THE GREEN HORNET
JULY 14, 2011
Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) was kept at arm's length from his father, James Reid, (Tom Wilkinson) growing up. James is caught up in his work at the paper, which as the film progresses, is more than just getting out the stories every day. Britt as a kid is trying to fight the bad guy who is harassing a girl at school but finds not only the school but his dad have no time to really listen to what happened and blames him for the mischief. This is the running theme of Britt's childhood, which builds his laid back; i don’t care to do anything but what i want to have fun attitude.
Jump many years later and Britt is now over the age of twenty, has not enrolled in college and has a free-style, loving the ladies, and has a no responsible way of living. His father confronts him about his way of living only to hear how Britt will attempt college and get his life in order. This is only to get his dad out of his bedroom where he has entertained a lady over-nite but does not seem embarrassed by the situation.
Suddenly, Britt's father dies and he fires most of the staff, including Kato (Jay Chou) who not only fixes the cars but makes the most extraordinary cup of coffee britt has ever tasted. So Britt goes on the hunt to find this man who will set him on a path that will change his life.
The movie is a slow start as most when they are filling in the back story so you have insight and understanding of the character. The moment when britt unexpectedly gases himself with a gun created by kato, it gets the audience’s attention and the story becomes intriguing.
Seth Rogen has become an on screen threat to sexy-funny men. His character at times is almost hated by the audience as much as Chunofsky, (Christoper Waltz) the ruler of the cities underworld who kills anyone who tries to take over his business. Rogen has the ability to run the audience through a vast array of emotions with every character he plays and does not miss a beat in the green hornet.
Jay chou as kato steals the screen in every scene he is in. Sadly, by the time the 2011 awards release nominations, this movie will be too many months in the past for consideration. Chou is sexy-sweet with incredible timing that draws the viewer in with his soft voice and charisma.
Cameron Diaz (Lenore case) does not know she is the true brains behind the progress of the green hornet and Kato. This character was unnecessary for the film but at least it was not the usual comic book character comes to the big screen, boy falls in love dribble. Kato was smart enough on his own to move the story along. Diaz looked tired for the small part she was playing.
This is not recommended for small children and is reflected in the pg-13 rating it received. It is action packed with gadgets and car chases that run through the second half of the movie. The green hornet gives you everything you expect from the film.
RUSTY
1/14/11