Adding to the list of comic book adaptation that seem to be oozing like super power bestowing radioactive waste out of America, Michel Gondry has decided to bless us with The Green Hornet.
The Green Hornet was never going to be particularly groundbreaking, but it did look fun and Gondry is a bit of a visual genius.
Britt Reid (writer and actor Seth Rogen) is the wayward son of a newspaper man.
For those well versed in comic book heroes wayward son of a rich guy is fairly standard.
His father dies leaving him the newspaper and low and behold one of his staff (Kato) sticks around to help him into his role as unlikely crime fighter.
However, what is perhaps less common is that Britt is sent up quite a lot throughout the film through his juxtaposition against his 'sidekick' Kato (Jay Chou) and well qualified secretary Lenore Case (Cameron Diaz).
This film may be unashamedly gun slinging action nonsense, but it has its tongue firmly in the back of its cheek.
Making all the surreal and overblown plot that follows infinitely palatable.
The plot doesn't bear much scrutiny, but it's a hilariously fun ride.
Perfect for switching off and giggling to at the end of a hard week.
It's in 3D for those who care.
I don't.
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