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Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

Action · Thriller · TV Movie · 2005

Walker investigates a murder connected with a missing government weapon. In addition, he tries to track down a teen on the run from a crime syndicate.

Movie details

Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

2005 Action · Thriller · TV Movie 1h 26m

Critical arithmetic

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6.4 / 10

Community rating

Walker investigates a murder connected with a missing government weapon. In addition, he tries to track down a teen on the run from a crime syndicate.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Aaron Norris

Written by

Bruce Cervi · Albert S. Ruddy · Leslie Greif · Christopher Canaan

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Capt. Ranger Cordell Walker

Sheree J. Wilson

Sheree J. Wilson

Alex Cahill-Walker

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette

Judson Mills

Judson Mills

Ranger Francis Gage

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Andre Kristoff

Ranger Rhett Harper

Bret Loehr

Bret Loehr

Jeremy Hopkins

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

Det. Mike Burton

Court is in session

Put Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.