Tonto, who is really old now, recounts the untold tales of the lone ranger with the young boy, who idolizes the legend.[break]
In the 1860s, Reid rides with his brother and fellow Texas Rangers in pursuit of the notorious Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner). Ambushed by the outlaw and left for dead, Reid is rescued by Tonto at the insistence of a mysterious white horse and offers to help him bring Cavendish to justice. Becoming a reluctant masked rider with a seemingly incomprehensible partner, Reid pursues the criminal against all obstacles. However, Reid and Tonto learn that Cavendish is only a part of a far greater corruption, and the duo must fight it in an adventure to bring justice in the American Old West.
In this film that marks the first theatrical film featuring the Lone Ranger character in over 32 years, Hammer does zero justice to the legendary role. Depp has his face painted with white, dry, cracked mud, set off by four black stripes, and dons a dead crow on his head throughout the movie. His appearance each time provides the audience with the much needed comic relief from the otherwise unending adventurous streak of the movie. While the whole fun of the movie lies in the interplay between Tonto and Reid, it is Tonto that the audience will inadvertently cheer for.
With two and half hours of running time, the first half of the movie is spent promising the viewers of a much adventurous climax, and when it eventually takes place, it’s rather too late.
Watch only if you are a Johnny Depp fan.
Screening at QFX Cinemas.
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