Love a Happy Ending Lifestyle Magazine August 2013 | Page 23

SHERYL BROWNE’S BIG SCREEN
Pure Entertainment!
Whilst on holiday I took the opportunity to see The Lone Ranger (UK general release 9th
August). This was my son’s choice and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. However, I was
pleasantly surprised. If you’ve read a less than favourable review in regard to The Lone
Ranger, I would say, ignore it. Go and see it.From the team that Brought us Pirates of the
Caribbean, this is an excellent adventure film, a Western adventure film, action-packed and
with no gratuitous language, sex or violence. Definitely one for the family, with perfectly
placed comedic moments, as one would expect from a film starring master of one-liners,
Johnny Depp.
Recounted by American Indian spirit warrior, Tonto (Johnny Depp), The Lone Ranger tells
the story of how law-abiding and all-round good guy, John Reid (Armie Hammer), came to
be the Lone Ranger, working alongside his less-law abiding and unlikely sidekick, Tonto.
Their initial mission: to bring notorious, blood-thirsty outlaw, Butch Cavendish (William
Fichtner), to justice, each man’s idea of justice being a little different. The impetus behind
their mission: Briefly, Tonto feels responsible for the death of his fellow tribesmen and family,
whilst John Reid seeks retribution for the death of his brother and fellow-ranger, Dan Reid
(James Badge Dale), killed ghoulishly by Cavendish. In achie ving their aims, The Lone
Ranger and Tonto must tackle
greed and corruption, giving us
an underlying ‘good wins over
evil’ message.
Throughout the film the two
men’s
obvious
chemistry
(Hammer with his earnest
performance, Depp with his
fabulous facial expressions and
quirkiness) was pure magic,
each one a perfect foil for the
other. My only tiny moan is that I
would have liked to see more of
Helena Bonham Carter (and her
fake leg). That aside, I would
highly recommend this movie to
anyone seeking a fun time at the cinema. With excellent direction, cinematography, casting,
screenplay, special effects and pacing, it really doesn’t disappoint. The story never flagged, I
sat through the entire 159 minutes and came away thinking The Lone Longer was exactly
what a summer movie should be, pure entertainment: A new take on the classic Lone
Ranger that will appeal to those who remember the original and younger cinema goers alike.
Imho, Silver (the horse) was a definite scene-stealer and will definitely appeal to the children.
Director: Gore Verbinski; Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio; Cast:
Johnny Deep (Tonto); Armie Hammer (John Reid – The Lone Ranger); William
Fichtner (Butch Cavendish)

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