“Rango” is a beautifully animated western movie about a pet chameleon who gets lost in the Mojave Desert after being dropped by his owners. This sends Rango on a soul-searching journey where he has to go out of his comfort zone and become what he is not.

Released in 2011 and directed by Gore Verbinski, “Rango” stands out not just because of the beautiful animation but for its interesting storyline and deep themes about identity and the ability to reinvent yourself.

This movie has a deep theme of identity, where Rango evolves his personality throughout the movie and earns his hero title. He comes to realise the importance of actually being a hero instead of having people just think that he is one.

Industrial Light & Magic was in charge of the animation, and it goes against the expectations other animations have set. The textures in “Rango” are very detailed; everything feels very grounded and realistic. It is rare to see an animated film that pays such close attention to detail the way “Rango” has.

In 2012, “Rango” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This is a major achievement that marked a significant shift in the world of animation. The award broke the dominance of Disney and Pixar, who are known for their amazing animation, proving that originality and innovation can be just as good as larger studios. The innovative storytelling and the amazing art of “Rango” is well deserving of its Oscar.

I give this movie a 10/10. It is one of my favorite movies because of its rewatchability and artistic animation. “Rango” deserves all of the praise that it gets, and I have not seen another movie that can quite replicate its charm.