"[44] Jessica Herndon of the Associated Press gave the film three out of four stars, saying "With so much going on, it's a wonder this kids' movie is only five minutes longer than the original. Carla's favorite color seems to be purple, shown by how she says the color with adoration when planning the New Year's Eve fireworks. When Jewel complains how the kids are being raised too human-like, she pulls out one of the buds from Carla 's iPod, much to her annoyance. The title refers to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, where the first film was set and Rio 2 begins, though most of its plot occurs in the Amazon rainforest. She has a younger sister, named Bia, and a younger brother, named Tiago. However, they are eventually taken to a flock of blue macaws that are hiding in an uncharted section of the Amazon. Where the film excels though, in an even more pronounced way than the first film, is in the choreographed animation for the musical numbers. [20], Rio 2 was released to international theaters on March 20, 2014. "[35] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter said, "This rumble in the jungle adds a colorful cast of rain-forest creatures to the franchise's infectious sense of frivolity. See Disney Death. 5. Carla loves her mother and is very attached to her, but can get annoyed when she takes out her iPod's headphones. There, Grecia was singing "Real in Rio" along with her family. Roberto accuses Blu of betraying the flock, but before Blu can defend himself, loggers storm the area. Carla enjoys watching TV in Linda and Tulio's cottage , along with both of her siblings. Tiago voiced by Pierce Gagnon . Afterwards, she overhears Nico and Pedro 's woes about their talent scouting. When their plans to scout for fresh Carnival talent are derailed, Carla takes charge, bringing in dozens of auditioneers before they even wake up, and planning out their schedule. She enjoys the journey, keeping her headphones in at all times, and riding on a Rhea with Bia . As they discover the Spix's Macaw Tribe, Carla looks on with awe. "[12] In April 2012, Deadline Hollywood reported that Jesse Eisenberg had signed up to reprise his role as Blu,[13] and Anne Hathaway had also signed on to reprise her role as Jewel. She is confident that the fireworks will go off to the beat of the music, but then doubts her work, worrying that she didn't carry "the one." At the beginning of the Rio: Snakes Alive! "[55] Steve Persall of the Tampa Bay Times gave the film a B+, saying "Like its peppy predecessor, Rio 2 doesn't look or sound like other animated licenses to print money. Carla and Bia enjoy spending time together, though they did briefly argue over who got the biggest room in Roberto's nest. ; All Girls Want Bad Boys: Gabi. As Blu and the bat colony discover and attempt to fight off Salbatore, Carla, her siblings, and mother flee. She is then sung a lullaby by her mother, falling asleep with Bia and Tiago . Shop Rio 2 [DVD] [2014] at Best Buy. [25] The first, "Rocket Rumble", was released in December 2013,[26] the second, "High Dive", in February 2014,[27] and the third, "Blossom River", in April 2014. On January 25, 2012, while speaking to the Associated Press, Sérgio Mendes who co-wrote a song for the first film spoke about the sequel, saying: "I think the plan is for the movie to come three or four months before the World Cup. When Luiz describes the legend of the Pedra de Gavea, Carla is eager to go, but disappointed when Blu and Jewel leave her and her siblings in Nico, Pedro, and Rafael 's care. Rafael, Pedro, Nico and Carla scream in terror, but Claira then begins singing from inside the jaguar, proving that she somehow survived. Like her brother and sister, she is excited rather than scared, when Blu describes the wild, and follows her family as they go to Luiz for answers. He says that the show is going to be "awesome". He is different fromNicoin some ways, such as that he rps. That's our very own @NMoralesNBC! Carla is aware of being the eldest, and uses it to her advantage while picking which bedroom she wants in Roberto 's nest. Carla owns a pink iPod, and takes it with her when the family heads to the Amazon . Just don't tell them that the Rio movies are musical comedies about an avian genocide. Carla can use her beak to spray whipped cream on pancakes and be able to use human technology, such as her iPod. [15], Don Rhymer, screenplay writer of the first film, died on November 28, 2012 during the writing phase of the sequel, from head and neck cancer. Rio Although not named at the time, Carla, her brother, and her sister are seen at the end of the film, flying, singing, and dancing with their parents. But for the music and brilliantly picturesque look, it's worth the 3-D ticket. Spix's Macaws Blu and Jewel and their three children—Bia, Carla, and Tiago—are living happily in the city but Jewel is disappointed to see her children becoming too domesticated like their father. Carla is the fluffiest and biggest of the chicks. Blu, Jewel and all of their friends are back for Rio 2 when the whole gang ventures into the wild for more fantatic music, dancing, singing and fun adventures! "[38] Kyle Smith of the New York Post gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Rio 2 is not what I would call Amazon