The Green Hornet movie review

 THE GREEN HORNET

PLAYERS
Directed by: Michel Gondry
Screenplay by: Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg
Produced by: Neal H. MoritzExecutive Producers: Michael Grillo ,Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Ori Marmur, George W. Trendle, Jr.
Cast: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou and Cameron Diaz

PLOT

The Green Hornet centers on a Britt Reid (Rogen), a party boy and heir to a publishing empire. After the sudden death of his father, he along with his new companion Kato bond over a desire to rebel and end up becoming vigilante heroes. With the help of the newspaper and Reid’s secretary Lenore (Diaz) they work their way up the crime ladder until they reach the top dog, Chudnofsky (Waltz).

Personal Comments (may contains spoiler, read at your own risk)
The Green Hornet is an action comedy film.
Personally for me, comedy is well matched with the action elements in this movie, since most of the scenes are about Britt Reid by Seth Rogen) and Kato by Jay Chou.

I am pretty sure that it takes quite some time for Britt Reid (Rogen) and Kato (Jay Chou) to really have the chemistry bonding with each other, it's good to  see that the interactions work in this movie, and as I said that's where the majority of the film spent.
Expected Up's and down's of the movie, whereby two of them quarrel when they are facing some problems.

ACTION

This action part is where another success of this film.
Kato acted by Bruce Lee in the TV show is superb especially when he is an expert in the martial arts, so Jay Chou is still passable in most of the scenes.
Some of the stunning action scenes would be car chases and fist fight.

[Something interesting is that, they are driving the front part of the Black Beauty towards the end of movie.]

COMEDY

Sometimes I just feel unnecessary comedy's dialogue appears in between the interesting action part, guess that's where the part we just focus on the action part.

But yeah! Most of the dialogues between Britt Reid (Rogen) and Kato (Jay Chou) is really useful to show the comedy part. 

Some of the interesting dialogues would be:

 [Thinking of a title suitable for the headline of newspaper]

Rogen: Let's name it the GREEN BEE

All the staffs in meeting room: *keeps quiet, giving him a (=.='') face*

Kato: the Green Hornet

Rogen: the Green Hornet?

Staffs: yeah, that would be much better

(The Green Bee? sounds not hero at all)

I came across my friends blog, Carmen and I found this dialogues too.

Reid : What time is it?
Jay : 2
Reid : That's not so bad
Jay : Its Thursday
Reid : WHAT?!!! ITS NOT MONDAY?
Jay : Check out the Black Beauties.
Reid : Beauties?
Jay : Its for back up..
Reid : OMG, HOW THE HELL DID YOU DO ALL THESE IN FOUR DAYS!!!
Jay : 11 days
Reid : WHATTTTTTTTTT??????

[Eventually he blanked out on monday. And he woke up on Thursday. But it was actually already the following week, I were like wtf.]

BAD

For me, it doesn't really show any bonds between Lenore Case( Cameron Diaz) with Britt and Kato. It's merely a love interest between 3 of them.
She is the only part to drive the complication between Britt Reid (Rogen) and Kato (Jay Chou) .

 

Further more, Christoph Waltz role can be improve, he should be a stone cold killer instead of soft spoken evil guy.

so OVERALL, it's still a visual interesting movie, and 2 hours didn't seems to be real draggy and boring. It's also an entertaining movie, I am pretty sure you will enjoy it, and guess what, Jay Chou performance really improved.

Personal Rating:

Plot: (Can't determine as it is based on TV series)

Effects: 7/10
Comedy: 7.5/10

Action: 7/10
Overall: 7.5/10

Thanks to NuffnangMY for the movie screening!
Personal comment and Personal Rating are for reference purpose only.

Focus Point Media Appreciation in conjunction with WazzUp opening

Date: 19 January 2011
Time: 11am
Venue: Wazzup, Sunway Pyramid

It's the 

Focus Point Media Appreciation 

in conjunction with 

Wazzup OPENING
at Asian Avenue, Sunway Pyramid.

I were proudly invited by Focus Point to join this event.
I am able to bring 5 bloggers along,
so I invited bloggers who are interested HERE (blogpost)

Nana, Xiang, Feeq, Liki and Jia Yeen
who join along that day.

All the media arrives

and

Opening starts with
Miss Kim ( the CEO of Focus Point ) giving a speech.

She is the one who brought up the concept of Wazzup and it is because of her son who inspires her.

Her son asked Miss Kim, "Why is it every optical shop looks the same, why not something different?"

And there goes Miss Kim came out with this idea,

the trendy and welcoming environment with a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear optical shop WAZZUP.

Performance by KouJee (Beatbox) 

and Mustang crew with dancing performance

 Check out the video below
for their performance.
(taken with iPhone)


Next we are giving a chance to try out their eyewear.
Paul Frank series had just arrived,
(as they haven't put the price tag)


I personally love Paul Frank like how I love Baboon


Jia Yeen, Liki and I (Top)
wearing the Paul Frank series


A specially design corner for Evisu eyewear
bet that you never see such unique design to hang the eyewear


The sexy and more funky eyewear
(it's not for sale)




And lastly we proceed to Avanti Italian - American Ristorante at
Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
to have our lunch.


