What can I say except you're welcome...... First time watching MOANA movie reaction

The lava monster turning into the green island being the metaphor for volcanoes making the most fertile soil that exists is one of my favorite bits of folklore.

Not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but the grandma went downhill very fast because she gave Moana the heart of tafiti. The heart can create life itself and since the grandmother wore it around her neck for so long, it kept her healthy and strong. Once she gave it away, her health and age caught up to her.

Moana's grandmother's death and reincarnation as a spirit ray was so well done.

Im such a cry baby. Moanas song about feeling like she's a bad child and a disappointment because she has different dreams, makes me cry every time

Moana is a mix of many Oceanic cultures (Polyneaisa, Micronesia, and Melanesia) but mostly Samoan. Moana, for example, means ocean in Hawaiian, but the village style and how they dress is mostly Samoan. Their canoe style can be seen on many islands. They did a great job respectfully telling a new story while showing a little about our cultures. Maui is a legend throughout the islands as a Master island finder, maybe a real person or a myth, when Oceanians were populating the islands of the Pacific. They said he could pull islands from the ocean with his hook. The hook is symbolic and important to Hawaiians as it's how you fish, symbolizing good fortune and abundance.

Auli'i Cravalho was only 14 when she was cast as Moana and I will never stop talking about it because that is absolutely crazy and she took on that role with such maturity and grace and embodied Moana to the fullest

What I like is that when Moana felt weak and wanted to give up, her grandmothers spirit supported her decision no matter what

This is based on real Polynesian history. For some reason, there are about 1000 years when the Polynesian people stopped sailing and then they just started up again. And we have no idea why.

You can tell that Oak has a big connection to family, every time a family scene that is sad comes up it hits him

The story of Tefiti can be read as a metaphor for trauma (particularly sa) when someones heart/innocence is taken without permission. She became hardened and cruel, as the lava monster, she was trying to protect what was left of herself by lashing out and attacking, which is so common for victims. The song that Moana sings to her is so beautiful and pertinent, it broke me when I first saw this and actually helped to get me started on my own journey of healing from childhood Traumas.

I love that Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a David Bowie-style glam rock song for a Disney movie. The man is a genius.

I remember when this movie became so popular that one of my little nieces wanted to have a Moana themed birthday party with a Moana bounce house. Ah these kids grow up so fast 🥹

Quinn is definitely correct when he said he'd be hard - pressed to find a cuter animated animal than a sea turtle. Which is why my suggestion is Finding Nemo if the majority haven't seen it. ♥ (Oh, and Lilo & Stitch - my favorite ☺)

And Oscar for best supporting actor in a comedy goes to Alex Tudyk for Hey Hey 😂

I've seen this over 100 times and when the Grandma's soul leaves and enters the water, I get the chills and cry every time. I love Moana and I'm so glad my kids love it too. She's a great Disney Princess!

I cannot TELL YOU how amazing it was seeing this film was in the theatre. I think this and "Coco" are tied for just overwhelming visual beauty in animated films. The moment where Moana leaves and the lights go out and then Grandmas spirit races thru the water- oh, my heart!

The animal you guys kept refering to as a stringray, is actually a Manta Ray. They are much larger and more magestic (imo) than stringrays. Grandma reincarnating as a spirit Manta Ray feels so much better than a stingray. She's more free to swim in the open ocean.

My daughter has some mental health challenges so when she was younger and would have tantrums I would sing her the song Moana sings to Tefiti/Teka to remind her who she really is. Can’t watch this one without some tears now.

Moana 2 coming soon!!!!!

I love when the Answer laughs😂😂😂