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Reagen Sulewski: I think Rogen is just enjoying the idea that someone would pay him to be an action star - though both of the films where he's taken on that role have gone with the idea of "isn't it ridiculous that we're letting fatty here do stunts?" One thing that's clear in the comparison is that Rogen has better script choice, in that he writes most of his own and knows his limitations. That's never a bad thing.

Kim Hollis: Do you think The Green Hornet's opening proves that Seth Rogen can be just as much an action star as Nicolas Cage?

Josh Spiegel: No, I wouldn't say that. Rogen's not a typical action star, and this is really the first movie that puts the comedy on an equal level as the action (whereas Pineapple Express is more about the comedy). If he makes two or three more action movies that are successful, then we can talk about him being a big star on both levels, but he's not there yet.

Brett Beach: Considering how incredulous I was when I first heard that Cage was doing a Bruckheimer/Bay action picture (!) as his "reward" for winning the Oscar, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that I am having a similar reaction to seeing Rogen attempt the same thing (minus of course, the Oscar). There really aren't any kings of action films anymore, no muscle bound he-men, which basically means the field remains wide open for those who want to dip their toes into the testosterone pool. If there's room for Jason Statham, there's room for Rogen. Still not sure if I will ever be convinced, however, even if the grosses prove me wrong.

Bruce Hall: This depends on which Nic Cage you're talking about. If you are referring to the late nineties version, I would say no contest. Put the bunny down. Cage Wins. If you are referring to the guy that remarkably few moviegoers watched shamble his way through the C-Grade schlockfest that was Season of the Witch then yes, Seth Rogen is every bit an action hero as Nic Cage.

And so is Garrett Hedlund. So is Tymothy Olyphant. So are you. So am I. I'm not against the genre of action hero opening up into a sort of "everyman" thing, but if this is the best we've got right now, then pardon me if I wait with breathless anticipation for the next Vin Diesel joint.

Edwin Davies: I'd have to see him star in a straight up action film before making that judgement. Both The Green Hornet and Pineapple Express are action films that have strong comedic elements (and are both from two offbeat directors who made their name with odd, independently spirited films) so play to his strenghs. If he stars in a action film that is not also a comedy that is directed by Jon Turteltaub then I'd put him in the same category of action star as Nic Cage.

Matthew Huntley: No, for pretty much the same reasons Josh and Edwin mentioned. However, that's not to say I wouldn't like to Rogen try. I think it'd be interesting and fresh for a somewhat stocky guy like Rogen to become an action star and go against the archetypal model these roles usually require. If he can pull off being a serious action star (without the aid of comedy), I'd be impressed, and I'd also consider him more of a full-fledged actor.

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