Released dates

Running timeJune 22, 2013July 13, 2013149 minutes

CountryUnited States

Budget$225250 million

Box office$260,502,115

Directed byGore Verbinski

Produced byJerry BruckheimerGore Verbinski

Screenplay byJustin HaytheTed ElliottTerry Rossio

Story byTed ElliottTerry RossioJustin Haythe

Based onLone RangerbyFran StrikerGeorge W. Trendle

StarringJohnny DeppArmie HammerWilliam FichtnerTom WilkinsonBarry PepperJames Badge DaleHelena Bonham Carter

Music byHans Zimmer

CinematographyBojan Bazelli

Editing byJames HaygoodCraig Wood

StudioWalt Disney PicturesJerry Bruckheimer FilmsInfinitum NihilBlind Wink

Distributed byWalt Disney StudiosMotion Pictures

Title: The Lone RangerThe Disney remade film was based on the inspired radio show, Lone Ranger, a fictional story of a masked Texas Ranger who fights for injustice with his Indian friend, Tonto. The character was originally believed to be inspired by Texas Ranger CaptainJohn R. Hughes, to whom the book "The Lone Star Ranger" byZane Greywas dedicated in 1915. In this film, it has two main characters, a duo action in which the story runs to Tonto recounting his memories to a kid on how they fought injustice and corruption in American Old West with his friend John, the Lone Ranger. Director: Gore Verbinski He is an American cinema director. This was his latest film directed after his successful movies and known films like Pirates and the Caribbean saga 1 to 3, Rango and The Ring. Aside from directing, he is also a screenwriter, producer and musician. His animated action-comedy westernfilm, Rango, won theAcademy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2012. He also had worked with him, Johnny Depp in his movies Pirates and the Caribbean and Rango.Cast: Johnny Depp as Tonto Tonto is the name of the famous Native American sidekick. And he is a Comanche Indian. In this film, Tonto is the aged narrator and he tells a kid about his past. His face painted with white and black and with a dead crow on his head is a remainder of his childhood experience. He met John Reid. Both of them fight to bring justice for Tontos tribe which was massacred during his childhood and for the killings of the Texas Ranger. He named John Ke-mo-sah-bee, which means "trusty scout" or trusted friend.

Armie Hammeras John ReidJohn Reid is a young scrupulous man of the law (lawyer) who seeks for justice for his brothers death that is why he is after to Cavendish gang. He wears a mask to avoid danger from recognizing his identity. He also has feelings for the wife of his brother. Moreover, he is known as the LONE RANGER and the only Texas ranger to survive from ambush by the help of Tonto.

William Fichtneras Butch Cavendish

Bartholomew Butch Cavendish is wanted criminal. He is a brutal, cruel, devilish and cannibalistic outlaw. For Tonto, he is a wendigo (demonichalf-beast creature appearing in thelegends). He is the leader of his outlaw gang who ambushed the Texas Ranger and killed Johns brother. In the flashbacks, he was Travis Hammer, the younger Butch.

Tom Wilkinsonas Latham Cole

Latham Cole is a burly, powerful, unprincipled, immoral and greedy railroad tycoonwho wants to expand the countrys borders, no matter what the cost. He has desires for Rebecca who later became his hostage. In the flashback, he is Steve Corona, young Latham. Butch and Latham were responsible for massacring Tontos tribe and for mining the silver mine.

Ruth Wilsonas Rebecca ReidJohns sister-in-law who became widowed brave independent frontierswoman because of the death of his husband, Johns brother. She has a son, Danny, named after his father. She is also the love interest of John.

Helena Bonham Carteras Red Harrington

Red assisted and helped John and Tonto. She is brothel madam and her right leg is made of ivory with a rifle (shotgun) hidden inside.

James Badge Daleas Dan Reid

Johns older brother, the captain of the Texas Ranger and the husband of Rebecca. Dan later died in the hands of Cavendish. Bryant Prince as Danny Reid Rebecca and Dan's son. John's nephew. Barry Pepperas Captain Jay Fuller

A corruptedUnited States Cavalryofficer.

