Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess

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Common Sense Media says

Extra-long Dora episode sticks with the show's formula.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

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.

  • Not applicable.
  • 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.

What's the story?

Following the approach of the television show closely, DORA THE EXPLORER: DORA SAVES THE SNOW PRINCESS has plucky bilingual heroine Dora (voiced by Caitlin Sanchez) and her animal pals reading a story about a little girl who is magically transformed into a snow princess. When a winter-hating witch locks the princess up in a castle, a snow fairy begs Dora to help him rescue her so that all of the snow doesn't melt. Dora, the Snow Fairy, and Dora's friends must outrun polar bears, repel an icy sea snake, and outwit the witch to restore the princess to her wintry kingdom. The DVD also includes two shorter Dora stories.


Is it any good?

 

There's a reason preschoolers and their parents admire Dora and her magic backpack. The story is simple enough for youngest kids to follow along, and in her characteristic fashion Dora stops the action to invite viewers to participate in the fun. Whether she and Boots (Regan Mizrahi) are exhorting kids to lean left and right to help them guide a sled, or asking them to shout out "Swiper No Swiping!" when they see a sly fox, the show's creators do what they can to provide an interactive viewing experience.

The effortless switch between English and Spanish will also be appreciated in bilingual households and those trying to support young foreign language learners. And in both the main story and the two shorter features, good behaviors like cooperating and being kind are reinforced.


Explore, discuss, enjoy

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?


This review of Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess was written by
Teen, 14 years old
April 11, 2010
 
Inapropriate.
Not appropriate for kids under 17....will make them go insane.
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Parent of 8 year old
May 7, 2010
 
Good for 8+
This movie did shock us because the story was not too bad.

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Kid, 11 years old
April 15, 2011
 
Disgusting!!!
THIS IS STILL THE WORST SHOW ON TV!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 8 years old
January 19, 2010
 
Yea, Dora games can have mild violence.
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Kid, 11 years old
June 13, 2009
 
Dont watch!
I dont reccomend this to any one 17 or younger. bad for their minds.
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Parent of 10 year old
January 28, 2010
 
i hate it
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Kid, 12 years old
May 11, 2012
 
definitely an R movie
I'm still shaking after watching this. The last movie that I watched was the movie Drive, and It wasn't nearly as violent as Dora the explorer. My MPAA rating is R for extremely brutal disturbing images, violence and gore, and some persasive strong language.
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Parent of 2 year old
February 24, 2009
 
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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Parent
April 27, 2012
 
Read this female dog.
Dora is pregnant in this game...it has a lot of sex sense..........................................I LOVE OYU
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Educator and Parent
February 20, 2013
 
I am a mother of 6. I know what I'm talking about.
this is probably the most awful and disgusting movies i've ever seen. it was violence, sex, multiple mentions of heroin and crystal meth and many times does dora drop the f bomb.
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This review of Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess was written by
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Directors:Allan Jacobsen, George S. Chialtas
Cast:Caitlin Sanchez, Matthew Gumley, Regan Mizrahi
Genre:Family and Kids
Run time:93 minutes
Theatrical release date:November 2, 2008
DVD release date:November 3, 2008
MPAA rating:NR

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