Rango (2011)

Rating: 6/10 (14 December 2011)

The story isn't original, but it is new to the world of animation. A western crossed with Chinatown, Rango is filled with corruption, ugly characters, and surprising violence. The one thing I loved is the animation. Finally, the characters looked original. They were detailed but cartoonish. Best of all, they were truly ugly. These characters aren't here to sell toys, they are here to inhabit the world that surrounds them. A lot of the humor comes from Rango attempting to fit into such a violent culture. This isn't the best source of humor. A wonderful voice cast lend their vocals to the animated creations, which pop out of the screen, despite being in 2D. Proving that 3D is a ridiculous and pointless piece of trash (unless used as a gimmick), when Rattlesnake Jake slithers on screen, it feels like he coming straight for you.