Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Those who have grown up with Dora should enjoy the reunion and a new generation will probably be just as entranced.

Goofily charming and a rare, age-appropriate children's film in which the adults are silly and the kids, especially the girls, are smart.

Suffice to say that this film is keenly aware of its origins and their essential absurdity.

An appreciably peppy entertainment.

A little heavy-handed with its moral messaging, this is nevertheless a self-deprecating and diverse tale of discovery. Michael Peña's take on rave culture alone is worth your money.

There might not be a pleasanter surprise in cinema this year - really! - than this live-action adaptation of Dora the Explorer, the long-running Nickelodeon cartoon.

I walked into the screening with cynical trepidation, but came out pleasantly elated. It’s fun, vibrant, and maintains a love and respect for its audience without ever condescending to them.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a rare mainstream adventure film that does not force 3D down our throats.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold touches on aspects of family, finding out who you are and where you belong.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a surprisingly good live-action version of the cartoon phenomenon.