Quick poll. Who is seeing the Green Hornet in theaters this weekend?

[MIB41]

Okay the weekend is approaching. And despite the early negative buzz on the Green Hornet, the Sony hype machine is working overtime to make people BELIEVE this film is "all that". I'm not buying it. It still looks like a bad treatment for a character that deserved a lot better. Anyone's opinion changed since Sony started their hype campaign or is this still a wait-for-video release? I'll save my money and spend a buck to see "Kato-vision" this spring in the comforts of my own home. :smiley1:

[EMCE Hammer]

Not a chance.

[megoapesnut]

Seth Rogen? Nah. Might not even watch it on blu-ray

[palitoy]

I'm getting a sitter.

[MIB41]

I'm getting a sitter.

:smiley1: Good one.

[jacoblb]

Not worth the visit to a theater for this flick, maybe an eventual $1 dvd rental, but what a missed opportunity this was. I'd prefer to see the character functioning as a pulp hero in a period peice. For my money, in this economy or otherwise, a movie has to be a real gem--and I usually reserve that sort of thing for family movies--to bother with a movie house.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm not 100% sold on going, but I may.

Since I never saw the series as a kid, I only have my dad's old radio broadcasts, the NOW comic series, and the guest spot on Batman to inform me on the Hornet. So I may not be as riled by the treatment as die-hard fans.

Chris

[kennermike]

nope! not even on Blu Ray total boycott

[knight errant00]

Nope.

But I am TiVo-ing eps from the marathin on SyFy today :yes:

[palitoy]

:smiley1: Good one.

I'm serious, we're getting a sitter and seeing this.

[Godzilla]

I'm taking a chance and taking my oldest to a free screening of it tomorrow. He's dying to see it and I'm willing to give it a chance.

[MIB41]

I'm serious, we're getting a sitter and seeing this.

:brain:

[Mego Milk]

I'd like to.

[starsky]

it's all about the car! not really too keen on seth being the green hornet. i've heard reviews were bad for it as well. so i'm going to keep open minded about the whole thing.

[jwyblejr]

I'll wait until it shows up on HBO or Starz or whatever channel.

[kennermike]

I posted the live web cast the people involved in this film look like DA's,
what a waist leading the pack is Seth Rogan

[kingdom warrior]

Damn skippy I'm so there!!!!!! :grin:

[Hotfoot]

I'm taking a chance and taking my oldest to a free screening of it tomorrow. He's dying to see it and I'm willing to give it a chance.

Free is good. Even if it is bad you can't complain too much!

[PNGwynne]

I plan to--if I can get to the theatre throught the snow!!!

[noelani72]

Prolly a netfix show for me someday.

[PNGwynne]

I look at it like this:

I am a Seth Rogan fan.

I am a die-hard Green Hornet fan from waaay back, in multiple media.


I have reservations about the film, but conceding my statements above, I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't give the film a chance.

Heck, if I could sit through Dark Knight and hear that turgid mess lauded here far and wide as the Best. Thing. Ever.--then I can give this modest GH movie a chance--it looks fun.

And if it's fun but not too funny, I'll be pleased:wink_y:.

[HardyGirl]

NO FLIPPING WAY!!!! :no: Not in the theatre, not on cable, not rental, NOTHING! This movie doesn't deserve my time. Just Van Williams and the radio drama.

[kingdom warrior]

NO FLIPPING WAY!!!! :no: Not in the theatre, not on cable, not rental, NOTHING! This movie doesn't deserve my time. Just Van Williams and the radio drama.

but Van williams....has gotten so Old now.......:smiley1::silly::grin:

[kingdom warrior]

I look at it like this:

I am a Seth Rogan fan.

I am a die-hard Green Hornet fan from waaay back, in multiple media.


I have reservations about the film, but conceding my statements above, I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't give the film a chance.

Heck, if I could sit through Dark Knight and hear that turgid mess lauded here far and wide as the Best. Thing. Ever.--then I can give this modest GH movie a chance--it looks fun.

And if it's fun but not too funny, I'll be pleased:wink_y:.

