Brilliant Animated Film

Rating: 9/10 (30 November 2011)

I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy Rango as my wife had tried watching it previously and thought it odd and got bored. Well I can agree with one thing it definitely is a bit off or odd. Which I liked. I kind of expected as such from the previews and with Johnny Depp and Gore Verbinski at the helm.
One film I would compare this to is Antz from around 10 years ago. Antz to me was one of the best early animated films in terms of writing and story. Great animation too. Technically I believe it was the first digitally created animated film. This one has a similar tone in its quirky off kilter approach to its characters and story. I find it also similar in that Rango has a very original take on its setting and characters.
One thing you noticed, or should rather, is the immense detail in animation. I would easily says this gives anything out there a run for its money when it comes to textures, shadows, etc. Many of the animal characters look quite close to real if it weren't for their clothes and facial expressions etc. Regardless wonderful animation. Any shouldn't it be, it is after all the first film from Industrial Light and Magic which is ran by Lucas Films. I sincerely hope they put another one of these gems out.
If you enjoy original and quirky characters and story this is the film for you. I wouldn't say it is necessarily for kids given some of the adult humor at times and just a general off beat and darker style that I wouldn't think would really appeal to a younger audience. But it was great for me!