Rio 2-Kids Movie Reviews

“Happy wife, happy life,” a well known phrase and a motto that Blu (voice of Jesse Eisenberg) tries to live by. In this sequel to the 2011 film Rio, the beloved birds Blu, Jewel and their three kids leave the city of Rio de Janeiro and journey to the Amazon rainforest. On there way they come across many adventures as they run into Blu and Jewel’s former nemesis, Nigel the cockatoo; who wants to seek revenge on the Macaws. Things get even more complicated upon their arrival when they see Jewel’s father. Now Blu not only has to deal with vengeful Nigel, but even worse he must try to fit in with his father-in-law…which isn’t easy. Rio 2 is a fun adventurous animated movie for kids of all ages.

Rating: 4 and 1/2 out of 5
Release Date: July 15, 2014
MPAA Rating: G
Best Age Group: Any
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will it Appeal to kids? Yes

Talking Points:

The film stresses the importance of family and friendships.

The colorful scenery, fun songs and entertaining characters will appeal to young kids. Having said that teens and adults may get bored.

Sexual Content: None

Violent Content: Mild

We see huge tractors trying to run over two characters; fortunately they escape.
Dynamite is attached to a number of trees. Blu cuts the explosives and flies them away before they detonate.
Nigel, Blu’s nemesis, threatens to use poisonous excretions to seek revenge.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild