Blame It On Rio

Description

Welcome to the most exciting and sensual city in the world Rio de Janeiro! The "ultimate naughtiness" (Vogue) of Brazil's hottest town is captured in this "wild and wacky, zany screwball romantic comedy" (Los Angeles) with a red-hot cast that includes Michael Caine (The Cider HouseRules), Joseph Bologna (Big Daddy), Michelle Johnson (The Glimmer Man) and Demi Moore (Ghost).Upon arriving in exotic Rio, longtime friends Matthew (Caine) and Victor (Bologna) and their teenage daughters (Moore & Johnson) barely unpack before this infamous pleasure spot begins to cast its torrid spell. Matthew quickly succumbs to Cupid's arrow, but when guilt gets the better of this married man, he vows to end the affair and keep it a secret even from Victor. But as his white lies grow, so does his libido, and Matthew continues his indiscretions until his wife shows up!

Customer Reviews:

Wow, a romantic movie that doesn't suck.......2007-01-02

-So the movie is about two best friends and their daughters who decide to take a vacation to Rio. The two friends are played by Michael Caine and Joseph Bologna, and the two daughters are played by the beautiful Michelle Johnson and a very young Demi Moore. Whiles there the other friend's daughter falls in love and lust with Michael Caine and the whole movie is spent with her trying to make him admit that he loves her too.

-This is a sugar sweet romantic movie. The jokes are hilarious. Caine does a wonderful job with his deadpan attitude and dry delivery, just like the way Tommy Lee Jones did with the "MIB" series. The movie is also filled with twists and surprises, characters you think you can trust end up being not so nice, and we get to see everyone well rounded by the end of the picture. Michael Caine surprised me greatly by actually making me laugh which I thought was impossible for a usually serious actor like him

-But Caine's not the best thing about the movie though, that crown belongs to Michelle Johnson. Why this woman hasn't become the big star that she deserves is beyond me. Much like Sarah Polley she lights up every scene that she's in and does an amazing job with it. She made this movie when she was only 17 years old and yet she displayed more talent than most of the actors that we have today. Demi Moore is alright, but she comes and goes and doesn't really impact the story much.

-In the end this is a great movie to watch, has lots of humor and a beautiful romantic story to boot.

"She's dead!".......2006-08-17

What in the world was Stanley Donen doing directing this? Was it his fantasy? Did he lose a bet? Nonetheless, I am glad he made it. Michael Caine has never been funnier than in this comedy about two middle-age men who take their teenage daughters on vacation to Rio de Janeiro. Michelle Johnson, an unknown at the time, is perfect as the sweet, innocent teenager who happens to also exude sexuality from every pore. Bored with "boys," she throws herself at Caine in an ill-fated attempt to seduce an older man. I cannot tell you how many times this has happened to me... Anyway, terrific writing from Charlie Peters, Larry Gelbart (of M*A*S*H fame) and Claude Berri ("Jean de la florette," "Germinal") contributes to the success of this film. There are several funny moments in the film, and we feel Caine's embarrassment as well as his exuberance. I think males will likely appreciate this more than females.

The Party Scenes Are Wild.......2006-07-24

BLAME IT ON RIO is a comedy about two pals taking a holiday in Rio from their work in San Paulo. While on vacation the daughter of one man has an affair with the other guy who incidentally is her father's best friend.To make matters worse, it later turns out that her dad has been having an affair with the wife of her new lover.It is difficult to keep the mood cheerful in the midst of such a mess but the lively party scenes help to give the movie a lift.Michael Caine and Joseph Bologna do a commendable job in spite of their challenging assignments.

This is Donen?.......2006-05-17

Hard to believe that Stanley Donen directed this movie. The plot is a male fantasy of the worst kind - older man seduced by a teenage girl without any negative consequences ("he never really had a chance", she says, suggesting he doesn't have to feel guilty); because she is his friend's daughter and his daughter's friend there are clear undertones of incest (the daughter confesses she had a crush on her father which might be perfectly innocent in other circumstances but takes on an ominous meaning when her friend takes her own "crush" to a very physical level); there is generally poor acting (Michael Caine projects very clearly how awkward he felt about this role, Joseph Bologna is - well, Joseph Bologna, and it's almost incomprehensible why anyone gave another role to Demi Moore after this movie), the soundtrack is awful and the cinematography tired and cliché-ridden. The only redeeming feature is Michelle Johnson who is just a joy to watch, with and without her clothes on.

The movie makes you realize how times have changed. I doubt any major Hollywood director would do a film with this much nudity today, which is a pity. 20 years later the US is even more uptight about these things than in Ronald Reagan's time (while hardcore porno movies are sold in the next aisle at your local DVD outlet) - I guess that's progress of a sort ...

Terrible.......2006-04-10

Wow! This movie is deeply entrenched on my list of worst movies of all time. I watched it last night and I woke up in a bad mood. Everything about it sucked except for the nudity (hence the single star). I understand it was supposed to be something of a "comedy", but without a touch of reality, I found myself laughing at the movie instead of with it. The acting is awful, the soundtrack is hideous and the plot is a joke. Michael Caine's goofy appearance was accentuated with some GINORMOUS glasses... there isn't a teen girl alive who would find that "sexy". When I saw the 'Blame it on Rio' reviews on this site, I felt the urge to hunt down every person who gave it more than 2 stars (many gave it 5!!), strangle them, then watch as they emptied the contents of their bowels all over the floor.

Average customer rating:

Wow, a romantic movie that doesn't suck
"She's dead!"
The Party Scenes Are Wild
This is Donen?
Terrible

Blame It on Rio
Starring: Michael Caine , Joseph Bologna , Valerie Harper , Michelle Johnson , and Demi Moore
Director: Stanley Donen
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

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Donen, Stanley | ( D ) | Directors | VHS | Video

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ASIN: B000035P6F
Release Date: 2000-01-04

Customer Reviews:

Wow, a romantic movie that doesn't suck.......2007-01-02

"She's dead!".......2006-08-17

The Party Scenes Are Wild.......2006-07-24

This is Donen?.......2006-05-17

Terrible.......2006-04-10

Average customer rating:

Wow, a romantic movie that doesn't suck
"She's dead!"
The Party Scenes Are Wild
This is Donen?
Terrible

Blame It on Rio [Region 2]
Starring: Michael Caine , Joseph Bologna , Valerie Harper , Michelle Johnson , and Demi Moore
Director: Stanley Donen
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000127MBW

Customer Reviews:

Wow, a romantic movie that doesn't suck.......2007-01-02

"She's dead!".......2006-08-17

The Party Scenes Are Wild.......2006-07-24

This is Donen?.......2006-05-17

Terrible.......2006-04-10

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