The Green Hornet has had many different incarnations since its creation in the 1930s, from the original radio series, to the television show, to the comic books and novels – most of which have a Britt Reid who is significantly different from the rest. Maybe that makes it redundant to say, but that means everyone’s idea of what The Green Hornet feature film should be like is also significantly different, depending on their experiences with the character. I am just thankful that, despite being familiar with it, I have no real sentimental attachments to the character or story.

The creation of a feature film has been in the works for quite some time. From George Clooney in the 90s, to Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Scott Lee, and Kevin Smith, numerous names have been attached to the project over the years. It was in the late-90s that Michel Gondry – still only a music video director – became interested in the project though. A decade later, he is the man behind the camera, now with plenty of feature film experience. Since it’s announcement, Seth Rogen has been a controversial and unconventional choice for his lead, not being your typical blockbuster action star, but I am all for it. I really like the dude and I like to see him go out of his comfort zone, because I think he has serious chops.

Even the trailer (which I have a feeling is deceitfully cut to tone down a more Gondry-ish feel to the movie) is almost interesting, which I am surprised to find myself saying, considering the fact that really, the story when broken down is nothing new (Batman, Iron Man, Kick Ass, etc.). It doesn’t really give me an itch to see it, but it certainly doesn’t look awful. Which come on, Gondry has given us Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep, and Be Kind Rewind – we have to give him a little credit.

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Trailer is tucked under the seat.