Really Surprised!

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Absolutely Fantastic

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

I wanted to like The Green Hornet, but this movie just doesn't work. The film spends so much time being silly that it isn't effective when it tries to be serious. Also, I think they rely too heavily on improvisation in their dialogue and let the characters rant, mumble or argue for too long. It has a few fun parts, but this movie will not be added to my superhero film canon.

Not that it was bad, but more like it was not thrilling. I myself am a huge comic-book fan, and was very interested into learning about the style of this hero and his movie portrayal, without looking at public opinion first. Which i'm glad for. The first act is kind of crappy and stolen parts from other superhero movies, the acting had potential but was stopped by dialog, the villain wasn't psychopathic enough, and the Green Hornet acted like a jerk in half the movie making you wish Kato would kick his butt already (spoiler). Though the second half had some thrill, good action, chase seen, plot rapped up, funny ending. The costumes, weapons, cars and fight scenes are probably the best parts in the movie, and the character of Green Hornet and Kato in it of themselves were interesting. I think i would want to see the 1966 series because of this movie. They didn't hit the standard of 2011, but it's still nice to see once as a good comic-book movie, especially for kids at preteen age. I think they might enjoy it the most.

Now if anybody sees this film thinking it is a serious superhero film you will be disappointed and that is why the overall IMDb rating sucks. But if you watch this film as a spoof of super heroes then it will be funny. This shows the team of a rich playboy and karate expert team up to stop crime by committing crime and attempt to take down an established Villain. When Seth Rogan was announced as The Green Hornet some people were dubious, but he was a great choice and I think he is a hilarious and he truly fits the bumbling superhero idiot that he is meant to be and when compared to somebody like Will Ferrell I believe Rogan is dominant. The actor who plays Kato is an underwhelming actor but his character is pretty cool and his awesome action skills really provide the juxtaposition to Rogan and add to the partnership. Christophe Waltz is great as the villain and has some great lines that make him a great character and worthy against The Green Hornet also Cameron Diaz is decent in her role even though I think she was slightly underutilised. The District attorney was a bit disappointing as he only becomes a key character towards the end and I wish he was used throughout the film. The story wasn't the best part of the film as I believe the story was a bit all over the place and I don't believe it was a strength at all. A huge strength of the film was the script with Rogan and Waltz in particular thriving under this great script. The style was pretty good with some of the weapons and action scenes were good most of the time, but some shaky cam does make the style go down a bit. This is a pretty funny spoof superhero film that should be more appreciated.

I watched this movie last evening on DVD (2014). I did hear some negative press when it initially came out, but recently saw a trailer and was so impressed that both Tom Wilkinson and Christoph Waltz were a part of it, I had to watch. I was neither blown away or completely disappointed. I don't usually take sides on this kind of stuff, but I thought the script could have been written a little better regarding the treatment of Kato, the Asian Kung Fu driver and accomplice to the Green Hornet. I just found it uncomfortable watching the same old storyline, repeatedly, from the 1940s where the "white guy with loads of money" is completely oblivious to the fact that he's nothing without his partner. There could have been a much better message written and I think it would have ultimately made the "bromance", which they clearly were going for, stronger as a result.Christoph Waltz is wonderful to watch, but sadly unmatched by anyone else in scenes with him, except perhaps a cameo by James Franco. It would have been nice to see Christoph Waltz and Tom Wilkinson in more scenes together, but unfortunately this does not occur.Bottom line: Meh, it was okay. I like Seth Rogen and love comedies, so this was not a struggle for me to watch. But this movie could have been much more with a couple tweaks, and perhaps even been the franchise they were hoping for.