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Blame It on Rio
1984 100 min United States of America R 18+
★5.1
Comedy, Romance
Director: Stanley Donen
🎭 Based on
«In a Wild Moment»
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Description
Matthew Hollis is man on holiday in Rio with his best friend. Both men have teenage daughters with them. When Matthew falls for his best friend's amorous daughter named Jennifer, they embark on a secret, if slightly one-sided relationship. Jennifer's father is furious when he finds out about the 'older man' in his daughter's life, and sets out to hunt him down with the aid of Matthew!
Budget:
$9M
US Gross:
$18.64M
Worldwide:
$18.64M
Starring
Michael Caine
Actor
Joseph Bologna
Actor
Valerie Harper
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1985
— Worst New Star
Key opinion
Blame It on Rio is widely regarded as a dated and problematic romantic comedy that struggles to balance its lighthearted tone with an uncomfortable central premise. While the performances of the leads provide some charm, the film is largely undermined by its sleazy narrative and questionable moral framing.
| Acting | Michael Caine and Joseph Bologna deliver warm, charismatic performances that serve as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Production | The film utilizes spectacular Rio de Janeiro locations to create a vibrant, sun-drenched atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The central premise involving an older man's affair with a teenager is widely viewed as sleazy, unnecessary, and morally repugnant. | |
| Theme | The narrative's attempt to offer a message of forgiveness feels shallow and unconvincing given the subject matter. | |
| Originality | Some viewers find the light, introspective look at mid-life crises to be an easy, watchable experience, while others find the film's tone deeply off-putting and problematic. |