Rio

Theatrical Release Date: 2011 04 15 (USA - 3D) / 2011 04 15 (USA)

UPC: 024543756262

Studio: 20th Century Fox

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:[Scatological Humor]

Summary: 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. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Awards: Best Original Song – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Original Song – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Original Song – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Features: Blu-Ray: Deleted scene
Exlore the World of Rio
Saving the Species: One Voice at a time
The making of Hot Wings
Boom-Boom Tish-Tish: The Sounds of Rio
Carnival Dance-O-Rama
"Welcome to Rio" music video
"Telling the World": music video performed by Taio Cruz
Rio de JAM-eiro jukebox
Postcards from Rio
The real Rio
Access to the Rio "Coloring with Blu" app

Rio

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 08/02/2011

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 2.40:1

Audio: DHMA null, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DS Dolby Surround (4.0)

Runtime: 96 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English,Spanish,French

Subtitles: Spanish

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Rio
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7
8. Chapter 8
9. Chapter 9
10. Chapter 10
11. Chapter 11
12. Chapter 12
13. Chapter 13
14. Chapter 14
15. Chapter 15
16. Chapter 16
17. Chapter 17
18. Chapter 18
19. Chapter 19
20. Chapter 20
21. Chapter 21
22. Chapter 22
23. Chapter 23
24. Chapter 24

Jason Buchanan

Perhaps to grown-ups the prospect of telling a "learning to fly" story using the last of a species of rare birds may seem a bit too precious for its own good; thankfully for the little ones, director Carlos Saldanha has found a way to make it work. With memorable characters, a menacing villain, and exotic, colorful locales, Rio has all the ingredients of a thrilling adventure capable of entertaining even the most anxious of young viewers. And though a slight overreliance on show-stopping tunes occasionally threatens to clip Rio's wings, the songs are fun enough -- and the laughs big enough -- to keep this delightful little tale airborne. Domesticated from the day his doting owner, Linda (Leslie Mann), found him in a box on the street, misfit macaw Blu (voice of Jesse Eisenberg) traded a life in the clouds for a contented existence in Moose Lake, MN. However, upon receiving word that a female macaw named Jewel (Anne Hathaway) has been discovered in Rio de Janeiro, Linda and Blu set out for South America on a mission to replenish the species. Shortly after their arrival in the Brazilian capital, though, 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, taking her new friend Blu along for the ride. With the bumbling birdnappers and their ruthless cockatoo, Nigel (voice of Jemaine Clement), closing in fast, 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 aims primarily to entertain, and although it may seem slight in many respects, parents would be hard-pressed to find a young viewer who claims that it doesn't accomplish this goal with energy to spare. There certainly are positive subtexts about developing courage and forming makeshift families should we suddenly find ourselves alone in the world, but at its core, Rio is essentially a sun-soaked chase film. With a filmography that includes director credits on the Ice Age films and Robots, Saldanha definitely has enough animation experience to inject this high-energy romp with a solid sense of style, and together with screenwriting partners Don Rhymer, Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, and Sam Harper, he fills Rio with the kind of colorful characters who easily draw the viewer in. Later, when the filmmakers drop those characters into perilous situations, we can't help but cheer for them during dazzling set pieces like a manic chase through the streets of Rio and the climactic pursuit through a kaleidoscopic Carnival parade. As quick as Saldanha is to show us the beautiful side of Brazil, however, he doesn't exactly shy way from the bleakness of the favelas, and by focusing a subplot on the experiences of a good-hearted slum kid named Fernando, the writing partners find a unique means of giving Blu's adventure some human relevance. Voice work is commendable all around, with Jamie Foxx, will.i.am, and Tracy Morgan all getting big laughs as supporting characters, but it's Clement who steals the show as the sadistic Nigel -- a cockatoo that no bird (nor monkey or human, for that matter) would care to encounter in a dark Brazilian alley. Baleful as he may be, though, Rio still maintains enough effervescent ebullience to keep the more uplifting elements of the story the primary focus, resulting in a movie that's sure to soar in the eyes of its young target audience. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Sam Harper  Screenwriter 
Don Rhymer  Screenwriter 
Chris Wedge  Executive Producer 
John Powell  Composer (Music Score) 
Josh Sternin  Screenwriter 
Jeff Ventimilia  Screenwriter 
Carlos Saldanha  Director 
John C. Donkin  Producer 
Bruce Anderson  Producer 
Anne Hathaway  Actor 
Jesse Eisenberg  Actor 
will.i.am  Actor 
Jamie Foxx  Actor 
George Lopez  Actor 
Tracy Morgan  Actor 
Jemaine Clement  Actor 
Rodrigo Santoro  Actor 
Leslie Mann  Actor 
Jake T. Austin  Actor 
Jane Lynch  Actor 
Wanda Sykes  Actor 
Davi Vieira  Actor 
Carlos Ponce  Actor 
Jeff Garcia  Actor 
Karen Disher  Actor 
Jason Fricchione  Actor 
Sofia Scarpa Saldanha  Actor 
Kelly Keaton  Actor 
Kelly Keaton  Actor 
Rodrigo Santoro  Actor 
Gracinha Leporace  Actor 
Phil Miler  Actor 
Phil Miler  Actor 
Bernardo De Paula  Actor 
Bernardo De Paula  Actor 
Carlos Saldanha  Actor 
Renato D'Angelo  Actor 
Jeff Garcia  Actor 
Tom Wilson  Actor 
Tom Wilson  Actor 
Cindy Slattery  Actor 
Justine Warwick  Actor 
Bebel Gilberto  Actor 
Judah Friedlander  Actor 
Francisco Ramos  Actor 
Tim Nordquist  Actor 
Miriam Wallen  Actor 
Carlos de Oliveira  Actor 
Sergio Mendes  Actor 
Ester Dean  Actor 

Country: USA