The most ominous words in filmmaking: “Coming this January.”

Not to seem like a negative internet guy, but this trailer didn’t do it for me. Definitely a DVD rental though.

To quote multiple ‘Star-Wars’ characters….

“I have a bad feeling about this!”

Wow, from what I’ve just viewed in the trailer, all I can say is…”what a colossal waste of film” this movie is (more than likely) going to be. Another Jonah Hex and Catwoman “quality” movie in the making.

Too bad. There was SO much potential in bringing an awesome Green Hornet to the big screen.

Here’s what I have read thus far: cliched knee-jerk responses that are always given out in response to any comic film or film based off an existing fantasy sci-fi property. Here’s an interesting idea, let’s try looking at the movie with fresh eyes and minds rather than act pretentious? I really wish the internet wasn’t so full of negativity regarding all things. Try dialing it down and being open to a new take on the subject matter that, quite honestly, isn’t half as bad as you keep saying it appears.

I was iffy about this until I saw Cameron Diaz. She looks like Gollum’s older sister. The last thing I’d want to do is see her in 3D.

I think it look rather awesome.

And no I don’t care anything about the traditional GH character.

I don’t know much about the character, so I should have no problems seeing this film. Looks fun.

Anybody else notice the name of the hotel at the beginning of the trailer is upside-down?

I think the main thing to keep in mind is movie companies arent intrested in catering to 75 year old men who grew up listening to the Green Hornet radio show. They need to try and make a movie that kids and teens TODAY would want to go see so therefore some liberties need to be taken. If you cant be a little open minded and roll with the changing trends then go back to Pleasentville.

To whoever said “Wait to see the film before trashing it”…that’s the point….If the trailer doesn’t make me want to see the entire film, then I won’t see the film.

Meaning the trailer looks bad, odds are the movie is bad!

Can you name the last good movie that had a bad trailer?

Putrid!!! The trailer was terrible and is probably better than the film. Somebody tell the producers that camp is dead. Seth Rogan sya in the trailer “I haven’t done anything good my entire life.” He still hasn’t!

I’m a bit confused – it looks like Black Beauty and the weaponry is already in place, yet they make it sound like he’s inventing the idea of the Green Hornet himself.

But I gotta say, it looks very impressive. And as soon as I heard “Let’s roll, Kato” I just spleee’d.

movie looks cool but why does it need to be in 3D ? it seem unnessary.

I see two possibilities for this movie; either there are just some funny parts and then people will complain it’s not all funny or it will be all funny and people will complain they don’t take the character seriously.

Well, so much for my hopes in actually wanting 2 c this movie. Looks like garbage. I would’ve liked 2 c a green hornet movie based on kevin smith’s version. that seems more interesting…

@richardknownasdick

I didn’t expect it to be Dark Knight Returns, and that’s quite an assumption to make of people who are disappointed in what they see.

This is a movie that needed good casting and had the opportunity to be something fresh, as the current generation doesn’t really know what The Green Hornet is. However, what they seem to be getting is Gondry and and Rogen’s sequel to Pineapple Express.

It’s cool you’re excited about the movie, but don’t think everyone wants a dark and depressing, gritty movie. All I wanted was something that was not your usual Rogen movie, which i what this seems to be. He’s miscast, plain and simple.

HUGE PIECE OF CRAP!!

@Cameron B

My comments were not directed at any one person, they were for all of the “doom and gloomers” out there who always criticize comic book related movies (before they see them). People are entitled to their opinions. For me, Being 39 years old, I can remember a time when seeing these type of movies were rare and I am always ready to take a wait and see stance about the quality of the film. I didn’t mean to imply that anyone wanted a “grim and gritty” Green Hornet movie; I was merely referring to the high quality of the DARK NIGHT RETURNS movie. Years ago no one thought that Blade or Iron-Man would be a good movie series, but they turned out pretty good. No the casting is not perfect nor is the apparent tone of the movie ideal…but we could be surprised if we give it a chance.

Also most people know of the Green Hornet only from the old 60′s Bat-Man TV show (very camp). How many people really read all of those old pulp stories or listened to the radio show? Not many I’m sure. Lighten up its only a #@&$#@ movie.

@ richardknownasdick

I agree with ya man.

So many directions to go in, and they come up with this thing that looks like a bunch of thrown together cliches.

