Rango [DVD]

The voice acting is superb, with Johnny Depp delivering a quirky and endearing performance as Rango. He perfectly embodies the character’s insecurities and self-doubt while still bringing enough charm and eccentricity to make him a likable hero. The supporting cast, including Ned Beatty, Alfred Molina, and Timothy Olyphant, also adds depth and richness to the film.What sets Rango apart from other animated films is its mature themes and sharp sense of humor. It never talks down to its audience, offering a story that’s just as much for adults as it is for kids. The film references numerous classic westerns like “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” and “Once Upon a Time in the West”, but it does so in a way that feels fresh and modern, without alienating younger viewers.While the movie’s wild and offbeat humor is fun, it also explores some deeper themes of identity, personal growth, and finding courage in the face of adversity. Rango’s journey is both comedic and introspective, making it a film that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking.In conclusion, Rango is an animated film that stands out for its unique take on the western genre, outstanding animation, and exceptional voice acting. It’s a wild ride full of heart, humour, and action, with just the right amount of depth to make it more than just another family film. Whether you’re a fan of westerns or animated movies in general, Rango is a must-watch that you’ll likely revisit again and again.

Initially we thought "What a weird film", but it grows on you, and we actually enjoyed it more the second time we watched it, and have watched it a few times over the years. Well well done, and Johnny Depp is especially brilliant.

I watched this some years ago and I think that I was expecting a typical, light and amusing kids animation. Needless to say, this didn't really hit the spot and I felt highly annoyed and disappointed. Scrolling through my film selection and reading some of the reviews that stated it should be likened to a western and an adult picture. I thought that I would revisiti it, with a fresh mind.I was pleasantly suprised. For me, it is definitely an adult film, no question.It is very well cast, written and filmed and was a pleasure to watch.Highly Recommended. Buy with Confidence.Recommended drink for viewing - WaterRecommended snack for viewing - A tin of baked beans, eaten cold, out of the can.I do not receive any payment or free goods for writing these reviews. I am just happy to share my views on my purchases with fellow like minded Amazonians in the hope that you may find it helpful.

I expected a lot from the duo Verbinski/Depp and I was not disappointed. Both me and my 10 y.o. daughter we spend a great cinema moment together watching "Rango" and I recommend this movie for a whole family evening, as it is a typical "kidult" (kid+adult) movie. In fact, when I looked, there were more adults than kids in the cinema and they were all having a really great time!The reasons why this movie is so good are many, and I will try to enumerate the more important, avoiding the spoilers as much as possible:1) It is a really really good, solid classical western, with all the necessary ingredients: a lawless town (named Dirt), a mysterious lone stranger, a cemetery filled with dead sheriffs, a cute (although tough) senorita in dire straits, a bank robbery, a saloon filled with the scum of the earth, a joyful merry undertaker (which is only normal - his is the only prospering business in Dirt), a deadly evil gunfighter who ALWAYS "takes a soul" in every town he visits, an Indian tracker (who molts, but we shall not hold it against him, shall we?) and also desperadoes, buzzards, posses, dynamite, old timers with shotguns, youngsters with Colts, hillbillies with Gatling machine guns, booze galore, Far West stories, coffee and beans around a campfire, mariachis on the cactuses and let's not forget the seven brothers killed with one bullet...)))2) Johny Depp gives to Rango more than just his voice - this lizard IS Johny Depp! And also by placing in his mouth some of the lines from "Pirates of the Caribbean", Johny Depp made me relieve some of the best moments of this franchise. There were moments when I half expected seeing Barbossa behind that Gatling machine gun!3) The Spirit of the West - as a wise old armadillo called Roadkill teaches Rango, "the Spirit of the West rides in a white chariot with a guard of golden warriors" - and indeed he does! And I guarantee you that when you finally meet yourself the Spirit of the West you will spill the soda on your pants and choke on your popcorn, like half of the public did (me included) when we were watching it in the cinema! I almost died laughing at this moment (although my daughter did not get the joke - and I think most of the kids will not get it either). No more spoilers here about The Spirit of the West!4) Visually and graphically this is a very well done movie, quite unique in style, unlike anything else made by Pixar or Dreamworks. In fact I really hope that Nickelodeon Movies will carry on, because this style of movie making completes very pleasantly the offer on the market of kid (and kidult) movies. VERY good job on the visual aspect of this movie!To keep the things short I will not say much more and I will just invite you to see it in the cinema if you still can and then to enjoy it on DVD. And I am all in favor of a sequel, in which we could hear for example an old grumpy one eyed rat saying: "Fill yer hands, rascals!" before charging ahead with his Colts blazing!

Rango

All watched it, very entertaining.