The Lone Ranger (aka Pirates of the Bulshit),
a Movie Preview Review by Michael L. Johnson
a Movie Preview Review by Michael L. Johnson
Okay, although The Lone Ranger movie has not been
released yet. However, based on recent
previews, I feel compelled to give it an early "Preview Review." And
that, most notably, is WTF? Such a remake
is an incredibly stupid, racist idea.
Johnny Depp, who is about as Native American as Mitt Romney, plays
Tonto? Even if a Native American actor
were cast as the sidekick in this film, my feeling is that this stink-bomb of a
story should have remained flushed and buried.
The Good: There has been no word yet about Hollywood
planning to remake Amos and Andy (although I wouldn't rule it out).
The Bad: The Ranger (white character) is still cast as
the leader/master and Tonto (the Native American) as the loyal
follower/slave. Given the history of
genocide against Native Americans (at the hands of white people) that frames
the founding of this nation, this 2012
Uncle Tom tale is grossly insulting to Native American people (and to
anybody else with a lick of sense and conscience). Btw, tonto is Spanish for "stupid" or "fool."
The Most Important Question:
Is it a Good Film?
Hell no. On a scale
of 1 to 5 where 5 is golden, this one gets panned as a "Hi, Ho, [Zero], Away."
--MLJ
I've decided to review this film when it comes out, however racist it appears to be. I cannot speak from informed position either good or bad about the movie otherwise.
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