Comments on: Movie Review – Rango

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:38:11 +0000

In reply to rorydean. I'm always up for a good back-slapping, Rory! Like you, I don't understand the mixed reactions to this film - I think some people must have thought because it wasn't Pixar it wasn't as good, but I think it's a terrific and highly underrated piece of film-making. The animation on this film alone is worth the price of admission!!

By: rorydean

rorydean — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:57:03 +0000

Well it does no good to slap you on the back for another stellar review of a surprisingly good time film – surprising because of the genuinely well done story, character and mood of a non-Pixar animate feature film and surprising that there is actually a lot of criticism of the film and a split in critics to audience reactions at the aggregators. RT has a sizable gap between the two and MC has it as generally favorable which perplexes me. What do studios outside of Emeryville, California have to do to get the high marks of Pixar? You got it Rod, as entertainment, essential viewing. Go escape for a little while and feel appreciated for the investment. Solid review – ok, one back slap but my hands getting tired! Always raising the bar Rodney..look for my Rango forthcoming.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:07:50 +0000

In reply to Adam. Thanks for popping in Adam! I didn't spot the Fear and Loathing references in Rango at the time I watched it, but now that you mention it, yes, they can clearly be seen. I agree that going to the cinemas all the time to watch films is getting out of our family budget range, so we opt for rentals, streaming, or the occasional BluRay purchase!

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:37:05 +0000

Thank you for that great review. I just signed up with Blockbuster Movie Pass from my TV provider/employer DISH Network and I am using it to get caught up on all the movies I couldn’t see in theaters. Going to the movies all the time just gets too expensive. I don’t like buying DVDs or Blu-rays because I rarely re watch a movie I like and never re watch a movie I don’t like. I have too many gathering dust as it is. So from now on I rent all my movies and video games. Only if they are stellar will I then go on to buy them. With the movie pass I can stream or rent all the movies, TV shows, blu-rays and video games as I can cram in a month. That’s a lot of entertainment for just $10 per month. Rango is at the top of my list. It looked like a pretty funny movie when it was in theaters. I don’t have a problem with an animated film borrowing from old live action movies. I kind of like watching for references or Easter eggs. Rangos hat and Hawaiian shirt immediately reminds me of a personal favorite role for Depp, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I can’t help but see Hunter S. Thompson in lizard form. I hope the character is different, as funny as Lizard Thompson would be. Remember the Lizard Tail Depp awoke with in Fear and Loathing? Awesome! The stills you posted look great; I can’t wait to load this in the Blu-ray player to get a look for my self.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:59:12 +0000

In reply to Sam Fragoso. Ha ha, you're welcome Sam. It really was a great film!

By: Sam Fragoso

Sam Fragoso — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:37:55 +0000

Thanks for linking. It's one of my favorites of the year.

Haha, wow .. Tom and I rarely agree anymore.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:33:31 +0000

In reply to Al K Hall.

Oh man, I thought this one would be right up your alley (so to speak) – I figured it was quirky enough for you to enjoy. I can see what you mean about the "identity crisis" characterization being dropped at the outset, and I agree they should have utilized this concept more in the story, but I still stand by my admiration of the animation as reason enough to appreciate and enjoy this film. Still, your more critical eye on this thing is duly noted! 😉

By: Al K Hall

Al K Hall — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:17:00 +0000

Whoa, i'm afraid i can't share your enthusiasm for this one. i liked the idea of a chameleon with an identity crisis until they dropped it five minutes into the movie, only to pick it up again 5 minutes from the end. That, and the lizards were freaking creepy…

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:44:12 +0000

In reply to Dan O..

Thanks Dan O – I too am hoping against hope that a Lone Ranger film is made before I die…. how awesome would that be!

By: Dan O.

Dan O. — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:57:29 +0000

This is Depp and Verbinski at their craziest and that's why I'am at least hoping that The Lone Ranger finally gets made. Nice review my man.