I hope comics fans dont hate Gondry for The Green Hornet.

[deadcowaroma]

It seems like I get roped into defending negativity every couple of days, so I think I'm going to put an end to it as my 2011 new years resolution. I get way too worked up about it and it frustrates me every time. I wish complaints about how people choose to express themselves would go away, but I don't think they every will, no matter how many posts I write.

I really wish though that people would defend something they like rather than point out that other people are being negative to deflect criticism. It's a conversation killer, not a conversation starter. Yes, a one sentence "this looks like shit" comment isn't a conversation starter either, but neither is "OMG! This looks awesome!" The problem with the former isn't that it's negative. It's that its non-descriptive.

So there I go. Even though I said I wouldn't post about it anymore, I had to get one last word in. Ah well. I'm going to try to keep this resolution though!

I had a good laugh because on SLATE they always make fun of comics fans bitching about their movies being altered. They love posting negative reviews of stuff like Watchmen just for web traffic and trolling. Well then "Where the wild things are" came out and they freaked out, that it should not be adapted, etc.

I posted on their facebook an observation to that effect... that it is funny to see them post articles on how close minded comics fans are and then freak out over a childrens book. I pretty much got an "oh shush you" from one of the slate writers on the facebook page.

Exactly! And internet music communities are even worse! They are some of the meanest people on the internet. Comic book fans are kittens compared to a lot of other communities on the internet.

[JTobin]

It seems like I get roped into defending negativity every couple of days, so I think I'm going to put an end to it as my 2011 new years resolution. I get way too worked up about it and it frustrates me every time. I wish complaints about how people choose to express themselves would go away, but I don't think they every will, no matter how many posts I write.

I can repsect that. And I suppose it's counter productive to complain about how people express themselves. I think you said before that at least people are talking and I can't fault that

I really wish though that people would defend something they like rather than point out that other people are being negative to deflect criticism. It's a conversation killer, not a conversation starter. Yes, a one sentence "this looks like shit" comment isn't a conversation starter either, but neither is "OMG! This looks awesome!" The problem with the former isn't that it's negative. It's that its non-descriptive.

I agree.

[DGoodhart]

Just not really interested in seeing it... No hate on Gondry, but I'm just not a Seth Rogen fan and not really altogether that interested in The Green Hornet in general.  Now with that said, if word of mouth is good after it opens, I might succumb.

And also, the 3D trailer for this played in front of Tron: Legacy, and the 3D, at least in the trailer, was pretty darn good...

[lugaru]

I was unable to find a proper GREEN HORNET movie thread (my search skills are weak) but I was wondering who saw it and what you thought? I just watched it a few days ago (just the movie, no features or anything).

I actually really enjoyed it as a comedy, and as a chaotic, irresponsible action movie.

As a superhero movie it is problematic, but I'm not the most moral guy in the world so I quickly got past the dead henchmen, wrecked cop cars and massive property damage.

Kato is brilliant, and yeah, I'm one of those guys who cares more about Kato than the Green Hornet. The Green Hornet (Brit aka Seth Rogen) is a cool character too... irresponsible and impulsive with a heroic core at his center.

I also love how they are actually a little douchy and the romantic interest just does not work out. Also Gondry has his one "auteur" moment in the last 3rd when the Green Hornet solves the mystery and the fights are badass. In particular I love Kato vs Green Hornet, in an ugly, non cgi fist fight between friends that goes on forever.

[Luke_Sims]

I was hoping for something other than another Rogan comedy vehicle.

[malpractice]

i loved it, one of the best superhero movies ever imo.

also one of the only truly subversive superhero movies in recent memory.

[lugaru]

Glad you liked it, same here. The movie got a lot of hate before it was released and then I did not hear much about it, maybe because everyone who said they would not watch it told the truth for once.

Despite everything it also has a 80's buddy cop feel, with the big car chases and constant love/hate between the two leads.

[scoundrel3000]

Despite everything it also has a 80's buddy cop feel, with the big car chases and constant love/hate between the two leads.

Good observation there.  I'm on record as liking the movie, but the Cameron Diaz scenes were rough. 

[Jeppe]

I thought it was a funny and solidly entertaining popcorn flick. Nothing spectacular, but decent performances and very good cinematography, as I expect from Gondry. For what it's worth my girlfriend loved it, and she's usually very hit-or-miss with superhero movies.

[lugaru]

Good observation there.  I'm on record as liking the movie, but the Cameron Diaz scenes were rough. 

Yeah, I was kind of happy that never went anywhere. I just hate the stock unavoidable characters such as "exposition person" (an outside who asks questions for the audience) and "obligatory love interest" (because somebody thinks women only watch romance movies). These are a product of sloppy writing and zero faith in audiences.

That said this movie does mess around with the love interest role a litlte, so I almost give it a pass.