In an interview with British newspaper, The Guardian, the director hit out at the comic book fans who have attacked the movie for it's seemingly comedic tone. (as well as the fact that it seems to be playing with the source material fairly loosely) Well, Gondry has decided to address those critics and defends his choice to cast an actor like Seth Rogen in the title role. I never thought I'd be called a fascist by a CBM director...
"I usually identify with the nerds but these ones just reinforce the social rules. Their values are fascistic. All those people marching around in capes and masks and boots. The superhero imagery is totally fascist!"
"When you step into this genre, they feel it belongs to them. They want you to conform, or they won’t like you. They want the conventional. But it’s fine. The movies has been doing very well, I think, whenever we’ve screened it to normal people."
"I’m attracted to working with comedians because they don’t have that stars’ idea of what a hero should be."
What Gondry might not realise, is that despite "normal" people enjoying this movie, it'll be the "nerds" that flock to the cinema on opening day to see it! While you can't necessarily blame him for attacking those who judge the film before it's even released (although everyone's entitled to an opinion despite that, surely?) I don't think it's a good idea for him to be quite so harsh...especially with the risk that this might just put people off from checking out
The Green Hornet! What do you guys think though? Be sure to share your thoughts in the usual place.
The Green Hornet is set to be released in 3D on January 14, 2011!
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