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Aula 2 - Skimming
Aula 2 - Skimming
SKIMMING
ATIVIDADE 1
Carlos Saldanha is all heart. From the ‘Ice Age’ series, which the Brazilian co directed,
through to his new ‘Rio’ franchise, every movie he makes is stuffed with warmth, charm and
simple but effective lessons about family, responsibility and friendship. Sure, they can tip
over into sentimentality – there’s a lullaby scene in ‘Rio 2’ that’ll have cynics reaching for
sick bags – but there’s no denying the integrity.
‘Rio 2’ finds our avian hero Blue (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) living happily with his
wife and chicks in Brazil. But when an entire flock of their rare species, the Spix’s Macaw, is
discovered deep in the Amazon, Blue and his brood swoop off to investigate. There are
problems here: the middle hour runs perilously close to the story of ‘Meet the Parents’, and a
subplot involving a talent show feels a little calculating. But the characterisation is feisty and
memorable, the song-and-dance sequences intricate and colourful, and it’ll charm the socks
off little people.
BY: TOM HUDDLESTON
POSTED: TUESDAY APRIL 1 2014
ATIVIDADE 2