4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Green Hornet (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily functions as an action-comedy, focusing on character dynamics and entertainment rather than a clear political agenda. While it features elements like individual action against crime and media manipulation, these are presented without a strong ideological framework, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features visible diversity through the prominent role of an Asian character, Kato, who is integral to the hero's operation. However, it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The Green Hornet does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the heterosexual male protagonists and their adventures, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "The Green Hornet" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the superhero origin story of Britt Reid and Kato, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Lenore Case, is an intellectual and does not participate in action sequences.
The 2011 film adaptation of The Green Hornet maintains the established genders for all its major characters from the original radio series, comics, and previous adaptations. No canonical male or female characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The main characters, Britt Reid (The Green Hornet) and Kato, maintain their established racial portrayals from prior source material. No other significant character meets the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.6
Critic Ratings
4.5
3.9
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