Scene Study: The Lone Ranger
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2018
- Episode 002 - The Lone Ranger
Bonus!+ Isolated Score version of the finale at 15:07.
It was panned by critics and bombed at the box office, but is it time to go back to admire what an amazing effort Gore Verbinski's The Lone Ranger really was? While the film had its faults, it was the well-intentioned attempt at being a big budget tentpole western that make those faults a bit easier to swallow. We will never see a $250 million budgeted western ever again, most likely due to the failure of this film. Which is why it's worth going back and examining all the quirks and personality that Verbinski put into the film. Overall the film is quite enjoyable, and stylized enough to feel an actual director's stamp on it which we never see today. Hopefully this one will find an audience in the coming years, and for that reason we will be looking at the train chase finale for this scene study. The train chase finale is one of the most impressive action set pieces to ever be filmed, and we will break it down from start to finish. The sequence was so ambitious that it also needed a dedicated composer. Geoff Zanelli was tasked at re-arranging and re-structuring the William Tell Overture, while adding all the connective tissue as well as weaving in Hans Zimmer's original themes. It took Geoff 180 days of work on this single sequence. So let's dig in.
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This movie is proof that you should never listen to "professional" movie critics. It's a fantastic film.
To be fair, British critics did have a more positive reception to this film than American critics. Not sure why, but it's interesting nonetheless.
Agreed, so many movie critics take films way too seriously when they are just there to be fun and entertaining, and this one delivers on that.
Except European critics enjoyed more which is strange because of how American it is
I was a "professional" movie critic at the time, and gave this film a glowing review on my channel.
We're not all bad!
I'm so glad I finally found someone that loves this movie as much as I do. Whenever I say this is one of my favorite movies, people look at me like I'm on drugs or something.
Totally agree with you! What a hell of a movie!!! I bought a big 65 inch TV to watch it after seen it on a small tv. What a movie!!!
@@0910842897 did we just become best friends here ? My god , the whole movie is a love letter to the good old wild west shows back in the day , and they're faithful to a fault here . I will never forget those so call critics who downplay this movie when it first came out
No sir it's my best to
SAME
Agreed. Best movie to come out in 2013.
And the amazing thing is that they built 4 miles of track for this scene and the actors did their own stunts. There was hardly any CGI for this scene, and just the thought of that is breath taking.
Also I love to see a small community of people who actually enjoyed this movie.
I agree. I liked it. The scene was fantastic.
🤣🤣🤣 I see what you did there
This movie is pure genius; I really don't know why people are so negative about this masterpiece.
Acho esse filme um dos melhores que já vi tb
Saw it at the theater when I was 10 and haven't stopped loving it since. Verbinski for life!!!
Regretted not seeing this in the theatre when it came out...I grew up with the series back in the day with the wonderful Jay Silverheels as Tonto. Picked up a copy of the film on Blu Ray, just out of sheer curiosity...it was brutal and bloody and oddly compelling, until this scene. The sheer brilliance and homage to silent film, that music! I have never felt such delight, wonder and sheer joy as I did during the train sequence. I clapped, I cried, I laughed...all at the same time. My son thought I had lost my mind...but what memories! What a film!
One of the most epic ending scene ever! 10 min of pure action, funny and comic, exciting with great overturns and a brilliant music score that makes it all superb!
This movie is style over substance. But for some, style *is* substance. And they like good orchestration with their "style."
@@HardRockMaster7577 thing is critics and fans claim stuff like Avengers, Black Panther, Wonder Woman and other Marvel/DC have substance when it's just dressed upp junk movies. I'd rather watch this tbh, it's an old school western which will probably never be done again.
@@leob4403Lol critis hated Marvel like since the beginning lol dont take this on Marvel or Dc. Plus this movie was in 2013 in the same year Marvel faced their hates for The Avengers(2012) by critis. You can absolutely watch this flim and love it cause i do but dont take it out on anything like you are better than anyone, if anything you sound more like a whiner
pirates of the caribbean: (has a squid monster kill a guy in one of the most brutal deaths ever)
critics: i sleep
the lone ranger: (people getting shot)
critics: now this is a avengers level threat
I do appreciate that someone took the time to analyze the geometry and sequencing of the scene along with its timing. That and it's the only video I can find the whole chase lol
Yet they still forgot to mention the vanishing flatbed frieght car lol
@@Mysterio1412 there were a lot of flaws with the railroad. Why would the grade that the silver freight cars are rolling down be so steep?
