).
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
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Check out some screengrabs from the trailer below. First up, Temuera Morrison as Abin-Sur:
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Check out Mark Strong as Sinestro:
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What’s this? Is that Oa? More importantly, is that Tomar?
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That is definitely Kilowog!
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And here we have the evil Hector Hammond.
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Hal Jordan looks fearless as the new Green Lantern.
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No evil shall escape his FLIGHT!
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Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
