The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet release has been greatly anticipated by many, including those who were fans of the original radio series and TV show. The Green Hornet was a character created in 1939, and the 1966 television rendition helped launch Bruce Lee into the spotlight.
The new version was released into theaters earlier this year on January 14, 2011, and has also been experiencing some time in the spotlight. With an all-star cast including Seth Rogen, Michael Pena, Adam Sandler, Jaw Chou, and Cameron Diaz, this action-adventure film is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
We start the movie getting acquainted with Britt Reid, played by Rogen, who is the spoiled heir of a Los Angeles newspaper empire, played by Tom Wilkinson. As a rich bachelor, Britt happily lives his life without direction, preferring to indulge in life’s pleasures with no hint of further ambition.
His world is turned upside down with the death of his father, who leaves him with unlimited resources, but no guidance. Britt continues to struggle with no direction until he meets a resourceful employee, Kato, played by Chou. Kato seems willing to loan Britt a helping hand, and they become close as he comes up with a goal to work toward.
With all of the money available to him Britt wants to do something truly incredible, stepping out of the shadow of his father and proving that he is more than a spoiled, rich kid. Britt wants to be a hero, so they begin to hatch a plan of heroism.
With Kato’s help they develop a super car, the Black Beauty, equipped with weapons and defenses. On the quest to become heroes they must pose as villains, gaining the trust of powerful criminals in the city before attempting to take them down.
The film that follows is an engaging and endearing tale of a young man looking for his place in the world. Even more than that, it is an exciting, action-packed story of good versus evil, and the audience must watch anxiously to see which will overcome the other.
The Green Hornet is directed by Michael Gondry and distributed by Sony Pictures. Rated PG-13 for violence, language, drugs, and sexual content, the film runs around 108 minutes. The DVD will be released as soon as May 3, 2011, and will be available on Netflix shortly after that. Pick it up as soon as possible to gain access to many special features, such as director and cast commentary, and behind-the-scenes footage.
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