Moana

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 23, 2016

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 822 Ratings

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mishaelSep 16, 2019

great movie hope the rock msked second one this realy cool how rap sing was dope fam

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AhoudOct 1, 2019

Moana film , it’s family film released in 2016 by Disney world . The film is about the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village , who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti . When aMoana film , it’s family film released in 2016 by Disney world . The film is about the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village , who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti . When a blight strikes her island , Moana sets sail in search of maui , a legendary demigod , in the hope of returning the relic to Te Fiti and saving her people . It’s amazing and enjoyable . The visual effects of the island and water are bright like something out of dream . I would strongly recommend this film because if you a big fan of Disney world films l’m sure you’ll love it .… Expand

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greedybadideaMay 25, 2020

On the Polynesian island of Motunui, the inhabitants worship the goddess Te Fiti, who brought life to the ocean using a pounamu stone as her heart and the source of her power. Maui, the shape-shifting demigod and master of sailing, steals theOn the Polynesian island of Motunui, the inhabitants worship the goddess Te Fiti, who brought life to the ocean using a pounamu stone as her heart and the source of her power. Maui, the shape-shifting demigod and master of sailing, steals the heart to give humanity the power of creation. However, Te Fiti disintegrates, and Maui is attacked by another who seeks the heart: Te Kā, a volcanic demon. Maui is blasted out of the sky, losing both his magical giant fishhook and the heart to the depths of the sea.

A millennium later, the ocean chooses Moana, daughter of Motunui's chief Tui, to return the heart to Te Fiti. Tui takes Moana away, causing her to lose the heart. Tui and Sina, Moana's mother, try to keep her away from the ocean to prepare her for ascension as the island's chief. Sixteen years later, a blight strikes the island, killing vegetation and shrinking the fish catch. Moana suggests going beyond the island's reef to find more fish and figure out what is happening, but Tui forbids it. Moana tries conquering the reef but is overpowered by the tides and shipwrecked back to Motunui with Pua the pig.

Moana's grandmother, Tala, shows her a secret cave of ships, revealing that their people were voyagers until Maui stole Te Fiti's heart; the ocean was no longer safe without it. Tala explains that Te Kā's darkness is poisoning the island, but can be cured if Moana finds Maui and makes him restore the heart of Te Fiti, which she gives to Moana. Tala falls ill and, on her death bed, tells Moana that she must depart to find Maui.

Setting sail on a camakau from the cavern, Moana is caught in a typhoon and shipwrecked on an island where she finds Maui, who boasts about his achievements. She demands that Maui return the heart, but he refuses and traps her in a cave. She escapes and confronts Maui, who reluctantly lets her on the camakau. They are attacked by Kakamora—small, coconut-armored pirates—who seek the heart, but Moana and Maui outwit them. Moana realizes Maui is no longer a hero since he stole the heart and cursed the world, and convinces him to redeem himself by returning the heart. Maui first needs to retrieve his magical fishhook in Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters, from Tamatoa, a giant coconut crab. While Moana distracts Tamatoa, Maui retrieves his hook but discovers he can no longer control his shape-shifting. He is overpowered by Tamatoa, but Moana's quick thinking allows them to escape with the hook. Maui reveals that his first tattoo was earned when his mortal parents abandoned him as an infant, and the gods, taking pity on him, granted him his powers. After reassurance from Moana, Maui teaches her the art of sailing, regaining control of his powers, and the two grow closer.

They arrive at Te Fiti's island, only to be attacked by Te Kā. Moana refuses to turn back, resulting in Maui's hook being badly damaged. Unwilling to lose his hook in another confrontation with Te Kā, Maui abandons Moana, who tearfully asks the ocean to find someone else to restore the heart and loses hope. The ocean obliges and takes the heart, but Tala's spirit appears, inspiring Moana to find her true calling. She retrieves the heart and sails back to confront Te Kā. Maui returns, having had a change of heart, and buys Moana time to reach Te Fiti by fighting Te Kā, destroying his hook in the process. Moana discovers Te Fiti is missing, and realizes Te Kā is Te Fiti, corrupted without her heart. Moana tells the ocean to clear a path, allowing her to return Te Fiti's heart, and the restored goddess heals the ocean and islands of the blight. Maui apologizes to Te Fiti, who restores his hook and gives Moana a new boat before falling into a deep sleep and becoming a mountain.

Moana bids farewell to Maui, returning home where she reunites with her parents. She takes up her role as chief and wayfinder, leading her people as they resume voyaging.… Expand

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lela2000Apr 5, 2020

Never seen something like this. I love this movie so much because of its AMAZING animation; brilliant characters; original story; perfect music and a lot of heart!

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AnimaDraws2DSNov 17, 2020

An absolutely beautiful movie with great story! And its also visually incredible.

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Citizen920Sep 10, 2020

Pretty good movie, the story is very interesting and the background of it as well as the message it wants to convey achieves its mission.

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geewahAug 8, 2021

One of Disney Studio's better efforts in recent years.
A vibrant, progressive and funny movie that pretty much hits all the right notes without going over the top.

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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021

this movie was the best movies from 2016 along with zootopia! and my favorite movie from 2016 along with zootopia!

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Borun2004Jun 9, 2021

Disney did it again. After Zootopia received widespread critical acclaim in March, then in November came a New Disney Princess movie which received Universal Acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Moana is a truly family friendly movieDisney did it again. After Zootopia received widespread critical acclaim in March, then in November came a New Disney Princess movie which received Universal Acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Moana is a truly family friendly movie made for all ages. The animation is really beautiful ❤️❤️ and it looks like the directors Ron Clements and John Musker certainly did their homework on the Polynesian Culture as this movie depicts the Polynesian Culture really beautifully. The songs by Lin Manual Miranda were amazing and especially How Far I'll Go ❤️❤️ Definitely recommend it… Expand

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geo333Apr 5, 2022

One of my favorite film to date due to its amazing songs, that if I was born in this decade this probably would have been my The Hutchback of Notre Dame soundtrack, the story is solid if not average but the music is great, fantastic job.