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Green Lantern: First Flight

Green Lantern: First Flight

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2009

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

Movie details

Green Lantern: First Flight

“Superman was born a hero. Batman became a hero. But only Green Lantern was chosen.”

2009 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 15m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lauren Montgomery

Written by

Alan Burnett

Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni

Hal Jordan (voice)

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Sinestro (voice)

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Kilowog (voice)

Tricia Helfer

Tricia Helfer

Boodikka (voice)

John Larroquette

John Larroquette

Tomar-Re (voice)

Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

Kanjar Ro (voice)

Larry Drake

Larry Drake

Ganthet (voice)

Court is in session

Put Green Lantern: First Flight on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.