Rotten
Offputting, even at times nasty.
Variety Staff, Variety
Blame It on Rio
She's the hottest thing on the beach. She's also his best friend's daughter!
1984 · 1h 40m · R
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Stanley Donen
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Blame It on Rio
Overview
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!
Director and cast
- Stanley Donen Director
- Michael Caine as Matthew Hollins
- Michelle Johnson as Jennifer Lyons
- Joseph Bologna as Victor Lyons
- Demi Moore as Nicole 'Nikki' Hollis
- Valerie Harper as Karen Hollis
- José Lewgoy as Eduardo Marques
- Lupe Gigliotti as Signora Botega
- Tessy Callado as Helaine
- Zeni Pereira as Mother of the Bride
- Eduardo Conde Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
8%
Tomatometer
Rotten
This movie is clearly intended to appeal to the prurient interests of dirty old men of all ages.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Rotten
Blame It on Rio is not simply humorless. It also spreads gloom.
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Rotten
A thin, cynical calculation.
Time Out
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