When we settle down (if we settle down), we hope that we will at least, get along with our partner/spouse’s family. That is not always the case.
Rio 2 (2014) is the sequel to Rio (2011). Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) have happily settled into marriage and parenthood. Wanting to see her father Eduardo (Andy Garcia), Jewel, Blu and the kids fly to the Amazon. While dealing with his less-than-understanding father-in-law, Jewel’s childhood pal Roberto (Bruno Mars), Blu also has to face a vengeful Nigel (Jermaine Clement).
Assisting Nigel is Gabi (Kristin Chenoweth), a tree frog who is happy to come along for the ride. As this is going on, Linda (Leslie Mann) and Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro) are fighting loggers who are destroying the forest.
Unlike other sequels, I like this movie. I liked the additional family dynamic, the message about climate change, and the Meet the Parents esque narrative.
Do I recommend it? Yes.