In the recent tradition of Hollywood studios telling potential moviegoers everything they need to know about a potential blockbuster in advance, Disney presents the newest trailer for The Lone Ranger.
Previous teasers and trailers have only hinted at the first team-up between the titular white-hatted character, played by Armie Hammer, and his faithful companion Tonto, essayed by the indefatigable Johnny Depp, but now we get a brief origin story and various plot points spelled out clearly.
On the bright side, Disney's desire to inform means that thrifty readers can save money by watching the trailer, thus feeling that they've already seen the movie, which will be unleashed upon the world on July 3. And there's always the possibility, however slight, that the actual complete, finished product will still hold a surprise or two.