RIO is a 3-D animation feature from the makers of the "Ice Age"
films. Set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush
rainforest of Brazil, the comedy-adventure centers on Blu, a rare
macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind. When Blu discovers
there's another - and that she's a she - he leaves the comforts
of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. But it's
far from love at first sight between the domesticated and flight-
challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female,
Jewel. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on an adven-
ture of a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage,
and being open to life's many wonders. RIO brings together a
menagerie of vivid characters, a heart-warming story, colorful
backdrops, energizing Latin and contemporary music, and family-
friendly song and dance.
Spectacular! Kids of all ages will be swept in its vivid array of color, music and fun. Parents and kids alike, will learn a good deal about Brazilian culture and what makes Rio a particularly unique place.
CHEAT SHEET:Here's what you need to know...
Lowest recommended age:
4 years of age
MPAA:
PG
Genre:
Family
Sexual content:
Many of the animated figures are dressed in barely there traditional carnival attire. Jewel and Blu grow to have feelings for each other and there's a brief kiss between Tulio and Linda (the main characters in the film).There are also some references made to how everyone dresses in Rio and Nico and Pedro give Blu advice on how to attract Jewel.
Alcohol/Drugs:
Not an issue
Violence & Gore:
Throughout the film Cockatoo Nigel (the film's villain) threatens a small group of monkeys in order to enlist them in his evil plan, chases and stomps on birds, chases the macaws and their friends and sings a song about being evil.
Language:
There's occasional use of words such as “idiot,” “Stupid,”
“useless,” “losers,” and “shut up”.
Message:
The film is filled with great messages on the importance of
caring for animals and keeping them safe. As well as positive
messages about expanding your horizons, believing in your-
self and making good life choices.
New York Times I By Andy Webster “As kids' movies go, "Rio" brings a lot to the party."
Chicago Sun-Times I By Nell Minow “Buoyed by local color - literally, with a vibrantly sun-drenched palette,
a sensationally festive Carnival parade, and a slinky samba-licious soundtrack.”
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Wall Street Journal I By Joe Morgenstern “There are worse things than a movie that can't stop moving..”
E! Online I By Peter Paras “An all-star cast that includes Jamie Foxx, George Lopez, and will.i.am keeps this
colorful adventure moving — but the jokes and set pieces never really soar.” Read more>
Houston Chronicle I By Amy Biancolli “The humor's a little strange, and the action's a little frenetic, but all of it whooshes
past in a swirl of tropical color and pseudo-South American bonhomie.” Read more>
Entertainment Weekly I By Owen Gleiberman “Rio is less a Pixar-level pleasure than a busy, frantic, and overstuffed dessert
of a movie. There's scarcely a moment that isn't straining to entertain you.” Read more>
