Review of Blame It on Rio (1984) by Bill S — 12 Apr 2015

If you missed this witless comedy count yourself lucky.

This review of Blame It on Rio (1984) was written by Bill S on 12 Apr 2015.

Blame It on Rio has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 09 Mar 2010

Daughters that seem more like wives and a lot of questionable motive;strange film indeed…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 12 Sep 2012

The friends do not go to Rio on business. Lambada partner? And Caine WAS having fun…

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By Kristal C (562) on 22 Jan 2010

I loved this movie as a kid. Now I realize just how creepy it is. Michael Caine? REALLY?! If the older guy was George Clooney I could see it…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 05 Jul 2014

Rather creepy and leering sex comedy about 40 something Michael Caine on vacation in Rio with his friend, Joseph Bologna, and their daughters,…

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By Bruno L (623) on 26 May 2010

It was ok. It reminds me of Lolita. The beauty of Rio de Janeiro is heavily emphasized as well it should be…

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By Luc L (823) on 24 Nov 2010

This is how rom-coms should be made (although it does tailor quite heavily to the male market, hehe). Hilarious and crude…

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By Thomas T (451) on 22 Jan 2013

Sometimes I wonder how movies get made. This film's logline: A married man has an affair with his best friend's daughter…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 11 Apr 2015

Awesome rom-com from director Stanley donen…

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By Jess J (37) on 08 Jul 2010

I love this movie, ok pretty cheesy now, but was a laugh when I was younger, Mr Caine the way he looked pulling a very beautiful lady, great,…

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By Del T (45) on 10 May 2010

Bright, lively, comedic fun. Musical and comedy filmmaking legend, Stanley Donen, retired after directing this overlooked gem…

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