Before diving into the sequel, it's essential to revisit the original film. "Green Lantern" (2011) was directed by Martin Campbell and starred Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, a test pilot who becomes a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force. The movie also featured Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, Ryan Reynolds' love interest. Despite its promising premise, the film received criticism for its convoluted plot, poor pacing, and subpar visual effects.