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Rio (2011)

"1 out of every 8 Americans is afraid of flying. Most of them don't have feathers."

6.820111h 36mEN
AnimationAdventureComedyFamily

Directed by Carlos Saldanha

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

EN

Release

April 3, 2011

Director

Carlos Saldanha

Official Trailer

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Overview

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda...

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Blu (voice)

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Jewel (voice)

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann

Linda (voice)

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Alice / Goose (voice)

will.i.am

will.i.am

Pedro (voice)

George López

George López

Rafael (voice)

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Chloe / Goose (voice)

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Nico (voice)

Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro

Tulio (voice)

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement

Nigel (voice)

Jake T. Austin

Jake T. Austin

Fernando (voice)

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Luiz (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Rio (2011), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Rio. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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