Mason Cookas Will

The young boy living in 1930s San Francisco whom Tonto had recounts his memories. He idolizes a legend known as the Lone Ranger.SummaryIn 1930s, in San Francisco, old Tonto tells a boy the story of the Lone Ranger. In 1869, John together with Texas Ranger rides in pursuit of the outlaw Cavendish. Ambushed by outlaws, Tonto rescued John from death, at the claim of a white horse. Both seek to bring Cavendish to justice. John, wearing a mask, together with Tonto pursue against criminals, corruption and injustices, a part of which they had fought and succeeded in Colby Texas. After learning that Cavendish and Latham are not only the people who are unlawful, they continue the dangerous adventure to become a legend. (100 words)A. ReactionSince it is obvious that it is a western American tale about a hero with guns and horses, for most girls like me, we presumably think that we wont like the movie not as much as boys do because of guns and ranger thing. But after watching this film I enjoyed it and liked it a lot. It relates me to our countrys corruption and injustice. What I liked about this film is that it has humors and wisdoms. And the story is bringing out awareness to fight for moral and lawful righteousness in a state. Moreover, I learn more in Western American culture. Furthermore, the pairing, Hammer and Depp worked well together. There are so many stunts that made it more exciting and entertaining. In my opinion, the director made the movie more unique and inventive because it is told in flashback from the perspective of an eccentric character. (150 words)

B. Movie (Technical)

1. DirectorI like how he always made the train scene incredible because it turns out to be exciting and thrilling. And he fills some humorous circumstances in a right time, in a right place and in the right scene that is why it is effective to us, audience. He also uses things that would catch the attention of the viewers like Tonto balancing to climb up to the air in upright ladder while the train is travelling fast. This shows the directors resourcefulness and creativeness. I also like what he did as to when he put the scene, unraveling the childhood experience of mysterious Tonto because the sincerity and emotion were there at that moment. For me, the director did a great job in administering, supervising and rehearsing the whole team/pack because I did not saw any mistakes in the camera as to stunts, visual effect, props and costumes; they were all successfully done and used.

2. Actors and Actresses

Johnny Depp as Tonto His role as Tonto is a strong one,frequently funny, and drawing on silent comedy stars for some good, solid laughs. The eccentric character fits him. And he is really great in delivering a humorous conversation and statement and weirdness actions. The way he acts seriously makes his role funny in the story. The expression he shows in his face in every kind of situation marks that he is a really talented actor. Armie Hammer as John ReidHis character is functional and predictable rather than brilliant and magnetic. For the title role, it's the least interestingly written, and Hammer has to do battle with that for much of the film - although he does inject a couple of light moments well.He looks great wearing the masked Ranger costume. He had well portrayed the role as a lone ranger in the story. And he did show how courageous and brave a Western American ranger in bringing justice to society. In addition, the awkward acts he did was enough good. The comedic moments with Johnny were really funny.

William Fitchner as Butch CavendishHe is amazing, very professional bad guy. All the aspect of his character, brutality, immorality and cruelty were all seen in his acts. In addition, the make up made him unrecognizable. His creepy role made me to idolize him. And his expertise showed off.

Tom Wilkinsonas Latham ColeHe played the role always having the expression of a bad guy which made it obvious that he is also an antagonist in the story. He did well conveying evilness. His gestures and language were like a true tycoon wanting to be powerful.

Ruth Wilson as Rebecca ReidHer natural fine look and simplicity in the story portrayed the innocent character in her. The fine things she possess was shown in her role as a tender loving mother and eventually changed in the short run of the story into a independent courageous mother which she played it remarkable good.

Helena Bonham Carteras Red HarringtonShe always plays role of a madam having red hair with sexually alluring behavior which she was also in this movie. She possess this natural captivated character when she acts, gestures and talks thats why her grit role in the story fits her a lot. And she is really great actress in such film like this, fictional.

Other Supporting ActorsThey played well on their role as much as they were like the main character. It shows that there is a unity and balance in there performances, not over-acted. And they have shown their presence even in short lines. All of them were passionate and committed in their part. For me, it has shown how they are wiling to payoff to the audience from their acts and performances.

3. Production DesignThe overall look of the film was outstanding. What I think is that the production design was enormously expensive considering the costumes and make up and the settings. The landscapes look amazing, the production design is exquisite, the action sequences feel real and tangible, and the money spent on enormous trains and practical work is clear to see. There are moments when computer effects come in and take the sheen off it a little, but those are far from in the majority. There are lots of problems withThe Lone Ranger, which we'll come to, but sheer ambition is not one of them.

4. Visual and Sound Effects The tools and techniques that gave audiences not one, but two amazing train sequences in Gore Verbinskis big-screen adventure was brilliant. Every single shot was excellent including the timing and music. There isnt a lot of dialogue but every scene they made it memorable. The production team had pushed the limits of what they were capable of creating when it came to the rapidly moving surroundings. Between the ever-present smoke, the combination of digital and authentic elements, the natural transition between light and dark as the trains hurtled along, and the speed at which everything was moving. And it is brilliant how they plan to keep at least half the action of the sequence happening in the frame as it was shot and create the other half digitally, with footage of the actors on top of a train or shots of the train itself matched with digitally created environments that featured the other train chugging along in parallel. There were a lot of wild, wonderfully shot train sequences produced by the team.

