At long last, a spaghetti Western for the kiddie set -- and one that doesn’t sell older viewers short when it comes to the eccentric subgenre’s more surreal and unseemly traits, while also telling a story that’s suitable for all ages. Though it remains to be seen whether Gore Verbinski and Johnny Depp will be able to do for cowboys in
Rango what they previously did for swashbucklers in the
Pirates of the Caribbean films, this dazzlingly visual animated adventure still gets high marks for delivering savory-sweet eye candy of the highest order, and exhilarating action sequences that spirit the story along at a nimble and satisfying pace.
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Released:
2011
Rated:
PG
Length:
107 mins