The Legend of the Lone Ranger

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Michael C It is well known how much "The Legend of the Lone Ranger" has been attacked by critics and has a reputation as a terrible movie. I am not totally disagreeing with that assessment. "The Legend of the Lone Ranger" is not a perfect movie by any means and does have its problems. However, I do not think the movie deserves its terrible reputation. I saw the movie during its original theatrical run and enjoyed it tremendously. I still do to this day after repeated viewings. I think the movie's basic storyline is very well done. There are also quite a few very well staged action sequences. The climax is masterfully done. I said that and I do not regret it. However I did say the movie does have its problems. One such problem is the poor choice of Klinton Spilsbury as John Ried/The Lone Ranger. He apparently did such a bad job delivering his lines that he had to be dubbed by James Keach. While I do not think Spilsbury's performance is so bad that it ruins the whole movie (That can be said for the horribly miscast Tom Cruise in "Interview with the Vampire". You can't bring up the subject of terrible performances without mentioning Sophia Coppola in "The Godfather, Part 3".), I think it would have been better to cast an experienced actor in the role. Merle Haggard's ballad narration was too cornball for my tastes. The movie could have done without it. On the other hand there is a lot to like about "The Legend of the Lone Ranger". Michael Horse is very good as Tonto. I think he has good chemistry with Spilsbury despite everything. The movie is also helped by an excellent supporting cast. Christopher Lloyd was very good as the villain of the story Major Bartholemew Cavendish. I must mention the late Jason Robards who is just terrific as President Ulysees Grant. His performance was a real treat. A joy to watch. I would recommend you see "The Legend of the Lone Ranger" at least once, you may not enjoy the movie as much as I did, but I think it is worth seeing for its many high points. Hi Yo Silver! Away! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Jeff M One of the top three films that (in my opinion) are drastically underrated. Pure enjoyment, and a perfect retelling of the classic Lone Ranger story. https://acloserlookjm.wordpress.com/2023/01/01/now-for-something-completely-different-three-enjoyable-films-that-have-rotten-reviews-on-rotten-tomatoes/ Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Jolin S I enjoyed watching this version of the Lone Ranger. Don’t let the critics who gave this movie negative reviews ruin it for you. Just because those certain individuals didn’t like it doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. If you enjoy watching western movies and you enjoyed watching the Long Ranger when you were young. You will enjoy watching this version. A good family movie with a lot of old fashioned western gun fighting and western action you can aspect to see and it is down turned for all ages to enjoy. So get your popcorn popper popping and snuggle up together on the couch and have a fun night like you use to. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Ken H I know a lot of people did not like this movie, but I thought it was the best rendition that I've seen. I enjoyed it when I first came out and having rewatched it today I enjoyed it even more Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Jeff M One of the most underrated films of all time. It might not be perfect, but it's good. It lives up to the legacy set before it, and outshines the awful Disney version. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/24 Full Review Steve D A cheap and ridiculously inept adaptation. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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