A very good film

Rating: Null/10 (27 July 2011)

This movie is amazing. And don't be fooled with the animation thinking that it is a kid's movie – it is not. It pays homage to a lot of other films and it is obvious that whoever was in charge with the writing is a big film fan.
The story holds something dear to me. It is the question of belief. The Town of Dirt has lost all possibilities of having a good life due to the lack of water supply. When Rango, a lost chameleon, came across the town and fooled them with his tall-tales, the town found hope again. They believed that he will save the town. They believed. And Rango, in turn, also believed that he can do it. As he became the new Sheriff, Rango wanted to get to the bottom of the town's problem – where is the water? So with his band of new friends they went into an adventure and dug deep into the source. But are they prepared to know the truth?
What made this movie really good are the detailed animation, the scenery and the score. It is wonderful to see that even if it is animated, the scenes look so picturesque and real. Accompanied by a great score, which is to me one of the strengths of the film, and you have a very entertaining film.
The plot also holds quite a serious issue. The mayor in the film said that whoever controls the water supply holds the most power. Now exchange water to money or oil and it may be a telling scenario of what we live in today.
In addition, I did shed a tear, probably twice, or thrice. The first one is when Rango and his friends are all gathered by the fire and one of them, Beans, I think, said that they all hold hands and say a prayer of thanks to the Spirit of the West because he gave them Rango. The second is when Rango asked and answered, "Who am I? I am nobody." The relief of getting something that you are looking for probably is the reason why it got me.
As I mentioned earlier, I really love that this film is all about belief. Will Rango help his friends or just be in his tiny little bubble of comfort zone and make-belief? It is also a nice touch that the main character is a chameleon who does not know how to use his chameleonic abilities. The main echoing point that I got as I left the movie theater is that I can be somebody – all I need to do is believe in me.