Good Fomulaic Animated Family Comedy Movie

Rating: 7/10 (21 January 2014)

Breakdown (out of 10): Overall: 7 Plot: 5 Animation 10 Acting: 8.5
Review Summary: The phrase "fish out of water learns to swim" describes Rio. The plot is formulaic; New, unfamiliar situation and people, trials and tribulations, then triumph. The animation is top-notch. Great voice acting, good songs and singing. Perfect Family movie for killing an evening with the kids.
Plot: The overall plot is simple to understand. The character interaction is good, but character development throughout the film is weak. This is a major detriment for adult enjoyment of the film, but not bad for young children.
Animation: The cinematography in this films is wonderful. The scenery, character designs, and character expressions are top notch. A visual treat!
Acting: The voices and singing were great; dialogue was light-hearted, and perfect for each situation. The choice of actors was great, although I would have liked to have seen a greater diversity in the lead roles. (Great leads though)