Moana
Disney Animation's 56th animated feature film, from the directors of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. The story is billed as a "mythic adventure", set in the South Pacific 2,000 years ago. Follows a young girl who sets out to find a fabled island, joined by Pacific demi-god Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson).
- Director:
- Ron ClementsJohn Musker ('The Princess and the Frog', 'Hercules', 'Aladdin', 'The Little Mermaid')
- Writer:
- Jared Bush
- Cast:
- Dwayne JohnsonAuli'i CravalhoAlan TudykNicole ScherzingerJemaine ClementTemuera MorrisonRachel House
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Liam Maguren
flicksI’m not the correct person to write about the cultural politics surrounding Moana. I am, however, a mad sweaty nerd for animation, and this gorgeous Polynesian family adventure is told with a grandness that is kind of expected from Disney at this point.
Variety
pressKeeps with the tradition that made Disney the leader in animated fairy and folk tales, and yet, showing a thoroughly modern touch, it's the first to do so without so much as suggesting a love interest.
Total Film
pressDespite Dwayne Johnson's solid scene-stealing, the wave-taming Moana gets a true hero's journey in this South Seas stunner.
Time Out
pressThere's not a prince or potential husband in sight; Moana's future is entirely defined by her leadership and ability to fend off the mansplaining know-it-all Maui. As messages go, we'll take it.
The New York Times
pressYou succumb to an enjoyable experience that splits the difference between mythology and merchandising.
The Guardian
pressAn amiable new animated musical that speaks to the tween-princess-sleepover demographic while tapping into Polynesian myths and making a modest, decently intentioned gesture at diversity.
Stuff
pressA terrific mix of aquatic action (with the animation of the ocean a particular visual highlight) and inspirational thinking about following your own path.
Little White Lies
pressAmazing adventure, colour explosions and catchy songs. This is amazing.
Hollywood Reporter
pressContemporary Disney at its finest - a vibrantly rendered adventure that combines state-of-the-art CG animation with traditional storytelling and colorful characters, all enlivened by a terrific voice cast.
Empire Magazine
pressA crowd-pleasing oceanic musical with big tunes and beguiling characters, Moana is likely to thwack a big smile on your face.
Flicks, Liam Maguren
flicksI’m not the correct person to write about the cultural politics surrounding Moana. I am, however, a mad sweaty nerd for animation, and this gorgeous Polynesian family adventure is told with a grandness that is kind of expected from Disney at this point.
Variety
pressKeeps with the tradition that made Disney the leader in animated fairy and folk tales, and yet, showing a thoroughly modern touch, it's the first to do so without so much as suggesting a love interest.
Total Film
pressDespite Dwayne Johnson's solid scene-stealing, the wave-taming Moana gets a true hero's journey in this South Seas stunner.
Time Out
pressThere's not a prince or potential husband in sight; Moana's future is entirely defined by her leadership and ability to fend off the mansplaining know-it-all Maui. As messages go, we'll take it.
The New York Times
pressYou succumb to an enjoyable experience that splits the difference between mythology and merchandising.
The Guardian
pressAn amiable new animated musical that speaks to the tween-princess-sleepover demographic while tapping into Polynesian myths and making a modest, decently intentioned gesture at diversity.
Stuff
pressA terrific mix of aquatic action (with the animation of the ocean a particular visual highlight) and inspirational thinking about following your own path.
Little White Lies
pressAmazing adventure, colour explosions and catchy songs. This is amazing.
Hollywood Reporter
pressContemporary Disney at its finest - a vibrantly rendered adventure that combines state-of-the-art CG animation with traditional storytelling and colorful characters, all enlivened by a terrific voice cast.
Empire Magazine
pressA crowd-pleasing oceanic musical with big tunes and beguiling characters, Moana is likely to thwack a big smile on your face.
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