Rio

AMG Brasil turned heads with last year’s lavish two-part epic “Amazonia: Capture & Release.” Their big production for 2008 is “Rio,” a sharp departure in tone and style for this winning studio.

Yes, everyone and their abuelita are shooting in South America these days but AMG Brasil and director Dennis Bell take it a step above the average sexathon. An erotic documentary of sorts, Bell guides each of the nine ridiculously handsome cast members through a revealing interview before they act out some of their fantasies.

Highlights include the first vignette’s Jack Benelli, who is gay, and paired with “Amazonia” breakout star Ricardo Onca (gay-for-pay) and the bisexual Rodolfo Guerra. Their sexplay has a sensual, fantastical element.

Then we have scene three’s insanely beautiful Marcelo Mastro, paired with swarthy, masculine Bruno Camargo. Their connection feels genuine and it is thrillingly erotic. This brief summary doesn’t cover hunky Rick Garcia’s romp with bi-hottie Alex Frias in scene four, or scene two’s boyishly lovely Amaro Agusto role-playing with Aleff Pavanello.

Strongly recommended for fans of Latin men and/or those looking for a good place to start amid the flood of South American product.