Explore the jungle

Today is day two of the week of reviews is upon us and this time around we will look at a movie that has been out for a while now, Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

It is time to explore the cinema a little with this “made for children” movie. Let’s be honest this movie is something the whole family can enjoy. And that is great, because you don’t feel awkward when Dora asks you a question.

Personally I loved the movie’s humour. It keeps its cartoonish feel and adds some real world flare to it. The action scenes are also done really well, it is kind of like an Indiana Jones movie for the whole family, including your 2-year-old who so desperately wants to learn Spanish.

The casting director definitely did an awesome job. Isabela Moner as Dora was the perfect choice. She brings childhood innocence, optimism and good singing into the role. She was hands down the best part of the film.

I was surprised when I heard that Danny Trejo had been cast as Boots. I mean badass Danny as a blue monkey? Seems like a miss, but it was not. The scene where Dora finally speaks to Boots is insightful and yet funny. The rest of the casting was also done really well.

Overall the film might not be entertaining for many, but it will definitely get the children excited to see a live action version of the Dora the Explorer. Believe me, they keep telling us she is an explorer, probably one of the things I found the most annoying.

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure yet -- high school. Accompanied by a ragtag group of teens and Boots the monkey, Dora embarks on a quest to save her parents while trying to solve the seemingly impossible mystery behind a lost Incan civilization.

My Verdict

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a fun adventure movie for the whole family and can easily turn into a guilty pleasure. It is like High School Musical with a lot more adventure and less singing. I enjoyed it and I know my nephews and nieces will love it. So plan a family day and go watch Dora on the silverscreen.

My Rating: 8.3 out of 10 – Love it!