bran Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Just got back from seeing a matinee of Rio in 3D! It is by far my favorite PIXAR flick, and I give it five stars, two thumbs up, and a MUST SEE rating!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCdrn0wdSyQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshana Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 My boyfriend and I are going to go see this tomorrow! I am confused as to why they call him a blue macaw and not a hyacinth. Do they feel the word is too hard for the youngin's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I took off work early today to go see Rio and loved it, I highly recommend it to any bird lover, it was awesome to watch. I am confused as to why they call him a blue macaw and not a hyacinth. Actually the blue macaw they are referring to is the Spix macaw which is close to extinction in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseaB Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Thanks for the thumbs up!! Looks like a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshana Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I took off work early today to go see Rio and loved it, I highly recommend it to any bird lover, it was awesome to watch. Actually the blue macaw they are referring to is the Spix macaw which is close to extinction in the wild. The question still stands then. Why just call him a blue macaw? When I was little I loved learning about all different types of animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly Yokum Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I am glad to hear the good reviews, I plan on taking my little boy. As for why they call him blue, is probably just the color for little kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 To answer your question Eshana in Brazil the Spix macaw is referred to as the little blue macaw and you can read more about the bird at this site: http://www.avianweb.com/spixsmacaw.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I am taking my daughter to see this too. Can't wait. I am probably more excited tahn she is. HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshana Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I just got back! This was the cutest movie I've ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I just saw it again today this time in 3D and it was awesome, I took my grandson to see it and he loved it too, it is well worth the extra cost the 3D version is as it really brings it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butttaxi Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 OMG I love love love this movie!!!! I saw it twice already and will definitely be a movie to add to our HD collection Thanks for the information on the type of bird because I thought they looked so much like a cockatoo and was a bit confused myself but after seeing the pictures of an actual Spix Macaw I can see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Rio, Sphinx Blue Macaw, extremely endangered..... http://library.thinkquest.org/27257/spix.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I've been wanting to see this movie since I first saw the trailer during the super bowl!!!! I LOVE that they finally made a movie all about parrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 i can't wait to see this...i'm going to take my daughter to see it next week sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butttaxi Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 A video with actual Spix Macaws totally cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Saw Rio today in 3D with my daughter. Tearing up all over the place. Even the first part of the movie where Blu is following his companion, Linda, throughout her daily tasks, it reminds me of my bond with Issac and I just get so touched. Just a great...great movie for bird lovers. The expressions on the blue macaws deliver many 'awe' moments. Anyone who likes birds will love the movie. I was really tearing up at the end...but I won't spoil it. I am a super softie for birds. I think one of my favorite lines was, "Excuse me I am not a pet, I am a companion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 A video with actual Spix Macaws totally cute Gosh they are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david brown Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Loved the movie, just watched it, I will watch it again & more than likely buy it. One little thing, there was scene where Linda gave Blue a Hot Cocoa and chocolate cookies. I really hope young Bird owners do not follow suit. I wonder if it can have a warning ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david brown Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 also Parrots have 4 toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 LOVE that movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusCAG Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) The original post has been removed. Edited April 1, 2016 by MarcusCAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) I'm Brazilian and I reckon they probably call him Blue Macaw because it's how we call that species in Portuguese (Arara Azul). Plus I guess it's easier for people to understand. Better than Hyacinth. The book you're reading sounds so sad, Marcus. I feel really angry about people who destroy nature, capture animals, mistreat and kill them. I also feel ashamed to say I see it a lot in Brazil. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of control or punishment. In addition to that, the breeding culture isn't very popular in the country yet. So when the birds are legal, they are very expensive. And we are talking about a relatively poor country. Which is why it's so tempting for people to go for the illegal/captured/cheaper birds. The fact Blue Macaws are kinda rare makes them even more desirable. I just hope one day this will stop and all the birds will have a better future. Edited June 11, 2011 by Popsicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 the movie was ok BUT look at the toes LOL anything Missing?? OR is it me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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