I've been hearing a lot of people discussing the two big trailers to come out recently, for next year's Green Hornet and Green Lantern movies. If you don't already know, most people have been saying that the Green Hornet trailer makes it look like the better movie. In fact, the studio that was once really upset with Green Hornet, demanding re-shoots and not planning much advertising, is now already planning for a sequel since the test screenings have been off-the-charts positive. So, without further adieu, here are the trailers for Green Lantern and Green Hornet.

Green Lantern


Green Hornet

I personally have to give it to The Green Hornet. I wasn't expecting this at all, since I had heard bad things and, to be honest, didn't think Seth Rogen really fit the role. But is looks really sharp, it looks like it has some cool action and humor, and blends it pretty well. Green Lantern, on the other hand, doesn't really seem like it's the best trailer they could have done. It seems to me they focused on showing more of the effects they had finished rather than the action, humor, and story of the film. I'm still holding out hope for the second trailer, but for now I'm loving that Green Hornet trailer more.

-Gary

Nobody has anything to say?

-Gary

I'm with you Gary - got to give it to Green Hornet. I'm still not convinced Seth Rogen is the man for the role. The Hornet was alway a cool, smooth character, he seem like a bumbling idiot, but the Trailer has changed my mind a little.

I wasn't originally either, but Rogen seems to be taking it pretty seriously. Obviously, because it's him there are going to be some comedic moments in there, but I feel like he's going to be a bit different then he normally is.

-Gary

The guy playing Kato looks great - kind of them discovering the adventure together. I'm looking forward to it.

I'm going to adapt the mind of an average movie-goer, and not an avid comic book reader.

If I saw these two trailers, back to back in no particular order, I would pay to see "Green Hornet". Sure, "Green Lantern" looks legit, but people want action, as well as something unpredictable.

In class today, (we somehow discuss films from time to time) some kids even admitted that some movies nowadays are "so stupid" and "so freakin' predictable now". I actually smiled to this, because it's true, and I love films, especially the classics, where film was an art and acting was a career. I could have told them that decades ago; and I wasn't even ALIVE. Hah!

But I have high hopes for "Green Hornet". It looks fantastic. It definitely delivers what it's reputation used to shine with.
"Green Lantern" ... All I said in my head was "That Van Wilder guy? Seriously?".

I just don't think it's going to be all good people amp it up to be.

My bet is on the "Green Hornet".

I really hope it's just the trailer, because if Green Lantern is bad I'm going to be VERY disappointed. Like, some of the other Green Hornet trailers (the one I posted is the 4th one) aren't as good as this one, which highlights the comedy and unique plot rather than the action. The more action based ones aren't as good, in my opinion, as this one, mostly because I feel like that's where Seth Rogen's talents lie. And although he's known for his comedy, I feel like Ryan Reynolds CAN play a good Hal Jordan...if he's got the material and direction to do so.

-Gary

The Batman On Film website did a podcast just on the Green Lantern Trailer, it was an hour and a half discussion just on the trailer (they did talk a little Batman at the end). I enjoyed it!

I'll have to check that out, I'd love to hear what they had to say, since they picked it apart.

-Gary

Yeah he was Deadpool - suppose to be doing hisown spin off movie as well. He does seem more Deadpool that GL.

True...He's supposedly still on board for Deadpool, and wants to take it really seriously. Having it be a kinda crazy flick, with him breaking the fourth wall and talking to the crowd and stuff. I'm expecting it to be kinda like this;

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-Gary