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Texas Rangers (2001)

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Reviews Counted:49

Fresh:1

Rotten:48

Average Rating:3.2/10

Consensus: As far as westerns go, Texas Rangers is strictly mediocre stuff.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] western violence

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Westerns

Theatrical Release:Nov 30, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $548,629

Synopsis: This Western, set in the 1870s, tells the story of the Texas Rangers, a group of young, aggravated vigilantes (James Van Der Beek, Usher Raymond, Randy Travis, Ashton Kusher, and Robert Patrick)... This Western, set in the 1870s, tells the story of the Texas Rangers, a group of young, aggravated vigilantes (James Van Der Beek, Usher Raymond, Randy Travis, Ashton Kusher, and Robert Patrick) that united to fight against the outlaws who threatened the safety of their families and their neighbors. Ranger Leander McColloy (Dylan McDermott) is the leader of the group, and the one who originally organizes the men to revolt against the violent predators who wreaked havoc across the Texan frontier. As large pools of people converged upon the vortex of the Texas Rangers' territories--new American settlers moving west to claim their own land, Mexicans pouring in over the border, and Native Americans struggling to reclaim their original property--anarchy seemed inevitable. Ranches were broken apart and pillaged by swarming gangs of rowdy cowboys. Only the Texas Rangers could maintain peace where local law enforcement could not. This exciting, historically gauged action drama will delight audiences with a rough-and-tumble story of vigilante victory. [More]

Starring: James Van Der Beek, Dylan McDermott, Ashton Kutcher, Robert Patrick

Starring: James Van Der Beek, Dylan McDermott, Ashton Kutcher, Robert Patrick, Randy Travis, Marco Leonardi, Usher Raymond, Jon Abrahams, Alfred Molina, Tom Skerritt, Rachael Leigh Cook, Leonor Varela

Director: Steve Miner

Director: Steve Miner
Screenwriter: John Milius, Ehren Kruger
Studio: Dimension Films

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  • Texas Rangers
  • Starring James Van Der Beek (TV's DAWSON'S CREEK, VARSITY BLUES) and Dylan McDermott (TV's THE PRACTICE) alongside Ashton Kutcher (TV's THAT '70s SHOW) and Usher Raymond (THE FACULTY) ... After the Civil War, Texas is at the mercy of murderous bandits! From the chaos emerges a group of young cowboys summoned to reform the Texas Rangers and restore order! Under the fearless leadership of Leander McNelly (McDermott), the new Rangers find themselves severely outgunned and outgunned, but unmatched for courage and determination. From the director of HALLOWEEN: H20 and featuring Rachael Leigh Cook (SHE'S ALL THAT) and Robert Patrick (SPY KIDS).
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    If you like most Western films, you'll probably enjoy Texas Rangers -- it's slightly above average in the genre -- but if you aren't a fan of Westerns, this one certainly won't sway your opinion.

    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
    04/27/02
    Cheryl DeWolfe
    Cheryl DeWolfe
    Apollo Guide

    No review available.

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    04/08/05
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    A documentary on baseball's Texas Rangers and their last-place season would have been more interesting.

    Full Review Source: Associated Press | comment Comment
    03/07/07
    Christy Lemire
    Christy Lemire
    Associated Press
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    Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
    02/21/04
    Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
    Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
    Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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    Call it Dude, Where's My Horse?

    Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
    03/10/03
    Marrit Ingman
    Marrit Ingman
    Austin Chronicle

    No review available.

    comment Comment
    04/13/05
    Thomas Delapa
    Thomas Delapa
    Boulder Weekly

    Notable mainly for the amount of ammo it expends while rarely if ever hitting the target.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    12/06/01
    Michael Tunison
    Michael Tunison
    Boxoffice Magazine

    The end result may not be a full-blown disaster, but it comes close.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
    12/06/01
    John Petrakis
    John Petrakis
    Chicago Tribune
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    Just another bad Hollywood western farce with a cast of young Hollywood stars and a go nowhere script.

    Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
    04/29/09
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Cinema Crazed

    Rangers aspires to be a classic Western but falls short, despite large doses of bravado and machismo, thunderous shoot 'em ups and stirring symphonic fanfare.

    Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
    11/30/01
    Bryan Reesman
    Bryan Reesman
    Citysearch

    Although it's not the worst western ever made (The Terror of Tiny Town will forever hold that title), it is one of the most mediocre, falling prey to more cliches than you can shake a six-gun at.

    Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
    12/03/01
    Gary Dowell
    Gary Dowell
    Dallas Morning News
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    It is easy to see why it took Texas Rangers so long to reach multiplexes. More perplexing is how it got there at all.

    Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
    12/01/01
    Dustin Putman
    Dustin Putman
    DustinPutman.com

    Mediocre movies know no genres.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    05/07/02
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    The best thing about this half-cocked shoot-em-up is the beautiful, rugged scenery -- and, of course, by that we mean the cast.

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
    12/08/01
    E! Online

    No review available.

    comment Comment
    07/24/05
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    This is one bland and cheesy Tex-Mex burrito of a movie.

    Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
    12/06/01
    Owen Gleiberman
    Owen Gleiberman
    Entertainment Weekly
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    It won't win any prizes, but for fans of old-time Westerns, it may be a pleasant-enough diversion.

    Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
    12/05/01
    Eric D. Snider
    Eric D. Snider
    EricDSnider.com

    [A] almost refreshing for its total lack of ambition.

    Full Review Source: eye WEEKLY | comment Comment
    05/26/02
    Jason Anderson
    Jason Anderson
    eye WEEKLY

    No surprises.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    03/29/02
    Christopher Null
    Christopher Null
    Filmcritic.com

    All hat and no cattle.

    Full Review Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram | comment Comment
    12/04/01
    Scott Von Doviak
    Scott Von Doviak
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram
     
     
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