Anyways... I wasn't interested before, but I heard from friends that it was awesome, so I watched it.
Yeah, I trusted them on this... even though, I think it's best to follow my instincts.
I was curious about Jay Chou's acting skills. I didn't know him before the casting news. Oh! speaking of casting, I really don't wanna rant but I just have to complain. Yes, it's about Seth Rogen. I'll just compress my rant in two big words: WHY HIM!? Certainly there are other better actors
Ok now, back to business.
(from http://www.shockya.com/news/wp-content/uploads/green_hornet_poster17.jpg)
This poster was epic, but I'm not sure if I'll say the same about the movie itself.
It's starts with the usual hero introduction. No, not the cheesy type. It's a flashback when Britt was young and his father was sort of telling him to "man up". My initial reaction was "OK... looks promising so far". I continued to watch. The Next part was Britt partying... which reminded me of one Adam Sandler film for some reason. Now, I realized that it's gonna be Knocked Up
again or at least near to that level.
again or at least near to that level.Kato's introduction was much more decent. He was the humble coffee maker but deep inside he's the coolest person to hang with. I already know about martial arts thing, but gadget making and and car designing!? He's pulling a Tony Stark vibe with all those "talents". Makes me envious. Judging from the acting, it's obvious that he's a novice, but being an acting gem is not really required in his character. In the original series, Kato had like two words for lines per episode. It's expected that Kato will be well versed and more expressive in this version, but of course the silent element should remain. The movie didn't fail to show that, but I was hoping for Jay Chou to step it up a little.
The villain was the best character I ever saw since the start of the film. Chudnofsky is a serious villain with cheesy tastes. He changed his name into "Bloodnofsky" which made him hilarious at some point. He wasn't the best villain for me but he was a FUN villain.
Cameron Diaz's character was forgettable. I don't even remember her name. As a love interest for both Britt and Kato, she had a good start, but my interest on the character didn't last. The supposed love triangle was barely executed. There was some jealousy but it was too petty.
The villain was the best character I ever saw since the start of the film. Chudnofsky is a serious villain with cheesy tastes. He changed his name into "Bloodnofsky" which made him hilarious at some point. He wasn't the best villain for me but he was a FUN villain.
Cameron Diaz's character was forgettable. I don't even remember her name. As a love interest for both Britt and Kato, she had a good start, but my interest on the character didn't last. The supposed love triangle was barely executed. There was some jealousy but it was too petty.
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| "I don't want make coffee again!" [or something like that] (from http://www.daemonsmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/green-hornet-movie-photo-07-550x365.jpg) |
The duo didn't feel right. It was no Mel Gibson and Danny Glover tandem in the Lethal Weapon
movies. It didn't even came close to the Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the Rush Hour
movies. Then again, I shouldn't compare Britt and Kato to buddy cops, but I just can't help myself expecting the same effect. After all, It is a tandem. Clearly, it was like Britt using Kato to gain success. And it really showed in some of the scenes in the middle of the film. In fact most of those scenes where kind of useless and boring. Just like watching two big kids masquerading like cosplayers, pretending to have superpowers. Of course, there were some hints of developing [friendly] relationship between the two, but Rogen turned Britt into a prick-to-be character (I can't help it feel like he was gonna be jerk to Kato).
movies. It didn't even came close to the Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the Rush Hour movies. Then again, I shouldn't compare Britt and Kato to buddy cops, but I just can't help myself expecting the same effect. After all, It is a tandem. Clearly, it was like Britt using Kato to gain success. And it really showed in some of the scenes in the middle of the film. In fact most of those scenes where kind of useless and boring. Just like watching two big kids masquerading like cosplayers, pretending to have superpowers. Of course, there were some hints of developing [friendly] relationship between the two, but Rogen turned Britt into a prick-to-be character (I can't help it feel like he was gonna be jerk to Kato).Now it gets a bit exciting... yeah, only a bit..
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| "Look Ma! Two barrels!" (from http://www.daemonsmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/green-hornet-movie-photo-11.jpg) |
I have to point out that the best part of the movie was the last 30 mins or so, because it almost saved the movie for me. The chase scenes, the fights... the things I've been longing since the beginning of the film. The entertainment factor was back and I was all geared up to finish this movie. I don't want to get into the details because I don't want to spoil you.
The action sufficed but the story was 2 points below mediocrity. The character development for each character were different but it was vague. The only person I REALLY have to blame is Seth Rogen.
Rating:
6.5/10
I'm not really sure if I'll watch it again.
The action sufficed but the story was 2 points below mediocrity. The character development for each character were different but it was vague. The only person I REALLY have to blame is Seth Rogen.
Rating:
6.5/10
I'm not really sure if I'll watch it again.
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