C.ComparisonLone Ranger vs. Pirates and the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlBoth are fictional action-comedy adventure film. Simple comparison: the Lone Ranger is the Pirates of the Caribbean out West because the story came out from Western America. If Im going to choose between these two, I would most probably choose the Pirates and the Caribbean but then I also like the Lone Ranger, I dont know, I think I like them both equally. It is in my opinion. Lets go back to the matter. Regarding to Director and main actor,Gore VerbinkskiandJohnny Depphas again teamed up for the fifth time (the Pirates of the Caribbeantrilogy andRango) withThe Lone Ranger, which as you would have thought has a lot in common withPirates. Technically, both films could survive without Depp's character. WithPirates, a hero tries to save a woman he loves from bad guys. WithLone,a hero tries to save a woman from bad guys. But, with both films, it's Depp that we've come to see. I think you know where this is going. Here is the comparison:Lone RangerPirates and the Caribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl

About RangersAbout Pirates

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LandUsually in Seas and Ocean

Johnny Depp

Tonto is an old man working at a traveling fair. He tells his life story to a little boy. Clearly, Tonto is a bit crazy. He constantly is referencing or feeding a dead bird that lives atop his head. Hes out for revenge from a horrific past event and begrudgingly teams up with John Reid (ArmieHammer) to take down Butch Cavendish (WilliamFichtner). At this stage, Depp does what he wants in Hollywood, which is mainly blockbusters. Everything he has done in the last few years has been familiar. Whether its working withVerbinski, Burton, playing a version ofHunter S. Thompson(Rum Diary) or even his fantastic cameo in21 Jump Street.Captain Jack Sparrow has a drunken swagger about him. The world sees him as nothing more than a pirate scoundrel, and most pirates think of him as a joke. Hes out to prove them all wrong, begrudgingly teaming up with Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) to take back his cursed ship, theBlack Pearl,and save ElizabethSwann(KeiraKnightley). In 2003, Depp was known for his great work in smaller films likeFear and Loathing in Las Vegas, supporting films likeChocolat, and only successful at the box office when teaming up withTim Burton(Sleepy Hollowand 1990sEdwardScissorhands).

The Other Hero

John Reid is ready to practice law as the county prosecutor in Colby, Texas. He is proper and has embraced his East Coast education. No matter what the situation, he wants to do what is right in the eyes of the law. He eventually realizes that Tonto may be his only chance for saving the day.Will Turner is a blacksmith, who has turned his back on his pirate father's past for a more proper life. The problem is, Will loves Elizabeth, and unlike the singer Meat Loaf, he will do anything for love, including that. He's suspicious of Jack, but realizes he may be the only chance for saving the day.

The Villain

Butch Cavendish is a notorious outlaw who John wants to bring to justice (a public hanging), and Tonto wants to kill. Meanwhile, Butch has silver on his mind, and eating human hearts (seriously). Fichtner was fantastic as a villain in the underseenDrive Angry, but this is a different kind of bad guy. There's no subtlety or humor, just evil. He's appeared in blockbusters before, but normally in a smaller supporting role like inThe Dark KnightorArmageddon.Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) double-crossed Jack in the past to seize control of theBlack Pearl. Now he and his crew are cursed and need every piece of Aztec gold, as well as Will's blood to undo their ghostly lives. Rush hadn't gone full baddy in a blockbuster before (thoughMystery Menwas close), best known for his work inShakespeare in Love,Les Misrables(nonmusical), and his Oscar-winning performance inShine.

The Lady

Rebecca (Ruth Wilson) is willing to put herself in harm's way. She's married to John's brother (James Badge Dale), and isn't aware that John admires her from afar. Things are made more complicated when she's kidnapped, and John tries to save her.Elizabeth is willing to put herself in harm's way. She's stuck with Norrington (Jack Davenport) wanting to marry her, and isn't aware that Will admires her from afar. Things are made more complicated when she's kidnapped, and Will tries to save her.

The Ending

After all of the drama, it's time to stop some trains. One carries silver, the other carries people. There is now another villain to take care of besides Butch, and the Lone Ranger and Tonto are taking turns dealing with both (the men and the trains). For added degree of difficulty, Lone Ranger's Silver gallops on top of a moving train.After all of the double-crossing, it's a dual between Jack and Barbossa. At first it looks as though Jack will be killed, but it's revealed he had one of those get-out-of-death-free gold medallions. Then, Will comes through in the clutch using his and Jack's blood on the medallions to make Barbossa's body mortal, just long enough to kill him (until the sequels).