BrooklynParrots.com Raves For Rio

I'm not a big movie goer these days, but I made a point of seeing Rio, the big new animated movie about parrots, and I wasn't disappointed. This movie is eye-poppingly gorgeous, funny, touching, the music is infectious, and it's got heart. It also successfully tells an important story about endangered wildlife to the next generation of humans to inherit our world, and that's no small achievement. Even if you only have a passing interest in parrots or wildlife issues, I think you'll love it. I saw Rio, with my daughter, in 3D, and it was worth spending the extra money for the third dimension because you really feel as if you're "in flight" with the birds when they're soaring and wheeling through the jungle.

We were both delighted, agreeing that Rio is "everything a movie should be." Sure, my role as local pro-parrot guy makes me biased, but if Rio was a turkey I'd tell you the truth. This movie's a winner and you'll leave the theater feeling free and light as a bird.

There's a very good interview with Rio's director, Carlos Saldhana, here, that sheds light on Rio's conception and production.