Green Lantern is a superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name, with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role. Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a test pilot who is chosen by a dying alien to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peacekeeping force. The film explores Hal's journey as he learns to harness his newfound powers and confronts the villainous Parallax. While the film received mixed reviews, Reynolds' performance as Green Lantern was praised for his charisma and charm.