rio (2011) is an animated film starring various exotic creatures, all voiced by some very famous names such as jamie foxx, will. i. am, george lopez, and jesse eisenberg.

created using state of the art computer-generated imaging, and 3d effects, the film was a worldwide hit, receiving huge box office revenues, and commendable critical acclaim.

rio follows the story of blu, a domesticated macaw living in minnesota, usa, who never learnt to fly, and who thinks that he is the last of his kind.

learning about the existence of another macaw in rio de janeiro, he travels across the continent to meet his female equivalent, jewel - the movie then follows the pair's adventures in rio, evading rare animal smugglers, and eventually teaching blu how to fly.