@@modinproductions still makes more sense than a flatbed completely vanishing without explanation and breaking continuity
_That and it's the only video I can find the whole chase lol_
Haha my thoughts exactly
@@Mysterio1412 what about the 30 or so passenger cars? The fact that there are 3 silver cars to begin with and then 6? I see what you mean I guess...
Fun fact: this scene alone made this Quentin Tarantino's favorite movie of 2013.
Seriously......?
I remember Tarantino saying that. I actually did enjoy this... much more than the Pirates films
The scene where the train falls off the bridge?
He said one of the ten best of the year, not the best.
Truly brilliant....😂😂👹👹💀💀😱😱👍❤️
I don't care what critics say, this movie was fucking great. It's all I could of wanted out of the movie. Maybe, just maybe we will get a sequel. Some day
The Rogue Clone Ikr that’s what I was thinking.
@Nic Rock I think the over the top nature of Butch Cavendish was one of the great things about this movie. It combined newer ideas with classic western elements such as the over the top crazy villain
The Rogue I think Him had to marry his sister in law, and the cgi on "silver" wás not That good,
They just announced a sequel. Check IMDB.
@Nic Rock Damn straight. It proves to us that you don't need the nominal political correctness to make a great story--I am not white and yet I think I got something in my throat when John loads that silver bullet, spins the cylinder, and says to himself "I am the spirit walker...I can't miss."
I actually cried when I saw this movie in theaters. I have such a connection to the Lone Ranger as a child and with my father. I still cry when I hear the powerful music.
12:59 pretty soon no one will believe you people were even here... THAT IS AN EXACT REFERENCE TO RANGO'S MAYOR TALKING TO RATTLESNAKE JAKE "Pretty soon no one will believe you even existed"
Ooouu 😀
HOLY SHIT WOW 🤯
Both movies were even made by the same person. Gore Verbinski
Weren’t the scenes where they swing on the water tower with the chains and the bit where Tonto calmly and heroically steps off the ladder onto the train also POTC references?
@@ZbricksShow Yep!
Johnny Depp’s portrayal was the highlight of the whole movie. So creative and new and weirdly making sense too, with poignancy.
I love it, and have had a great fit of laughter at Tonto's facial expressions! Johnny Depp is so comical in character that he portrays, and never mind arguing about speed of cars, gradients etc. as it is a bloody make believe film! NOT likely to have ever happened or will ever likely to be happening! I am an old lady now, and appreciate the fun and laughter these films give me, so much so, that I have walked into my doorframe going to make some tea! ( And I still was poorless laughing )
As someone who ADORES this movie, hearing your optimistic and merciful commentary at the beginning of the video warmed my heart.
I liked the movie too
I also liked, a lot. But i understand why it was so hated. The movie makes jokes whith america history and it's symbols.
This was an epic scene that for the first time in the whole film captured the spirit of the Lone Ranger.
Laceykat66 this sequence was the best part of the film! The movie as a whole is a little rough, but overall fun.
I'm a huge Verbinski stan, so I love this film too!!!
This video was an absolute joy to watch. Good long action sequences are so difficult to make but this one was a masterpiece. Thanks for breaking it down!
Tonto giving Cole the pocket watch is reiminiscent of Harmonica giving Frank the harmonica at the end of Once Upon a Time in The West
Nice analogy. Just saw them both this week. Love them both.
Yeah, I noticed that part too.
This is actually a very underappreciated gem. It's beautifully done. It pays faithful homage to Westerns and silent films. If you watch the isolated score version, you can easily follow the action with no dialog. It's so beautifully done. The train chase scene at the end is amazing. If you're expecting Shakespeare, this is the wrong movie. But if you're looking for a good time with a comedy Western and a bucket of popcorn, I would highly recommend it.
Hans Zimmer is incredible… “The Silver” theme brought me chills when I listened to it for the first time…
The theme is actually a traditional Irish piece called “The Battle of Aughrim". Many musicians have done their version of the piece, and it was such a perfect fit here. Definitely search for other versions of the lament, it’s interesting to hear different takes on it.
