Blame It on Rio

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Blame It on Rio

R

1984

1h 50m

Comedy

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Two friends who work for the same Brazilian company, Matthew (Michael Caine) and Victor (Joseph Bologna) decide to take a vacation together without their wives, since both men are having marital difficulties. Each brings his teenage daughter along, and there is trouble when Matthew begins an affair with Victor's daughter, Jennifer (Michelle Johnson). As Victor catches wind of the fling, Matthew tries to keep his involvement a secret, leading to plenty of uncomfortable situations.

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Critics Consensus

It isn't clear who is most culpable for this creepy comedy's sheer wrongness, but its smarmy laughs and uncomfortable romance will leave audiences feeling guilty long afterward.

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

A sanctimonious leer of a film.

May 12, 2023

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Gary Arnold

Washington Post

Both listless and unsavory.

May 9, 2018

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Variety Staff

Variety

Offputting, even at times nasty.

Oct 17, 2007

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Putting aside any morally objectionable aspects, the movie gets tripped up in three areas: bad writing, bad acting, and an whiplash-inducing inconsistency in tone.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 31, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An empty-headed screwball comedy.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 18, 2021

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Diego Galán

El Pais (Spain)

It's not the comedy that seemed worthy of Stanley Donen. [Full Review in Spanish]

Feb 20, 2020

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Almighty A

Jeffrey Epstein's favorite movie...so I've heard.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/23/25

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Michael L

I dont understand the negative reviews--Ive watched this movie,since the 80s-Ive always enjoyed it--sure it's creepy--but its not like its a forbidden topic,these kinds of things have been going on for centuries

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Steve R

The reviews remind me how puritanical we’ve become as a society.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Heywood J

Worst music I’ve ever heard in a movie. Absolutely bizarre how the director needed to have a huge tropical bird in almost every shot. All round terrible movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Kirk P

I have over 500 movies and bought this because I remember it playing on HBO exactly 40 years ago this week. I have all the HBO guides from the 1980s which are a treasure trove of movie ideas. Anyhow, I bought this on Blu Ray and it's definitely a keeper. It's the tail end of the early 1980s movie nudity but the girls are all stunning. I think the problem people have with this is that the star is 17 but she's physically perfect. I'm shocked at the low rating so I'm giving it 5/5 on the creepy Gen X shameless man scale.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Duane P

This movie is a hidden gem, full of laughs...Sure, given the extreme sensitivity nowadays, some will find the premise a bit creepy, but everything isn't a fairy tale in the real world...This movie has a combination of seasoned veteran actors (Michael Caine, Joseph Bologna, & Valerie Harper) and newcomers of the time (Michelle Johnson & a young Demi Moore)...It is a well written comedy that will have your face sore from laughing, and even make you feel for the characters even though they are getting into situations they clearly should be avoiding...I would describe it as a free flowing, roller coaster of laughs, betrayal, and realization that life can be unconventional...The scenery is beautiful, the soundtrack is memorable...Is it the best movie of all time??? Absolutely not...However, if you take it for what it is...An 80's comedy that combines coming of age with turning back time, you will enjoy this movie...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Synopsis

Two friends who work for the same Brazilian company, Matthew (Michael Caine) and Victor (Joseph Bologna) decide to take a vacation together without their wives, since both men are having marital difficulties. Each brings his teenage daughter along, and there is trouble when Matthew begins an affair with Victor's daughter, Jennifer (Michelle Johnson). As Victor catches wind of the fling, Matthew tries to keep his involvement a secret, leading to plenty of uncomfortable situations.

Director: Stanley Donen
Producer: Stanley Donen
Screenwriter: Charlie Peters, Larry Gelbart
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Sherwood Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 50m

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