Common Sense Media Review
By Amanda Bindel
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Games shine, but movie summary lacks pizazz.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Rio 2 (Official App for the Movie)
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
Blu and Jewel have settled in to family life with their three children when they find out there are even more blue macaws living in the Amazon, and they head off on an adventure. The narrated story includes screenshots from the movie. Kids also can play Monkey Mash, wherein they tap the monkeys as they appear while avoiding tapping the dog; Sky Soccer, wherein they help Blu kick the soccer ball past the defense into the net; or Fruit Crusher, wherein they shoot to match fruits. The coloring book includes six pictures, a full color palette, and five tools plus stickers and an eraser.
Is It Any Good?
RIO 2 (OFFICIAL APP FOR THE MOVIE) includes a lot of content that will entertain a wide age range of kids. Preschoolers who may not be ready for the full-length movie can get an overview of the story and characters, and they can color pictures of characters using the smart coloring tool that keeps them coloring in the lines. Older kids familiar with the movie might miss Blu's voice as narrator and the humor and drama of the full-length movie, but they'll appreciate the fun mini-games and the zoom feature on the coloring pages that lets them get up close and detailed. The high scores list may motivate kids to keep playing and challenging themselves (or their parents).
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Blu and Jewel's kids -- Tiago, Carla, and Bia -- all are good at something. What are you good at? If you were in a talent show, what would you do?
Parents can access more Rio-themed activities and work sheets on Cupcake Digital's website, linked to in the parent section.
Compare and contrast the book app and the movie. What was your favorite part of the movie that wasn't in the book?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire , Nook HD
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : April 3, 2014
- Genre : Entertainment
- Topics : Adventures , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Publisher : Cupcake Digital
- Version : 1.0.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.3 or later; Android 2.2 and up
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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