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January 14, 2011
At the Movies: 'Green Hornet' needs more sting
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
Someday — someday soon, hopefully — 3-D will be exposed for the sham that it is.
| THE GREEN HORNET |
 Director: Michel Gondry Cast: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz Rating: 118 minutes Running time: PG-13 |
We will all realize that, for the vast majority of films, shooting in or converting to 3-D offers absolutely nothing from a narrative standpoint, and very little visually; all this gimmick really adds is money at the box office through higher ticket prices. And, perhaps, the sanctity of the art form might be restored once more.
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