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The Lone Ranger (out Jul 4) is a muddling revamp of the radio serial / TV series. The casting is fine and there are a few genuine laughs. Unfortunately, the story is all over the place. I couldn't work out if I was watching a light comedy or a violent drama. Thumbs up for the action finale which is farcical to the point of being entertaining. Grade: B-.