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It's not as bad as you all want it to be.


After seeing Batman v Superman, I find it interesting that this is the stronger of the two films. It goes against the popular opinion I'm sure, but it is true.

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I actually don't mind this Green Lantern movie but still I do prefer Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.

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I found BvS's lack of levity to be exhausting. Also the galactic mythology GL presents is a far more interesting premise. I know it's all just opinion, but I really think GL might pick up a few more fans or at least be reconsidered now that we've seen just how bad BvS was. I think the movie was written off for reasons that really bear no consequence to the overall film. For example: The suit is CG. Who cares? It actually looks pretty cool. The racecar sequence. Who cares? It's a tiny moment in the film. I think it's fun and cool myself. The idea is also planted earlier in the film when he plays with his nephew's toys. Those are the two main criticisms I hear, and they're very shallow. I really think this is a stronger movie than people give it credit for.

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My problem is less with the piss poor cg, but that the hero is a selfimportant douchebag. I feel more sympathy with Hector, who felt more like a victim than a villain, yet got cast aside with no forgiveness.

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I don't agree that it is better but it's nowhere near as bad as some/a lot of people make it out to be.

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It's most definitely a stronger, more enjoyable movie than BVS. It stays fun while not taking itself too seriously, which is what a comic book movie like Green Lantern is supposed to be. I liked it.

BVS made me consider drowning myself.

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