It's understandable that Jake was insulted by Rango claiming to be a hero. It takes honor away from all the real heros he's killed in the past.

I like the little detail that Rattlesnake Jake is scared of the Hawk. It makes sense that the guy who claims to have come from hell is afraid of something that descends from the heavens.

“Go to hell” “WHERE DO YOU THINK I COME FROM” One of the hardest lines I’ve ever heard from an animated villain

i always did love how his rattler is literally just revolver cylinders

There are three things you can always trust in America: Death, taxes, and that savage books will reupload this video until it will be left alone

Fun Fact: During recording, the voice actors were given Wild West costumes to help them break into character.

Jake reminds me of Death from Puss in Boots. They both have a personal grudge against the protagonist, and at the end, they both are satisfied with the outcome of their respective conflicts with protagonists, Puss learning to respect his own life, and Rango becoming a real sheriff/cowboy/hero of the village//////

I've read this theory once that the "hell" Jake says he came from was a rattlesnake roundup that he escaped from. While that would rob him of his supernatural mythos, it'd add to the idea that he and Rango are opposites. All of the other characters either don't know that humans exist, or can only see them briefly (the armadillo) or from afar (the mayor). Rango talks to a human directly in what is essentially a paralell to the afterlife, while Jake's direct human interaction would've been his hell. Of course I ain't saying it like it's the truth, there's little evidence for or against that theory and the movie doesn't really change much if it's applied. Just sharing a little nugget of internet trivia around.

One thing a lotta people fail to notice in Jake's Introduction is when Rango says "Believe in that there sign, for as long as it hangs there, we got hope." And jake shreds it; ITS STILL HANGING! This not only implies Rango and the Townsfolk still have hope, but it also sets up Rango's Redemption. So many people miss this detail because its SO nuanced to not only Rango, but to the storywriting as well.

"You ain't got the nerve." "Try me." Rango is a masterpiece. It's my all-time favourite animated film.

“But…Jake’s the Grim Reaper…he never leaves without taking a soul!” HOLYYYYYYY SHITTT

I love the “hired killer” trope as it allows you to have the plotting scheming politician type villain AND have the shit your pants charasmatic killer or monster. It’s like getting two villain types for the price of one.

I love how the movie foreshadows Jake. When Rango killed the Hawk, we were told by the town-folk to not celebrate too hard cause now there's nothing to stop Rattlesnake Jake from coming. Us in audience nor Rango knew who Jake was or why should we care. It was a little seed dropped early into the narrative, easy to forget, but it came back with vengeance. It's nice when there's consequences to actions in a story, makes the world feel more real.

Rattlesnake Jake's approach to Rango reminds me of the Wolf in The Last Wish. Hes more like an angry force of nature than an individual. The Spirit of the Wild West I suppose.

This video is a Force of Nature! They keep trying to take it down and it just gets back up!

Every time you re-upload this character analysis, I glean more for my own villains. Hopefully it stays this time!

5:12, 13:45, Jake’s value of being worth of one’s reputation and subsequent distain for fraudulence is perhaps his primary defining characteristic beyond his ruthlessness. It’s only when Rango earns his own legend does he respect him, ending their conflict. It also distinguishes him as a villain due to his strong sense of honor contrasting with his ruthlessness.

I enjoy the fact that Rango couldn't even be a hero without Jake as a foil. The mayor would never have pushed him hard enough or addressed him directly enough to force him into choosing a solid stance in the world. Jake's sincerity in who he is and what he does is the lynchpin of the entire moral arc of the film. He's the only character who inherently has agency, power, clarity of purpose, and sincerity in how he portrays it. Without him the narrative would only work as a tragedy.

Jake is 100% my favorite character in Rango. He has the best design, an amazing voice, and an arc that is small but rewarding to see. I appreciate the anatomical accuracies that a lot of animations just don't get right (and I can forgive the stylization and eyelids because it's an animated show, not a documentary).

I whole heartedly believe Rango could become the next Kung Fu Panda. Here me out. A trilogy (or more) of villains that test Rango. Rattlesnake Jake I think tested Rango's courage, authenticity, and sense of self. And Jake could make a future comeback. Rango has a colorful crew/towns people, unique setting/world, being sheriff is akin to being the "Dragon Warrior". A romance with Ms Beans. Rango has all the pieces and could be so much more. Keep the style, humor, writing, rough around the edges, beautiful uglyness the world and characters have if there were to be more movies.

I love the fact that, in a movie of liars, Jake is always honest.

I know this originally came out before the newest Puss in Boots movie, but Death feels like a similar character to Jake.

