May 11th, 2011
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Depp wants to 'reinvent' Lone Ranger-Tonto relationshipWhoever lands the job of “The Lone Ranger” in the upcoming film, they better be prepared to share the spotlight with Tonto: Johnny Depp is envisioning the famed Western character as more than a sidekick. “The Pirates of the Caribbean” star tells Entertainment Weekly that he wants to “reinvent” the relationship that Tonto has with the Lone Ranger. “I remember watching it as a kid…and going, ‘Why is the f-- Lone Ranger always telling Tonto what to do? I liked Tonto, even at that tender age, and knew that Tonto was getting the unpleasant end of the stick here. That’s stuck with me.” So when talk about a movie came up, Depp, who says he has some Native American ancestry, began thinking about how he can even out their relationship. “I started thinking about Tonto and what can be done in my own small way to try to – ‘eliminate’ isn’t possible – but reinvent the relationship," Depp says. He'd like to "attempt to take some of the ugliness thrown on the Native Americans, not only in 'The Lone Ranger,' but the way Indians were treated throughout history of cinema, and turn it on its head.” “Social Network” actor Armie Hammer is currently being eyed to saddle up as the “Lone Ranger,” which is expected to arrive in theaters in 2014.
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Great idea, Depp. Make Tonto a Cherokee cotton farmer with 150 African slaves.
Hey Johnny Depp–first you want to be the Thin Man (makes me puke to think of it-you don't have the savoir faire–that is klass–look it up). Now you want to help the Indians through the Lone Ranger. Good news guys–Tonto was played by Jay Silverheels, a real live Indian. And quite handsome to me as a little child. As a child I loved it and Tonto was just as much of a hero to me as the Lone Ranger. And don't forget the Cisco Kid–a real live Mexican hero with his real live Mexican sidekick Pancho. They were real heroes to me. Go back to France and take your "fonie" English accent with you. Let an Indian who knows make a thoughtful uplifting film–you know you don't know nuttin'.
He's so hot. I wanna see him play Trigger too.
You mean dead and stuffed?
Kudos to Johnny Depp, a brilliant artist, with the correct "wyrd" factor to redo some of the American originals, like The Lone Ranger and Tonto. There is a lot of potential synergy in this relationship, another dynamic duo from the 30's and 40's just waiting to be released. I want a front row seat for this one!
Well, I would first rename the character since it means "dumb one" in Spanish. Bet a whole lot of money that this was the original purpose of his name. I think Johnny will revamp the character with more pride and make him a strong character.
I remember many years ago Johnny Depp was living in France. When asked in an interview why he was living in France he expressed disdain for Americans and the 'Disneyization' of America. Some years later he signed millions in contracts with Disney. I'm not big fan of hypocrisy.
There is an interesting word-play in the names of these legendary heros that may give Depp a clue as to what needs reinventing. Tonto always referred to LR as "Quimosabe" (sp?), which is a variation on the Spanish, Quien mas sabe, which translates, The One who Knows More. His own name, Tonto, in Spanish means Dummy! So, reinventing Tonto might go something like this: let Tonto play a role akin to the Scarlet Pimpernel, who publicly is subordinate and "dumb" to conform with social norms of the day and capable of clandestine activity because he is considered "dumb," then turn around and make him a major force in coaching and saving the Lone Ranger's skin behind the scenes.
Actually I like Depp's position on this. Sidekicks of the 40s and 50s were silly, or just in the background, following the main guy's orders, be the unlikely hero and save the star when all seemed lost, only to disappear again until needed. It's shallow. If the Lone Ranger and Tonto had an actual working relationship, they would have likely had something in common, that would keep them working together. Even Robinson Crusoe's servant Friday was a true friend for decades. After Crusoe set him free, Friday adored Crusoe and refused to leave him.
Get Mel Brooks involved as a consultant. There is no grander Master of The Zane than Mr. Brooks.
I'd like to "reinvent" Johnny Depp as a non-dooshbag.
Lone Ranger: "Tonto, you go to the town."
Tonto: "You got to h*** Kemosabe!"
Unless that line is in the movie, I have no real interest in seeing this film.
copyright Bill Cosby for the above dialogue.
