Took some time to see this movie A quote I found that describes my feelings about this too We can learn at least five things from “The Lone Ranger.” First, even a buddy movie has a main protagonist. When a drama is called “The Lone Ranger,” people eventually will find it confusing when it is actually Tonto’s needs and desires that truly drive the story. Second, great themes have the greatest impact. If one associates a great theme with the central character, then people expect the creators to have the courage to make that the prime story. Third, while critics will expect some coherence in the rhetorical tasks of education and motivation that are inherent parts of every drama, general audiences will consider they have had value for their “movie dollar” if the movie delivers sufficient mere entertainment. Fourth, education is necessarily prior to motivation. Any creator’s best intentions with respect to motivation will come to naught if the instruction seems incoherent. Fifth, major American studios still seem unlikely sources of support for art that delivers a fundamental social critique head on. What support would there be for a movie called “Tonto” that presented a genuine native perspective on the dominant culture? Moreover, a fair proportion of the North American native public seems concerned that this project, as conceived and executed, may reinforce negative racial stereo-types and “othering.” That is, that it may contribute to the clash of civilizations that the movie seemingly did not have the courage to explore while hoping to be a healing force. If one does not have the courage to highlight a story’s greatest themes, then one should expect harsh critiques and, perhaps, trouble at the box office. Better, perhaps, to be sure of doing no harm and leave the franchise for the dustbin of history.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:19:54 +0000
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