Its pretty easy to say these days that Walt Disney Animation Studios is going through a second renaissance.
Still, it was only a matter of time until we returned to Broadway ballads and ingenue aspirations.
(So more modern than even our world?)
Rather, she yearns for adventure, hoping to see whats beyond her communitys seaside sunsets.
Nevertheless, the sea takes a liking to Moana.
The songs are themselves provided by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foai, and Mark Mancina.
Even Mauis tattoos (which are actual two-dimensional animation) are teeming with bravado.
Moanais in theaters on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Rating:
4 out of 5
