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Moana Movie Review – #MoanaEvent

November 17, 2016 by Dawn Winston

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I loved the movie “Moana” because it’s a movie for everyone. It’s not just girls or boys, but for everyone – every age. Moana takes her responsibility as the Chief’s Daughter very seriously but also listens to her inner voice and takes a chance to do what she feels is right FOR the island and her people – not just for herself.

MOANA - (Pictured) Moana. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

The movie takes you on an adventure from a small Polynesian inspired island across the vast Ocean. It is a great ride and I loved every minute of it.

Grandma Tala and Moana.

The music is amazing, it mixes in with the movie perfectly and never feels forced. It’s hilarious, I laughed a lot in the movie. The movie is beautiful. Not only is the animation breathtaking, but the story, the music and the characters are perfect. You will not be disappointed. MOANA is an adventurous, tenacious and compassionate 16-year-old who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. Along the way, she discovers the one thing she's always sought: her own identity. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker ("The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," "The Princess & the Frog") and featuring newcomer Auli'i Cravalho as the voice of Moana, Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Tip: Stay for the full credits to see a bonus scene!

The Story

“Moana,” is about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder.

Maui is voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he is a demigod—half god, half mortal that wields a magical fishhook that allows him to shapeshift into all kinds of animals and pull up islands from the sea.

MOANA - (Pictured) Moana and Maui. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.

Demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) is reluctant to help adventurous teenager Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho), who is determined to become a master wayfinder and save her people. But Moana is destined to win him over with her charm, strength and unbridled spunk. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, produced by Osnat Shurer, and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i, “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

New Short “Inner Workings”

Disney's Inner Workings Short Title ImageThe short that will be released before “Moana” is called “Inner Workings” and it is the story of how your heart and head work together (or not) to get you through the day. The short will have you questioning if you should listen to your heart or your head, or maybe both in order to have a balanced life.

REMEMBER WHEN? -- Inspired by the transparent human anatomy pages in his childhood encyclopedia set, Leo Matsuda, director of Walt Disney Animation Studios' new short "Inner Workings," showcases the internal struggle between one's pragmatic, logical self and the free-spirited, adventurous self. Created in a unique, fast-paced style that blends CG and traditional hand-drawn animation, "Inner Workings" opens on Nov. 23, 2016, in front of Disney's "Moana." ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

The short is from the mind of director Leo Matsuda and was selected from over 73 pitches to the WDAS Story Trust. “Inner Workings” is produced by Sean Lurie.

“Inner Workings” co-directors Leo Matsuda and Sean Lurie. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
“Inner Workings” co-directors Leo Matsuda and Sean Lurie. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Moana Trailer

MOANA reaches the shores on November 23rd!
Moana Movie Poster
Like MOANA on Facebook, follow on Twitter, follow Disney Animation on Instagram
Visit the official MOANA website

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom Contributor, Dawn Cullo.

 

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About Dawn Winston

Dawn has been writing a Mom Blog since 2004. She writes about her nerdy side which includes Social Media, Disney and life with two little girls. Her advice is to keep on dreaming, do what you love and life will lead you a path to your happiness. You can find her blog at http://www.IAmAMommyNerd.com on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/DawnWinston24 and on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/IAmAMommyNerd

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  1. Nicole says

    March 11, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Beautiful movie…great animation work.

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