Moana Movie Review Film Summary 2. Moana would have been enormously entertaining regardless of when it came out, but its arrival at this particular moment in history gives it an added sense of significanceas well as inspiration. The latest musical extravaganza from Walt Disney Animation Studios follows the adventures of a young woman who finds her own voice and forges her own identity. She chooses to be a forward thinking leader of her people on her own terms, rather than a stereotypical princess in need of rescue, which the film acknowledges in amusingly knowing fashion. She has both the wisdom to respect her peoples traditions and the bravery to blaze her own trail toward the future. Advertisement. Moana is on the verge of becoming the first female chief in the proud history of her Polynesian tribe, shattering the glass ceiling under spectacular blue skies. Imagine that. Sure, you could go see Moana for its dazzling visuals, catchy tunes, enjoyable performances, clever running gags and overall sense of fun. Moana review after 80 years of experiments, Disney has made the perfect Disney movie. Moana movie reviews Metacritic score Moana, a spirited teenager and born navigator, sets sail from the ancient South Pacific islands of Oceania in search. The Tomatometer rating based on the published opinions of hundreds of film and television critics is a trusted measurement of movie and TV programming quality. Moana-Watch-Online-Full-Movie-Free-Download-HD-Hindi-1.jpg' alt='The Full Moana Movie For Free' title='The Full Moana Movie For Free' />Its all there, andexcept for a few scary momentsitll delight viewers of all ages. But for some of us older folks in the crowd, its hard to shake the feeling of wistful possibility in seeing a woman assume the leadership position for which she was destined. Its a must see for girls and boys alike, though. And it features an astonishingly assured, auspicious debut from AuliI Cravalho, a Hawaiian teenager showing chops and instincts well beyond her experience and years. In lending her voice to the title character, Cravalho radiates grace, great timing and an infectious energy. And the film from the veteran directing team of Ron Clements and John Musker The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and a small army of writers gives her plenty of opportunity to shine both individually and as part of a large, colorful cast of characters. The Full Moana Movie ' title='The Full Moana Movie ' />None is larger than Dwayne Johnson as the muscled demigod Maui, with whom Moana must team up to return a magical stone to its resting place and right an ancient wrong thats steadily plagued the Pacific islands ever sinceincluding, most pressingly, her home. Being one of the most charismatic people on the planet, Johnson charms with all the swagger youd expect, and hes also capable of toying with his tough guy image as weve seen over the years. A running bit in which Mauis mass of tattoos comes to life to comment on the actionand mock himprovides a consistently funny Greek chorus. But Johnson doesnt get enough credit for his ability to connect with more intimate, dramatic moments, and Moana allows him to show off that side of his talent, too. Advertisement. The two enjoy plenty of highs and lows as they set out on the open ocean, learning to work together to navigate various obstacles and outsmart their foes. If youre thinking about bringing very young children, a giant lava monster might seem frightening to them, but everything else is pretty darn delightfulincluding a pirate armada of evil coconuts who attack in a hilarious and thrilling sequence thats straight out of Mad Max Fury Road. Hamilton mastermind Lin Manuel Miranda co wrote several of the songs that help propel the action, including Moanas girl power anthem, How Far Ill Go, and Mauis bouncy introductory tune, Youre Welcome. The former speaks to her yearning to break free and explore beyond the islands reef, something her father Temuera Morrison and mother Nicole Scherzinger have urged her not to do for fear of the dangers that may await. While it mercifully lacks the same persistent earworm qualities of the ubiquitous Let It Go from Frozen, its message of female assertiveness makes it infinitely more worthwhile. Detective Conan: Count Down To Heaven Movie Photo. Another major highlight is Shiny, a campy little ditty sung by Jemaine Clement as a conniving crab with a taste for all things glittering and gold its hard to ignore the modern day political figure he calls to mind, too. The details in these production numbers are just decadent the colors are a million shades of green blue, and the underwater creatures and settings have a wonderfully immersive, tactile quality. Maybe the movie goes for the easy, physical gag a few times too many, as is the case with Moanas animal pal, a kooky, cross eyed chicken named Heihei voiced by Alan Tudyk who accidentally tags along when she dares to set out on the high seas. But Moanaa strong, curvy girl and not your typical, stick figure princessis ready for any challenge that comes her way. Even a wacky sidekick.