Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011)

Actors: Tony Amendola (actor), Steve Blum (actor), Steve Blum (actor), Steve Blum (actor), Steve Blum (actor), Nathan Fillion (actor), Nathan Fillion (actor), Jason Isaacs (actor), Michael Jackson (actor), Peter Jessop (actor), David Kaufman (actor), Sunil Malhotra (actor), Roddy Piper (actor), Henry Rollins (actor), Tony Amendola (actor),

Plot: On Oa, the headquarters planet of the intergalactic police force, the Green Lantern Corps, the Guardians of the Universe see alarming evidence that the feared villain, Krona, is coming to destroy the planet. While the Guardians move to evacuate, Green Lantern Hal Jordan helps the unsure new recruit, Arisia, by telling her several stories of fellow Lanterns and the challenges they faced. Through him, we see the adventures of Avra the first Lantern, Princess Laira, Kilowog, the unsociable Mogo and Jordan's immediate predecessor, Abin Sur. When Krona arrives, those stories prove more valuable than anyone expects as Arisia draws a special inspiration from them.

Keywords: alien, alien-invasion, army, based-on-comic-book, battle, character-name-in-title, color-in-title, combat, dc-comics, explosion
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: Witness the Color of Will

Quotes:

Hal Jordan: When you shape the light of your ring, you walk in the footsteps of the first Lantern.

Kilowog: Ardakian Trawl, do you realize you got patrol?::Ardakian Trawl: Oh, and I thought I was coming 500 million light-years to give you a sponge bath, Kilowog.::Kilowog: Knock it off, you poozer.::Ardakian Trawl: I'm in your star system, so quit flaring your nostrils.

Deegan: Poozers are what I call useless, stupid, stinking rookies like Brilowog here.::Bolphunga: Kilowog, sir.::Deegan: Did you just say something, Brilobutt?::Bolphunga: No, sir. Sorry, sir.::Deegan: You're whoever I say you are!

Deegan: In brightest day, In blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight. You freaking bastards!

Laira: [to Kentor] I came here hoping that Ree'yu and Rubyn were responsible for Jayd's atrocities, hoping that you were still the man that once tucked his daughter in at night, but you are no longer that man, and I am a Green Lantern.

Bolphunga: Poor Kluba Vud. You seem to be completely, heh, disarmed. And once I have your head, I, Bolpphunga, shall be proclaimed the greatest warrior in the galaxy.::Kloba Vud: Except for Mogo.::Bolphunga: What? What did you say?::Kloba Vud: Except for Mogo. Not only is he mightier than you, he is also a... A Green Lantern.::Bolphunga: Ha. I fear no Lantern.::Kloba Vud: You'd fear this one. He's the most powerful Lantern of them all. Never defeated. A cosmic legend.::Bolphunga: Never heard of him.

Arisia: I guess this is the blackest night everyone talks about.::Sinestro: No, my dear. Only dusk.

Arisia: [about Mogo] He might not socialize, but he sure knows how make an entrance.

Sinestro: It appears you fulfilled the prophecy of Oa's destruction. Not only a hero, but some might say an agent of destiny.::Kilowog: You did good out there, rookie.::Arisia: Does this mean I get to skip boot camp?::Kilowog: Not a chance, poozer.

Arisia: Where's everyone going?::Hal Jordan: We got a new home to build. Come on. I'll tell you about the time I took on an army of Manhunters and my only backup was this squirrel.

Green Lantern (2011)

Actors: Kenneth Brown Jr. (actor), Clancy Brown (actor), Warren Burton (actor), Edward J. Clare (actor), Silas Cooper (actor), Raymond Delaune (actor), Mike Doyle (actor), Michael Clarke Duncan (actor), Griff Furst (actor), Douglas M. Griffin (actor), Gattlin Griffith (actor), Bobby Holland Hanton (actor), Garrett Hines (actor), Bernard Hocke (actor), Deke Anderson (actor),

Plot: A cocky test pilot, Hal Jordan ('Ryan Reynolds (I)' (qv)), acquires superhuman powers when he is chosen by "the Ring", the willpower-fed source of power, of the Green Lantern Intergalactic Corps. He, reluctantly at first, takes on the challenges these superheroes face. Putting his self-doubts aside, and spurred on by his sense of duty and love for his beautiful, intellectually equal, colleague, Carol Ferris ('Blake Lively' (qv)), he is soon called to defend mankind from Parallax, a super-powerful being who feeds on fear. He is the universe's last chance, as many Lanterns have been killed and the Corps is weakened. And he might just be the right Lantern for the job of keeping the world safe from harm. Based on the characters of DC Comics series "Green Lantern".

Keywords: 1990s, 2010s, 3600-recruits, aerial-drone, air-base, airplane-accident, airplane-explosion, alien, alien-contact, alien-infection
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller,
Taglines: One of us... becomes one of them. In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight, let those who worship evil's might, beware my power, Green Lantern's Light. In our darkest hour, there will be light.

