Review of Moana (2016) by Mrmoviebuff — 04 May 2017

Disney's 'Moana' is a very progressive animated film, filled with lush visuals that you can expect from the studio, a strong central character (sure to become a new role model for kids), and a heartwarming story that is sure to teach its young audiences a moral lesson.

Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker ('The Little Mermaid' and 'Aladdin'), this story follows the adventures of a young, Polynesian girl named Moana (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) who dreams of going beyond the reef outside her island, but her parents (Temuera Morrison and Nicole Scherzinger) forbid her to do so, since her father also attempted this, and worries that it's too risky for his young daughter.

However, her grandmother Tala (Rachel House) convinces her that she can do whatever she wants. Moana discovers something about her family, and decides to go on the adventure. It's there that she is left with HeiHei (voiced by Alan Tudyk), a clumsy chicken that provides so many laughs.

Also, she meets a Demi God named Maui (Dwayne Johnson) who reluctantly agrees to help her on her journey, despite her lack of skills and his eccentric, albeit, cocky and cynical personality. This is another animated classic from Walt Disney Animation Studios, once again continuing their winning streak throughout this decade.

The animation, the details on the water is one of their best works. The songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda are also very catchy, my favorite one being "You're Welcome" by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson himself.

It's very funny, very educational, very moving at times... another Disney triumph.