I have a feeling this movie is going to resemble the recent, and unnecessary, remake The Green Hornet.
Seriously? Is Hollywood really that empty of ideas, that a Lone Ranger remix is drawing Depp? Are all the script writers just out waxing their mercedes this decade? Holllywood has truly given up on original ideas, and indy films are always the long-odds gamble- either its awesome, or its a 2 hour time suck of nothingness.
Come on Johnny, tell me there was something better on your plate than the Lone Ranger. Yikes.
Why is everyone looking to Spanish for the definition of Tonto. He wasn't Spanish. Tonto's name translates as "wild one" in his own language.
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Tonto was never treated with disrespect. It was just a story about the character of the Lone Ranger. Tonto was a highly respected and valuable help to LR. But the context of the story was about the American west, which was settled by Europeans.
It's about time for the Hollywood elite to stop whining about how terrible our fathers were. You know why they do it? It's because it's fashionable and it sells tickets, which translates into big money for the Hollywood bosses. They love money and they are blood suckers. That's what this is all about.
With someone as famous as Depp playing Tonto shouldn't the producers try to find another big name to play the Ranger, I mean it's still going to be a Lone Ranger film right?
Even if Depp makes Tonto the coolest cat in the West, the Ranger is still supposed to be the star of this team no?
Assuming the writers knew that "Tonto" means fool, does Keemosabe have a Spanish meaning? Not literally, but it sounds a little like "Quien mas sabe" which means something like "he who knows more". So call me "tonto", but it seems possible.
Ok for the uniformed, TONTO means dummy in Mex slang. Why would Depp want to be dummy instead of the Lone Ranger? To all you Tonto's out there, ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, moco!
It could possibly work if they got a good script. They need to talk to Sherman Alexie (Smoke Signals & Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven) and Tonto could actually be an amazing character.
J.Depp , lone renger , tonto , Indians , I Love it wild , go for it John
Do anything... but PLEASE no more stupid pirate movies!
Tonto means NAMBLA in spanish. Tonto was the first drunken child molesting indian.
Let me guess, he winn be the rangers Gay lover
Johnny, you're too full of yourself and what little Native American heritage you have doesn't qualify you to come to their rescue. You would be just another fake. It reminds me of the actor who called himself Iron Eyes Cody and was the famous crying Indian in the anti-littering spot. His real name was Espera Oscar de Corti in Kaplan, Louisiana, the son of Antonio de Corti and his wife, Francesca Salpietra, immigrants from Sicily, Italy.
So what? There are very few actors of native american descent. Lou Diamond Phillips is only 1/4 Cherokee and I don't remember people complaining when he played a Native American. Why is that? Because he "looks like one?" Depp does have some Cherokee ancestry, and he's taken an interest in it. He didn't proclaim it in the article, but the author picked up on it. He may have said something along the lines of "well I have some ancestors that were Cherokee and I've always been interested in the culture. When they offered me the role I was really excited about it." or he could have said "of course I deserve this role, I am of native american ancestry you know." You have no idea. If you don't like the guy's acting, fine. But don't put words in his mouth by saying he "coming to their rescue" or that he feels "he's qualified." He's wants to put a positive spin on a ethnic group that was historically mocked by Hollywood especially in Westerns, and I think that's a good thing.
Having a white play a native is a BAD idea .Even the TV series had a genuine Mohawk(I believe) Jay Silverheels as Tonto.
Any studio that makes a mivie the way Depp is suggesting seserves to have a BIG loss at box office.
I am amazed at all the judgemental people here. Since when did you become experts at movies and actors. And minorities ARE getting former roles play by white people. Will Smith being on of them. I grew up with "Wild Wild West" and to tell you the truth, I love Will and his work, but it just didn't work. They still made reference to him being black at the very beginning of the movie. But, Johnnie Depp "IS" an extremely good actor and I'm going to give the movie the benefit of "some" doubt and hope for a good products. Chill people...there are more important things to complain about.
I'll watch any movie JD is in...whether it's crappy or not! He is HOT!
Hey Evel Knievel,
Google the indian you are talking about from the commercial. You will be surprised to find out that the guy that portrayed the "indian" was Italian. So much for the indian theory.
I hear Depp's next project is to reinvent "Babalouie" in a Quickdraw Mcgraw remake.
Yeah let's reinvent history so we don't offend anybody and maximize profits. BTW I don't know much about the lone ranger Mr Depp but he was probably called THE LONE RANGER for a reason?
Tonto – from Google translation – Noun:1.fool 2.silly 3.stupid 4.idiot 5.dummy 6.moron 7.ass 8.dimwit 9.pinhead 10.cretin 11.dink 12.dunderhead 13.cabbagehead 14.clod-poll 15.dispensary 16.numbhead 17.lemon 18.jenny-ass 19.greaseproof paper
tonto2 -ta sustantivo masculino, femenino (falto de inteligencia) idiot, dummy (colloq);
Or the meaning to all of us growing up – "dumbfU#*"
I heard one story that 'Kemosabi' translates as 'bucket of manure'. The Lone Ranger figuring this out half way through the movie might be a good place to start building the new relationship.
Go Depp! Disney was perplexed at your Capt'n Sparrow, others will scratch their heads at other roles you interpret.
That's the difference between an artist and a hack-they (artists) take risks.
Probably just means the Lone Ranger will still order Tonto around, but Tonto will swing a canteen and hit him in the groin for comic effect. you know, for the trailer.
Ah Pa!!! Ma's gonna shake the trailer some'in fierce!!
I'm still waiting for a Gunsmoke reboot.
Steve Buscemi as Festus!
I'd put Levitt, that kid from Inception in as Festus. Buscemi would definitely be a good second choice tho.
Pa! Ain't you done with my backside yet? Ah Pa!!! We Hillbillie's are family lovin....
Just have Tanto call the Lone Ranger Quien no sabe. Sort of a Mel Brooks approach. That might save this tired idea.
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Many Brave drink firewater, harvest dingleberry from big chief hiney. HOW!
Tim, stop it with the doo doo and mormons and indians. All these people are going to flag your comments and get me reported to my ISP and they'll cut my internet off. DFACS will take you away again.
Another ad nausaem remake, and I'm supposed to get excited about it? I never watched the Lone Ranger to begin with–it's a silly dated concept, cartoonish. Hollywood, stop giving us these gimmicky CARTOONY movie remakes! Just stick with good stories and stuff.
Whiteman put us on reservation. Take our dried buffalo weeiner and feed to white chidren. Now mock us by having gaeboy play our indian chieftan tonto.
As an indian it no be a misspelling. You whiteman steal our language and steal our land. Your grandpa gobbled the goob of my indian ancestors.
Gary Larson did a hilarious "Far Side" cartoon about the Lone Ranger:
http://www.thenoobnews.com/uploads/2011/02/the-lone-ranger-the-far-side-comic.jpg
"Some native american ancestry" my a$$.
He's part Cherokee. As am I and many other people from Owensboro and the surrounding area in Western KY.
This is all sounding an awful lot like a Lone Ranger comic book written by Joe Lansdale that Topps Comics put out in 1995, in which Tonto was a Harvard graduate who ended up partnering with a Wild Bill Hickock -style showman. I hightly suggest the makers of this film seek out the rights to this series before they get too committed. This is exactly the kind of thing that can come back and bite you in the ass once the film is complete.
If memory serves, Bill Cosby did a stand-up bit on the very subject of which J.Depp speaks. It was very funny then, funny...and true. It is now still true and long over due for a nuanced re-telling w/ kudos to Jay Silverheels for his professionalism in the face of some glaring slights. Johnny Depp...all I can say is...DO IT...it is long overdue...!
Depp will do a fine job, looking forward to it.
Is there going to be a broke-back scene between the two guys?
Who's going to play me in my movie? I think Flicka should get a cameo role in the LR movie.
sounds Brokeback to me
Well he "reinvented" Willa Wonka and that turned out horribly but that might have something to do with that hack Tim Burton.
Anything scheduled to take place after 12-21-12 doesn't matter anyway.
Hilarious. Not.
