The scene where the ocean parts & Te Ka comes racing across the seafloor towards Moana is so spectacularly well done. Te Ka might not be the most complex Disney villain, but she's certainly one of the most intimidating & frightening.
There are so many things I love about this movie: 1) They cast a teenage Polynesian girl to play a teenage Polynesian girl. 2) Moana being a woman has no bearing on whether she can lead her people. 3) Moana has no love interest, except for the love for her people. 4) Moana ties her hair up whenever shit gets real. No beautifully flowing, totally impractical locks just because it looks pretty. 5) The first thing Te Fiti does after having her heart restored is take a nap. I respect that. Great reaction!
What I love is that it takes the idea that a woman can be a strong independent character and portrays it pretty naturally. It isn't throwing it in your face or shoving it down your throat. It's show, not tell. And that's awesome.
@@georgewillis592exactly. It is an amazing movie. Get story. Great plot. Great heroine. Moana is a story about a girl boss becoming who she is. Not afraid to get help or learn. Becomes more badass because of it. THIS is how you tell a good story with a female lead.
I like how her reason for leaving the reef wasn’t just to rebel and start a new life like little mermaid, but she was doing it for her people. She accepted her role as chief and lead them to new lands. Truly a middle ground between what she wanted and what her father wants.
That's my favourite part! When I see the movie title of the reaction I'm like: Oh Greg's definitely gonna cry like I did in this one, *clicks play and then sobs with him* lol
I've only watched Forrest Gump, Shawshank, (and Glass Onion) -- and in the last 24 hrs-- and am now just feel like weeping at movies with Greg is the thing. It's adorable (him, not me ugly crying lol)
I mean The creators of the film *meant* to make The audience cry, so it's not his fault for falling Into The emotions of the film lol. After all that's what Art does, it makes you *feel*
One of the most underrated Disney moments: when Moana’s mom helps her leave. I grew up with strict parents but also always knew they’d do anything to let me be my true self. Makes me sob every time.
As a pacific islander this movie meant a lot to us as maui is in a lot of stories in almost all pacific island cultures.. seeing our culture being put infront of the world meant a lot to us and put us on the world map
That is so amazing, bro! I'm indigenous (Diné) and seeing this movie made me so curious about the cultures and stories from our cousins across the sea. These kind of movies are so inspiring!
as a pacific islander i completely agree bro.. the amount of joy it brought us seeing our culture part of the big screens, while being represented right was IMMENSE
The moment her mum helps her leave gets me teared up every time. You see the horror on her face when she realises Moana's mind is made up, but she helps her anyway 😭
As a Pacific Islander living in New Zealand, this movie meant so so much to us Polynesians, it was sold out for weeks at every theatre and my sister and I even took our grown ass dad to the theatre to watch too 😂 seeing the stories we grew up with animated and sung to us on the big screen, and our culture well-represented on the world stage featuring other Pacific Island actors such as Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i was so moving for our little Polynesian nations.
Auli'l almost didn't end up with the role, but received a call back and was the last one. The reason the Grandma died is because after she gave the Heart of Tifiti to Moana she basically gave what it was that was keepibg her alive. Maui's Tattoos were 2d animated. The directors of this film are Ron Clements and John Musker who have done the following previous films: The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, And The Princess and the Frog, Don't worry you are not alone in crying watching Moana the moment that broke me was the I Am Moana song.
I can't even watch reactions to this movie without bawling, let alone rewatching the movie itself. That reprise where she sings "I am Moana!" with her whole chest destroys me every time. Such a good movie!
You are for sure not alone in crying to this film. I’m always left kinda disappointed watching other reactors that don’t at least tear up at this movie because the poetic beauty and message of it always left me crying like a baby haha. I feel like a lot of us can relate to multiple characters in this film - Moana: searching for purpose and self-significance in the world. Maui: searching for self-worth through others. Or even Tefiti: had their heart stolen and left broken and unrecognizable until someone comes along and reminds them of the beauty within. Not to mention the visuals are STUNNING. But that scene under the stars with Moana and her grandma always leaves me in tears - how I wish that people I’ve lost could give me guidance when I need it most. I really relate to Moana and the meaning behind this entire film. So yes, Greg, I 100% understand how you felt watching this movie. Thank you for sharing your reaction, much love and hope you have a fantastic wedding!! ♥️
Omg I absolutely agree! That scene with her grandmother and Tefiti make me cry every time I watch it. The movie is absolutely beautiful visually but even more important the Meaning behind all of it. I think we can all relate and see ourselves, even just a little bit, in all these characters. Moves me every time. 😍
I cry within the first 10mins of this movie, every time. My niece keeps tissues on hand whenever we sit down to watch one of these movies. I thought it was just me getting older and more sensitive 🥲
@@latishabuckner8231 this!! It’s my nieces favourite because she looks a lot like Moana so I simply cry because she has a Disney Princess she can relate to in appearance and this story is so amazing! I’m a fan of the tears, keep them coming people ❤
I love that the ultimate theme of this film is self-knowledge. “Do you know who you are? Who you truly are…” applies to just about everyone here, not just Te Ka. Grandma knows herself so well that she chooses the right tattoo, Moana eventually sees herself with that final “I am MOANA!!!” before reclaiming the heart, and Maui says, “With or without my fishhook, I’m Maui.” The ones who deny their true selves are the antagonists-Te Ka and Moana’s father, the latter because he never acknowledges to Moana that he was just like her when he was young, and doesn’t accept that side of him until he tells his daughter that “it suits you.”
I saw an interview with Dwayne Johnson, he says his daughter doesn't believe he's Maui and won't stand for him "trying to sing like Maui" 😂🤣😂🤣🥰 I had forgotten how beautiful this movie is. Thank you for watching!
