The Lone Ranger

There’s still a few more days to go before the ‘Lone Ranger’ hits Philippine shores, and so far, the reviews have been confusing. Personally, I am a Johnny Depp fan, and I have always admired his chameleon like ability to adapt to his cinema roles but when I heard he was playing Tonto, I had a few reservations of my own.

Over the years, I’ve had misgiving about Hollywood cast directors and their choices. Too many times, I feel that film authenticity has suffered if only to place a bigger star to improve billing and to draw in a crowd. Of course, crowd means money…and who can resist an extra ca-ching?

I don’t doubt Depp will be a good Tonto, a believable Tonto, a remarkable Tonto. But why get a North American A-lister star to play a Native American role? Why not take a chance on a virtual nobody and build the story then? This is reminiscent of Gylenhall’s Prince of Persia, where the normally charming Jake was covered with a Snooki-like (Jersey Shore) artificial tan.

But, I speak of another movie – and I suppose that is not fair. So anyway, movie fans, Johnny Depp fans, ‘Lone Ranger’ fans – let’s flock to the theaters on July 17 and see for ourselves how believable Edward Scissorhands, Capt. Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka - will fare as Tonto, the ‘Lone Ranger’s’ sidekick.

The ‘Lone Ranger’ will be shown on theaters starting this July 17. See Trailer below.