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The Lone Ranger (2013)

2013 • 2h 29m • Adventure, Action • PG-13
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Reviews — The Lone Ranger

Audience write-ups from TMDB

CinemaSerf

6/10
Jun 8, 2022

The film presents "Tonto" (played by Johnny Depp) sharing stories with a child at a carnival about his experiences alongside the inexperienced lawyer, "John Reid" (Armie Hammer). The narrative begins when "Tonto" saves “Reid” following an attack led by the villainous "Butch Cavendish" (William Fichtner), and they subsequently embark on a quest to correct this injustice and capture the criminal. However, what follows …

r96sk

8/10
Nov 12, 2020

While the movie falters somewhat around its center, I did find 'The Lone Ranger' to be an enjoyable experience overall. The fact that many of the creative minds behind 2003’s 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' – a film I consider my favorite – were reunited for this project certainly didn’t hurt my enjoyment. This includes Johnny Depp, Gore Verbinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Ted Elliott & Terr…

Gimly

5/10
May 19, 2020

There were moments while watching _The Lone Ranger_ where I felt like there was the potential for a truly enjoyable film struggling to emerge. It seems that with some significant alterations—particularly replacing the actors in the central roles—it could have been something remarkable, and I honestly believe it had that possibility. However, the finished product fell far short of expectations, leaving me quite let do…

Dark Jedi

4/10
Apr 12, 2018

The film would likely be acceptable—perhaps even enjoyable—if it weren't branded as *The Lone Ranger* and didn’t attempt to present itself as a faithful adaptation of that story. The problem is, it isn't a Lone Ranger movie at all! I place this alongside the disappointing *Green Hornet* film; both represent an instance of someone in Hollywood—clearly lacking good sense—grabbing a familiar title and assuming they c…

John Chard

9/10
May 6, 2014

The initial indications weren't promising; reports of difficulties during production surfaced, along with negative early reviews appearing before the film even reached theaters. It seemed *The Lone Ranger* was headed toward being a disappointing blockbuster. Despite alienating some purists and Western enthusiasts, the movie provides an enjoyable, action-packed experience. It’s full of the lightheartedness found in…