It’s really entertaining to see how much the animators and writers draw from Polynesian legends. The character "Moana" is the King’s daughter, and he worries that a long-standing curse will threaten their island home if anyone goes beyond the reef protecting them. However, it seems like this curse might be unavoidable. Their coconuts begin to spoil, they run out of fish – they're facing possible starvation unless som…

It was a genuinely amusing experience. I had not anticipated 'Moana' being as lighthearted and comical as it turned out to be; because of that, the more dramatic conclusion felt somewhat disconnected, although I remained entertained for the duration. The visuals are pleasing, and the musical score is dependable—though, personally, Maui’s “You’re Welcome” is the only song that really stuck with me. Dwayne Johnso…

When I first saw _Zootopia_ around mid-2016, I immediately believed it was the top family film of the year—I felt certain about that at the time. It took until December and seeing _Moana_ for me to understand that I’d jumped the gun. Because really, _Moana_ earned that distinction! It makes me glad that I got to appreciate two Disney films this year, though. _Final rating:★★★½ - You should definitely try to wat…

I was surprised when I learned this film didn’t receive any Oscar awards, aside from recognition for a song. Having now watched it, I understand why. The premise feels like something that could have been a short story, stretched out into a full-length movie; with the exception of the beginning, it's primarily focused on a small group of characters sailing and battling an evil force to lift a curse. Ultimately, watchi…