Rango
A lonely pet chameleon with a knack for theatre named Rango (Johnny Depp) finds himself lost somewhere in the Nevada desert. Guided by a mystic and dying armadillo (Alfred Molina) he winds up in the wild west town of Dirt– a town in dire need of a sheriff as well as a solid water supply. While attempting to blend in Rango finds himself deputized by the town’s mayor (Ned Beatty), the object of affection from another lizard named Beans (Isla Fisher), and becomes the town’s only hope of finding water.
Let me be quick and to the point on this one, I loved it. The folks at Industrial Light and Magic have created an artistic animated piece of work that’s amazingly lifelike and eye popping. Meanwhile, the writing is smart, funny, and loaded with challenges of the western genre. Vocal performances from all the actors strike a direct hit, and Depp’s comedic timing is spot on. Hans Zimmer’s score and music fits the film like a glove and adds to the fun. I should point out though, the language and themes may be a little much for little little ones, but a good time for everyone else. Rango is rated PG.