Rio

2011 Comedy

A misfit macaw named Blu (voice of Jesse Eisenberg) heads to Rio de Janeiro, embarks on a magnificent journey, and makes some loyal new friends in this animated adventure for the entire family. Domesticated from the time he was just a hatchling, Blu traded a life in the clouds for a contented existence in Moose Lake with his doting owner, Linda (Leslie Mann). They live under the impression that Blu is the last of his kind, but upon receiving word that a female macaw named Jewel (Anne Hathaway) has been discovered in Rio de Janeiro, Linda and Blu set their sights on South America on a mission to replenish the species. Shortly after their arrival in the Brazilian capitol, however, the two rare birds fall victim to a gang of greedy animal smugglers intent on making a mint by selling Blu and Jewel to the highest bidder. But the headstrong Jewel isn't about to be locked in a cage and put on display, so when the opportunity arises she stages a daring escape with the help of some wisecracking local birds, and takes her new friend Blu along for the ride. With the bumbling birdnappers fast closing in, Blu realizes that his only hope for making a clean getaway and reuniting with Linda is to finally summon the courage he needs to take flight. Rio also features the voices of Tracy Morgan, Jamie Foxx, George Lopez, and will.i.am. more..

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Will i Am, Leslie Mann

Reviews

  • 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. Gorgeous scenery meets oddball characters and mild ethnic stereotyping.

    Amy Biancolli - The San Francisco Chronicle

    27 April 2013

  • Makes the surprising and seemingly inarguable assertion that, if we're not all Brazilian, then, at the very least, Brazil is a state of mind.

    Wesley Morris - The Boston Globe

    27 April 2013

  • The production eventually succumbs to motion overload-so many characters darting off in so many directions that the ending turns unfocused, even flat. But watching them go by is great fun, and there are worse things than a movie that can't stop moving.

    Joe Morgenstern - The Wall Street Journal

    27 April 2013

  • Voice work across the board is top-notch, with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and Jamie Foxx adding sass to their smooth-talking bird buddies, and comic George Lopez solid as a party-loving toucan named Rafael.

    - The Hollywood Reporter

    27 April 2013

  • For its stunning iridescent look and infectious music, Rio is a refreshing adventure worth taking.

    Claudia Puig - USA Today

    27 April 2013

Awards

  • Favorite Movie

    ALMA Awards (2011)

     
  • Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song

    Academy Awards (2012)

     
  • Best Animated Film

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2012)

     
  • Character Animation in a Feature Production

    Annie Awards (2012)

  • Best Song

    Black Reel Awards (2012)