Green Lantern **½

Martin Campbell directed this Comic book/Action film. Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins, Temuera Morrison, Jay O. Sanders, Taika Waititi, Jon Tenney, Geoffrey Rush, Michael Clarke Duncan. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action. Running time is one hour and forty-five minutes.

A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, the Green Lantern Corps, faces a new enemy called Parallax. Their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds).

As a Sci-fi fan I found this enjoyable although not enough to need to see it again. It has a nice mix of humor, action, romance and CGI effects so it wasn't quite as one dimensional as I was afraid it would be. Not being a comic book aficionado I wasn't aware of the plot in advance, which was good as the basic premise is silly. Still, I suspect comic book and Reynolds fans will be satisfied if not overwhelmed. An obvious sequel is planned although the scene leading to that conclusion made absolutely no sense to me. I watched the 3D version and while enjoyable enough I don't think you're  going to get much for the extra money it takes to do so. A large screen and good sound will add more to your enjoyment than will 3D.  2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times.