Wurd up Scott.....I sat through mumbling Batman I think I can handle Seth.....who i actually like. Plus teens and kids don't have a clue who the Green Hornet is.....


Steve.

[boynightwing]

I think its going to be a fun movie. I have no idea if its faithful to the original or not. I know little to nothing about the original. I think I might see it in Imax on Sunday morning or I might go see it before my shift Friday afternoon.

[PNGwynne]

Of course I know that Rogan has this rep as a goofy stoner, but I respect that he cared enough to physically change his image for this film.

The film's MO--of a spoiled, disaffected playboy who is inspired to "rise above" is realistic & plausible for Rogan. Modern viewers will likely see this as a Batman riff, but from what I can tell, the film seems pretty failthful to the source material.

[HardyGirl]

but Van williams....has gotten so Old now.......:smiley1::silly::grin:

He'll be eternally young in reruns, and bootleg videos and DVDs. :silly:

[kingdom warrior]

He'll be eternally young in reruns, and bootleg videos and DVDs. :silly:

Touché!!! Madame PussyCat!:smiley1::grin:

[ScottA]

I'd go see it.

[Brazoo]

I'm curious to check it out - but I'll probably wait until it hits my rep theatre or maybe even DVD because that's what I normally do anyway.

[Hector]

Of course I'll see it at the theater...this hate is just so silly to me...lol.

[Brazoo]

I like Seth Rogan, but I'm not nuts about Gondry - I did think that "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" was fantastic though.

To Gondry's credit, he always tries something different, I just don't think they pan out well - for me anyway.

[bobws]

I should be going, but i'm pretty sure i WILL be Dissappointed!

[MIB41]

The reviews are beginning to click in over at Rotten Tomatoes. After only 17 reviews, its down to 41%. But then again, would that surprise anyone? I'll be shocked if it finishes in the 25% range.

[torgospizza]

I might catch a matinee in a couple weeks, if I'm bored. Will probably wait for DVD.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Anyone hearing how this is for kids? My son is 9 and has seen about all the recent super hero flicks, so as long as it's not beyond a PG-13, I think he'll be okay.

I know I wouldn't let him within a mile of most of Rogen's flicks. I like the guy in comedies, but for kids they ain't!

That will play a large part in whether I see it in the theater or not. If the boy can go, I probably will too. If not, we'll me and the missus rarely get a movie night.

Chris

[MIB41]

Chris, the reviews I'm hearing say Seth Rogen is using a lot of toilet language in this. It's NOT a superhero movie. It's strictly for Seth Rogen fans. And it's truly a strange concept. He's trying to script a film for his fan base around a satire of a hero they know nothing about. And the generation that did grow up with Van Williams (who would "get" the joke) are not interested in that treatment. So he wrote it for himself with minimal market share to sell it to. :sarky:

[HardyGirl]

Chris, the reviews I'm hearing say Seth Rogen is using a lot of toilet language in this. It's NOT a superhero movie. It's strictly for Seth Rogen fans. And it's truly a strange concept. He's trying to script a film for his fan base around a satire of a hero they know nothing about. And the generation that did grow up with Van Williams (who would "get" the joke) are not interested in that treatment. So he wrote it for himself with minimal market share to sell it to. :sarky:

Egg-sackly!

[TheDoLittle]

I got free passes to the screening of this movie last month, and I am paying to see it in 3D this weekend.

[Brazoo]

The Ebert review is in - EEOUCH! A rare (for him) one star:

The Green Hornet :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110112/REVIEWS/110119995)

Here are a few quotes:

"The Green Hornet is an almost unendurable demonstration of a movie with nothing to be about."

"Jay Chou is no Bruce Lee, but it's hard to judge him as an actor with Rogen hyperventilating through scene after scene."

"The director of this half-cooked mess is Michel Gondry, whose “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is as good as this one is bad."

[jwyblejr]

Of course I know that Rogan has this rep as a goofy stoner, but I respect that he cared enough to physically change his image for this film.