Saw this the first time it uploaded,glad to see it not only back but just as good as it was then. Could've sworn the IRL scene with Nighy and Depp was longer in the other one but hey it don't make much difference There's a lot to be learned about writing and character work for villans in both film and book from this channel and videos such as the one about Steppenwolf and this one here

God, all this time for a rattlesnake with a hat. So glad you were still able to upload this Sav!

Savage Books: creates amazing video about “give an ugly guy a chance” movie that is Rango DMCA claim: how dare you revive interest and help create enduring value from our property, you scoundrel Babbel: the vampire that gets to feast from this battlefield again and again

My favorite part of Jake was always that skinny little dark streak that's supposed to look like one of those long, slick mustaches. XD

Rattle snake jake is just too cool to keep down

Rango played a huge part in my childhood as one of my favorite movies, and Rattle Snake Jake was absolutely my favorite character. Glad to see the film (and Snakey Jakey) get the attention it rightfully deserves.

This was the first video I've watched from this channel. I'm glad you managed to have it up again (let's hope it stays)

Jake is grievous if episode 3 did him justice

Watched this the first time it was uploaded. Glad to see you're still reuploading and I can add this to my writing advice playlist again. This video was the first time I ever learned of the "force of nature" character and I still think about that concept from time to time. Rewatching it, there's some other things I'm glad I got a refresher on.

Doesn't help that his character design fits too....he's a rattlesnake, but his rattle is a Fuqqing Minigun!!!

I didn't care for Rango when it first came out, but it's grown on me thanks to my husband absolutely adoring it. Plenty of the old time Western tropes, homages, and references still go over my head, but it does so much with its seemingly simple material. When it comes to realistic animal epics tho, I'm more of a Happy Feet person, but this movie is excellent.

I mean if an gunslinger carrys an machine gun as his primary weapon.... yeah you know they mean business

Rango has been and remains my favorite animated movie, always happy to see anything on that classic.

Time for another rewatch! Definitely relevant for my story. The setting begs for some kind of force of nature.

Rango is a movie I enjoyed a lot as a kid, and it's good to see you re-upload your analysis of this wonderful villain.

Is it already 2 years since the original upload? Damn, time passed quickly. Doesn't matter tho, this video is worth watching a 3rd time

Hope you get to keep this one. And I'll say it again, such an underrated movie, I'm so glad I got to see this in theaters as a kid! 👍 👌

I will watch this every time you re-upload it and keep telling myself "man I gotta watch that movie" each time

This video was what got me into this channel and I'm glad that it's back.

Rango recently showed up on KZfaq, and after finally watching it, I was disappointed this video was down again. Thanks for bringing it back!

I _promise_ I will come back and watch this. Just at 4:07 you got me thinking about a character I adore from a different franchise (and I hope it stays the same way in the official release and not just proof of concept) and now I’m off to apply my degree to something actually useful outside of my own fiction writing. It might seem silly that not even 1/3 of the way through (plus spon ad) you’ve inspired me to write up a my first actual script outside of Uni analyzing a character within a hyper-specific lens, but you have. And I’m really appreciative of that. See you in… possibly a day or two!

Rattlesnake Jake is my favorite character from Rango. Such a brilliant concept for a villain. AND a complex one, to boot. His eyes are truly mesmerizing and horrifying at the same time.

I’m so glad this is back up! Such a fun video :D

Its interesting how the dynamic between Rango and Jake is similar to that of Captain Jack and Davey Jones.

I hope this one stays up this time! I liked this one the first time I watched it.

every time I watch these reuploads I wonder to myself why they seem so familiar, and then I remember exactly why they're so familiar

thanks for once again reuploading this, watched it every single time it's been up

I always had a head cannon after watching the film for the first time: Rango was old and near death. He travels out in the desert to meet his fate and he is visited by Jake. They still respected each other after all this time and Jake offers Rango a quicker death, but Rango tips his hat, declines, and says "Legends Never Die." Jake stays with him until he passes and whispers "From one Legend to another."

I saw this when it first came out and I'm glad you're still finding a way to bring your analysis, suits be damned!

Savage Books, if you’re still taking requests for Character Crash Course, I’d love to hear your thoughts on Balto (the animated movie). Where lot of (action) movies build their climax around a big final battle, I think Balto’s use of external and internal conflict resolutions work to craft an effective nonviolent climax. Any thoughts?

Its CRAZY how accurate they made rattlesnake Jake too Seriously, the differentiated belly scales, folding fangs, in several shots you see his regular teeth too! His long tubular slow tongue and wide head and slitted eyes, his body condition and shape, the scalation on his head it's SO ACCURATE, at the end of that first scene you even see him tongue flick as Rango walks away! The only thing, and I mean ONLY thing, they missed were a pair of pit viper heat pits, but in way too impressed to mark them down for that

Great vid, Rango is one of my favorite videos and I love to hear people talk about how and why it works so well. Personally, one of my favorite visual details about Jake is that he has tally marks on his rattle. It's pretty subtle and hard to see, but I think it's a super fun element! Thanks for posting this 🙂

Always down to watch this again, glad to see it’s up

Love this video so much im hoping this time it stays up

I tip my hat to you for making a great video on one of my favorite characters! One Legend to another!❤

hey, this was amazing and seriously opened my mind !! thank you for taking the time to make this 💙

God I love this video. Such a good breakdown.