Check out Wiley Millers cartoon collection from last fall to see why the Mayan calander stops at 12/21/12. Then be prepared for another piece of badly done comic book movie.
IMO.... Depp is one of the top five talents in his acting class.....
I think you can make both Tonto and the Lone Ranger into being the two people within their cultures their people look up to..... Obviously they would have two different back stories as to what brought them to be fighting the bad guys.... I think they should make it as both wanting to preserve the integrity and wildness of the "West" from the corruption coming from the "East" as both see corruption manipulation preventing harmony between Natives and White Settlers that was established by their coming together.....
I think the Lone Ranger was in fact persuaded, encouraged and changed by his meeting of Tonto. Maybe the Lone Ranger was a Law man that was missing something from the "law and order" of the white settlers or it somehow jaded him by the fact that the man that killed his son and wife in a raid was let go due to back room payoffs of judges and went on a journey to find something more in life..... He met Tonto and went on a peyote trip with him and found his answer within. They then forged a bound and BOOM!! BAM!! POW!! you have the two bad a*%es of the western folk lore stopping corruption of the wild west...... Yes Hollywood I am available...... call me.
Depp eateth gooooober of many redman.
Tonto should beat Lone Rangers ass and make wear a mask like Hamburglar for stealing his land.
Here's how it goes: A Texas Ranger, shot and left for dead with other rangers, is rescued and saved by a mysterious Indian who lives in a forgotten silver mine. "Call me Tonto" the mystery man tells him. When he is healed, he masks himself and goes after the killers with bullets made of pure silver. The two men team up, using Tonto's money and perfect hideout and the Ranger's skills to bring law and order to their region. The Ranger owed Tonto EVERYTHING.
Reinvent the relationship? Brokeback Ranger, Awayyyy!!!
Johnny Depp speak with forked tounge. Also use it to eat dooodoo from my ancestors behind. Him not good as tonto.
He just wants Tonto to cornhole him.
My god here we go again with trying to rewrite the past and fix something that's not broke. Tonto was always treated with respect on the show and not stereotyped. As a white boy I had the Tonto action figure instead of the Lone ranger and was totally cool with it. Depp as usual is trying to create trouble and controversy where there is none.
Yes Mrs M. Us indian people fear that too. Will he still have the faagggy beads in his heir and talk with a retarded accent? Him eat much fudge.
I apologize for Tim; I have to leave him home since his dad got the DNA results and walked out. Tim has mental problems and his uncle showed him 4Chan, so you can see it's been really bad lately. Tim, please stop. All this stuff about fat people and racist stuff is going to get my internet cut off.
What do you mean "we" Kemo Sabe?
What's do you mean "we" Kemo Sabe?
It sounds like he wants to play Tonto gay, just like the way he wrecked the pirate movie.
Ha ha ha...yeah...he "wrecked the pirate movie". He did such a poor job that Disney just keeps making more and more of them.
I too am a native american indian. How. Why you get gaayboy like Johnnie Dipp to pretend to be us ? He be a buuttpirate. NOT REDMAN !
Amazing actor but Tonto means dumb-dumb in spanish/mexican.
What all y'all are failing to realize is that it doesn't matter if Johnny Depp is native american, if he's a good actor, or if his hairline is receding. All that matters is that he is hotter than you and your wife thinks about him in the shower.
True Dat!!!
will there be a broke-back scene to keep it politcally correct?
I stopped going to movies when they stopped entertainning me years ago but this Lone Ranger movie has got my attention. I think I'll consider a second mortgage on my home to finance the cost of a movie theater ticket to see The Lone Ranger ride again. This time I will enjoy hearing that famous statement, "Tonto, go to town and see what you can learn........" and the desired response, "KemoSabie, you go to hell". LOL
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nooooo. we need to smokem peace pipe. no talkem mean talk. us be peaceful injuns. not on warpath. heeeeyaaaheeeeeyaaahoooo.
I am chief of Slap-a-hoe tribe. We no like Johnny Depp. We no like Tonto. We like hoes.