Quotes:

[Hal sees his ring on Hammond's corpse]::Hal Jordan: Stay here!::Carol Ferris: No problem!

Hal Jordan: Hey, Carol. Was gonna do a little flying today. What do you think?::Carol Ferris: I think you're late.::Hal Jordan: Yes, that's only because I slept in.::Carol Ferris: I used to sleep in. Then I turned 11. Let me give you a little heads-up. I've gone up against these Sabres all week and they have smoked me every time. There isn't anything you can do that they can't do better, faster and without disappointing woman everywhere.::Hal Jordan: I, uh, think we both know that's not true.::Carol Ferris: This is exactly why I didn't want you for this. My father did. I would've gone with Jensen.::Hal Jordan: I'd have gone with Jensen too. But unfortunately, he's busy not being good enough.::Carol Ferris: At least he shows up. Hal, this test today, it's important.::Hal Jordan: I got it. I'm gonna make you look good up there. Don't worry, okay? Now let's get these pants off and fly some planes.

Hal Jordan: You know, I used to know this kid. Was a funny looking bastard. One day, he's standing on the mound, and he throws a perfect game.::Jason Jordan: That... that was me.::Hal Jordan: That was you? Thought you looked familiar. You were totally in the zone that day. Remember?::Jason Jordan: I still dream about it.::Hal Jordan: I bet.::[grabs a baseball]::Hal Jordan: Take it. Close your eyes. Go on. Now, can you remember exactly how you felt that day? That's how I feel when I'm flying. Like that plane is a part of me. No, it's like, no matter how bad things get, there's something good out there just over the horizon.

[from trailer]::Hal Jordan: [to his one-night stand] Sorry, I'm late. Help yourself, there's water from the tap! [rushes off to work]

Hal Jordan: Now, pay attention...::[puts the ring on his finger and suits up]::Thomas Kalmaku: Whoa, green!::[both laugh]::Hal Jordan: I know, right?

Thomas Kalmaku: What happens now?::Hal Jordan: I go looking for trouble!

Sinestro: A great light has gone out in the universe. Abin Sur is dead. Four of my Lantern brothers killed. The inhabitants of two worlds annihilated by an unknown enemy. An enemy that possesses the yellow power of fear. We know it originated from somewhere within the Lost Sector. We know it grows more powerful with each encounter. According to Abin Sur's last transmission, he seemed to know what it was. His only words were, "It's Parallax."::First Guardian: We are aware of the threat. We are assessing the situation.::Sinestro: While you assess, innocent lives will be lost! Let me take this fight to this new enemy!::Female Guardian: There is much of which you are not aware, Sinestro.::First Guardian: If the danger is as great as we suspect...::Sinestro: What are you saying? You believe this enemy can defeat us?... Guardians, if your faith in our power has faltered, let me renew it. Let me take a squadron of my strongest Lanterns against this enemy, and I'll prove to you our best days are not behind us.

Hal Jordan: A talking fish...::Tomar-Re: Actually, my race is Xudarian. Our DNA does some what resemble your own ichthyological species. I am Tomar-Re, protector of Sector 2613 and home to...::Hal Jordan: 80,012 galaxies, 2.34 million sentient species. How do I know that?::Tomar-Re: The induction process. It activates the ring's higher functions, including a working knowledge base. In truth, we were curious. The process has never been attempted on a species as young as humans before. As you are the first to be chosen, I've been sent to welcome you here.::Hal Jordan: And here is?::[Tomar-Re shows him an alien metropolis]::Tomar-Re: Welcome to Oa.

Tomar-Re: Of all the threats the Corps ever faced, the gravest was an entity of fear known as Parallax. Only the legendary Green Lantern Abin Sur was capable of capturing and imprisoning this beast, which he did on the lost planet of Ryut.

[from trailer]::Tomar-Re: After the defeat of the Corps' finest warrior, the search for his successor began...::Abin Sur: Choose well... [the ring flies across the world]::Tomar-Re: And for the first time, the ring chose a human.

Green Lantern: First Flight (2009)

Actors: Victor Garber (actor), Richard Green (actor), David L. Lander (actor), John Larroquette (actor), Michael Madsen (actor), Richard McGonagle (actor), Christopher Meloni (actor), Christopher Meloni (actor), Rob Paulsen (actor), William Schallert (actor), Kurtwood Smith (actor), Malachi Throne (actor), Bruce W. Timm (actor), Jim Wise (actor), Larry Drake (actor),

Plot: When pilot Hal Jordan accepts a mysterious, powerful ring from a dying alien creature, it transforms him into a Green Lantern - one of an elite force of heroes. These heroes patrol the universe to ensure peace and justice under the leadership of the Guardians of the Universe. Unsure of their newest recruit, the Guardians assign Hal to their most-honored Green Lantern Sinestro for training, unaware that Sinestro wants to overthrow the Guardians and create a new order he'll control. It's a battle of might and willpower as Hall must prove his worth by defeating Sinestro to save the Green Lantern Corps.