@@FilmMusicMedia There was no ''Controversy'' - You listened just a little-too-long to a bunch of first-world-delusionals and didnt listen to anyone else: But there is NOTHING wrong with actors of european descent playing other types of characters. +
I loved how Tonto steps off the ladder onto the train car, exactly like Captain Jack stepped off the ships mast onto the dock.
You noticed that too!
12:12-12:22 I like how the song transitions from an uplifting heroic tone, to a darker tense tone. It really gives you the feeling that the fight isn’t over yet.
"HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU TO KILL THAT RANGER?!?!?!?!"
- Latham Cole
The Lone Ranger took its time and was incredibly long for a modern day movie especially considering this is a character that most kids now a days wouldn't give two shits about and you'd think they would want to make it a 2 hour explosion filled gun shooting wet dream but the fact that they don't is one of the reasons I love it. This isn't an action packed thrill ride of a movie all the way through because that's never what the Lone Ranger was supposed to be. The original series was always pretty calm and slow going with the occasional action or fight scene here and there and mainly focused on characters or story and I'm very glad this movie kept true to that.
Gore's Pirates films take their time too.
I actually watched the tv show before this and enjoyed it
Ridiculously good homage to the classic western genre. As close to perfection as this era can get....
The train chase scene at the end was the best, as a railfan I truly love this movie
son of satan Oh yeah thats one of the main reasons I love the movie because Im a huge railfan
Justin Ratcliffe I cant wait for 4014 to come to my city of Rialto I’m Tuesday!
That whole scene was worth the nearly 3 hour run time.
I’m hoping that Bachmann makes the constitution
I don’t care what critics / most people say about this movie. This will always be one of my favorite movies.
Just noticed how John Starts off this chase on top of the courthouse which could be a slight hint back to him becoming a lawyer and believing in justice
I love this movie. The story is brilliant; it's sad there will never be a sequel.
Never say never
You know I don't think it needs it
@@therandompineapple3805 Yeah. It's great as a stand alone film.
@@tizyman7120 Pretty much is the case now that Armie Hammer is a verboten person.
@@2bobaf Kind of ironic that he was going after a cannibal in this movie given his alleged proclivities.
No idea why this movie was so hated! It was advertised as a popcorn western and it delivered exactly that! And it's PG-13... no reason it should have had children in the audience
It wasn't hated, just un-watched.
I just watched it after becoming intrigued as to why the movie is so poorly received as well as loved, and I can say from my viewing that the film from a technical level is near perfect. The cinematography, the effects, the performances are all fantastic. The biggest fault of the movie is the writing and the pacing. Particularly, the way The Lone Ranger was written was just kinda baffling. He was written as a bumbling idiot and a jerk through most of the film, when it might've been more effective to at least make him somewhat clever. There are scenes where he almost gets himself killed by his stubbornness, when making him more clever might've added to the theme about violence and order. Plus when he abandons Tonto when they're both buried, even if it's for a joke, it's kinda like a punch in the gut to see him abandon Tonto after them bonding the whole film. It felt out of character. Secondly, the way the movie was paced was really iffy. They could've easily shaved a lot of the runtime off the movie without compromising much of the experience.
@@Gobbersmack it was un-watched because the critics ripped it to shit before it was released, look back at the reviews its the reason no one watched it, i only seen it for the firsttime yesterday because i thought it was shit going by all the reports, but i loved it
It was hated because it was billed as The Lone Ranger. If it had been billed as "Tonto" it would have done much better. It did not get to be The Lone Ranger until THIS part.
If it was a 80’s or 90’s film would people watch it?
I always imagine this scene as being played in an old silent film type deal, where they’d play the music and it would kind of match what’s happening. It fits really well.
Its not a hugely important detail but i love that butch's immediate reaction in a standoff scenario is to fire. Its definitely in character.
This scene was so amazing and so fun. The kind of "absurd" fun and timed scenes I had only seen in Pirates of the Caribbean movies with the same actor.
I love this movie...brought back so many memories of watching the old show with my father...the score is absolutely heart wrenching to me...in a great way
Awsome western!!! A proper western. This movie is just so well made and cool
I think this sequence and the Maelstrom sequence from the end of At World's End are two of the greatest set-pieces ever. Gore Verbinski is one of the most underrated directors ever. His action has a signature style and clarity that brings into light that most big budget films today - especially those from the lesser Marvel movies - are severely lacking. We've pushed away the visionaries from our blockbusters for safe gratification. God knows why the critics have such a hate-boner for him but I hope he does get to do another big budget romp one day
In the current age of remakes of animated classics, the MCU and Kathleen Kennedy's Star Wars, films like The Lone Ranger that feel like they're the last of a dying breed of epic, old-style adventure experiences, especially from Disney Studios.
I was surprised to said that Disney decided to give one of the bad guys the tittle of Wendigo. So cool that in that moment they got what they need to give us that little dark concept
I don't know why Hans hasn't played any tracks from The Lone Ranger live in concert yet? Or has he? I can't find any videos of it. Truly, this is one of his most beautiful yet underappreciated scores. The film is great too. Thanks for uploading.
It's a william teller mix cover thingy and not really original so he doesn't.
He only did the original scores which where mixed in with the original theme
I appreciated the entire film, including music... there's one thing I still don't understand... ho did tonto stay alive for so long.
@@andreapitre1978 t'is a mystery.
IT should have been broken it into two movies. 1 establish the main characters. 2 resolve the story archs. You are right about the effort in these scenes.
I already loved this movie but your scene study of it makes me appreciate it even more. I was fortunate enough to work on this movie as the Stand In for Armie Hammer, it was a great adventure being a part of this team. I spent 6 1/2 months with this production back in 2012 and I appreciated every single minute of it all.
I have no idea why this movie is hated. I absolutely loved it.
A couple of years ago, I did a CZcams search of the finale, without seeing the entire movie. After seeing just the finale, I thought I should see the entire movie. Now, having watched this scene study, I definitely will. Great analysis, Thanks!!!!
Best movie you'll never beat in any train fights in the future the cinematic scenes of this were perfect and its a shame we never got the sequel but we have this beautiful masterpiece that will be around for eternity
While there are a few things that do seriously irk me about this movie (mostly that the Lone Ranger and Tonto don't have that same friendship like the original characters did), I really do appreciate the amount of dedication Gore Verbinski (who had made Rango prior to this, which I thought would be as good as that) had to make the movie look, sound, and feel as good as it did and try to be a fun, action packed, and occasionally harsh Western in the 21st Century, especially when it comes to the full scale steam locomotives.
Well, it makes sense they wouldn't be bosom buddies right off the bat, though, considering the circumstances of their meeting. That kind of friendship has to evolve over time.
I've been searching for the isolated score for a long time now and you sir, you just made my day happier, thank you very much
Perhaps the best Western Action scene put together in today's modern cinema. Perhaps the best homage put together to a genre today.
its a great film ,shot not in full CGI but using real trains
wide angle low cam shots for some real amazing scenes & stunts
by virtue a film critic is there to down every film - i remember the critics panning jaws - close encounters etc while saying the latest columbo was a winner with cinema goers :D
The first time I saw this movie I thought it was dark, but I watched it again and loved it. Tonto was great! Johnny Depp great as always.
When a single scene can elevate a film into pure greatness. THIS.
Loved this film. Gets better, funnier, more and more brilliant the more you watch it. Highly recommend even though I did not go to the theatre to watch it. Wish I had. Johnny Depp at his wittiest.
Pirates of the Caribbean 1: Captain Jack kills Barbossa with one bullet
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Captain Jack blows up rum barrels to damage the Kraken's arms with one bullet
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: Captain Jack shoots Davy Jones's hand to get the chest with one bullet
Rango: He kills a hawk and destroys a flooding water jug with one bullet
The Lone Ranger (multiple instances):
The Ranger fires a "warning shot" (not so good according to Tonto)
Tonto is saved with one bullet fired by The Ranger
Tonto disconnects a line of train cars with one bullet
9:57 Definitely the coolest scene of the entire chase
The music swelling as Tanto descends onto the other train like an absolute badass
Buster Keaton style.
It was actually like Jack Sparrow's entrance in Pirates, when he steps off the sinking boat. A bit of homage there I think. Like the train travelling to the future reference of the Back to the Future movie.
