Even when Reynold's face isn't on screen, his personality shines through in animated characters, like the ones he played in "Detective Pikachu" and "The Croods." Outside of his on-screen abilities, the real-life Reynolds is known for his humorous sense of humor, which draws people to him as a person, movie characters aside.
However, for all the successes Reynold has on his Hollywood resume, he also has his fair share of misses. And while fans can debate which is the worst, Reynold himself has certainly never stopped making changes to his DC superhero movie, "Green Lantern," a film that, despite suffering from wildly negative critical ratings and poor box office, now it has a second life. on Netflix.
Netflix viewers are giving Green Lantern another chance
The 2011 movie "Green Lantern" was considered a huge flop when it hit theaters. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed just under $220 million worldwide on a $200 million budget.
Green Lantern has been a key character in the DC universe for decades, but many fans felt the 2011 movie didn't do the mythos justice. Reviews pointed the blame on the gritty CGI and simple plot that didn't delve into the full depth of the characters and backstory. Reynolds himself has repeatedly poked fun at the film in the years since, most notably breaking the fourth wall in both "Deadpool" movies.
However, could "Green Lantern" receive a new appraisal? According to Netflix, "Green Lantern" ranks fourth in Netflix's US Top 10, so it seems possible.
As with other lost movies, Netflix and subsequent streaming platforms have breathed new life into movies that flopped or were easily forgotten. The ability to revisit an old movie with the click of a button has allowed viewers to give some films, like "Green Lantern," a second chance, or perhaps a first chance, if they had previously been skipped over in the past. cinemas.
