Review of Blame It on Rio (1984) by Steven A — 26 Aug 2007

Good plot, pretty people. I really enjoyed this movie!

This review of Blame It on Rio (1984) was written by Steven A on 26 Aug 2007.

Blame It on Rio has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stephen Godfrey (11) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 27 Jun 2017

Central premise of a secret romance between Michael Caine and the love-smitten daughter of his best friend (Joe Bologna) while the trio vacations…

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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 Mike K (761) on 14 Jul 2009

I love this movie. And I Think all peeps that are from the 80's should watch. I Think it is a classic like breakfast club or sweet sixteen…

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By Ali E (88) on 28 Dec 2011

A decent comedy, however the ending leaves you feeling betrayed in more ways than one…

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By Martin T (888) on 29 Dec 2009

This was a good film. The movie stars Michael Caine who travels to Rio with his daughter and his best friend and his daughter…

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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 Carolyn G (365) on 14 Aug 2011

I loved this movie..funny, outrageous and well written…

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Directed by Stanley Donen, best known for films such as On the Town (1949), Singin' in the Rain (1952), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 10 Apr 2012

I love this movie. And I Think all peeps that are from the 80's should watch. I Think it is a classic like breakfast club or sweet sixteen…

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By Al Nasty (33) on 18 Jul 2010

A sex farce typical of it's time. The plot is quite bad taste and the acting isn't much better, Michael Caine notwithstanding…

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