Just return from the cinema where watched “Rango“, a cartoon that I’ve been waiting for a bit after seeing the trailer. Ā I have to say that trailers for this animation are slightly better than the final result, but not by too much. Ā It is a rather brave take on westerns with way more blackness and drama than most other kid’s animations allow.
It was a bit slow at places, and for Maxim’s taste there was a bit too much talk, but the story was good, the characters were interesting, and the whole feel to it was … unfamiliar. Ā If it was a movie, it would probably be one of many. Ā But being an animation, it stand on its own.
Music deserves a special attention. Ā There was as much of it as you couldĀ squeezeĀ into a film without making it into aĀ musicale. Ā It helped with atmosphere, entertainment, and more. Ā It changed from Mexican el mariachi to classical orchestra and back. Ā It faded from background to foreground and back. Ā And it was by my movie measures exceptional.
Overall, I’d rate the animation as 4 out of 5. Ā Recommended for adults and for older kids mostly, but anyone would probably enjoy it.
P.S.: If you are watching it in K-Cineplex Limassol, make sure to pick up your portion of nachos with cheeseĀ sauce at the cafeteria, which are a special served for this movie only. Ā Helps with the whole Mexican atmosphere, and they are indeed yummy.