Depp is wrong. He obviously never watched the Lone Ranger with Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. In those episodes, the Ranger always showed great respect and love for Tonto. But the Ranger was the leader, not Tonto. It was not an equal partnership. Depp fiddles with this character at his and the studio's peril. The characters which Moore and Silverheels created are still etched in the collective memory of two generations. If Depp makes the fundamental changes he's suggesting here, those people won't recognize the characters of this film and they won't pay to see it. I can see making some changes in the characters, to make them more relevant and less dated. Sounds to me like Depp wants to do far more than that. Warner Bros tried to mess around with these characters 30 years ago and ended up giving us the stupendous flop "The Legend of the Lone Ranger". Here we go again, Kimo Sabe.
You are exactly right John. It would be like Depp playing Robin in a Batman movie and saying "why is Robin always doing what Batman tells him to do?" Of course Depp wouldn't say that beacuse there's no way he could imply some sort of hidden racism in that case. Quit crying wolf Johnny.
Folk outtah check out the newer comic book by Dynamite, Tonto saves the Lone Ranger and helps him become the hero he is. He certainly is no sidekick or lesser, and really is a badass, more than equal to "His" faithful companion the Lone Ranger.
They are partners and equals in every way and would kill for each other or each other’s family as the comic shows. It’s not your parent’s Lone Ranger but a current interpretation of the classic and well worth the read!
Tonto? Really? Depp is through. As if he wasn't already after the last 10 crap movies he's put out.
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The only problem I see here is the fact that Depp isn't Native American. Him playing Tonto would be like having Will Smith play JFK or Harrison Ford play MLK Jr. Why not have an actual Native American play the Native American. I guess simple logic and common sense doesn't mesh well with Hollywood.
Dep would make a better LR than he would Tonto. Maybe they can find a young Bill Richardson to play Tonto.
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This film will be a great tirbute to all the Native Americans. I am Native American myself and I respect Johnny Depp's inspiration. I think it's a fantastic idea. I remember watching the show a few times when I was younger with my dad. Tear it up Mr. Depp
I am a navajo indian and my wife is a navahoe. I sell her to white man for beads.
Just make sure those beads are made of diamonds and it might just be worth it.
Nothing wrong with make the "relationship" a bit different more along the lines of partners in a cop/buddy movie then based on one being dominent over the other. Not only that but considering most of the people who will go see a Lone Ranger movie probably have never seen the TV Show, I doubt they will notice unless someone tells them.
Now if he tries to lay a bunch of "white mans guilt" on the LR, well then that's dumb. If he tries to make them lovers, well sorry SNL already did a skit on that.
Yes keemoslobby. Us injuns know heap much about things. We smell horse poop to trail blackfeet.
Johnny you are right. I believe tonto means stupid in spanish. And you know that genius organization that goes by the name of Mensa, Well mensa means stuplid woman in spanish. Learn another language people maybe you won't make yourselves look so stupid.
The word "Mensa" means "table" in Latin. What does knowing Spanish have to do with article?
Yes tonto means stupid in spanish, but Tonto was an indian not spanish. so why the hell does it matter?
Tonto..means..CLOWN in Spanish...
I love Jay Silverheels and Tonto. I always wanted more of Tonto. He was braver than LR – he didn't hid, he was always in danger simply because he was an Indian, he didn't ride a big strapping horse who could protect him, and he didn't have silver bullets but bullets he had to buy unnlike the LR who could make his own bullets because he had asilver mine. Tonto also saved LP's life. I hope Depp makes Tonto the real hero (btw Bill Cosby use to do a great monolouge about Tonto).
Not only is Depp not a full native American, he is WAY older than Armie Hammer, the guy that's supposed to be the Lone Ranger. What is Tonto–the babysitter? Hollywood continues to @$#*!!-up what originally was a good premise, as they have in so many instances of the past.
Depp is OK in certain movies, but he will be a terrible Tonto.
Another original for hollywood yeah
Depp is a good actor I don't care if he is an indian or not. He will carry the movie
I don't care if he's a good actor or not – he can carry me anywhere.
All you people are racist! Just jealous of Native American. We have pride, culture and traditions. You just don't see the over all picture of life. So look at yourselves in the mirror and see if you happy with your life. Cause your not! You have to bring hate and racism to justify your miserable life!
