Moana (2016)
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In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
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... Moana (voice)
... Maui (voice)
... Gramma Tala (voice)
... Chief Tui (voice)
... Tamatoa (voice)
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**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_
Writer:
David G. Derrick Jr. (Story Artist)
John Musker (Story)
Jared Bush (Screenplay)
Aaron Kandell (Story)
Pamela Ribon (Story)
Don Hall (Story)
Ron Clements (Story)
Jordan Kandell (Story)
Chris Williams (Story)
Release Date:
2016-10-13
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Reviews of
Moana
**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_
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 'Moana' 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.
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!
Cast & Crew of
Moana
Cast
... Moana (voice)
... Maui (voice)
... Gramma Tala (voice)
... Chief Tui (voice)
... Tamatoa (voice)
... Sina (voice)
... Heihei / Villager #3 (voice)
... Toddler Moana (voice)
... Fisherman (voice)
... Villager #1 (voice)
... Villager #2 (voice)
... Additional Voices (voice)
... Chief Tui (singing voice) (uncredited)
Crew
... Songs
... Executive Producer
... Story Artist
... Original Music Composer
... Producer
... Head of Animation
... Story
... Animation Supervisor
... Screenplay
... Story
... Casting
... Animation Supervisor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Story
... Lighting Camera
... Sound Effects Editor
... Animation Supervisor
... Animation Supervisor
... Foley
... Sound Designer
... Sound Effects Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Story
... Story
... Story
... Animation Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Editor
... Production Design
... Foley
... Casting Associate
... Story
... Animation Supervisor
... Production Supervisor
... Songs
... Production Supervisor
... Character Designer
... Production Supervisor
... Production Supervisor
... Associate Producer
... Production Supervisor
... Production Manager
... Production Supervisor
... Songs
... Production Supervisor
... Songs
... Production Supervisor
... Production Supervisor
... Animation Supervisor
... Animation Director
... Location Casting
... Location Casting
... Location Casting
... Location Casting
... Legal Services
... Actor's Assistant
... Visual Development
... Animation
... Thanks
... Production Supervisor
... Thanks
... Lighting Artist
... Actor's Assistant
... Schedule Coordinator
... Visual Development
... Visual Development
... Software Engineer
... Thanks
... Legal Services
... Character Modelling Supervisor
... Other
... Software Engineer
... Animation
... Orchestrator
... Visual Development
... Legal Services
... Additional Music
... Art Direction
... Additional Music
... Fix Animator
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Production Supervisor
... Associate Editor
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Fix Animator
... Gaffer
... Musician
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Supervisor
... Casting Assistant
... Vocal Coach
... Musician
... Musician
... Mix Technician
... Associate Editor
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Production Coordinator
... Assistant Editor
... Musician
... Technical Supervisor
... Fix Animator
... VFX Artist
... Software Engineer
... Lighting Artist
... Music Editor
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Supervisor
... Finance
... ADR & Dubbing
... Musician
... Assistant Editor
... Lighting Artist
... Compositors
... Background Designer
... Software Engineer
... Production Coordinator
... Foley Editor
... Conductor
... Fix Animator
... Musician
... Executive In Charge Of Post Production
... Score Engineer
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Supervisor
... Production Supervisor
... ADR & Dubbing
... Musician
... Music Editor
... Software Engineer
... Software Engineer
... Software Engineer
... Systems Administrators & Support
... Temp Music Editor
... Production Manager
... Production Supervisor
... Production Supervisor
... Software Engineer
... Post Production Supervisor
... Software Engineer
... Production Coordinator
... Mix Technician
... Visual Effects
... Systems Administrators & Support
... Lighting Artist
... Compositors
... Production Coordinator
... Fix Animator
... Musician
... Production Supervisor
... Temp Music Editor
... Lighting Artist
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Lighting Artist
... Compositors
... ADR Voice Casting
... Production Manager
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Telecine Colorist
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... VFX Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Finance
... ADR & Dubbing
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Visual Effects
... VFX Artist
... VFX Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Compositors
... Finance
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Production Coordinator
... Musician
... Scoring Mixer
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... VFX Artist
... VFX Artist
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Visual Development
... Visual Effects
... Visual Effects
... VFX Artist
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... Production Coordinator
... Music Editor
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Lighting Supervisor
... Finance
... Production Coordinator
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Visual Effects
... VFX Artist
... Musician
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Visual Development
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Lighting Artist
... Production Coordinator
... First Assistant Sound Editor
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... Animation
... VFX Artist
... VFX Artist
... Animation
... Music Sound Design and Processing
... Character Designer
... Co-Director
... Director
... Layout
... Director
... Co-Director
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