When a train transporting the ruthless outlaw Butch Cavendish (Fichtner) is overtaken by his men and they manage to break him out of custody, Assistant Deputy Attorney John Reid (Hammer) and his brother Deputy Ranger Dan Reid (Dale) along with his fellow Rangers set out to recapture Cavendish to bring him to justice. While out scouting the group gets ambushed, gunned down and left for dead until a mysterious Indian named Tonto (Depp) comes along and realizes that John is still alive. Tonto nurses him back to health and informs him to wear a mask to conceal his true identity leaving his enemies to believe he is dead, hence becoming The Lone Ranger. Together the pair set out to get Cavendish and the secret person behind his reign of terror.
Reel Talk:
One word....WHACK! Growing up as a fan to The Lone Ranger television series, I was hoping that the movie would be somewhat worthwhile but sorry that was not the case. The Lone Ranger who was always a strong, confident symbol of justice is depicted as a bumbling, stumbling coward and then Tonto who is pitted along side him for the comedic humor. They really tried to make this entertaining but it completely falls short and the story is just all over the place. I got to be honest that I even caught myself dozing a few times because of the boring dialog. Don't waste your money on this one.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner, Tom Wilkson, Ruth Wilson, Helena Bonham Carter and James Badge Dale
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Rated: PG-13
I give it 2 corn dogs.
By: Corn Dog - The Reel Hustler
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