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Patrina Streety Moreno Valley California. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update. The movie has a pretty powerful if superficially explored message: It's OK to admit fear; it's the first step to overcoming it -- though acting out of fear can destroy you.
And when you're called to greatness, take heed. Though he's a bit of a cad, Hal Jordan is a good guy with a caring heart and a fearless nature that he harnesses for good. There are villains, too, but they're clearly portrayed as such and are ultimately doomed.
The main monster, the Parallax, is pretty scary and could definitely frighten younger children. The movie is filled with loud explosions and battle scenes, mostly involving a lot of punching and throwing and, in one case, deadly light rays that sear through a character's core. Another tries to attack his own father. Some flirting and kissing; a couple is shown briefly under the covers on a bed. It's implied that Hal has had a one-night stand he's shown in his underwear.
Brief cleavage shot. Occasional use of words like "s--t," "a--hole," "goddammit," "hell," "son of a bitch," "crap," "damn," "goddamn," and "bastard"; a character gives another the finger. Tie-in to vast quantities of related merchandise.
Some drinking of beer and hard liquor at a bar, but no one gets sloshed. Social drinking at parties. Parents need to know that this big-screen take on the classic comic book superhero, starring Ryan Reynolds as a cocky test pilot who morphs into a superhero, offers lots of fast-paced, combat-filled action, much of it cartoonish in nature. And the movie's Parallax monster is pretty scary especially for younger kids , but there's isn't much in the way of blood or gore -- though one scene does show a syringe going into a character's eye.
The movie is humorous at some moments and intense during others; it superficially addresses heavy topics like death and childhood trauma. Expect infrequent swearing "s--t," "a--hole," etc. Add your rating See all 24 parent reviews.
Add your rating See all 61 kid reviews. A beloved member of the Green Lantern corps of intergalactic police has died, felled by a monster known as the Parallax that feeds off fear. The glowing ring that empowers him also hunts for his successor; surprisingly, it chooses Hal Jordan Ryan Reynolds , a headstrong, impulsive, irresponsible, but talented pilot who's still plagued by the death of his father also a flyer in a fiery crash. Is it really that difficult to create a superhero with complexity Spider-Man and Iron Man excepted?
It's not for lack of material; Hal Jordan, after all, has plenty of childhood trauma to mine. Although the movie acknowledges his torment, it spends much more time painting him as a bad-boy-with-a-heart enlivened by a ring that allows him to perform super-cool tricks.
As Hammond, Saarsgard does a better job at three-dimensionality but is also plagued by too much theatricality. The movie admittedly engaging at first -- wouldn't you be agog, too, if you discovered you had the ability to create anything simply from willpower and thought?
But the conceit gets old quickly. Characters that could easily have lent Hal gravitas -- his nephew, his brothers -- disappear without a trace. Any nod to his shades of gray are quickly erased. But next time if there is a next time , can his Jordan plumb more emotional depths? Families can talk about why Hal is reluctant to step into his role.
What holds him back? Is this a typical reaction of would-be superheroes in other movies? Do the movie's special effects minimize the violence? How does the impact of this kind of violence compare to more realistically violent scenes? A plane crashes and explodes, killing the pilot. A helicopter nearly crashes into a crowd of partygoers. A character suffers pain and some injury during training. A man ejects from his plane just before it hits the ground and explodes.
A character nearly causes an accident while driving irresponsibly. A couple kisses passionately. A man is seen in bed with a woman. A female character wears low cut clothing on several occasions. Some brief sexual innuendo is included in the dialogue.
Language: The script contains nearly two-dozen mild and moderate profanities, as well as one sexual hand gesture given in a comedic context. Alcohol is served at social events. A couple goes for drinks. Characters are injected with tranquilizers. Fear can be induced by many external factors while willpower seems to be internally motivated.
Why does Hal believe people must admit they are afraid before they can face their fear? How do the characters develop during this story? Is Hal Jordan a better role model by the end of the movie? Is he a better superhero? How does he compare with better-known figures such as Superman and Wonder Woman? What does this film say about the worth of humanity?
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