Rango

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Johnny Depp as Rango, an eccentric but heroic chameleon. His actual name is unknown, but he calls himself Rango throughout the film. Johnny Depp also voiced Lars and Raoul Duke in a cameo appearance, reprising his role from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
• Isla Fisher as Beans, a hotheaded but good-hearted desert iguana and Rango’s love interest.
• Abigail Breslin as Priscilla, a young cactus mouse.
• Ned Beatty as Tortoise John, a calculating elderly desert tortoise who is the mayor of Dirt.
• Alfred Molina as Roadkill, a nine-banded armadillo hermit who is seeking the Spirit of the West.
• Bill Nighy as Rattlesnake Jake, a sadistic western diamondback rattlesnake gunslinger and Rango’s supposed brother.
• Harry Dean Stanton as Balthazar, a mole and the father of Jedidiah and Ezekiel.[9]
• Ray Winstone as Bad Bill, a Gila monster outlaw and the mayor’s primary enforcer.
• Timothy Olyphant as The Spirit of the West; the likeness of Clint Eastwood is used to represent the character.
• Stephen Root as Doc, a one-eared hare who is Dirt’s local doctor, Johannes Merrimack III, a ground squirrel who is the banker at Dirt’s local bank and Mr. Snuggles, a North American porcupine.
• Maile Flanagan as Lucky
• Alanna Ubach as Boo, Cletus, a raccoon; Fresca and Miss Daisy
• Ian Abercrombie as Ambrose, a burrowing owl. This was Abercrombie’s final film appearance before his death in 2012.
• Gil Birmingham as Wounded Bird, a crow Native American who becomes Rango’s deputy.
• James Ward Byrkit as Waffles, a horned lizard; Gordy, Papa Joad and Cousin Murt
• Claudia Black as Angelique, a red fox who is the mayor’s secretary.
• Blake Clark as Buford, a Colorado River toad who is the bartender at Dirt’s local saloon.
• John Cothran, Jr. as Elgin, a bobcat whose past is shrouded in mystery.
• Patrika Darbo as Delilah and Maybelle
• George DelHoyo as Señor Flan, the leader of the mariachi band of burrowing owls who tell the film’s story.
• Charles Fleischer as Elbows
• Beth Grant as Bonnie
• Ryan Hurst as Jedidiah, a prairie dog who is Balthazar’s son and Ezekiel’s elder brother.
• Vincent Kartheiser as Ezekiel, Balthazar’s second son and Jedediah’s younger brother.
• Joe Nunez as Rock-Eye, a desert rain frog who disguises himself as a rock, until he is snatched by the hawk.
• Hemky Madera as Chorizo, a shrew who is one of Bad Bill’s henchmen.
• Chris Parson as Hazel Moats, Kinski and Stump (Bad Bill’s two rabbit henchmen), Clinker, Lenny, Boseefus and a young Dirtonian
• Lew Temple as Furgus, a bald eagle, and Hitch
• Gore Verbinski as Sergeant Turley, a wild turkey who has an arrow through his right eye; Crevice, Slim, a vulture; and Lupe, a member of the mariachi owls.
• Kym Whitley as Melonee, a frog
• Alex Manugian as Spoons, an elderly mouse prospector

Storyline:

Rango is a pet chameleon always on the lookout for action and adventure, except the fake kind, where he directs it and acts in it. After a car accident, he winds up in an old western town called Dirt. What this town needs the most is water, but they also need a hero and a sheriff. The thirsty Rango instantly takes on the role of both and selfishly agrees to take on the case of their missing water.

About Movie:

Rango is an American animated action comedy Western film directed by Gore Verbinski and featuring a screenplay by John Logan. The film stars the voices of Johnny Depp as Rango, a pet chameleon who finds himself in the town of Dirt, which is in dire need of a new sheriff. Other notable voice actors include Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Stanton, Ray Winstone, and Timothy Olyphant. Produced by Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the animation was handled by Industrial Light & Magic.

The plot follows Rango as he accidentally ends up in the lawless town of Dirt after being separated from his owners. Seeking to establish his identity and gain acceptance, he presents himself as a tough drifter. Rango quickly becomes embroiled in the town’s struggles, particularly regarding its dwindling water supply controlled by the corrupt mayor (voiced by Ned Beatty). After inadvertently killing a predatory hawk, he is appointed sheriff by the townsfolk who believe he is their savior.

As sheriff, Rango must confront various challenges, including the notorious outlaw Rattlesnake Jake (Bill Nighy) and a gang of bandits led by a mole named Balthazar (Harry Dean Stanton). The film explores themes of identity, heroism, and community as Rango embarks on a quest to restore water to the town and prove himself as a true hero.

Rango premiered on February 14, 2011, and was released in theaters on March 4. It received critical acclaim for its animation quality, humor, and voice performances. The film grossed approximately $245.7 million against a budget of $135 million and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards.

The film is noted for its unique visual style that pays homage to classic Westerns while incorporating elements of satire and adventure. Critics praised its clever writing and engaging characters, making it a standout entry in animated cinema. Over time, Rango has been recognized for its artistic achievements and remains beloved for its imaginative storytelling and vibrant animation.

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