4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dora and the Fantastical Creatures (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
Dora and Boots embark on an incredible adventure to the land of alebrijes, the most magical and colorful creatures in the rainforest. There, they must band together against Swiper to save the beloved alebrijes and their Copal Tree Celebration.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
Dora and Boots embark on an incredible adventure to the land of alebrijes, the most magical and colorful creatures in the rainforest. There, they must band together against Swiper to save the beloved alebrijes and their Copal Tree Celebration.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's political bias cannot be objectively determined due to the absence of specific plot details or thematic content. Based on the general nature of children's media and the 'Dora the Explorer' brand, it is presumed to focus on universal, apolitical themes.
The movie continues the franchise's focus on a Latina protagonist and incorporates bilingual elements. It celebrates Mexican heritage through its visual design and narrative, inspired by alebrijes, and features a diverse voice cast. The film emphasizes positive cultural representation and inclusive storytelling.
Secondary
The character Map, originally established as male in the source material, is portrayed as female in "Dora and the Fantastical Creatures." This constitutes a gender swap.
The film 'Dora and the Fantastical Creatures' does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on Dora's adventures in a magical world, with no specific information suggesting any engagement with the LGBTQ+ community or related narratives.
Based on the film's nature as a short, family-oriented adventure and the typical portrayal of its antagonist, Swiper, there are no indications of female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Victories are achieved through cleverness and teamwork.
The film maintains ethnic authenticity for its major characters, particularly Dora, who is voiced by a Latina actress, aligning with her established Mexican-American heritage from the source material. New characters are excluded from the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.0
4.2
Critic Ratings
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