Moana Collection

Auliʻi Cravalho

Dwayne Johnson

Rachel House

Temuera Morrison

Jemaine Clement

Nicole Scherzinger

Alan Tudyk

Louise Bush

Oscar Kightley

Troy Polamalu

Puanani Cravalho

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Christopher Jackson

Frank Welker

Olivia Foa'i

John Lasseter

David G. Derrick Jr.

Osnat Shurer

Mark Mancina

Hyrum Virl Osmond

John Musker

Kyle Odermatt

Adolph Lusinsky

Sarah Raoufpur

Don Hall

Pamela Ribon

Aaron Kandell

Jeff Draheim

Jamie Sparer Roberts

Adam Green

Daniel Klug

John Roesch

Jordan Kandell

Mack Kablan

Ron Clements

Pascal Garneau

Jared Bush

Jennifer Hager

Malcon Pierce

Lee Gilmore

Chris Williams

Ian Gooding

Mark Empey

Tim Nielsen

Jonathan Borland

Shelley Roden

Opetaia Foa'i

Christopher Kracker

Kristin Leigh Yadamec

Kelly Eisert

Mayka Mei

Nicole P. Hearon

Ruth Strother

Charlyn Go-Giampa

Marisa X. Castro

James Woods

Brandon Holmes

Stephanie Hachem

Eric Goldberg

Amy Lawson Smeed

Fiona Collins

Rachel Whitley

Christina Asher

Asolelei To'alepai

Ray Gordon II

Chad Stubblefield

Kathleen M. Mullin

Della Saba

Doug Brunswick

Caitlin Singer

Taika Waititi

Jorge Obregon

Don Welty

Justin Weber

Marlon Espino

Daniel Pinder

David Okey

Brian Millman

Angela McBride

Derek Nelson

Igelese Ete

Bérénice Robinson

Graham B. Whitted IV

Kimberly M. Rios

Tommy Holmes

Far Jangtrakool

Manuel Arenas

Brendan Gottlieb

Elena Volk

Yining Karl Li

Marc Henry Bryant

Jonathan Navarro

Dan Cooper

Reece Porter

Amanda ZIma

Greg Loskorn

Dominick Certo

Steph Gortz

Ricky Arietta

Rosie Wacha

J.D. Aguilar

Earl Ghaffari

Serena Göransson

Peter Kutz

Carrie Perry

Neysa Bove

Nicholas Ellingsworth

Liz Marston

Andrew Synowiec

Ryan Gilleland

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Moana

Walt Disney Animation Studios

United States of America

Reno

**Girl finds out the true identity of her people.**

Okay, I shocked when I heard this film did not get the Oscars nod, except for a song. Now I have seen the film and I come to know why. This is a one liner, but developed into a longer version Except the initial parts, this film is like a limited cast/character film. Most of the film takes place in the sea sailing around fighting evil force to break the curse. But at the end, you would feel this kind of story is not worth for a feature film. It looks a perfect short animation theme.

Disney never disappoints its fans, well, for me. So I enjoyed it, it was fun and entertaining, but too simple. The characters were cute, this is a wonderful film for kids and some grownups would too enjoy it. But this is not for all, unlike most of the Disney animations are. Dwayne's voice lending for one of the lead characters was good, but the girl steals the show. Especially if you are a kid and/or a girl.

The best film since 'Lilo & Stitch' on the similar theme about Pacific islands' people. But it reminded me 'Whale Rider'. Overall, I think the story should have been improved a bit, in particular by including a few more characters at least for the partial appearances. This is not the best animation of the year, also definitely the bad one to skip. If your purpose of the watch is entertainment/timepass, it is good at that.

_6½/10_

Gimly

After I watched _Zootopia_ in the middle of 2016, I thought to myself "Well, that does it, this has to be the best Family Movie of the year!" I was ready to call it right then and there. It wasn't until December rolled around and I got the chance to see _Moana_, that I realised I had spoken far too soon. For in truth Moana deserved that title!

Mostly I'm just happy that I managed to enjoy two whole Disney movies this year.

_Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._

Good fun.

I wasn't expecting <em>'Moana'</em> to be quite so goofy and silly, in that sense the more serious ending doesn't quite fit, but I still felt suitably entertained throughout. The animation is nice, while the music is solid - even if Maui's "You're Welcome" is the only memorable song to me.

Dwanye Johnson plays Maui, he is top notch from start-to-finish; obvious casting, but still a welcomed pick. Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana) and Rachel House (Tala) are also up to the mark in their respective roles.

Thought it would be greater, but that doesn't stop the fact that this is an enjoyable film.

CinemaSerf

This is quite a fun meander into the richness of Polynesian myth that allows the animators and the storytellers to fill their boots. The young "Moana" is daughter of the King, and he is terrified that an ancient curse will visit their paradise homeland should anyone venture beyond the protective reef that surrounds their island. Thing is, though, that it looks like the curse is coming anyway. Their coconuts start to rot, their supply of fish dries up - they face starvation unless someone heads out... Meantime, the young girl is sent a very clear signal by the ocean itself - and she is certain that she must leave her home and break the scourge once and for ever. Her first challenge is to catch up with the mischievous demigod "Maui" - who started the whole problem thing in the first place. Only together might they stand a chance of restoring the balance of nature and calming the wrath of the gods. Loads of escapades ensue - everyone gets wet (frequently), there are plenty of acrobatics as they try to evade some pirates and a rock throwing monster all whilst occasionally belting out some songs from the pen of Lin-Manuel Miranda (et al) that are very much focussed on local traditions and beliefs. The writing is quickly paced and often quite amusing - there is even the odd hint of sarcasm, and the animation is colourful and vibrant. It's a simple story with precious little jeopardy, but so what - it's an enjoyable watch for children of all ages!

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