I am Full Blood Navajo! Proud Vetern of the Marine Corp and have served my country so people like you can speak with freedom! I would like to see you live in other third world counties and say those things. YOU WOULD BE DIED!
I see they don't teach proper English in the Corp or on the Res. It's dead, not died.
The comment from NA regarding incorrect English just proves your point, Jake.
Good for you. Sounds like you forgot to take your meds. You aren't the only minority veteran. Get a life. You were probably a paper pusher not a real Marine.
Lets hope Johnny Depp doesn't reinvent the masked man as a weirdo. Clayton Moore would turn over in his grave if this happened and rightfully so. If Depp wants to reinvent "The Lone Ranger," as a serious defender of justice, then so be it, otherwise, please pass.
Not sure what the original idea was, but tonto means silly in Spanish. Whoever created the character started on a wrong note.
Brings back the memory of an old joke I heard as a kid. The Lone Ranger and Tonto surrounded by hundreds of wild indians on the warpath. The Lone Ranger says " well Tonto , I guess we have had it this time." Tonto replies " what do you mean we- paleface!"
What do you know? Another movie dug out of the archives and remade. Hollywood has zero talent left and can only remake classics. Hell...isn't it time for Lucas to re-re-release the Star Wars saga?
Yes,Star Wars on Blu-ray this fall and all 6 episodes coming to theaters in 3D. Seriously...How about episode 7 ????
I too am a native american indian. White man take our land. Kill our buffalo. Now take our gay movie roles.
Sorry chief, no such thing as a gay indian!
Just as long as the "relationship" is not "BrokeBack Mountain 2: Hi Ho Silver" I'm O.K. with it.
I agree that Tonto should become a more important character in the story. Why is it that White men are always portrayed as more intelligent? That is total BS.
So, is JD going to make a movie about balding guys getting the unpleasant end of the stick in the movie he makes after the Lone Ranger. And how will that movie contrast with his Native American heritage. Starting to look a little wispy on top there, Johnny boy.
What a dumb move. I thought we had made progress since the old westerns that featured white actors as Native Americans. Depp may or may not have some Native American blood in him, but that doesn't make him Native American, whereas there are (surprise!) actual Native American actors out there who are plenty talented. I know acting is about pretending to be things you're not, but how come whites are always portraying minorities but minorities never get to portray whites? If minorities don't get to portray minorities, how will they ever get acting jobs? Give the part to a real Native American, for crying out loud.
Who cares what the nationality is? Its a stupid movie produced by Hollywood. Hollywood is full of rich people that I don't care about at all. Why is someone talking bad about gays all over this? The Native Americans have been oppressed since the beginning of this country and before. They were forced off of their lands onto reservations if they were lucky. There is just no way for white people who have been taught subtle racism all their lives to begin appreciating Natives as equals. We need another civil war and we need a new government.
What about Will Smith?
Michael Jackson
You find a sober Indian and then we can talk. The only Indian possible to play this character might be that crying Indian from the pollution commercials.
Boo-f u k i n g Hoo for you.
Now pass that peacepipe................
Samuel Jackson is a minority playing a white guy. Nick Fury. And from what I can tell, Michael Steele has been playing a white guy for years.
The Wayans did White Chicks which creeped the crap outta me. Terrible movie!
He said weeine in his hand. That means stroke.
Gotta admit, that's a good comeback.
Doctor, Kemosabe was bit by rattle snake in trousers. What do? You need to suck the venom out. Tonto, what did the doctor say about my snake bite? Kemosabe gonna die.
Old joke...but still very funny.
Sounds fun
How about the Lone Ranger being a clueless Indian wanta be and Tonto being the smart guy that hates sterio types. Pretty much how it is now. I'm native American and I and I see this every day.
How about changing the name, Tonto means stupid in spanish.
I have to agree with Albert. "Tonto" is Spanish for "stupid". Let's hope Johnny brings this to light in the movie. Now is a perfect opportunity for someone to bring this to light. At least change the name to something comical, like a Comanche word for "he who puts up with the white man's crap". By the way, what nation/tribe is "Tonto" from? Does anyone know?
Stereo...learn how to spell.
