Why so much hate

I think I get your point, but what do you expect people to write?

I mean; yes this is not Revolver, The Matrix or even Jurassic Park, just to mention some better movies, but at the same time this is not Manos the hands of fate or one of those badly done remakes that has been the "main attraction" these last couple of years.

Green Lantern was just entertaining enough to be watchable, nothing grand or ground breaking but the acting was good enough, the CGI was passable, the plot was okay and the story had been padded just enough to be entertaining, but not enough to hinder the plot progress.

I think I know why some people hate it; they are fans of the comics and don't see this as a faithful adaptation, but for everyone else this seems like a watch-once movie.

LOL, dont' even get me started. Of course I can articulate that , and more if I want to. I've written plenty of reviews for movies, but atm I just can't take the time right now or I would.

Suffice to say, its a more than acceptable cartoon to real life attempt, with a very solid cast of actors, great special effects because the movie had to have them and they are very well done/believable, acceptable plot (its similar to superman, does it need to be anything more to be solid entertainment ?) and I really liked the choice for the leads. Ryan was very believable and some new faces did a great job as well ( or ones I"ve not seen or recall seeing ).

I judge a movie based on many factors, but specifically am I drawn to keep watching the entire few hours or do I start yawning. I wanted to keep watching this through its entirety.

What else is there to want to know ? ;) If scifi's, or cartoon to big screen aren't your thing , then fine, but really unless you can come up with legitimate reasons this movie fails, then you have no reason to be asking perfection of others. I'ts enough to like the movie for its entertainment factor. I give this easily a 7.5, because I wanted to keep watching.

I didn't think it was a bit cheesy. But then, I'm not someone who is spoiled and expects movies to be perfect in every way. I loved this movie, and I like to watch it on tv when its on as well. It a decent cartoon to movie imho. I think people expect way too much, instead of just enjoying a movie for what it is. Plus some people like to (* not you at all, your comment was decent) put a movie down . I think there are people out there that like to give a movie bad ratings, just because its a fun thing to do , or so they think. Anyone that has seen this movie would know better when they see such a lousy rating of 5.7. It deserved at least a 7.5 given its entertainment factor. That proves that people just like to hijack a movies ratings to their movie, coming up will be more popular. I"d not even doubt if rating hijackers are hired by competitors to create false negatives in order to elevate the movie they are releasing.

It wasn't meant to be a space movie, its a cartoon character made live, and I think they did a wonderful job. I'ts certainly no worse than superman, and certainly more interesting given the subject matter is at least somewhat unique. Great special effects I thought and a ok plot. I think some people expect too much, instead of just enjoying the movie. The acting was fine, the effects were amazing and it had a lot of action. Whats not to like here ? ;)

For $200,000,000 this thing better *beep* gold.

^^^This. GL goes from slacker to ultimate hero overnight because humans are so much better than everyone else. Common plot mistake, easily avoided.

That, and they tease the yellow ring all movie long only to stick in a "whoops, see you next movie" scene _after_ the credits.

Nah, Peter Saarsgard's good for it. It's easy to paint yourself as a villain if people can find an easy way to hate you. For him, he was not born with good looks and add that mustache and here comes sinister freak. Can you find an easier way to make 6 figures or more a movie?