prime, but it's got enough silly songs and daffy critters to keep the little ones happy. Carla is also larger than life, precocious, and a mostly happy character. ... Carla and co's offspring and their cohorts are now grown up. But she has a prominent role in “Rio 2”. [Eduardo, who's now wearing a fanny pack like Blu, laughs and hugs Blu] Carla: [singing] Playing rhythms we've grown to. However, in the Sanctuary de Amazon, an incident has happened and it is revealed that it was no accident, and animals start to mysteriously disappear and turn up dead when found. "[58] Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph gave the film two out of five stars, saying "This jumbled sequel, which was also directed by Carlos Saldanha, loses most of what made the first film such an infectious entertainment. "[39] Claudia Puig of USA Today gave the film two out of four stars, saying "Rio 2 teems with colorful animated splendor and elaborate musical numbers, but its rambling, hectic, if good-hearted, story is for the birds. [34], Mark Adams of Screen Daily said, "As a delightfully bright and breezy bit of 3D animated entertainment Rio 2 hits the sweet spot, and will no doubt be a box office hit with its blend of good-natured jungle adventure, songs and gags. The war turns out to be a football (soccer) match, but Blu accidentally costs the flock their territory when he scores an own goal. She is briefly annoyed when Tiago snatches the match from her. Nico: [singing] The place where we live. He flies off, upset over his failures despite his best intentions and efforts to fit in. In April 2014, he stated, "Of course, I have a lot of stories to tell, so we're [starting to] prepare for it. [citation needed] The film was released theatrically in the United States on April 11, 2014. Carla is the only one of the chicks who has green eyes, which she inherited from Eduardo . Too much plot, too many issues, too many characters. She is creative and artistic, and likes time away from her family so she can express her musical side; Carla loves to sing, and is inseparable from her iPod, which causes annoyance to her when Tiago makes her trip on them. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, the lusciously animated Rio 2 begins with Blu the macaw (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) comfortably navigating a human kitchen and reveling in the joys of domestic life. Carla: [singing] Beating like its heart beats. She tricks Nico, Pedro, and Rafael by prompting them to play hide-and-go-seek. [28] In April 2014, Kohl's began selling Blu, Gabi, and Luiz plush toys as a part of their Kohl's Cares merchandise program.[29]. She gets very annoyed when her mother takes it away from her, or if Tiago makes her trip on her white headphones. "[32] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 49 out of 100 based on 34 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Rio 2 provides examples of:. He is voiced by Black-Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am.. 1 Personality 2 History 2.1 RioEdit 2.2 Rio 2 3 Gallery 4 Trivia Like Nico, Pedro is a handsome, nice, outgoing type of bird. When Blu kicks a blueberry into it, she cheers with Bia . Like her brother and sister, she is excited, rather than scared when Blu describes the wild, and follows her family as they go to Luiz for answers. During "Beautiful Creatures ," Carla paints herself by printing a flower mark on each cheek, and then printing one on her left side. While the kids are ecstatic, Blu is uncertain, but he is pressured into going along. She helps judge the auditions, impressed by some of them. In the final pages, Carla is seen happy to have rescued and been reunited with her parents. But in Rio 2, when she meets her father, they start speaking English right away, even though her father doesn't know that she speaks English to her family. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. "[42] Peter Hartlaub of the San Francisco Chronicle gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It's like the last Hobbit movie - so much time passes between side plots that you have to jog the memory when a minor character appears again. "[36] Justin Chang of Variety said, "Domestic and ecological dramas abound in this bright, noisy, overstuffed sequel to Fox's 2011 surprise hit. The three chicks also sing a line in the song "Real in Rio.". Meanwhile, the leader of a group in a line of illegal logging named Big Boss, discovers Linda and Tulio's expedition to find the macaws and orders his henchmen to hunt them down to avoid disruptions to their work. She has Jewel 's "hair" style. novel, Tiago listens to his father explain the sanctuary's economic woes, but is distracted by eating a waffle his father brought him. [17] 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky unveiled the first teaser trailer at the annual Las Vegas, Nevada CinemaCon on April 18, 2013. Pedro, slightly offended by the jaguar'srude interruption, says that if they keep eating each other, they've got "no show", adding "This ain'… She is voiced by Amandla Stenberg. She dances with her family, enthusiastic and content in her new home. It is revealed that she is rather fond of music. She later asks him if he will be coming to the "Amazon Untamed" show, showing that she wants him there. She dances with her siblings, mother, and newly found family during "Beautiful Creatures," enjoying the attention. He tells the kids to call him "pop-pop," and Carla says that it has a nice ring to it. [16] In January 2013, Rodrigo Santoro confirmed his return to voice ornithologist Tulio Monteiro, as well as hinting that the sequel's setting will involve the Amazon. 