Rio (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
In Rio de Janeiro, baby macaw, Blu, is captured by dealers and smuggled to the USA. While driving through Moose Lake, Minnesota, the truck that is transporting Blu accidentally drops Blu's box on the road. A girl, Linda,...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In Rio de Janeiro, baby macaw, Blu, is captured by dealers and smuggled to the USA. While driving through Moose Lake, Minnesota, the truck that is transporting Blu accidentally drops Blu's box on the road. A girl, Linda,...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by explicitly championing environmentalism, conservation, and the protection of endangered species against human exploitation and illegal trade, making its core conflict inherently left-leaning.
The film 'Rio' showcases visible diversity through its voice cast and human characters, aligning with its vibrant Brazilian setting. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on adventure and cultural celebration rather than explicit critiques or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The animated film 'Rio' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on animal characters and their adventures, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or experiences.
The film features Jewel, a capable female macaw, who participates in struggles and escape attempts against male antagonists, including the cockatoo Nigel and human smugglers. However, there are no scenes where she is definitively victorious in direct, close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
Rio is an original animated film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, establishing their genders within this specific production. Therefore, no character's gender was changed from a pre-existing canon.
Rio is an original animated film with no prior source material or historical figures. All characters, both human and animal, were created for this film, thus precluding any race swaps from established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.2
6.3
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