On The Lone Ranger

From the team that bought you the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise (2003 – 2011) comes The Lone Ranger, which is equally as big, loud and expensive as the first Pirates instalment, although not as fun. When it works, such as in its final set piece, The Lone Ranger is a fun film, but it is much too long and there are narrative strands which mean the overall effect is a little messy. The film continues to offer American audiences the comforting feeling that superhero films offer and could be placed into the Marvel canon quite easily. Neither Tonto nor The Lone Ranger is as interesting as Jack Sparrow, Depp’s character from Pirates and rather than engage, we simply get pulled along. Sequels are certain.