Rio 2 (2014)

The Worst Film Ever

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

The central message of family over tech is good and all, but if you look at the way its brought together, it makes you question the movie's moral code.Look at the events. first, the movie seems simple, a family trip to visit the mother's relatives, however as the movie goes on it becomes clear that the mother never really intended for this to just be a trip. She clearly wants to stay and raise her children inside her colony and though this isn't an outright bad idea, the sneaky way she goes about it makes be really question her character. As I watched I even started going back to the first movie and realized that given the sequence of events, she could be rethinking her entire marriage.Not only that but throughout the movie Blue himself really is picked on for a lot of things that simply weren't his fault and is subsequently treated as if they were done deliberately. From the berries to the sports game and seeking approval from Jewel's father. Jewel should know what kind of husband she has and while I fully accept trying to help someone better themselves, It very much seems like she is literally trying to make him into something that is much more like her old boyfriend. Which affects Blue's self-esteem.Then there are the poachers who could have been left out to tell the truth. Nigel was already here and the poachers seem very after though. I mean when Blue encounters the poachers and just up and decides that he doesn't need humans anymore than I really don't understand anything. Was his blatant love for his owner and society really so fickle that meeting this one group of bad people could change that. Made even more stupid by the fact that he almost immediately does an 180 and goes back to loving humans again, making the first freak out even more confusing.There are a lot of horrible plot holes and clichés I can also complain about, but I'll just finish with simply stating that the original was great and didn't need a sequel, especially not thi one.

Rio 2(2014) Starring:Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Jemaine Clement, Rodrigo Santoro, Jake T. Austin, Amandla Stenberg, Pierce Gagnon, Rita Moreno, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Will.i.am, and George Lopez Directed By:Carlos Saldanha Review HE'S VILLAINOUS, SHE'S VENOMOUS. You know I actually liked the first Rio movie a lot actually and I didn't even want to see it but my sister made me anyway and I actually thought it was great. When I heard the sequel and saw the trailer a billion times on comcast to rent or own, I knew this would be some generic family animated sequel I wouldn't enjoy and guess what I was right. The Film revolves around Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law. The story isn't that interesting, it's basically a generic animated family feature where the main character doesn't want to leave his home because he's so use to things and when he does leave and gets to the Amazon the father of his wife doesn't like him, and there is a much more attractive character that his wife is spending more time with which makes him jealous. It's been done too death and I don't like it. The movie does not achieve it's goal, thanks to its generic story the movie is bland and boring, even if I do like the performances from the actors it's just not that well interesting for me to care about what's going on in the picture. All the elements of a good film are not present it's just bland, generic,boring, and tiresome. With good performances that help not making a stupid waste time. I give Rio 2 a two out of five.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this movie. It's simple, bright, colourful fun. It won't challenge you or surprise you but who cares. It's lively and spirited with beautiful hip shaking music. The Blue Macaw dance number is especially fantastic.I also love Blu and Jewel's three little children. They are cute yet sassy and a nice addition to the animated cast of characters. Tiago's my favourite. He's a little dork with his mini goggles.The overall story is nothing exceptional and filled with clichés but kids and adults alike can enjoy it. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's better than the first one but it's comparable.

Rio 2 is the follow up to the 2011 animated movie from 20th Century Fox and tells the story of Blu and his mate Jewel who are now parents to three blue macraws and they travel to the Amazon alongside their mates the tropical bird(voiced by George Lopez),the red bird(voiced by Wil.I.Am)and of course the yellow bird with the tin as a hat on his head(voiced by Jamie "Electro from The Amazing Spiderman 2" Foxx)to discover that they are not the only macaw's in existence. But it turns out that the macaws are related to Jewel as she is reunited with her father(voiced by Andy Garcia from Christmas In Conway)and Blu gets to meet his father in law(yeah its pulling a Shrek 2 stunt now with the plot).But we later meet Nigel again who is out for revenge and we get to meet new charcthers including a pink frog(voiced by Kristen Chenoworth from the Tinkerbell franchise)and Bruno Mars as Roberto(who acts like a ladies killer in this movie).Overall I found this one very colourful and vibrant. The music is forgettable to be honest just like the first movie but it was a entertaining movie. Cute and fun. Check it out and see it for yourself.7.2/10