(L-R) Jewel and Roberto in "Rio 2." (L-R) Rafael, Blu, Pedro and Nico in "Rio 2." A scene from "Rio 2." Tulio and Linda in "Rio 2." (L-R) Blu, Jewel and Carla in "Rio 2." ...

Now, the birds — and the bees — have really kicked in for the 3-D sequel Rio 2 (due out April 11 ... Blu's former human owner Linda (Leslie Mann) has also moved from her cozy home in Minnesota ...

But “Rio 2” begins to feel like a narrative blender gone berserk as subplot after subplot takes the stage. First, the eco-conscious Linda and Tulio run afoul of some shady deforesters ...

also directed by Rio 2‘s Carlos Saldanha. With the nefarious bird smugglers of the original movie replaced by more diffuse threats to the rain-forest habitat, Blu’s ongoing obstacles relate ...