How about an approach that involves;
- an homage to Bruce Lee, and making Kato seem as though he were played by a modern version of Bruce.
- transporting many aspects of the ’60s aesthetic into our era and playing with that a bit, similar to what was done with the ‘Incredibles’.
- translating that ‘pulp’ aesthetic and tone to the film

For a film that’s been in development for years, this trailer does not reflect that.

These guys will make millions of dollars. Here’s the simple math and this is not a troll post – I’m just putting an opinion out there.

1 Seth Rogen – Guy has an affinity for the source material – he just did Pineapple Express…which did ok (27 million budget was easily recouped in the opening weekend domestically)

2 Blend action and comedy – These movies appeal to a broader swath of the populace than your average run of the mill dark hero epic based on a classic character. That didn’t work with Lamont Cranston in 1994 (32 million gross over the entire run of the film! In 1994! With a 25 million budget!)

3 Hollywood is looking for what sells my young / old / out of touch friend. This feels like it will sell. More importantly it felt like it would sell to the suits who gave it the greenlight. Either watch it or don’t. I’ll likely have to wait for DVD as being a business owner and a new dad doesn’t leave a lot of free time but I – for one – think this looks pretty good.

When Batman’s Joker was cast, people cried that Heath wouldn’t be able to pull it off and there were “Brokeback Gotham” jokes all over the ‘net. A total unknown played the best Superman we’ve ever seen. People thought Blade would fail as a franchise.

The point is we’ve seen TWO minutes of a movie here and to attempt to judge the whole based on that is premature, especially with the comments that people think are oh so witty because it seems to be “cool” to use certain phrases and wordplay than it is to offer constructive criticism which some here that did not care for the trailer actually offered.

Saying someone is miscast assumes the Green Hornet on the screen is the same as the old series. This is a new Green Hornet for a new age, and maybe some people don’t like that, and that’s fine. But he may be perfect for THIS incarnation of it. Wesley Snipes is one of the worst actors out there and his delivery in Blade was campy and laughable at times, but it worked FOR THAT movie version of Blade.

Times like these I’m reminded of Ben Affleck in Jay and Silent Bob saying: “The Internet has given everybody in America a voice. For some reason, everybody decides to use that voice to bitch about movies…downloading scripts and what they think is inside information about movies and actors they claim to despise, yet can’t stop discussing.”

Did somebody above say that Pineapple Express proves the Rogen has an affinity for the source material? How does one thing prove another? Pineapple Express, while an enjoyable and funny film, is no where near the source material for Green Hornet.

Green Hornet, while he and Kato did have an appearance on the 60′s Batman show, was not camp at all. In fact his show in the 60s was played very straight.

And none of this really changes the thing that Rogen is wrong for the part. Green Hornet is a hero that masquerades as a mafioso, Kato as his enforcer. But Hornet himself has to be intimidating. And that chinline he has is no intimidating at all. The gas gun gag doesn’t work with Rogen the same way the armor testing gag worked with Downey in Iron Man. With Downey it works because Tony Stark comes off as confident, he knows what he’s doing, he’s done experiments before, we’ve seen him make an amazing piece of tech out of scraps, and then the joke hit hard because he crashes into a car or something.

Rogen’s little gas gun joke doesn’t work for the movie or the character, because it makes him look like an idiot. We’re supposed to believe this guy is waging a war on crime, and we get “Oh goarsh, thems whacky!” moments.

To those who want to see it, more power to you. I respect that opinion, and honestly hope you have a good time. But at least understand why their is concern over Rogen and this movie in general.

I think you’re missing the point. it’s funny for the wrong reasons, as it makes this character, who’s supposed to be believable as both a hero and mafioso, look the fool. And with Seth Rogen in the part, a guy traditionally known for playing the lovable loser type of character, he already has a HUGE hurdle to overcome, and gags like that don’t help him at all.

Seth Rogen? Give me a break. Fine for stoner films, not for heroes. This looks like a Jonah Hex type opening weekend. And why the push lately for the Green Hornet Character? What next? The Shadow?
Anyway… Another dud for Paramount Im afraid.

Well Obviously you guys are forgetting that this movie is about him becoming the Green Hornet. It Seems to me like he’s going to “Grow up” during the course of the movie, as in Grow into the identity of The Green Hornet.

The only thing good about the old TV show was Bruce Lee.