Since the disastrous reception of 2011's Green Lantern, the execs at DC were apprehensive about approaching the character again. But fans were desperate to see more of the Green Lantern universe, especially after the cancellation of the animated series. Husband and wife duo, Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko had a truly great pitch that was seemingly the polar opposite of what came before. The movie, which ironically starred another Ryan, received critical acclaim and is widely considered to be the best of the franchise