Michael Caine,
Joseph Bologna,
Valerie Harper,
Michelle Johnson,
José Lewgoy
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This attempt to remake the clever 1977 French farce Un Moment d'Egarement stars 50-film-a-year man Michael Caine as an executive named Matthew Hollis, who, together with friend Victor Lyons (Joseph Bo... read more
DVD Release Date: May 22, 2001
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Flixster Reviews (178)
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April 11, 2008I can't believe I missed this little 80's gem until now! Okay, the story is a little questionable - middle aged man gets with best friend's teenage daughter, and as for the topless running around on the beach - well! I can't imagine many fathers allowing that to happen! But in ... read more
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September 18, 2007Michael Caine plays a reluctant lover to the daughter of his best friend on a vacation in Rio. His acting is pretty good, but the movie gets worse as it ages.
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December 4, 2006The shaky affair is held together by another outstanding performance by Michael Caine as the conscience-stricken, reluctant lover.
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March 23, 2009In the 80's Michael Caine was the busiest man in Hollywood. The man never stopped working, and appeared in so many movies, it was impossible not to miss some. A perfect example is this overlooked gem from 1984. Caine plays a middle aged man in a failing marriage that goes on a va... read more
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July 6, 2007A really interesting film about a yopunger girl who falls for her father's older friend while vacationing in Rio de Janeiro. A great and funny film about love. Michael Caine, Demi Moore, Joseph Bolonga, and Michelle Johnson star in this 1984 comedy film.
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April 27, 2007Interesting twist, two friends go on vacation to Rio, friend#1's daughter falls in love with friend#2 (Kane), and one thing leads to another. Great music, and may I add lots of topless chicks.
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January 22, 2007Only Michael Caine walking around acting uncomfortable all the time provided the sole comic moments in the film. His object of affection provided iminimal emotional attachment and the monologues to camera were unneccesary and pulled out of the already less than developed plot.
Critic Reviews
October 17, 2007
Variety Staff, Variety
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This movie is clearly intended to appeal to the prurient interests of dirty old men of all ages. Full Review
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Blame It on Rio is not simply humorless. It also spreads gloom. Full Review
October 17, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Caine looks embarrassed through the entire film, as well he might. Full Review
June 21, 2005
Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International
Leering, witless sex comedy
March 31, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole
More sizzle than onion rings
May 24, 2003
Film4
The script is too self-consciously coy to carry conviction and appears to have been commandeered from a small screen sit com. Full Review
April 2, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
I'd rather blame it on the screenplay.
August 16, 2001
Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Stuff that goes on in this movie is illegal nowadays. Full Review
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