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June 17, 2011

At the Movies: ‘Green Lantern' is dull, dim and joyless

By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic

Remember when big, summer blockbusters were fun — when they were a light, clever and entertaining escape?


GREEN LANTERN

Director: Martin Campbell

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins, Mark Strong

Rating: PG-13

Running time: 114 minutes

That notion apparently eluded the makers of “Green Lantern,” a joyless amalgamation of expository dialogue and special effects that aren't especially special.


 
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