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- First reviewJuly 9, 2013
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Overall rating
4
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5
Not what most expected
PostedJuly 9, 2013
franknstein1910
from Buckeye, AZ, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
3
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
The main problem with this film wasn't so much the film itself, but people's perception of what it should have been like. While I will admit the Tonto character was uncharacteristic (humor, vocabulary not befitting character, lack of endearment for John Reid). We should remember that the John Reid (Lone Ranger) character, wasn't a rough and tumble kind of guy. He was a man of the law, not a true Texas Ranger. I believe the thought behind his character seeming somewhat incompetent, at least initially after becoming the "Lone Ranger" is not that far off-base. While continuing the quest to right injustices, along with the aid of his faithful side-kick Tonto, he shall hone his skills as a feared Texas Ranger. So this film I believe is supposed to show the beginnings of characters that eventually become the ultimate final product that we are mostly familiar with. Now obviously the stunts with Depp and Silver in particular are definitely unrealistic and over the top. But who's fault is that? It is the fault of the average movie goer that feels if there aren't enough outlandish spectacular stunts throughout, that the movie is dull, boring. So filmmakers are only catering to the very people who are trashing the filmmaker for doing what they did. Wake up people, and perhaps story tellers will actually focus more on story as opposed to thrills and spills. So just keep things in perspective and enjoy what was a good film for what it was.....ENTERTAINMENT... this one is not for the die-hard, has to be completely accurate Lone Ranger fan.
Pros well paced
Cons unrealistic at times
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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