One Ranger Explained

Director:Jesse V. Johnson
Music:Sean Murray
Cinematography:Simon Rowling
Editing:Matthew Lorentz
Studio:Renegade Entertainment
Distributor:Lionsgate
Runtime:95 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English
Gross:$27,938[2]

One Ranger is a 2023 American action thriller film written and directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Thomas Jane and John Malkovich.

Plot

Texas ranger Alex Tyree (Thomas Jane) tracks Declan McBride (Dean Jagger), a bank robber, across the desert — only to discover he's an international terrorist set on detonating a bomb in the heart of London. When the lawman's partner is killed, he is drawn into partnership with British intelligence agent Jennifer Smith (Dominique Tipper) and her boss Geddes (John Malkovich) to bring the outlaw to justice — dead or alive.

Cast

Release

In October 2022, it was announced that the rights to the film were acquired by Lionsgate.[3]

The film premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 28, 2023.[4] Then it was released in selected theaters and on demand on May 5, 2023.[5]

Box office

As of October 18, 2023, One Ranger grossed $27,938, in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Reception

The film has 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on eight reviews.[6]

Dennis Harvey of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Instead, it's a self-canceling combination of the earnest and the clueless, its technical competency shorn of any leavening style or personality."[7] Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: One Ranger . . 18 October 2023.
  2. Web site: One Ranger (2023) - Financial Information . 2023-10-18 . The Numbers.
  3. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. Lionsgate Picks Up Thomas Jane & John Malkovich Action Thriller 'One Ranger' – AFM. October 26, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. April 19, 2023.
  4. News: Cummings. Tommy. 'One Ranger' director has fond memories of taking Chuck Norris roundhouse kicks. April 28, 2023. The Dallas Morning News. April 30, 2023.
  5. Web site: Oddo. Marco Vito. 'One Ranger' Trailer Unites John Malkovich and Thomas Jane In Blood-Soaked Thriller [Exclusive]]. March 22, 2023. Collider. April 19, 2023.
  6. Web site: One Ranger. Rotten Tomatoes. July 6, 2023.
  7. Harvey. Dennis. 'One Ranger' Review: Long Tall Texan Thomas Jane Rides to the Rescue of Helpless Brits. May 3, 2023. Variety. May 6, 2023.
  8. Web site: Matt Zoller. Seitz. One Ranger. May 5, 2023. RogerEbert.com. May 6, 2023.