From ‘Code of Silence’ to ‘Forest Warrior’

‘Lone Wolf McQuade’ leans into its Texas‑set Western‑flavored action, with Norris playing a lone‑wolf Ranger who squares off against a cartel that thinks he’s just another badge to ignore. Director Steve Carver keeps the pace brisk over a lean 1 hour 42 minutes, making room for car chases, shadowy shootouts, and the kind of close‑quarters brawls that Norris executes best when he’s not over‑thinking the dialogue. The film’s mix of dusty landscapes and urban grit gives it a slightly different texture from the usual Norris fare, so it’s a solid choice for a Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning stretch.