Of all the recent comic-book adaptations, this movie is probably closest to Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk: well-made, acceptably entertaining but emotionally unengaging. With veteran pros Martin Campbell directing and Stuart Baird editing, the action beats zip along and the space opera elements well handled. Ryan Reynolds puts in one hundred per cent effort and manages to carry the film effectively, although the now clearly-mid-thirties star has to contend with many lines that sound as if they were written for a teenage superhero such as a young Peter Parker. Blake Lively makes an assured love-interest, and Peter Sarsgaard convinces as the earth-bound panto villain. Tim Robbins and Angela Bassett provide solid supporting human roles, and Mark Strong gives a very striking performance as Lantern Sinestro. The CG effects are lavish, even though the design elements often feel like a grab-bag mix of previous sci-fi hits (from the soul-snatching of Final Fantasy-The Spirits Within to the street-level slug-fest from Superman II). The 3D plays well in the space scenes with wonderful depth of field, whilst some of the more mundane everyday situations are crudely converted. The film feels long but the packed plot maintains attention in what is a sound Friday-night popcorn movie overall. Sit through the beautifully-rendered 3D end main credits for a set-up scene for the sequel.
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