I can't wait for the Lone Ranger to get Tonto to trade his most prized possessions for beads and blankets.
Small-pox blankets?
Another iconic character ruined in a remake. One more reason why I can't stand Johnny Depp
I couldn't agree more. I love the Lone Ranger and Johnny Depp is going to ruin it for me.
Um, maybe we should wait for the movie before judging it?
here here!!!!
That's actually "hear, hear!"
Where? Where?
To the person who fills the marquee blog with derogatory gay comments all day under endless different names, enough already. All you're proving is that you're gay and can't come to terms with it.
That being said, bring on Tonto! This movie sounds good and I hope Hammer is the Lone Ranger.
You mean Hammer time, baggy pants Hammer?
Yes, I got the part! Just got my HammerPants(tm) back from the cleaners, and I'm ready to go ... can't touch this Lone Ranger.
it would be nice to see an actual native american in this. That said, i hope they do the relationship like the green hornet movie that came out a few months ago..
The Legend of the Lone Ranger from 1981 was a bit "cheesy" but, it followed the same feel as the tv series....cheesy. Tonto was played by Native American, Michael Horse. I hope this new movie does not go too far with trying to "modernize" the characters. I for one am looking forward to its release.
People saw the green hornet movie??
The Lone Ranger stories were simple and straight forward
Send Tonto to scope out the town.
Tonto gets the snoot beat out of him in town.
Lone Ranger rescues Tonto.
Go Johnny go!!
As a kid I really enjoyed the series.Great potential for a movie with new twist to it.
Enough of the gay stuff...don't you have anything better to do but fill this blog site with this,getting very old,chatter.
Give it a rest!!
Maybe Tonto will get Siver instead of the Lone Ranger! Coolest horse ever! Lol
The Lone Ranger can keep Silver. Tonto gets Mr. Ed. Ed and Tonto get all the good lines.
I agree with you, shan. Tonto was really butch. He was the bad a$$ of the Village People. He dated both the construction worker and the policeman.
Your comment realy made me laugh ! Thanks
I agree with Depp. I remember watching The Lone Ranger as a kid and always wanted to see more Tonto. The character had the potential to be bad a.s.s.
Im taking a doo doo.
leave the doo doo where you found it, it is not yours
Well this is going to be a crumby movie.
I am a Mohawk by birth. As good an actor as Johnny Depp is, what is he gonna do
with the part of Tonto? Mark Dacascus played one in 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' and
did a bang-up job. I can't wait to see what Johnny Depp will do.
crumby or crummy?
Never heard of The Lone Ranger! Sounds OLD!
As long as he doesn't "reinvent" Indian People and selects a "real" Indian as was the original.
Ted, you poor sad troll.
He'd like to "attempt to take some of the ugliness thrown on the Native Americans, not only in 'The Lone Ranger,' but the way Indians were treated throughout history of cinema, and turn it on its head.”
I'm guessing that means we get to see the Evil White People get bamboozled and brutalized, a totally new and original concept.
Johnny Depp is awesome STFU
That's all we need – a Baby Face Tonto who thinks he's a pirate. Depp's stuff is dumber than Howdy Doody. An artist? Go figure.
Here's a history lesson for you:The REAL true story of the Native Americans is an American holocaust.After the first thanksgiving they started fighting over land.With the exception of the French and Indian war, Andrew Jackson was responsible for most of it.
Johnny, you're too full of yourself and what little Native American heritage you have doesn't qualify you to come to their rescue. You would be just another fake. It reminds me of the actor who called himself Iron Eyes Cody and was the famous crying Indian in the anti-littering spot. His real name was Espera Oscar de Corti in Kaplan, Louisiana, the son of Antonio de Corti and his wife, Francesca Salpietra, immigrants from Sicily, Italy.
Maybe Wes Studi could be the Lone Ranger!
Crumby!? Then I guess I better bring plenty of wet-naps! Nothing wins an argument online like being illiterate 🙂
"Never heard of The Lone Ranger?" Where have you (Josh) been? Under a rock?
yes, there will be crumbs everywhere...
Perhaps Tonto can open up a casino in one of the saloons and become independently wealthy from the proceeds of the slot machines.