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Prepare yourselves for 96 minutes of full and fun entertainment- adventure, comedy, fun, romance and little bit of action as well- Rio has it all! Produced by Blue Sky Studios and directed by Carlos Saldanha, this animated film is set, as its title suggests, in the Brazilian city, Rio de Janeiro. While the original theatre going film was released in 3D, the DVD version of Rio is equally as captivating in its portrayal of Blu, a blue baby Spix’s macaw, and his adventures.

Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) is the product of a failed smuggling attempt. After being rescued and raised by Linda (Leslie Mann) in Minnesota after she finds him in a box lying on the road, Blu begins leading a life atypical to most of his other feathered friends. As he was smuggled as a baby, who hadn’t learnt to fly, Blu never thinks about flying high into the sky in the years that follow. Instead he remains a flightless bird with intimate knowledge of the tricks of human life and of physics as well (surprising, but yes he does!). He knows how to open a locked cage, how to walk, how to open a soda can and so many others.

Blu is forced to return to his birthplace when TÃºlio (Rodrigo Santoro), a Brazilian ornithologist, insists he mate with Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and save his species from extinction. Thus the story of Blu, the flightless bird, who prefers being home with Linda in his cage with his veil and little swing, who is forced out into the real world and facing real dangers. The plot is complicated by the beautiful Jewel, who longs to escape and be able to fly freely in the sky forever. Evading the smugglers and, Nigel (Jemaine Clement) the mean cockatoo, the story follows Blu and Jewel’s travels, the problems that arise, the friends and enemies they make along the way and the little funny incidents, characteristic of this animation genre.

This is a story about overcoming your fears, believing in yourself and ultimately taking the bold step to be and do something different. Blu, who has not flown for 15 years, is always scared of plunging into the open air and letting his wings guide him. When he managed to do that, I couldn’t help but smile. Blu encapsulates the notion that everyone has their own skills and talents. Though he’s not able to fly, it is Blu’s knowledge of the other things that make all the difference.

There are some parts of Rio that will literally make you laugh out loud and some that will make you make you go ‘aawwww’. The distinctly Brazilian setting offers a glimpse to their rich cultural heritage. The samba beats will make you dance in your seats while the beautiful carnival and the floats are bound to take your breath away. You won’t realize how soon the one and half hour has passed.

With no surprise plot twists Rio remains a sweet story of the birds’ adventures in Brazil. It’s simple and ever pertinent messages of individuality, trust and freedom make it a good watch for both the children and adults alike; you should not miss this movie!

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is undoubtedly one of the best pieces of literature written till date. Set in the 19th century, it presents the then era, people’s way of thinking and the social aspects. As in all her other novels, Austen has established female characters as the main protagonist. This book tells us the story of the Bennet family, a family of five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Lydia, Kitty and Mary. Back in those days, the only thing expected from a lady was to get married with a well-settled gentleman. As we go on reading, we can see Mrs. Bennet’s woes that her daughters might not lead a happy life in the future, her endeavors to get her daughters married properly and the girls trying to lead their own life. It is said that the tragedies Austen had to face during her life have a great effect on her writing. The love among family members, the caring for one’s siblings has been portrayed beautifully. The bond between Mr. Bennet and his daughters, especially Elizabeth and the understanding between the two eldest Bennet girls can be felt while reading. Shy and extremely beautiful Jane falls hopelessly in love with Charles Bingley, the most amiable and eligible man. Independent and stubborn Elizabeth thinks of Mr. Darcy, the handsome and very wealthy Mr. Darcy, who falls in deeply for her, as nothing more than a haughty and unsociable man. And to add to their problems, there is Lydia. Among all this, the girls’ search for true love rather than just a beneficial marriage continues. Some of my personal favorite parts to read in the book are Mr. Darcy’s letter to Elizabeth, the conversation between Lady Catherine and Elizabeth at the Bennet house and the conversation between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy almost at the end. The change of initial prejudice along with the passing events can be noticed easily and it makes the story more interesting. As it was written in the 18th century, the language and the way it has been written might be bit difficult to comprehend sometimes but the pleasure obtained from reading the book overshadows it. For all the book-lovers out there, this is a must-read novel, one you should definitely not miss.