Rio 2
Rio 2

Rio 2

2014Movie101 minEnglish

It's a jungle out there for 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.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users72%
Director: Carlos SaldanhaGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical

Plot Summary

Blu, Jewel, and their three children are adjusting to domestic life in the city when they discover that Jewel is a wild bird and their children need to learn to live like them. They decide to travel to the Amazon to find their roots. There, they encounter the majestic Spix's Macaws and reunite with their family. However, their new life is threatened by the return of Nigel and the appearance of a new antagonist.

Critical Reception

Rio 2 received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor hit-or-miss. However, it was a commercial success, grossing over $498 million worldwide against a budget of $103 million.

What Reviewers Say

  • While colorful and energetic, the sequel offers a less engaging plot than its predecessor.
  • The film's humor and songs are hit-or-miss, with some finding it tiresome.
  • Visually vibrant, but ultimately a less inspired follow-up.

Google audience: Audiences found the film visually appealing and enjoyed the music and voice performances, though some felt the plot was less engaging than the original.

Fun Fact

Several actors from the original film, including Jemaine Clement, Rodrigo Santoro, and Tracy Morgan, did not return for the sequel. Their roles were either recast or the characters were written out.

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r96sk

r96sk

Naught terrible about it, but <em>'Rio 2'</em> is a boring - if colourful and well meant - follow-up to the 2011 original. The whole plot is basically just a typical family drama fest, filled to the brim with the clichés of relative and ...