I went into the movie expecting it to be great, knowing it was about the infamous Texas Rangers. Learning that the movie was filled with a wide range of well-known and talented cast members, I thought surely this movie could not miss. I was wrong. The disappointing part was not the actors or the action scenes, but the plot. The cast collectively offers an extensive amount of acting experience, yet the writing material caused the characters to appear flat and one-dimensional.
Plot: Outlaws shoot your brother, mother, and father...your natural tendency is to join the Texas Rangers. Good choice. But as the movie goes along, we quickly loose sight of why we joined the rangers in the first place. We rescue a captive girl from the outlaws. She betrays us. A supporting character finds a love interest. Starts getting interesting, then is limited to the extent of a few scenes.
In comparing this movie to American Outlaws, I felt that this movie had more potential, but I enjoyed American Outlaws more. Texas Rangers seemed to drag from one plot point to the next. I usually use Lonesome Dove as my western movie comparison, as it has a seasoned cast, action scenes, and a great plot. Texas Rangers falls short by one great plot.
Plot: Outlaws shoot your brother, mother, and father...your natural tendency is to join the Texas Rangers. Good choice. But as the movie goes along, we quickly loose sight of why we joined the rangers in the first place. We rescue a captive girl from the outlaws. She betrays us. A supporting character finds a love interest. Starts getting interesting, then is limited to the extent of a few scenes.
In comparing this movie to American Outlaws, I felt that this movie had more potential, but I enjoyed American Outlaws more. Texas Rangers seemed to drag from one plot point to the next. I usually use Lonesome Dove as my western movie comparison, as it has a seasoned cast, action scenes, and a great plot. Texas Rangers falls short by one great plot.