Disney's Moana is Amazing
Disney’s “Moana” is an amazing celebration of life, being true to yourself and, perhaps Olaf’s favorite subject, summer. The movie opens with what is now a traditional choir with some sort of native sounding song sung out loud (think opening of “Lion King” as the sun rises or the curiously incongruous opening song of “Frozen”). From there, we learn about the village’s legends and who Moana is.
The central conflict is something that the Clash knows well. Should Moana stay or should she go? The music is strong in this offering, at least as strong as the “Frozen” soundtrack, even if it doesn’t strike the same Zeitgeist chord.
The movie itself is beautiful, full of heart and inspiring. Yes, you can leave the theater feeling good about the world. Lose yourself in this gorgeous film for a couple of hours and come out feeling the better for it. “The Rock” is charismatic as the egomaniacal Maui, who becomes something different. Jemaine Clement is shiny in a role that seems part David Bowie and a little of Nathan Fillion’s Mal Reynolds.
There may be several characters screaming for their own figures, none more loudly than the cute and frightening coconuts. Someone please tell me there is a playset and a way to collect them that includes not knowing which one you are buying.
There are wonderful details and nuances in the film. It is worth seeing in 3D. If you care about big dreams, character development and friendship, “Moana” is the film to see. There is a nod to “Frozen” and “The Little Mermaid.” Just be sure to stay to the end.
“Inner Works” opened the film to show a battle between the heart and the mind. If you think about it too much, the ending may be a little more frightening than intended.
The central conflict is something that the Clash knows well. Should Moana stay or should she go? The music is strong in this offering, at least as strong as the “Frozen” soundtrack, even if it doesn’t strike the same Zeitgeist chord.
The movie itself is beautiful, full of heart and inspiring. Yes, you can leave the theater feeling good about the world. Lose yourself in this gorgeous film for a couple of hours and come out feeling the better for it. “The Rock” is charismatic as the egomaniacal Maui, who becomes something different. Jemaine Clement is shiny in a role that seems part David Bowie and a little of Nathan Fillion’s Mal Reynolds.
There may be several characters screaming for their own figures, none more loudly than the cute and frightening coconuts. Someone please tell me there is a playset and a way to collect them that includes not knowing which one you are buying.
There are wonderful details and nuances in the film. It is worth seeing in 3D. If you care about big dreams, character development and friendship, “Moana” is the film to see. There is a nod to “Frozen” and “The Little Mermaid.” Just be sure to stay to the end.
“Inner Works” opened the film to show a battle between the heart and the mind. If you think about it too much, the ending may be a little more frightening than intended.