Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun of guns.
This movie is gonna BITE. Seth Rogan has carved out a career as a one-note character, the "lovable nebbish/frat-boy/screw-up" He's adept at playing losers, whiners, and scatalogically-obsessed morons. Now let's look at the way the Green Hornet role was written, B.R. (Before Rogan): Brit Reed, the owner of the city's largest newspaper is a descendant of the Lone Ranger. Realizing the pen is NOT mighter than the gun (or the sword), he assumes a secret identity, the Green Hornet, to fight crime by pretending to be one of the bad guys. His secret identity is known only to his major domo/sidekick, Kato, the police commissioner, and his girlfriend/administrative assistant.
I can't think of a worse idea in casting since Tony Curtis was cast as a Roman.
Once again, Hollyweird tears down one of my cherished childhood memories, and allows another talentless hack to realize his own pre-pubescent fantasy by ruining yet again another chance for a decent movie franchise.
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The Truth About Guns provides news, reviews, and insights to help you stay informed on the latest trends in gun culture, legislation, and industry developments.
This movie is gonna BITE. Seth Rogan has carved out a career as a one-note character, the "lovable nebbish/frat-boy/screw-up" He's adept at playing losers, whiners, and scatalogically-obsessed morons. Now let's look at the way the Green Hornet role was written, B.R. (Before Rogan): Brit Reed, the owner of the city's largest newspaper is a descendant of the Lone Ranger. Realizing the pen is NOT mighter than the gun (or the sword), he assumes a secret identity, the Green Hornet, to fight crime by pretending to be one of the bad guys. His secret identity is known only to his major domo/sidekick, Kato, the police commissioner, and his girlfriend/administrative assistant.
I can't think of a worse idea in casting since Tony Curtis was cast as a Roman.
Once again, Hollyweird tears down one of my cherished childhood memories, and allows another talentless hack to realize his own pre-pubescent fantasy by ruining yet again another chance for a decent movie franchise.