Rango is a brave family animation that incorporates trippy mysticism, existential self-reflection and the kind of freakish creatures that would never get past Disney's merchandising division, but this comedy-western cartoon digs its spurs into the mainstream formula. Johnny Depp creates a scene-stealing hero: a domesticated chameleon who assumes the role of sheriff in a frontier town populated by desert creatures. There's much to enjoy in the surreal dream sequences and western spoofery, with nods to everything from Sergio Leone to Blazing Saddles to Chinatown.

This behind the scenes video provides an amazing look into the writing process, character design, and even how the actors filmed the entire movie in person before recording their lines for the animated version!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy!