Overall, the green hornet was a very entertaining buddy actioncomedy, but seth rogens involvement may be the films downfall. Directed by michel gondry from a screenplay by seth rogen and evan goldberg, the film stars rogen in the title role, jay chou. Green hornet by day, britt reid seth rogen is a millionaire publisher and popular media figure, but by night, reid assumes the identity of fearless crime fighter the green hornet and teams with. The green hornet debuted shortly after the 1966 batman tv series and was produced by the same company. If you thought sonys attempt at adapting the green hornet for the screen fell painfully short of success, youre not alone. The green hornet 1940 is a universal movie serial based on the the green hornet radio series by george w. Everything you need to know about the green hornet movie 2011. The green hornet is, at heart, a superhero bromance, and since the bromance in question is so silly and unbelievable, it doesnt add up to the pleasant oddcouple pairings were used to jackie chans goofball sidekick comedies come to mind.
Moviemeter, and imdb, and is a number between 0 and 5. The green hornet is an almost unendurable demonstration of a movie with nothing to be about. A newspaper publisher and his asian valetmartial arts expert battle crime as the feared green hornet and kato. Director gavin oconnor rebooting the green hornet for. Actie komedie film geregisseerd door michel gondry. The green hornet appeared in film serials in the 1940s, a television show in the 1960s which costarred bruce lee in. Britt reid the green hornet seth rogen while most superhero film adaptations are based on comics, the green hornet is based on a 1930s radio serial, which has also had a life in other media including comics, film serials and television serials. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, britt and kato join forces as costumed crimefighters. But the green hornet goes downhill real fast after that.
Seth rogan who i like and is a crack up in most movies he is in, single handed kills this movie. In the 3d actioncomedy the green hornet, britt reid seth rogen is the son of las most prominent and respected media magnate and perfectly happy to maintain a directionless existence on the. The green hornet was released in 2011 and i remember how poorly it was received by the fans of the origin productions. A newspaper publisher and his asian valetmartial arts expert battle crime as. The writing duo of seth rogen who also stars as the green hornet and evan goldberg flipped the script on the original.
Trendle and fran striker that originated in a 1930s radio program and has appeared in movie serials, a television series, comic books and other media. Green hornet golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. The green hornet chronicles is a book i purchased on the recommendation of a friend and i have to say i am mightily pleased. Jan 12, 2011 the green hornet is an almost unendurable demonstration of a movie with nothing to be about.
Actie komedie film geregisseerd door evan goldberg en seth rogen. Obviously, being a thirtyone year old man, i never experienced the original pulps. Jan 14, 2011 the green hornet, a feeble, humorfree action comedy about a masked crime fighter and his sidekick. Een tijd geleden maakte ik dankzij the green hornet voor het eerst kennis met het martialarts fenomeen, bruce lee. Perhaps it would have worked better as a period film, set within the time when the series originated, or perhaps just a stronger cast and script would have helped the movie more. Mar 14, 2012 as far as modern movies go, michel gondrys the green hornet actually performed fairly well. The crimefighting character, originally debuted on 1930s radio, will be brought to. A feature film based on the old radio program from the 1930s, the green hornet, has been in development for decades, but last year the film finally saw the light of day with a planned summer, 2010 release. Although it follows the rough storyline of previous versions of the title, it neglects the construction of a plot engine to pull us through. The green hornet is a comedic take on the original 1930s radio hero and 1960s television series updated to 2011. Check out the hires version of the first teaser for the superhero film the green hornet. Released in january, a notoriously dead month, the movie managed to.
The green hornet on dvd may 3, 2011 starring seth rogen, michael pena, adam sandler, cameron diaz. The green hornet will not be getting a sequel cinemablend. Watch the official the green hornet trailer in hd youtube. Superbad 2007 grown ups 2010 bad teacher 2011 the fresh prince of belair 1995 family guy 2018 trailer park boys 2018 the rating displayed next to the title is based on the average ratings on netflix, moviemeter, and imdb, and is a number between 0 and 5. Nu moviemeter eigen nieuws pagina heeft voelt filmtotaal misschien extra prestatie druk. Avontuur film geregisseerd door ford beebe en ray taylor.
Actie misdaad film geregisseerd door william beaudine, norman foster en e. The green hornet film features memphis news and events. Nothing new there in reality, green lantern, that was also released this same year, received the same treatment. This time kato jay chou was the cool and intelligence fighter, while the green hornet was a doofus whose main attribute. Theyre two intriguing tastes that dont always taste great together, but any clash of sensibilities between director and star still feels less awkward than rogens many scenes with his incarnation of the green hornets kato, as played by taiwanese pop star jay chou. The green hornet is actually britt reid, fearless newspaper publisher, who hides behind the hornets disguise to battle criminals that have managed to escape the long arm of lawaided. The green hornet is that in tone, but most of the actual onscreen action too often tends toward the conventional darkly lit, quickly edited, noisy, and indistinct sequences packed with car. Starring seth rogen, jay chou, christoph waltz, cameron diaz. Britts party life is about to change when he and his driver and kung fu expert, kato jay chou, stop a robbery. The green hornet full movie download films hd quality. The green hornet, secretly newspaper publisher britt reid, and his korean valet kato stop and expose several seemingly separate crimes. Following the death of his father, a slacker recruits one of his dads former employees to become one half of a new crimefighting duo infiltrating gangs.