4:02 for me, cos I keep coming back to watch it again. 😁
I can't keep the grin off my face while watching this. I love this god damn movie.
I've always loved this scene, as a film fan and much more as a train fan (the only downside as a train fan is when Cole breaks, he uses the engine's breaks, not the tender's).
Watching this video made me realize that this was the scene that actually made me want to study filmaking, it's brilliantly done.
Also, this version of William Tell's Overture it's my favourite
can you explain how the train controls work cuase im acutally interested in how he was controling the train
Refreshing to see a video not dedicated to hating a movie I loved! :)
Also great to hear the film version of that piece, it always bothered me that they'd go through all this trouble and only release a slightly different version on the album. The 'scoring to picture' aspect is what makes film music so unique. I don't want music that is similar to the score, I want the actual score... :P
I absolutely love these long action sequences with multiple things happening at once. Gore Verbinski is great at it. This reminds me of the end of Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End when the ships are circling the whirlpool. The definition of epic.
I like how most of the scenes has the action in the center of the screen. Different angles, but it's not too wide that it makes your eyes wander everywhere. It keeps you focused on the action
As someone who personally loves this movie despite all the flaws, this is in my opinion one of the greatest modern westerns ever made in terms of storytelling and cinematography
Ironic that you point out the homages to once upon a time in the west. That movie was itself an homage to the genre in a lot of ways. I do love this movie. And that climax is truly perhaps the greatest action scene ever! I couldn’t agree more!
for real, id hate all these "proffesional" critics that kill the movie.
It wasn't Marvel or princess movie, so to them it's bad
12:49 awesome my favourite shot
4:57 that's so cool
No more controversies, this film is awesome
This movie is so underrated! I don’t understand people sometimes…
My ringtone and wake up call😍😍...LOVE IT!!!
What an energizing way to wake up!
I ran across Hans Zimmer's sound track for this finale on CZcams, and I loved it. So I read some movie reviews, and was discouraged by what was said, until I watched your scene study. So I bought the HD version from Amazon. I absolutely adore this movie! Thanks. What a romp. I've watched it twice already. (I'd watch it again, but I don't want to stop appreciating the color and clarity and panorama and sweetness and romance of this film. It's startling.) The Lone Ranger may not be your cup of tea, but it is a very good movie, and well worth a watch. It really is too bad there will not be a sequel; there is so much more to do here.
I absolutely love this film it’s so underrated and the soundtrack is amazing. I don’t understand all the hate it gets
This movie is so underrated. Thanks for your video.
The brilliance of this scene is the fact you can watch this without having seen the movie and understand the narrative and different archetypes.
It was truly a great and underrated movie! I too loved it for the simple, brilliant work of art it was. And as you've mentioned, an homage to the typical, tent-pole, popcorn, old- fashioned and beloved western classics of days gone by, and also to the Lone Ranger himself!
The integrated and magnificent score, also paying homage to classic westerns, yet undeniably the best intertwined to story score I've ever seen in a movie!
My only short fall is I wish they would've done a bit better job on the Rangers outfit and had an Antonio Banderas Zorro cameo!
the action in this movie is a tribute to Buster Keaton, a great visual comedy, it's so rare to see kinetic cinema today,
I admit when it was first released I was guilty of making some assumptions based on my presuppositions.
It was only recently that I watched it and fell in love with its satire of the old westerns, especially the early Lone Ranger.
The ending was perfect l! Great movie that deserves more respect.
Yup, fabulous movie. I've watched it 5 times, in the years to come I will watch it 5 more times. It has so many classic scenes and no one could have done with Tonto what Johnny Depp did. The train chase scene at the end was one of the 10 best Hollywood scenes ever. I can't imagine why people didn't like it.
I’ve seen better train chases and derailments.
@@santiagolopez3909 okay, name them.
I never understood what people hated about this movie. It is a fun time from start to finish
A mediocre Western. That’s an understatement.
Such a weird coincidence. I was looking for some production music for an edit I'm doing and heard the William Tell Overture, and thought to myself 'man, that scene from The Lone Ranger was so incredible (despite not loving the movie). I'll take a look on CZcams for it." Only to find this WONDERFUL breakdown that's not just the scene, but precisely how the score interacts with the visuals to make it so memorable. Thank you for taking the time to put this together!
