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Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado – Review
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado – Paramount+ – 1 hour and 36 minutes
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Dora and Diego walk through the jungle with their Abuelo. He tells them about the legendary Sol Dorado treasure. It will grant its finder any wish. Abuelo knows Dora and Diego will become great explorers and gives Dora a blank map to guide her way. He tells her to ask the map for help if she’s ever lost. Later, Dora grew up watching Camila the Crusader. Dora dreams of being like Camila and finding lost treasure. However, her family doesn’t think it’s safe for Dora and Diego to explore the jungle.
Now, teens Dora and Diego search the jungle for Sol Dorado. Dora says there is one remaining cave to search, so she knows it must be there. Diego and Dora go to the cave and find a sun tablet encased in the ground. Dora swaps her Camila compass for the tablet and smiles. Then, she sets off a trap. Diego saves Dora, but she loses her map in a fire. Her family assures Dora that she knows the jungle better than any map, but Dora feels lost. She clings to Diego for support. He sighs and pulls out an envelope from his pocket. However, Diego doesn’t notice that he also grabbed a flyer for Camila’s theme park. Dora sees it and assumes Diego wants to work there. She says yes. Dora can’t wait to work for her idol.
Dora searches for the office and bumps into Camila. Camila praises Dora’s adventurous spirit and gives her an ID badge. Dora meets her co-worker, Naiya, and Naiya’s brother, Sonny. After a long day at the park, Dora notices she left her ID on the tram. She returns to the tram but sees a commotion in a restricted area. Dora hides in the shadows as she watches Camila and her gang haggle about Sol Dorado. She wants the wish while the goon’s leader desires the gold. Diego catches Dora and warns her to leave. But it’s too late. Camila sees her and sends her gang after them. They escape with Naiya and Sonny into the jungle. Now, Dora wants to find Sol Dorado before Camila and her goons exploit it. But can Dora do it without her map?
This new cinematic adaptation of Dora the Explorer combines elements of Spy Kids with Indiana Jones (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). This version of Dora is different because she is older and missing a key aspect of her character: the map. The map has been a source of direction for Dora throughout the years. Now, she has to rely on others and the stars to find her way to the legend of Sol Dorada. The storyline is entralling and packs enough action to keep your kids entertained. This film will attract a slightly older audience without alienating its die-hard fans. The plot is predictable, causing parents may phase out. However, this latest Dora adaptation lives up to the Nickelodeon hype and is fun for the entire family.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
You can never get lost when you are exploring – Abuelo
This is scary and ominous – Diego
This is a bad idea, Dora. I am seeing lots of red flags here – Boots
My map was special – Dora
He’s afraid of commitment – Naiya
Okay, Dora. Game on – Camila
What’s a lever? – Sonny
Heads of State – Review
Heads of State – Prime Video – 1 hour and 53 minutes
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Prime Minister Sam lies awake at night because one of his MI-6 officers, Noël, went missing. He gets up early to meet with his team to prepare for his next press conference with U.S. President Will. Sam detests Will because Will is an actor-turned-politician. Will believes Sam doesn’t respect him. They attend the press conference, but Will’s harsh words about the U.S. involvement against terrorism strike Sam the wrong way. Sam attempts to keep the dialogue neutral, but Will maintains his bravado. Their handlers take them off stage early and see that ‘Commanders in Beef’ is a trending topic. Their handlers devise an idea for them to eat at a pub together while the press takes pictures. It will give Will credibility while making Sam likable. They agree to do it and board Air Force One to discuss strategy.
After boarding Air Force One, Will and Sam enter a private room. Sam tells Will not to focus on likeability, while Will requests that Sam be more open to the public. Will spots a plane flying too close and walks to his security for answers. Then, Sam sees blood on one of the waitstaff’s uniforms. The waiter attacks the security, and Will’s bodyguard pulls them to safety. He gives Sam and Will a parachute and provides them with the directions to the safe house. Then, he salutes them and pushes them off the plane. They land safely, but Sam warns Will to destroy his phone. The world thinks they are dead, including their enemies. Will and Sam must arrive at the NATO summit before anyone discovers they are alive.
This action-comedy offers nothing new for the genre, actors, or special effects. Even with the star power, it’s not enough to pull your attention away from anything else. The script even makes fun of its predictability. The movie offers Bullet Train moments when it gives a comical recap, but provides few laughs. The secondary characters are more entertaining and well-written than the leads. After the audience views the build, they will treat this film as background noise. It’s no wonder the producers put it on Prime (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). If you have a subscription, don’t rush to watch it. If you don’t, then viewers should waste their trial period watching it.
I give it 2.5 out of 5 stars
That’s why I don’t go big game hunting without you CIA boys – Noël
I think he’s had the day off – Sam
Who else is tired of seeing the Prime Minister as a single man? – Will
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