Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Studios’ “Rango” is definitely a unique film, but is not the average PG children's movie that it appears to be.

   “Rango,” is a computer animated comedy about a pet chameleon, Rango (voiced by Johnny Depp), who has lived his entire life in a glass container. Once a bump in the road sends him soaring out into the desert, Rango sets out and unexpectedly discovers an old western town called Dirt. Once he arrives, he cons the whole town into thinking that he is a notorious gunslinger. Convinced that Rango is the real deal, the mayor names him town sheriff. But when the town’s water supply is suddenly stolen, it’s up to Rango to become the hero he has been pretending to be.

   If this sounds like your typical family flick, think again. The film contained a lot of adult humor, including sexual references and foul language. The characters were disfigured and gave off bothersome images that may be frightening to young children, such as an arrow pierced through a bird’s eye.

   As in any Western movie, violence occurs with guns and weaponry. Even though it was rated PG for violence, there is an excessive amount of it included in the film. Its references to death, destruction and disturbance send out a negative image.

   After getting past all of the crude humor throughout, the movie is something to go see. The plot to the story is very well thought out and creates an amusing storyline. It  certainly isn’t  “cute,” but it does teach valuable lessons. The message, “you can be anything you want to be if you put your mind to it,” is expressed as Rango becomes a “somebody.” 

    This film should be rated PG-13 at least, because although the motion picture has some unfriendly flaws, it is entertaining to watch.  It’s just not one for the whole family.