Main course - Lamb
( I feel extremely good eating medium rare lamb)


or Cod Fish


Thank you so much Focus Point and Miss Kim
for the great opportunity to join this event.

And yeah great news for all of you, there is a 50% discount on selected items,
do drop by Wazzup for more info alright? :)

For more info please visit
Website: http://www.focus-point.com/

Focus Point Facebook : Click Here

Wazzup Facebook: Click Here

LMFAO party at Euphoria (Ministry of Sound)

Date: 19 Jan 2011
Time: 12am
Venue: Euphoria (Ministry of Sound), Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa

I wanted to blog it live but the 3G network is not working,
so I will just have to edit it today and post it here!

MOS
was so full and pack with people whereby you can't even move on the dance floor.
It was great watching LMFAO, but their performace for about 1 hour is not enough for party people like us.

This is the Opening set of LMFAO at about 12am.

Everyone is so excited.

(Enjoy the video)

I didn't manage to record other LMFAO's performance like

Getting Over You, Shots, and etc. cause I were too busy partying lol.
(Points my finger to my gang)

Let's hope they will be back next year.

Focus Point Media Appreciation in conjunction with WazzUp opening [ INVITATION ]

Hey all "WAZZUP" ! 

I never came across an optical shop with a unique exterior design until 

I walk into Asian Avenue ( Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall )

and I found an optical shop call WAZZUP few days ago.

 I am looking for a spectacles to suit my nerdy style this year.
*it's time to study hard, I mean really hard like a nerd this year*

You would have ask, WHY would you name a spectacles shop WAZZUP ?

In line with the brand commitment to innovation, FOCUS POINT is launching a never-before-seen
concept store named WazzUp, an optical store specially created for teenagers.

Wazzup is a completely fresh take on the optical retail outlet concept,
with dark, rugged decor to the range of fashionable and affordable eyewear which specially caters for teenagers.

Wazzup is a place where teens can call their own, allowing them to fulfill their optical needs in a trendy and welcoming environment.
And to make it even more accessible, the store is located on the First Floor of the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre, close to some of the country's top colleges and universities.

So I am here to invite BLOGGERS who are interested to join the

Focus Point Media Appreciation

in conjunction with WazzUp opening

 

 For those who are interested,

HOW to get the invites?

1. "LIKE"  WazzUp facebook page

2. Email me (tanboonwei@hotmail.com)

Name, Contact Number, Blog URL, E-mail address

and Print screen this month Unique Page views

Kindly Email before Monday 17 Jan 2010 - 12am

 If you are chosen by WazzUp , 

a confirmation E-mail will be send to you on

Tuesday 18 Jan 2010

*Cash and attractive gift awaits you*  

what are you waiting for? :)

Website: http://www.focus-point.com/
Focus Point Facebook : Click Here
Wazzup Facebook: Click Here

One Step Closer to the Maxis Om Nom Nom Race

What's Om Nom Nom? It's simple means FOOD

*Hooray*
Maxis is organizing a Food Race
which is the Maxis Om Nom Nom Race

but it looks more like an "amazing race" challenge for me.
Why? *just continue read my post*

We are required to drive around and look for 5 different locations by using the clues and instructions on how to find the next location.
For each location, we will be served with the venue's best dishes.

Imagine I am part of this Maxis Om Nom Nom Race...

I get enjoy all the best dishes in 5 different locations! 
*yummy*
and of course this would be my FIRST race in my life ! 
I can't wait to drive around with my gang and compete with the other 14 teams
to win the 1st prize ( a trip to Hong Kong 3D2N with 5 star accomodation)

I love trying out new things, and experience different things.
Maxis Om Nom Nom race will be perfect!

We are required to drive around right? Now that is what I call an exciting race!

Maxis will be providing us an 
iPhone 4 (with Finder301 apps and GPS applications installed), a laptop 

and Maxis wireless broadband modem to assist with our tasks.

Imagine I am part of this Maxis Om Nom Nom Race...

Wow! Using the latest gadget for the race? That would be a new experience for me.

*Downloading the Finder301 apps* 

LINK: to view the Finder301 apps from Maxis at iTunes

 I downloaded the Finder301 apps!

I will need to train myself to use this apps before everyone else. *Kiasu*

It's not Kiasu, I am just getting myself ready for the race.

For example here, If I am looking for Snow Flakes at ss15

I will type at the SEARCH

By clicking the Direction sign next to the 42m

this message will appear

and you will just need to follow the Google Map directions.

We will be using the Maxis Wireless Broadband Modem to connect to the internet,
as we are required to blog about the food after enjoying the dishes.
For more info about the Maxis Broadband. Click Here

 Imagine I am part of this Maxis Om Nom Nom Race...

I will be able to share to my blog readers about the best dishes I had at the race.

After reading the post about the Maxis Om Nom Nom Race,
I quickly gather 3 more members, who is also interested in joining the race.

