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63 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

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  • Starring: Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Jesse Eisenberg
  • Summary: 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 adventure 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. (20th Century Fox) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Tampa Bay Times
    Reviewed by: Steve Persall
    Apr 13, 2011
    100
    Bursting with color and rippling with samba rhythms, Rio makes you wonder why animated films haven't spent more time in Brazil.
  2. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Pete Hammond
    Apr 11, 2011
    90
    Rio is the biggest and brightest animated triumph since "Toy Story 3."
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Apr 15, 2011
    60
    The main reason this gorgeous-looking, sweet-hearted but so-so movie remains grounded is a herky-jerky, cobbled-together story that squawks when it should sing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 64
  3. Negative: 7 out of 64
  1. cazetta
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rio is a charming and fun romp through a samba themed movie. This setting allows for great color usage by the animators and this makes for a very vibrant and "warm," if you will, movie going experience. The movie also had it's funny moments and I couldn't help but love the characters. Go ahead and check it out. 2… Expand
    • 6 of 6 users said yes
  2. bikeman
    5
    Yes this is colorful and the animation is well done. However the story and characters were not very engaging. The plotline was very predictable. There were a few funny moments but they were few and far between. I like most animation in this genre, but about half way through this film I was looking at my watch, wondering when it would end. This is an OK movie to take the kids to, but you may want to wait until it comes out on DVD.… Expand
    • 3 of 7 users said yes
  3. Palino007
    1
    No fun, no good characters and downright boring. As a big fan of animated movies, I was greatly disappointed in this one. For me - the biggest downside is, that while other animated movies often feature cute animals, are colorful, there are songs in them, and so on - little kids love that. But the movies have the other side, which offers fun for an older viewer. Remember the King Julian character from Madagascar ? Well, Rio does not have that other side.… Expand
    • 1 of 4 users said yes

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