Moana
2 Oscar Nominations
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In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
What critics thought
Moana landed as one of Disney Animation's strongest efforts in years, drawing near-universal praise for its visuals, its protagonist's independence from the usual romance-driven arc, and a sense of adventure critics felt genuinely refreshed the studio's formula. The main point of variation was degree rather than direction — some saw an instant classic, others a very good film with familiar beats.
“Moana is beautiful in more ways than I can tell, thanks to the brilliance of more animators than I could count.”
Joe Morgenstern·The Wall Street Journal
“a return to the heights of the Disney Renaissance”
Peter Debruge·Variety
“...its dazzling visuals, catchy tunes, enjoyable performances, clever running gags and overall sense of fun. It's all there, and—except for a few scary moments—it'll delight viewers of all ages.”
Christy Lemire·RogerEbert.com
“Whereas earlier Disney heroines waited around for their prince to come and save the day, Moana takes it upon herself to embark on a perilous oceanic voyage in order to lift her island home from a curse. It's the kind of adventuring that would have been left for the guys in Disney films of yore... Her journey is about finding herself, not landing a husband”
Brent Lang·Variety
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Cast & Crew
DirectorJohn Musker, Ron Clements
StarringAuliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement
ComposerMark Mancina
Moana
2 Oscar Nominations
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
What critics thought
Moana landed as one of Disney Animation's strongest efforts in years, drawing near-universal praise for its visuals, its protagonist's independence from the usual romance-driven arc, and a sense of adventure critics felt genuinely refreshed the studio's formula. The main point of variation was degree rather than direction — some saw an instant classic, others a very good film with familiar beats.
“Moana is beautiful in more ways than I can tell, thanks to the brilliance of more animators than I could count.”
Joe Morgenstern·The Wall Street Journal
“a return to the heights of the Disney Renaissance”
Peter Debruge·Variety
“...its dazzling visuals, catchy tunes, enjoyable performances, clever running gags and overall sense of fun. It's all there, and—except for a few scary moments—it'll delight viewers of all ages.”
Christy Lemire·RogerEbert.com
“Whereas earlier Disney heroines waited around for their prince to come and save the day, Moana takes it upon herself to embark on a perilous oceanic voyage in order to lift her island home from a curse. It's the kind of adventuring that would have been left for the guys in Disney films of yore... Her journey is about finding herself, not landing a husband”
Brent Lang·Variety
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Cast & Crew
DirectorJohn Musker, Ron Clements
StarringAuliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement
ComposerMark Mancina
Rent/Purchase