Keywords: alien, alien-planet, apprentice, based-on-comic, based-on-comic-book, battle, betrayal, bigotry, blood, blue-skin
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: Beware his power. Superman was born a hero. Batman became a hero. But only Green Lantern was chosen.

Quotes:

Hal Jordan: And you thought I was green before.::Sinestro: Jordan.

Kilowog: [after stepping on Sinestro's hand] Excuse me, poozer.

Hal Jordan: Come on! Get green! [Hits the fragment of the battery then yells in pain] Son of a...!

[first lines]::Hal Jordan: I'll tell you, Carol, it's quite a sight up here. All those stars, the blue water. Reminds me of that night in Cabo. Remember the restaurant?::Carol Ferris: Hal, stay on the flight.::Hal Jordan: A lot of sangria that night. Boy, could you put it away.::Carol Ferris: Hal.::Hal Jordan: I don't know how we ever made it back to the hotel...

Ganthet: You can't condemn an entire species.::Ranakar: You said it yourself, Ganthet. It's a wonder they've lasted this long. Maybe you'd like me to list their atrocities. Maybe our human can help us. Maybe he has a few of his own.::Hal Jordan: Listen, buddy, I didn't ask for this ring. You want it back, because I've had just enough of this crap.::Ranakar: Well, it appears we can add impertinence to their many qualities.

Sinestro: [to Hal] Let me tell you, friend. The only way to operate out here is by fear. They hit, I hit harder. They attack, I annihilate. I am the one constant, unassailable force against their chaos and you made them forget that. You think I enjoy this? Look at the universe the Guardians have created. We have the greatest power in the cosmos and what have they made us? Garbage collectors! We pick up the trash.::[blasting away at garbage with Power Ring]::Sinestro: A thief here, a killer there. Scum, dirt, filth! There's no end to it, but there could be. It's my dream that one day all of this rot will be wiped away. A new order will prevail, one that will end the chaos but it won't be built by the faint of heart. You got soft on me back there, Earth boy, and that I will not tolerate.

Hal Jordan: What did the Guardian mean when he said the Energy-Rod might have been helpful?::Boodikka: Kanjar Ro controlled it through his thoughts. Though it might contain some psionic information.::Hal Jordan: Like where he put the yellow element?::Kilowog: Ranakar doesn't know his butt from his poozer.

Kilowog: [Hal's been asked to lead the oath] What's the matter?::Hal Jordan: I just learned the thing this morning.

Appa Ali Apsa: Where are you going?::Hal Jordan: I've gotta go punch a clock with my other boss. [as he's flying off] I can see where this is going to be a long commute.

Ch'p: [Regarding Hal Jordan] I always get the stink jobs. Let the new guy do it.

Super Friends (1980)

Actors: Lewis Bailey (actor), Vic Perrin (actor), Stanley Ralph Ross (actor), Jimmy Weldon (actor), William Woodson (actor), Melanie Chartoff (actress),

Plot: The world's most popular team of DC Comics Super Heroes continue to battle their comic book foes as well as non comic book threats in shorter length episodes. There were three short 7 minute segments in one half hour show. This time, Newer heroes Black Vulcan, Samaraui, and Apache Chief appeared more prominently in episodes alongside Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman and Robin. These four heroes would periodically guest appear in the Wonder Twins episodes to give their Exxorian protégés a hand when the going got tough. In addition, Justice Leaguers like Aquaman, Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and the Atom appeared frequently. Occasionally, villains like Bizarro and Mr. Mxyztplk would show up to menace our heroes while non comic book threats like the Incredible Crude Oil Monster, the Voodoo Vampire, the Outlaws of Orion, and Diamond Jack all provided our heroes with some great challenges.

Keywords: dc-comics, justice-league, two-word-series-title
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: More challenges for our heroes within 7 minutes

Legends of the Superheroes (1979)

Actors: Charlie Callas (actor), Garrett Craig (actor), Gabriel Dell (actor), Frank Gorshin (actor), Rod Haase (actor), Ed McMahon (actor), Howard Morris (actor), Mickey Morton (actor), Howard Murphy (actor), Bill Nuckols (actor), Gary Owens (actor), Brad Sanders (actor), William Schallert (actor), William Schallert (actor), Jeff Altman (actor),

Plot: The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villians. In the first episode, The Challenge, the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical supervillians' plot to destroy the world. In the second episode, The Roast, the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villians attend.

Keywords: based-on-comic, black-canary, dc-comics, flash, four-word-title, justice-league, miniaturization, robin-the-boy-wonder, shazam, shrinking
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi,