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See something that needs to be addressed? There's also stronger language (both "damn" and "hell" are said several times, as well as insults like "trollop," "tart," and "floozy") and notably more violence than in many animated kids' movies -- violent/scary scenes range from gun showdowns and a gallows outfitted with nooses to a frightening killer hawk and a sadistic snake that threatens beloved characters. He would have been unable to make a Pixar kind of movie even if he had wanted to. The more movies you've seen, the more you may like it; it even enlists big bats to lampoon the helicopter attack in "Apocalypse Now."

How does the violence in this movie compare to others you've seen? This blog for AWN will give you the opportunity to ask him questions personally and to give him your feedback. Significantly, Chico and Rita, which was also nominated this year, is also for adults. The U.S. based animation studios do not make films for adults, and Rango signals an evolutionary shift. "Rango" may surprise you because it's an animated film that plays like a real movie and really gets you involved. Guns and deep thoughts make this best for older kids. "Rango" loves Westerns. For some reason, reaching back to the ancient tradition of cartoons about people crawling through the desert, thirst is always a successful subject for animation. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Contact Us | About Us | Terms Of Service | Privacy Policy | Media Kit, AWNtv.com: AWN Television | Videos | Channels | Categories | Playlists | Submit Your Films I hope it will be huge at the box office. Parents need to know that this animated film starring Johnny Depp is as dramatic as it is comedic, and it deals with several mature themes that may go over kids' head.

The U.S. based animation studios do not make films for adults, and Rango signals an evolutionary shift. The director is Gore Verbinski, who directed Johnny Depp in three of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. From the mariachi owls that act as the chorus and the pitch-perfect voice cast to the gorgeously detailed set -- where the tumbleweeds and dust and desert sun seem as real as in any John Ford film -- Rango has a sweeping scope that's thrilling to see.

(to name just a few of Rango's existential issues). Being responsible for every shot in Rango was a new experience for ILM. Why? Show this to kids who have a hard time making friends or who are going to a new school. The message is inspiring.

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For the past fifteen years, he has presented master classes in acting theory for animators internationally.