You are going to read a film review.
First, read the text and fill in the blanks (A-E) with the words (F-K) from the list. One word is extra.
Then, read the text again and fill in the blanks (1-5) with the sentences (6-11) from the list. One sentence is extra.
In wonderful Rio, Blu experiences the adventure of a lifetime and finds true freedom. This is a charming and fun film, suitable for the whole family.
A parrot called Blu, though born in the jungle outside Rio de Janeiro, has lived all his life in Minnesota. (1) . The only way to save the species is by taking Blu back to Rio, where Tulio keeps a female parrot. Blu is A to leave his safe home; however, Linda, his owner, convinces him that it’s the right thing to do.
In Rio, the adventure really begins. Blu is introduced to Jewel, the female parrot; though, she is more interested in getting back to the jungle than being seduced by the slightly geeky Blu. (2) . All this coincides with the start of the famous carnival, and Blu has a B time managing without Linda, especially as he and Jewel constantly have to flee from the evil cockatoo. (3) .
“Rio” is a well-made animated film that offers great entertainment for the whole family. The film is made by the director of the Ice Age films, which is quite evident. (4) . Undoubtedly, the film provides brilliant entertainment. However, it should be said that, although the characters are wacky and fun, they are C near as appealing as Sid and Scat the squirrel from the Ice Age films. And, even though the story is very charming and fun, the quality of the film as a whole is not quite on par with the best animation films.
The message of the film is quite good. (5) . When he suddenly finds himself on the D in the large and wonderful city of Rio, however, he feels insecure and not free – especially since he can’t fly. But as the story progresses, Blu gets a E of the wonderful things that exist in the world, and he learns what real freedom is. At the same time, the film suggests, in a great way, that a real and happy family doesn’t necessarily have to be quite as we imagine.
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G hard
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I loose
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J nowhere
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6. As well as this, the fact that Blu can’t fly doesn’t help either.
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7. At the beginning of the film, Blu feels very safe with Linda, even though he is often transported in a small cage.
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8. But once a Dr. Tulio Montero comes and kidnaps Blu to experiment on him in his laboratory, which will put the poor bird’s life at risk.
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9. The situation becomes even worse when the two parrots are abducted by three ruthless thugs and a cannibalistic cockatoo.
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10. Until one day a Dr. Tulio Montero arrives, claiming that Blu is the last male parrot of his kind.
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11. We get to know several fun and wacky characters, and the story is filled with action, excitement and great samba rhythms from beginning to end.
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