Greatest movie EVER. Greatest action sequence EVER. Clayton Moore would be so happy and proud. All American!
Moore would have been disgusted. Jesus, man.
For a straight action movie, this was great. I really enjoyed it!
Thank you for giving this film the day in the sun that it deserves.
Lone Ranger fan since I was a kid. Show, cartoons, movies, etc. The Disney version was just as unrealistic and over the top as the extravagant storylines back then. Loved every second of it!!!!!
Awesome video! I'm actually a fan of the score AND film, and I appreciate this perspective. Thanks for the isolated score for the finale as well!
That, guys, is the magic of Gore Verbinski
Fun movie, and that scene was GOLD.
Enjoyed your commentary. Not a big fan of westerns or action movies in general, although I enjoy a well made one. The movie overall was ok, but I could not agree more that the train chase must be one of the best action scenes ever. The fact that it could last so long and still have you totally enrapt and on the edge of your seat was amazing testament enough.. Although I think it is important to give a lot of the credit to Gioachino Rossini, who wrote the overture, and Franz Liszt, whose transcription so popularised it. It is one of the most enduring and evocative pieces of classical music ever. Initially designed to evoke military and battle themes in the William Tell opera, it has since evolved to represent the sound and sense of fast-paced cavalry and horsemanship, which it does unlike any other piece of music that I have ever heard in any genre.. The musicians who scored this movie put it to brilliant use here. Really a masterpiece of music and action cinematography all combined!!
13:02 "I'm a Spiritwalker. I can't miss."
I was playing a baseball game one time and I used that quote when i was up to bat and I hit the ball out of the park.
One of the best character development in my opinion.
He was a guy that only believes in fact and law.
But now he accepts himself becoming someone he never thought will be.
Just like he accepts the mask from Tonto earlier before.
I always see this movie, as if we are watching what the is in the kid's imagination while tonto is telling his tale. Therefore all the crazy over the top and imposible action sequences made all the sense inside the movie. Its a great movie, well directed. And just like Jhon Carter from Mars, it was badly marketed.
Finally, a full cut of the chase. Thank you, thank you!
Such an underrated film. Just dont understand why it was never as big as pirates of the Caribbean. X
Although I saw the film when it came out, despite its flaws I still liked it and couldn't understand why it was so bashed not only by critics but by all medias. Learning about the last 20 mins of the film has made me appreciate the movie alot more
7:53 to 8:10 is the most epic 17 seconds in the history of cinematography
Scene Study starts at 4:03
Isolated Score Version starts at 15:11
someone else who appreciates how wonderful this (admittedly flawed) film is. Muchas gracias
I like how everytime when Johnny depp plays a character he plays it so smart like literally everything there is something. He gets the ideas outside of it.
Your review of this movie is spot on. And yes, that finale is one of THE BEST scenes to ever grace cinemas. I actually wanted a sequel to the movie.
Some say this scene alone makes the movie worth it, but I'd go further and say the soundtrack to this scene alone makes the movie worth it.
I was so so so sad when I found out that this movie flopped, first time I watched it fell completely in love with it and to this day I still love and watch it a lot
Maybe a favorite cowboy action cinematic experience if your a child or a pre-teen even, but overtime you start to see the downsides of it.
But if you liked it then good for you.
This is one of my all time favorite movies . It's one I'll never tire of .
Why is it that two cowboy western movies I like that everyone didn’t really like (the Lone Ranger and Rango) are only now finally being acknowledged. Also it’s funny because in both movies, one of the protagonists is played by Johnny Depp?
Can we all agree that this film 🎞 should’ve deserved a Oscar for this amazing train chase scene.
FINALLY! Someone appreciates the genius. I was devastated to find out that people actually didn't like this. What a loss to them.
Great work here, thanks for isolated score too !
Very very underrated movie. It has its fair share of flaws but that last 20 minutes was worth the price of admission.
I can understand the negativity of what this movie has faced, but the camera, music, acting, stunts, and editing the space and time in the film shootings are great! I love the creativity that went into this grand finally.
Johnny Depp again, acting the part in his own manner! The Native American, "Jack Sparrow"! The man is a genius, and any part he plays is unforgettable, etched in our memories for all time!