One Ranger (2023) is an intense action thriller that centers on a hardened Texas ranger named Alex Tyree, played by Thomas Jane, who is roped into a global counterterrorism mission after a British intelligence officer seeks his help. When a violent terrorist (Dean Jagger) escapes to Europe after a foiled heist, Tyree is recruited to track him down due to his unparalleled skills in tracking and combat. The terrorist poses a massive threat to global security, and the stakes are raised when it’s revealed that he’s planning to use a bomb to cause mass destruction.

John Malkovich plays a senior British intelligence officer, who oversees the mission and provides Tyree with resources and intelligence. The dynamic between Tyree’s rough, old-school American lawman persona and the British intelligence’s more sophisticated approach adds to the film’s tension and intrigue. The plot follows Tyree as he navigates unfamiliar international terrain while facing off against the terrorist and his associates in a race against time.

The film is packed with high-octane action scenes, including shootouts, chases, and hand-to-hand combat, as well as a strong focus on character dynamics, particularly the clash between Tyree’s lone-wolf mentality and the more structured, bureaucratic approach of the intelligence agencies. Overall, One Ranger delivers a gripping, suspenseful narrative with intense action, and strong performances by both Jane and Malkovich.