INTRODUCING
BELLY BOMBS

Suresh Ryan
 who loves photography! Guess that he will snap all the ''yummylicious'' food.

"I'm pumped up for the race, and I'm gonna nom nom my way to the finish line!"

Joshua Law

who have a good sense of direction. He will need to direct us to the location.
"A food hunting Maxis Om Nom Nom Race~ This is just so perfect for food lovers like me!"

Karyan

who loves food a lot, I will really need your comments on the food.
"om nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nomn *continues nomming*! "

and
Baboon ( Me )
who loves to drive around and look for delicious food.
"I am super excited with this event, can't wait to experience the "Amazing Race" in the Maxis Nom Nom way! Will try our best to win this race! *screams*"

 Can you guess something common about us?

(Hint: Look at the pictures above)

WE LOVE FOOD !
Suresh starring at the Pizza
Joshua biting his McDonald burger
Karyan can't wait to eat the curry mee and
Baboon - I wanna eat the mighty meaty chicken

We are the food hunger, promise to take down all the food during the race! :)

P/S: Click on their names to check out their blog post!

We look perfect for this race right?
We are well equipped from different angle,
Physicaly - Check
Mentally - Check
Spirit - Check
Teamwork - Check
Umbrella - Check
Car ("ferari") - Check
Team name - Check

and what we left is to enter the race, we shall let Nuffnang decide.
I am wearing M size for T-shirts !

For more info about the race - Click Here
For the Finder 301 apps from Maxis - Click Here
For the Maxis Wireless Broadband - Click Here

 *Bites*

If I Were the Green Hornet

Hey!

since when Kato from the Green Hornet

 

is so talented in music industry?

He plays various music instruments.

He is also well known for composing his own songs.

 

I would like to introduce you Kato

acted by Jay Chou in The Green Hornet (2011)

so back to title IF I WERE the Green Hornet,

It will NOT be that simple to just kill all the criminal by using the

Black Beauty
(don't think about shooting)

I believe in solving problem in the positive way.
I will definitely COMPOSE a SONG 
to educate the public

*Inspired by Jay Chou* 
 
Sounds more educated isn't it?

Here's part of the lyrics

Don't you ever steal

Don't you ever kill

Don't you ever rob

Don't you ever kidnap

Because you will be in jail in the end.

I Will only sing to you guys when I win the mp3 k?

Now It's better than torturing
or even killing them.

Wouldn't you want a peaceful life?

We have to educate the people since small and create a good mind set

to prevent all the criminal cases from happening!

I admit I am Jay Chou top fans! 
*I have all his music album*
How could I miss his action in this movie?

Movies I watched @ 2010

In 2009, I watched a total of 45 movies, average of 3.75 movies per month,
and a total spending of RM425.
Here's the blog post. ( Click Here)

So can you predict HOW MANY movies I watch in 2010 ?

 Here you go with the list!

Spy Next Door
Legion
Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief
Book of Eli
All Wells Ends Well 2010
From Paris with Love
Edge of Darkness
Losers
Shutter Island
Ice Kacang Puppy Love
When In Rome
Iron Man 2
Prince of Persia
She's Out of My League
Ip Man 2 葉問2
Devil
The Other Guys
Knight and Day
Back up Plan
Piranha
Gulliver's Travel
Narnia : The Voyage of The Dawn Treader
Inception
Valentine's Day
Tooth Fairy
Kick Ass
Date Night
The Nightmare of Elm Street
Flirting Scholar 2
The Descent 2
Toy Story 3 ( 3D )
The Twilight Saga : Eclipse
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Tekken
The Expendables
Vampires Suck
Step Up 3
Going the Distance
Resident Evil : Afterlife ( 3D)
Takers
Tron : Legacy
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows : Part 1
The Tourist
Meet the Parents: Little Fockers


a total of 44 movies in cinema
average of 3.7 movies per month
total spending of RM 230

Here's my

Top 10 

MUST watch Movies

for 2010

(without sequence)

Tron : Legacy

Resident Evil : Afterlife ( 3D)

Inception

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Shutter Island

Iron Man 2

Ip Man 2

Social Network

Knight and Day

The Expendables

Looking forward for 

The Green Hornet, The Green Lantern, Fast and Furious 5 and etc for 2011 !

I am getting personal @ Tumblr

Baboon's Personal @ Tumblr

This would be my personal site, to share all my random feelings and thoughts!

When I saw something random, 

When I feel emotional,

When I think of something,

When I take random photos, 

I will post it at Tumblr ! :)

Do check it out!

Happy New Year 2011

 It's 2011

 Lets plan ahead this year with new objectives, goals and targets

Learn from the past, and never give up in living our life! 

Wish everyone Happy 2011!

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce

BabeBaboon

he might look a little blur like the owner ( Baboon Tan)

and don't forger that he loves photography!

Most importantly, he got a Red ass!

It's not proper to show u his ass in public, contact me if you are interested 

and yeah, you will see him  more in my blog!

Credits to CheeChingy for her effort !

*check out her creative design!*

 CHEERS for 2011