The film's MO--of a spoiled, disaffected playboy who is inspired to "rise above" is realistic & plausible for Rogan. Modern viewers will likely see this as a Batman riff, but from what I can tell, the film seems pretty failthful to the source material.

I think that's the main problem I have with this version. It sounds too much like any Adam Sandler movie. I mean you could throw Sandler or Jack Black or anyone else like them into the lead.

[Godzilla]

They do use about every 4 letter word in this movie except the F one.

[MIB41]

Rotten Tomatoes has it down to 39% fresh. And that's only with 66 reviews in! Too many questions about this film. And when it comes to the unknown, the public tends to lean on critical mass for consideration.This thing is going to bomb. I myself never had any questions. We need a serious version. Unfortunately our genre will take a hit for this failure. That's why I hope it fades quickly! Critics will use this bomb to pick on Thor and Captain America.

[kennermike]

Rotten Tomatoes has it down to 39% fresh. And that's only with 66 reviews in! Too many questions about this film. And when it comes to the unknown, the public tends to lean on critical mass for consideration.This thing is going to bomb. I myself never had any questions. We need a serious version. Unfortunately our genre will take a hit for this failure. That's why I hope it fades quickly! Critics will use this bomb to pick on Thor and Captain America.

you know I cant believe Sony flipped the bill for this from a Seth Rogan Script.Hollywood memamucks are truely braindead.I was talking to somebody at work about this today
Aaron Eckart would have a made a kick as Hornet and would have treated the matriel with respect Christhoper Pike was our second choice oh hell J.J Abrahms would be a better one:grin:

I think the critics still have respect for Kenneth Brannagh This film is all about the acting and a script Mr Hamlet himself would not cast ham and eggers. the Aassgard scenes look truly amazing this film will wash the bad taste from the Hornet mess in May as For Cap. I have faith in director Joe Johnston he knows the genre well but its a wait and see attitude

[MIB41]

you know I cant believe Sony flipped the bill for this from a Seth Rogan Script.Hollywood memamucks are truely braindead.I was talking to somebody at work about this today
Aaron Eckart would have a made a kick as Hornet and would have treated the matriel with respect Christhoper Pike was our second choice oh hell J.J Abrahms would be a better one:grin:

I think the critics still have respect for Kenneth Brannagh This film is all about the acting and acript Mr Hamlet himself would not cast ham and eggers. the Aassgard scenes look truly amazing this film will wash the bad taste from the Hornet mess in May as For Cap. I have faith in director Joe Johnston he know the genre well but its a wait and see attitude

Right there with you. I think Thor looks good. But I don't feel like I have a clear vision of Cap' just yet. I'll have a better impression once they release a trailer. I'm looking no later than the Superbowl for that. Any later and I'll be worried. Johnston is OKAY as a director. But most of the big budget features have been a mixed bag for me. Most notably Jurassic Park III and the Wolfman. Neither one was bad, but the full potential seem to be missed.

[PNGwynne]

Sigh--sounds as if everyone's concerns were well-founded.

So much for my optimism.:ugh_y:

[MIB41]

Sigh--sounds as if everyone's concerns were well-founded.

So much for my optimism.:ugh_y:

Did you see it?

[The Bat]

I'll probably rent it.

[PNGwynne]

Did you see it?

Not yet---possibly Sunday, if the weather cooperates.

[The Toyroom]

Another superhero franchise killed.....No one will probably EVER touch Green Hornet again after this dud.....

[johnmiic]

I have these free tickets that allow me to see films after it's been out for 14 days. If it's still playing I may use the ticket.

[Goblin19]

I watched it today (for free, of course). It was just okay. I didn't think it was terrible. It had some moments, I laughed a few times, but ultimately it doesn't have much of a plot and becomes a bit tedious by the end. BTW, it opens with a shot of an imitation Mego in the hands of the young boy who becomes The Green Hornet.

[ctc]

Hmmmm....

Here's my buddy Rob's review. Sounds like what I expected:

Movie Night- The Green Hornet | RobynPaterson.com (http://robynpaterson.com/?p=1263)

Don C.

[BlackKnight]

DVD for me.