The Green Hornet is a 2011 American superhero action-comedy film directed by Michel Gondry, based on the popular radio show of the same name. The film stars Seth Rogen as Britt Reid, aka The Green Hornet, Jay Chou as Kato, Britt's skilled assistant, and Christoph Waltz as Benjamin Chudnofsky, a ruthless crime lord.
The film begins with the death of Britt's father, James Reid, who was the owner and publisher of The Daily Sentinel, a major newspaper in Los Angeles. After his father's death, Britt inherits his wealth and power but has no idea what to do with it and continues living a frivolous lifestyle.
One night, Britt and his employee Kato stumble upon a group of gangsters stealing a car. They manage to fight off the thugs and take the car for themselves. Inspired by their success, Britt decides to team up with Kato and become a crime-fighting duo called The Green Hornet and Kato.
As The Green Hornet, Britt and Kato start taking down the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, targeting Chudnofsky's operations. However, their vigilante actions draw the attention of the police, who believe them to be criminals themselves. Meanwhile, Chudnofsky turns to his trusted enforcer, Bloodnofsky (played by wrestler Dave Bautista), to eliminate the Green Hornet and Kato.
With the help of Lenore Case (Cameron Diaz), a reporter at The Daily Sentinel, The Green Hornet and Kato try to clear their names and take down Chudnofsky's criminal empire. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including their own bickering and distrust, and must learn to work together to defeat their enemy.
The Green Hornet features plenty of action, humor, and pop culture references, offering a fresh take on the superhero genre. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film was a moderate box office success, grossing over $227 million worldwide.
