The film, the Green Hornet, based on the radio and TV show as well as the comic book of the same name, is the story about a troublesome and irresponsible, yet goodhearted Britt Reid, son of a wealthy newspaper owner, who has to take over his despised father’s responsibilities after his death.

Soon after, he realizes the wondrous mechanical talents of his father’s former car mechanic and coffee maker, Kato. With Kato’s incredible abilities, the two of them try to get back at Britt’s father with disrespectful shenanigans, but when they encounter real-life criminals, they get pulled into being superheroes.

With Britt’s media influence, he paints his hero identity, the Green Hornet, as a crazed villain in the attempt to take the bad guys by surprise and therefore becomes the enemy of both the general public and the real villains.

The film was an action-packed comedy written by and starring Seth Rogen. Rogen, who plays Reid, portrays him as spoiled, idiotic and egocentric, which are unusual traits for a hero.

Unfortunately, I didn’t much care for him as an actor. The result of that was that I found myself constantly on Kato’s side during the many times the two “brothers” fought during the film over their importance, whether Kato was the Green Hornet’s sidekick or partner, and over Britt’s secretary, played by Cameron Diaz.

Kato, played by Jay Chou (who is also a very popular singer in Asia), was the mastermind behind all the inventions that brought the duo success, as well as the dominant fighter of the two heros. While Britt is the radical optimist, Kato is the rational and skillful one that balances him.

Although some of the movie’s jokes fell short, for the most part it was very entertaining. The film was lighthearted and fun with quite a few laugh-out-loud moments.

There were also many twists in the plot and the story felt original, even if there were a few predictable parts before the climax of the movie. For me, the biggest appeal that the Green Hornet had was the novelty of all the nearly impossible and crazy things Kato could make, and the two of them could do.

One of the most engrossing aspects of the film was its incredible visual effects and 3D. The 3D brought the fight scenes and superhero action to life with kicks flying above your head. When Kato fights he pinpoints weapons and enemies like he’s wearing high tech goggles and is the part of the movie were 3D becomes the most valuable.

Overall, I thought the Green Hornet was an upbeat and engaging comedy. It was a modern twist on the popular mid-20th century concept that I’m sure many younger people will particularly enjoy as well.

If you enjoy Seth Rogen then you’ll love this movie, and if you don’t, you might not be as fond of it. I would recommend it if you are a fan of older versions of the Green Hornet, Seth Rogen or comedic action films.

Aran Kirschenmann, 15, is a contributing writer for the Bellevue Reporter and a freshman at The International School in Bellevue.