We saw this movie as a family and I knew it was one of those movies that I would need to see again, and again. We all loved it and my son was singing “You’re Welcome” the whole way home! I am thrilled that I was sent this combo pack to review for you!
Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast South Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one today knows why. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds.
The most fascinating part of this animated movie is that it is based on truth! The Wayfinders did actually stop traveling for a thousand years and no one knows why. Moana is a created character made to explain how wayriding started up again, but the basic story is historical fact. And the mythology of Maui is one that almost all Pacific Island cultures share in one form or another. The navigational skills of the Pacific Islanders was truly remarkable, and they did not have access to any of our modern nautical instruments!
I love owning movies because there are so many extras, I always want more information after I see a movie! Moana does not disappoint:
Special Features:
Theatrical Short Film: Inner Workings (another brilliant animated short from Disney!)
Maui Mini-Movie: Gone Fishing
Voice of the Islands
Things You Didn’t Know About…
Things You Didn’t Know About…
Island Fashion
They Know the Way: Making the Music of Moana
Fishing for Easter Eggs
The Elements Of…Mini-Maui
The Elements Of…Water
The Elements Of…Lava
The Elements Of…Hair
Deleted Song: “Warrior Face”
Deleted Scene: Race The Wind/Ties That Bind
Deleted Scene: Discussing Moana’s Future
Deleted Scene: Under The Sea
Deleted Scene: Grandmother’s Warning/Legend Of Maui
Deleted Scene: Education Of Moana
Deleted Scene: Father, Daughter, Boat
Deleted Scene: Canoe Race
“How Far I’ll Go” Performed By Alessia Cara (Music Video)
“How Far I’ll Go” Around the World
Audio Commentary
Did I mention that I interviewed Moana herself, Auli’i Cravalho? Read all about that interview here!
This is a must own movie for every household! I have to stop writing now so I can download my digital copy and load it on my iPad!
Disclosure: I received this combo pack for review. All opinions are always 100% honest and our own.
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We just watched this on the weekend and it was fabulous. So entertaining and fun.