The buzz around The Green Hornet comes from the collision of weird talents involved: Seth Rogen plays the crime-fighting hero and writes the movie with his Superbad bud Evan Goldberg; pop star Jay Chou plays Kato; and the ... more »whimsy-headed Michel Gondry directs. Toss in Inglourious Basterds Oscar winner Christoph Waltz as a super-villain highly self-conscious about his brand, and you've got a blockbuster that definitely isn't going for the normal. And for a while, the movie's Apatovian comedy and bromantic tendencies supply some definite fun; plus, Waltz and his double-barreled revolver (along with an uncredited cameo by James Franco) launch the picture with a giddy opening action sequence. At some point, though, you want all this stuff to mesh, and The Green Hornet keeps zipping about in three directions at once, never quite maintaining its early comic zip, but not grounding itself in an engaging enough crime-fighting plot, either. And there's little to do for nominal female lead Cameron Diaz; although both millionaire playboy Britt Reid and Kato make half-hearted passes at her, it's clear their main interest is each other. You just knew a franchise that began as a radio serial in the 1930s (and took a brief but memorable detour into TV in the '60s) would end up being part of that unavoidable 21st-century genre, the male-bonding comedy. Of course, it's really a triangle. Their boss car, Black Beauty, also gets a lot of love. --Robert Horton« less
Aldo C. (jamesdeanfan81) from SAN GABRIEL, CA Reviewed on 4/28/2014...
There's not much to say about this movie except that it was quite entertaining especially with the fight sequences. Yes, Seth Rogen was not a believable hero, but at least this time he did not play a stoner (or did he?). I still do not know the purpose of having Cameron Diaz in the movie except perhaps to use her as eye candy. Any other actress would've worked in this case since the two main characters are the so called heroes. Rent it, buy it watch it whichever way and then swap it if you don't like it. That's why we are here.
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Chad B. (abrnt1) from CABERY, IL Reviewed on 3/8/2014...
The Green Hornet, like The Spirit, is an unknown comic book character. Majority of people r only familiar with the character from the Batman tv spin off starring Bruce Lee. The Spirit is not to be taken seriously. It's an entertaining movie.
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Diana L. (ptomom) from SULTAN, WA Reviewed on 8/14/2013...
This movie was just terrible for one big reason; the main character as played by Seth Rogen was awful. I didn't like him. He was boorish, mean, sexist, stupid, lazy and selfish. How is this character meant to be a hero? He's so horrible he doesn't even qualify as an anti-hero. Ugh.
With that huge obstacle, the poor plotting, too-evil-for-this-movie villain and the ridiculous resolution pale in comparison.
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George K. from COLCHESTER, CT Reviewed on 8/1/2013...
It had its moments, but not enough of them. The over-the-top action scenes were a tad too far over the top and the story line was so-so, predictable, and dull. Not the worst way to liven up a dull Thursday if you get the movie for the price of postage, but definitely not in a league with Spiderman.
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Laurie K. from KANSAS CITY, KS Reviewed on 11/22/2011...
This movie was awesome.. I loved Kato!!
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Andrew S. (asylvestre) from GARDNER, MA Reviewed on 5/19/2011...
I liked this movie
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Jasani W. from NEW PROVIDNCE, IA Reviewed on 5/19/2011...
I got the privilige to see this movie in the theaters. I did not like this movie,way to much cursing and violence. Terrible storyline also. Is not the best superhero movie i've ever seen. Yes i laughed at some parts, but not because they were funny, but because of stupidity.
-jasani whitehead