I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie after the description. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised.
If you're squeamish at the sight of blood, be forewarned. There's a blood scene that I thought was going to make a few people in the theater sick, based on their reactions. LOL
About an hour prior to seeing this movie, a friend on Facebook posted on her status:
"Rango is definitely NOT a kid's movie. I wouldn't recommend it for an adult either. Nice graphics but nothing else about that movie is worth seeing. Lame, no humor, no real plot, no affection for the characters. Blah, waste of time and money."
Well, I had already purchased our tickets online, and was a little worried after reading her comments. But, it was an evening out with the kids, so I figured what the heck.
I'm here to say that I wholeheartedly DISAGREE with my friend's assessment. My daughter (13) and her friend (also 13) really liked it, as did I. Of course the animation was great, but the story and dialogue were too. I'm not sure what movie my friend saw, but it couldn't have been the same one as us.
My friend and I enjoyed this movie, but both felt it wasn't as good as the first two. Robert DeNiro is definitely showing his age, but maybe that was by design, since this was set a few years into the future.
Owen Wilson's character seemed a little more over the top than usual, but was still funny.
Jessica Alba was a hott addition, but she seemed to overplay her character too.
I'd recommend the movie, but be prepared for a LOT of sexual references. PLEASE do not bring the kiddos to this one. We couldn't believe how many 10 and under kiddos we saw.
My daughter and I saw this movie at the incomparable Warren Theater in Moore, OK and had a GREAT time.
I was laughing at everything. I love how these animated movies are putting in just enough "adult" humor that keeps the adults interested and the kids guessing. ;)
I highly recommend seeing this movie, with or without kids.
As my title suggests, I wasn't even planning on seeing this movie in the theater. I went only because a friend wanted to see it VERY badly, and being a single mom she rarely gets out of the house. So, what guy wouldn't wanna make a girl happy? =)
With that said, I must admit that I liked the movie. I thought the acting was FAR better than the previous two. It didn't seem like I was watching an after school special or a high school play, where the acting is....well, crap. =) Kristen Stewart actually seemed like she may have taken an acting lesson or two, as well as Taylor Lautner.
I thought the numerous close-ups of the actors were a little much, but nothing that made me have too much of a negative opinion.
I was told that this movie had a different director than the previous two, and I could tell it.
I wouldn't consider myself a "fan" of the Twilight series. I read the books, just to see what the big deal was about and thought they were well written and the story was intriguing.