Cute, but nothing new

Rating: 6/10 (15 May 2011)

I have to admit, I was kind of disappointed by this movie, and I was really looking forward to it. Instead, I walked out of the theater with a massive headache and a feeling of deja-vu.
I will put this caveat: 3D usually gives me a splitting, incredibly painful headache, and this was no exception. But I'm also aware that's a "your mileage may vary" thing. My friend was the one to get the tickets, and accidentally ended up paying an extra $4.50 per ticket to see the film in 3D, when it would have been much more enjoyable in 2D. Myself, and two others who I went to see this movie with ended up with excruciating headaches from the 3D glasses. If you don't usually have a problem with it, though, it might be worth it for you to go see it in 3D.
As for the story, it was very cute (I wanted to hug baby Rio!), but reminiscent of many different "animal wants to go back to his home" features. It was still enjoyable, with a satisfying resolution and some funny jokes that both kids and adults would be able to enjoy, but it all felt a bit familiar. That's not to say it wasn't entertaining, however. Just don't go in expecting anything revolutionary.
Overall: 6.5/10