17 villains from superhero movies who were wasted in spite of great potential

Modified Jan 22, 2025 17:53 ET

Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

11. Parallax – Green Lantern (2011)

Parallax – Green Lantern (2011) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

Parallax is a fearsome cosmic entity personifying fear. In Green Lantern, he is turned into an ordinary, cloudy monster. There is no scary presence and no psychological warfare, which alienates the audience from the character. In the comics, Parallax tests Green Lantern's willpower and courage, and it becomes a very personal, high-stakes battle. But, with uninspired CGI and a lack of emotional tension, the movie failed to explore the internal struggles of Hal Jordan, missing the opportunity for a character-driven adaptation of Parallax that would have turned the movie into an intense psychological battle instead of a forgettable superhero outing.