It's back!!!! Lmfao

This film is such a masterpiece and aged like the finest of wines; I don't think we'll ever get something as good as this. I would love a sequel to see more of these fascinating characters but at the same time I don't think we need it.

So glad I watched this, both to reminisce about an animated movie I forgot how much I liked and for the great writing/media analysis. Thank you for posting ☺️❤️👍

For a second, I thought you said Bill Nye (The Science Guy), and fucking laughed at the thought of him voice an evil cowboy snake.

i remember your first time posting this and i’m so glad you got it back up, hopefully it’ll stay up for good so people can appreciate your work. 👍

"I tip my hat to ya, one legend to another." Is genuinely one of my favorite movie quotes of all time. I'm a sucker for "Antagonist/enemy treats protagonist with courtesy after being bested." Another example would be Godfrey from Elden Ring. After being defeated his last words are "Thy strength befits a crown." he respects that you beat him because he knows how great of a warrior you'd have to be to pull that off, and that in doing so you are strong enough to become the next Elden Lord.

I will re watch this video every time you have to reupload it. It deserves as many views as possible

I love this video. Good to see it back up

This is my fav video of yours! Also the first one I saw too. Hopefully this sticks around this time!

I like this idea of digging into the makings of these villains, and I'd be interested in seeing how you would go about assessing Aku from Samurai Jack.

Jake’s character arc was incredible

I tip my hat to you savage books. One legend to another

Congrats on finally getting the video back up. Fingers crossed that nobody will bother you about it this time 😊

I think any villain played by Bill Nighy is gonna have some form of impact on moviegoers.

I love this channel. I would love to see a villain breakdown of the Wick villains. Specially Vigo as I think he is more complex than the others. I would also love to see a video on historical dramas like Braveheart or Outlaw King. (I’m Scottish by blood sue me lol) but even if I do not see any of these I look forward to the next. Great work.

Fun fact, I'll re-watch this video every time it is uploaded, and I refuse to let it influence me to spend money to actually see the film.

I will watch this video as many times as you reupload it

Jake is indeed a fan favorite, while he’s not a real villain, he is one you do not want to cross nor anger, which the Mayor learned the hard way as he is the “soul” Jake took with him as punishment for betraying him. Plus when Jake saw the murder in Rango’s eyes, he realized Rango was really gonna kill him this time, which would explain why after Rango handed Mayor John over to Jake he stopped to look at the bullet Rango nearly used to kill him with only to instead use it to save him, showing his respect and acknowledging Rango as a hero and a legend.

@savagebooks7482 Congrats on getting this back up! Love your channel so much. My only complaint is that I want ten times more videos from you than could be reasonably expected. 😂 ♥ Looking forward to the next one!

Hell yeah, savage! Fight the power

I was definitely too young when I watched this movie for the first time. Not bc it’s too violent or too scary, but because I just couldn’t appreciate the nuance and plot. It’s such a cool, mature story and I only wish I appreciated it when I was a kid

Thanks for the video I enjoyed it. I like your break down on Jake he is the coolest in the movie hands down..

I’m down to rewatch this vid any time

Deep and insightful.

I made sure to watch the whole thing soon as I got the notification this time!

I love the colors used in his intro scene, makes him genuinely feel like he’s a demon

I need to save this somewhere. Need to make sure it endures.

Good lord, is this the third or fourth time this video has had its run? Irregardless I’ve watched it every time.

This needs more views

IT'S BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The original was the first video of yours I ever watched and what got me to subscribe so WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!

I find The Hulk to be the archetype of Force of Nature characters. He’s neither good nor evil. He’s just extremely destructive. He smashes whatever is in front of him. He can’t be reasoned with. You can’t stop him. All you can do is get out of the way.

I've waited 2 years for you to repost so that I could watch it finally

I get the feeling Savage Books and KZfaq will be doing this dance till the heat death of the universe.

This was very interesting, thanks!

i loved it as a kid. i kind of want to re-watch it.

I love how in Jake's introduction the sign is still hanging there.

Excellent and enjoyable analysis.

Great analysis

Ive been waiting for this video for every minute of thise two years

Omg it's finally back!

I remember not being fond of this movie when I saw it way back as a kid. However, I will always remember Jake because when he appeared, that's when middle school me started paying attention. And for a snake he isn't bad looking either.