Green Lantern w/ Paul Rust (Classic)
Summary
Hosts Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas are joined by guest Paul Rust to eviscerate the 2011 film Green Lantern. They critique the movie’s confusing exposition, terrible CGI, and nonsensical plot points, such as the villain being a cloud with teeth and the hero’s bizarre construction abilities. The group also mocks the dated dialogue, Ryan Reynolds’ quippy performance, and the film’s overall failure despite its massive budget.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and transition to movie review
Confusion over comic source and the villain Parallax
Critique of Oa's design and Hal's boring constructs
Age gap issues and Hector Hammond's plot holes
Awkward dialogue and dated 90s tone
Commercial break
The opening scene, dad's death, and fear mechanics
Nephew gift, transformation scene, and sweatpants
Romance, disappearing gifts, and lantern logistics
Alien diversity, party reveal, and news coverage
Commercial break
Training montage, Ryan Reynolds' other movies, and ending
Box office, Sinestro, and respected actors in bad roles
Listener reviews and final ads
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