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Biography 3.1 Rio 3.2 Rio 2 3.3 Rio: Snakes Alive! Rio 2 Cast . During the battle against the loggers, they drop a turtle onto one of them. Nigel and Gabi are sent to Rio for study, Nico and Pedro's Carnival show goes on, and Luiz the bulldog arrives at the Amazon for a visit. "[51] Tirdad Derakhshani of The Philadelphia Inquirer gave the film two out of four stars, saying "It'll keep the kids content for a couple of hours, though it's likely to bore the grown-ups. But if Rio 2 is hardly Pixar quality, it's certainly better than the average animated sequel. After learning what the Amazon is, Carla does not want to go, thinking it is "gonna be lame." Price Match Guarantee. That's no easy feat, but it's also one sequel-makers probably shouldn't aspire to. She introduces herself, and the four react with an "aww,". She has a very close bond with her mother and sister. [83], 2014 US animated film directed by Carlos Saldanha, Outstanding Achievement, Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production, Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture, Mikkel Storleer Erikson, Tor Erik Hermansen, acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, "Twentieth Century Fox Animation Announces RIO 2 Casting", "#bignews It's official! She is a little on the plump side, with round, curvaceous shapes, and a long tail. Carla does not like Tiago as much as she likes Bia, and sometimes finds him annoying. Pedro remarks that she has been busy, judging by all the contestants. When they arrive at the jungle, Blu, his family, and their friends, Rafael the toucan, Pedro the cardinal, and Nico the canary initially find nothing. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. [3] In North America, the film earned $12 million on its opening day,[61] and opened to number two in its first weekend, with $39,327,869, behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Bia With Carla And Tiago: Here is a Rio 2 coloring pages of Bia, along with her siblings Tiago and Carla. "[41], Elizabeth Weitzman of the New York Daily News gave the film three out of five stars, saying "We're grading on a sliding scale here. Meanwhile, in another attempt to get closer to Blu, Nigel successfully wins a talent show to become a performer for a Carnival show that Rafael, Pedro, Nico and Blu's daughter Carla are hosting. When asked about the songs on Carla's iPod, Rachel Crow stated that she thinks that Sam Smith's "Latch" and "Stay With Me," Nicki Minaj's "Pills N Potions," Katy Perry's "Birthday," and Ed Sheeren's "Sing" would be on Carla's playlist. When word gets out about this through television, Jewel believes that they should go to the Amazon to help find the blue macaws. Carla is energetic, vivacious, and loves the stage, and like the typical teen, hates it when she is interrupted during a performance. 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She had greenish-turquoise eyes and cyan feathers. Jewel voiced by Anne Hathaway and 3 others . "[59] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine gave the film one out of five stars, saying "Though there isn't a fruit-flavored hue that isn't jammed into every single corner of screen space in Rio 2, the movie has less actual nutritional value than 10 bowls of crushed Froot Loops dust. She seems to have a close bond with her mother, and shares her mother's personality and attitude, along with being very klutzy, like her father. With Blu's knowledge of human technology and help from the scarlet macaws, they're able to successfully disable the loggers' machinery. Meanwhile, Blu does his best to fit in with the flock, as his family are doing, but his continued reliance on human tools prevent him from connecting with anyone. Rio 2 is a 2014 animated film and sequel to Rio. When Mimi tries to hug her and her siblings, Carla flees, frightened. In the morning, she wakes up Rafael , Nico , and Pedro for auditions. She watches the soccer match at the Pit of Doom, cheering on Roberto and Blu , yet showing disappointment when Blu accidentally scores for the wrong team. [23], Under the supervision of 20th Century Fox—with director Carlos Saldanha and music composer John Powell—the film's natural hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil used the film as a tie-in promotion for the 2014 New Year's Eve celebration at Copacabana Beach. Rio 2 was made available on Disney Plus on October 16th 2020. After Bia says that Gabi isn't poisonous, Gabi tells everyone that her parents told her she was poisonous when she was not, Carla remarks that her parents must have been mean. She tells him that everyone will be at the big show, which unintentionally gives Nigel his new plan to kill Blu. Singing Although he's not seen singing in Rio 2, he sung part of "Real in Rio" as a younger chick in the first movie. 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