The green hornet is a short film based upon characters from the popular radio and pulp series. The green hornet is een actiekomedie film van michel gondry en ging op januari 2011 in nederland in. The green hornet was a television series shown on the abc u. The green hornet katobruce lee and mako iwamatsu fight scene 1966 duration. However, the film eventually was pushed back until january of this year, being a grave sign that it wasnt the product the studio was hoping to be releasing. Director gavin oconnor rebooting the green hornet for paramount. Watch the green hornet online stream full movie directv. Trendle and fran striker, with input from radio director james jewell. Seth rogen hasnt graced the big screen since september 2009, when he provided able backup to adam sandler in the underrated funny people. Directed by michel gondry from a screenplay by seth rogen and evan goldberg. Jan 18, 2011 the green hornet is a reckless and irresponsible film in the best possible way. Na kennis gemaakt te hebben met bruce lee via een green hornet film, waar ik het vervolg nog van heb liggen, en een geleende film van een kameraad wou ik. Accompanied by his sidekick kato, the green hornet is a masked crimefighter in the same vein as vintage batman, best known for the 1960s tv series starring bruce lee as kato.
The story is another variation on the masked vigilante scenario that contemporary cinema has recently explored from a variety of different angles in. Since his 1930s radio debut, the character has appeared in numerous serialized dramas in a wide variety of media. The shadow movie trading card foil engraved chase card green hornet. Seth rogenmineenpaarkilo speelt zoals hij altijd doet wat maakt dat britt reid een lawaaierig geval met peter pansyndroom is. The green hornet reboot in works after underwhelming seth. In the 3d actioncomedy the green hornet, britt reid seth rogen is the son of las most prominent and respected media magnate and perfectly happy to. Seth rogen hasnt graced the big screen since september 2009, when he provided able backup to adam sandler in. The green hornet, himself, isnt a pulp character but a 1930s radio drama creation. Both the director, michel gondry, and the star, seth rogen, have. The best thing about the green hornet tv series is that it is really a show for adults that will entertain children too. It aired for the 19661967 television season and starred van williams as both the green hornet and britt reid, and bruce lee as kato.
Jan 14, 2011 the green hornet was released in 2011 and i remember how poorly it was received by the fans of the origin productions. The green hornet is a 1940 blackandwhite chapter movie serial from universal pictures, produced by henry macrae, directed by ford beebe and ray taylor, starring gordon jones, wade boteler, keye luke, and anne nagel. As well as feeling a bit like a lighthearted variation of kickass is also possesses a similar hyperactive intensity to scott pilgrim vs. Britt reid is a celebrity party animal, much to the chagrin of his wealthy newspaper publisher father, james reid, who has been crusading in his coverage of organized crime. The green hornet starts off promising in a scene with james franco and the great christoph waltz from inglorious basterds 2009 the last film he was in, and boy what a bad choice. As far as modern movies go, michel gondrys the green hornet actually performed fairly well. Released in january, a notoriously dead month, the movie managed to open at number one its opening. The green hornet, a feeble, humorfree action comedy about a masked crime fighter and his sidekick. The green hornet reboot in works after underwhelming seth rogen comedy. Nov 15, 2016 the green hornet reboot in works after underwhelming seth rogen comedy. Jan 14, 2011 the green hornet is that in tone, but most of the actual onscreen action too often tends toward the conventional darkly lit, quickly edited, noisy, and indistinct sequences packed with car.
The green hornet is an american action television series that aired on abc in the 19661967 television season, starring van williams as the green hornetbritt reid and bruce lee as kato. Everything you need to know about the green hornet movie. Williams and lees green hornet and kato appeared as antiheroes in the second season of the liveaction 1960s batman tv series. The green hornet is a fictional masked crimefighting superhero created in 1936 by george w. Jan, 2011 the green hornet started life as a 1930s radio serial and then a universal movie serial and a 60s tv show, recounting the adventures of newspaper mogul and masked crimefighter britt reid, and his.
With van williams, bruce lee, wende wagner, lloyd gough. The movie the green hornet was released in 2011 and lasts 119 minutes. With emmanuel lanzi, patrick vo, michael troude, alain figlarz. The green hornet started life as a 1930s radio serial and then a universal movie serial and a 60s tv show, recounting the adventures of newspaper mogul. There are pointless dialogue scenes going nowhere much too slowly, and then pointless action scenes going everywhere much too quickly.
The rating displayed next to the title is based on the average ratings on netflix, moviemeter, and imdb, and is a number between 0 and 5. The green hornet was a movie remake of the popular 1960s 0tv show. The green hornet is a 2011 american vigilante action comedy film based on the character of the same name by george w. Jun 23, 2010 the green hornet katobruce lee and mako iwamatsu fight scene 1966 duration. The tone of the series and the storylines where so far ahead of their time and gritty back in 1966 and 1967 and as a consequence of this the green hornet was often and unfavourably cast in the shadow of the far less superior, campy batman tv show. See more ideas about green hornet, hornet and bruce lee.
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