A good animation

Rating: 7/10 (26 March 2014)

Rating-7/10
Rio is a fun, bright and colourful film about a whole host of animals living in the inner city Rio de Janeiro and the rainforest just on the outskirts of the city. It although a kids film can be enjoyed by all, not the funniest film ever but still manages a sweet story with some great visuals even for an animation film. I felt the film was firmly a Good movie and would tell you to show your kids this film on a Sunday afternoon, but here is why I think even middle aged adults can enjoy this film.
The story is straightforward and although it is like that it manages to bring smiles to your face and put me in a food mood for the rest of the film. The plot is fast paced with big falls and typical traits you see in Kids movies but I did feel most of all that it wasn't too cheesy like you see in many kids films and churned out a fun story. The villains are fun and the heroes have fun with them too to make a story that is fun for the whole family as well, and with a sequel it has to be said it is good.
The voice cast are good Jesse Eisenberg as the main bird is a scared character who comes out of his shell to be a slight hero as the movie progresses onwards. Anne Hathaway's bird if courageous and hates to be kept in captivity, in comparison to Eisenberg who wants to stay put and has been pampered in America all his life. I liked all the voices even though they were all nearly American even though they are from Brazil but I shall let that pass in sake of the plot.
I love the animation style which is far from superior style motion but serves some great colours up and the vibrancy of Rio is brought to life in this animated film, especially the carnival(what film set here doesn't have the carnival). The movement is also good with fast flowing motion that serves the faster parts of the story well as you feel the film will end soon but not in a hurry and a good pace. I enjoyed the script and it serves to let the Birds and humans have an equal say on the matters all the way through.
The film I believe was meant to be a comedy and now for kids it may amuse them but for more mature people the comedy is poor and near none existent, I enjoyed the films plot and style but the comedy seemed underused and when it came up it just served to annoy rather than make you laugh. Eisenberg seems to rarely get into the role well but it doesn't hinder the movie, the plot as I said is predictable but the movie does turn up some good moments and nice effects and sequences.
I could easily say this is made for 3 year olds but I think lots will enjoy this if they watch it with the intention of not laughing but enjoying a sweet movie and some nice characters too. Those who like animation films generally will like it as it flows nice and I said about the motion being fast, along with the film being not too long either. Finally I must say don't watch this film in a bad mood because I can imagine people would absolutely hate this when they are angry or sad.
Overall I give it a 7/10 meaning firmly good, the film serves as fun entertainment for a family but not maybe everyone's cup of tea in truth, give it a miss if you want funny animation. I felt FOX did well to make it and put it out but failed to see if it was really funny, but hey watch it and a give it a try, you may just thoroughly enjoy yourself, but on the same hand you may find it cringe and boring, your call.