Story in a few words
"Rango" is a quirky animated film that follows the journey of a pet chameleon named Rango, voiced by Johnny Depp. After a dramatic twist of fate sends him tumbling out of his terrarium home and into the wild desert of the American Southwest, Rango finds himself in the town of Dirt. Here, he reinvents himself as a tough gunslinger and spins elaborate tales to impress the locals.
"Rango" is a quirky animated film that follows the journey of a pet chameleon named Rango, voiced by Johnny Depp. After a dramatic twist of fate sends him tumbling out of his terrarium home and into the wild desert of the American Southwest, Rango finds himself in the town of Dirt. Here, he reinvents himself as a tough gunslinger and spins elaborate tales to impress the locals.
As Rango navigates the challenges of his newfound role, including facing off against outlaws and uncovering the town's dark secrets, he begins to discover his own identity and the true meaning of heroism. With its unique blend of humor, surreal visuals, and a heartfelt message about courage and self-discovery, "Rango" captivates audiences with its offbeat charm and memorable characters.
In my own words
Before I even watched this film, I had only seen some clips on YouTube and watched some behind-the-scenes footage and fun videos about it. Then I said to myself, Okay, why not? This film looks really fun and presents a Western in a different way. Since watching Django Unchained by Tarantino, I’ve really grown to love Westerns.
Not gonna lie, this film was on a really high level in terms of cinematography. It perfectly captures the typical Western filming style and even includes references to other Western films. I also really liked how the creators balanced serious and unserious moments while incorporating a lot of humor.
One aspect I found particularly interesting was that the actors didn't just record their lines in a sound booth—they actually acted out the scenes together, making the voice performances feel much more natural and immersive. I really enjoyed watching the behind-the-scenes footage where you could see the effort they put into their roles.
Something that surprised me was discovering that Hans Zimmer composed the music. As someone familiar with his style, I could definitely recognize his signature touch in some moments. The combination of great cinematography and fitting music made for an impressive experience.
A little detail I loved was the Mariachi band that narrated different chapters of the film, adding humor and style. Overall, Rango is a classic Western at its core but brings something fresh to the genre, which is always great to see. I really appreciate when filmmakers take a popular genre and put a unique spin on it.
I highly recommend this film to everyone—it's enjoyable, funny, and brings a lighthearted, entertaining twist to the Western genre!
Thank you for reading todays episode of Yuri's Film Collection
30.03.2025
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Screenplay: John Logan, Gore Verbinski, James Ward Byrkit
Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant
All pictures are courtesy of Paramount Pictures
Screenplay: John Logan, Gore Verbinski, James Ward Byrkit
Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant
All pictures are courtesy of Paramount Pictures