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Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Extra-long Dora episode sticks with the show's formula.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Dora and her pals model lessons in bravery, kindness, and helping.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    There are ads for other Nickelodeon shows plus the video game (Wii and DS) based on this movie. You can also buy various dolls based on this movie.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess

Parents need to know that this movie is fine entertainment for preschoolers and kindergartners and follows the same formula as the Nickelodeon TV series on which it's based. Songs and dialog are performed in English and Spanish, though English is the predominant language. A mean witch is mild enough for most kids, and the "threatening" polar bear and sea snake smile and are easily dispatched by Dora and her friends.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the magic crystal. Practice the face you would make if you wanted to make snow come again. And what would you do if you wanted to shut it off? Can you draw a map of a route you take often (to school, to the store) with landmarks on it, similar to the one Dora uses?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    bad for everyone, makes me wanna eat cookies with celery!

    super f*cking vioent

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Dont watch!

    I dont reccomend this to any one 17 or younger. bad for their minds.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Appropriate for a two year old

    My daughter loves Dora and also loves this movie. She gets a little scared when the polar bear comes on and watches through her fingers. I'm not sure how much she "learns" from watching Dora, however.

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