Rango
The class of animated films has gone up several notches from like a decade back. They are no longer movies made for children but instead a simple plot put in some kind of animated scenario. Big names collaborate to give us Rango and they live up to their expectations.
Rango is a lizard who accidentally winds up in a Nevada desert. In his quest to avoid a tryst with death and in search of water he lands up in a town called Dirt. The town is a lawless land in need of a hero and Rango unknowingly boasts his way to becoming the sheriff of the town. When he tries to unearth the mysteries of the disappearing water in the town he is humiliated and ousted from the town by the mayor.
How Rango manages to bounce back is what the climax comprises of. The animation is brilliant as most of the animated movies these days, but what makes this movie special is the story line. This movie could have easily been made as a normal action comedy with real people.
An interesting plot and ample humor make this flick super watchable. The background score, mostly a compilation of the wild west themes, is perfect for the movie's feel. Rango's voice is given by the awesome Johnny Depp and he does indeed give shape to the character.
His comic timing is absolutely fantastic. Isla Fisher lends her voice to the female lead, Beans. The other noticeable character is the cameo of Rattlesnake Jake by Bill Nighy who gives a splendid dark voice to the villain. John Logan scripts a brilliant plot and screenplay.
The characters are winners in this story. The lovable yet dorky Rango, the simple and sweet Beans, the machinating mayor and the maniacal Rattlesnake Jake are all brilliant creations. Rango was probably written with Johnny Depp in mind as the character fits him like a glove.
Gore Verbinski does a very neat job of putting together the pieces of the screenplay and making this movie a visual treat to watch. He adds another feather to his cap after the super successful Pirates series. All in all a very watchable film.
Reasons to watch:
1) Love animated films
2) Love Johnny Depp
3) Interesting story line attached