It was an absolute JOY watching you react to this. I cried so much along with you. Thank you always for your vulnerability and authenticity, and willingness to share it with us 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Trust me, I cried the first time I saw it. Her grandma is one of the most amazing supporting characters in any Disney movie ever. When she sings I am Moana and her grandma embraces her... TEARS! When Te Ka/Te Fiti approaches her with the parted sea, chills. When they show her at the end on the boat ... the close up, I cried UGLY. This and Encanto are juuuuuuuust MASTERFUL.
Moana and Encanto are my new favourite Disney movies!!! So beautifully animated, the songs are perfection (thanks Lin-Manuel), and it’s not about the quest to find love with another, but the struggle to find the strength within oneself in order to overcome adversity. LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!
My Dad passed away on Tuesday, and my Step-Dad is currently in the hospital, so this has been a rough week. Getting to just sit back and watch and see Greg's enjoyment of this movie has been a nice, but brief respite from all that has been going on. When this movie was released, I didn't quite know what to expect. It has some regular Disney Princess stuff, but it also has some very potentially scary moments. I liked how they helped each other grow, and visually this is really remarkable. I also appreciated the love given to Polynesians. Greg's reactions were very similar to mine, and I would think most people's watching this movie. Thanks for sharing! ~Be Blessed
I love that Moana, Boba Fett, and Aquaman all have the same dad. One of the special features on the bluray was a documentary about premiering the film in the Pacific Islands and translating it into various languages for them. THAT made me tear up a bit as well.
I love this film SO much. The visuals, the story, the messages. 🥰 Huge love especially for the underrated Rachel House, who also played Valkyrie’s hilarious nemesis in Ragnarok. And I cry every time.
I'm Polynesian so to finally see a "Disney princess" that looks like me, depicting how important family & connection to nature is for us. It made me very happy
Never say sorry for crying, here or out in the real world. Being able to cry is a gift and it shows that you know yourself and allow your feelings to flow within without harmful barriers. Not all of us can say that so be glad that you know your feelings and tears. Also, congrats on a loving realtionship with your partner. I wish you a healthy and joyous future together!
As a Polynesian/Pacific Islander, when I watched this movie for the first time with my family, I also cried happy tears, seeing my culture and people who look like me on screen was really something so special! It really blew my mind to watch the world fall in love with and embrace my culture, to see them appreciate its beauty? Ugh. My heart. 🥹❤ Watching your reaction to this movie warmed my heart. The genuine emotions you displayed really had me experiencing the same emotions all over again. Got me crying all over again lol. Thank you!
Seeing people cry at this movie is understandable. It touches on a lot of different subjects that can hold some emotional weight for a lot of people. Loss of a close relative that you share a strong relationship with, the need to go out in to the world and find who you are/your purpose, and the movie is just sad in general. I don't cry, mainly because I just have no soul, but I can tell when something is genuinely sad. Know that there is no shame in crying. If you need to cry, then cry. It just shows that you care deeply about something and that's awesome!!!
I had an unhealthy obsession with this movie a couple years ago.. I’d watch it like 3 times a week 😂 it’s just so good. But it’s been a while…. And maybe this is my sign to make time to see my grandmother soon
The song writer for all of the musical numbers was Lin-Manuel Miranda, he just makes Disney better. He also wrote and composed Encanto’s soundtrack, to me, nothing is comparable.
I cried watching this the first time and second time, etc. it’s a beautiful movie in every way. As I’ve become older, I find I cry and am moved way more than when I was younger 💕
The music is absolutely phenomenal. I love to sing, but I cannot get through How Far I'll Go without getting choked up. Also, the singing voice of the chief is Chris Jackson, who played Washington in the original cast of Hamilton. And it was Lin's voice singing the English parts to We Know the Way, when she had the vision of her ancestors voyaging.
So happy to see you reacting to this one. Moana holds a special place in my heart. When my daughter was very young and in the hospital, this movie was essentially on constant repeat. It brought her (and myself) so much comfort. Thanks!
I'm SO excited you reacted to this. I get emotional during this movie, too. You're one of my fav reactors on TH-cam because you are so genuine and have a pure heart. Never change!
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This is literally the only musical movie I have ever liked and I mean ever! I always skip the singing parts after a few seconds of listening but the songs in this movie were just top notch I have watched it so many times it’s an amazing movie!
I got the honor to meet Auli'i, the voice actress for Moana, and she's from a native Hawaiian school on the island we live on, 'Oahu. She came to volunteer at a school event I was at and she was the absolute sweetest to sing with the kids!
This movie came out about a year after my grandmother passed. And watching Moana and her relationship with her grandmother instantly brought me to tears. I love this movie so much. Thanks for another wonderful reaction.
I remember when I first saw this movie. I got obsessed with the music and found the band that plays the music. All Polynesian band Te Vaka and their live performances are amazing
I've become a sensitive guy too, man. I used to think being tough meant never crying or never feeling emotionally moved, but I realize now that real strength comes from allowing yourself to really feel the emotionally beauty of life around us and the art we create.
This one hit my top 5 Disney movies list the first time I saw it 🙌🏼 The music, the story, the characters, the animation, everything! That part where the sea parts and she’s walking toward Te Ka his so insanely emotional, it gets me tearing up every time.
I saw this in the theatre 2 weeks after my grandmother past and I was silently crying from the moment the grandmother's sting ray spirit guided Moana over the reef waves and through the whole movie. I love this movie and Lin-Manuel's songs went on my playlist the moment I got home from the theatre!
I cried solely at the visuals in theaters. That but at the end where they highlight the different objects and textures and just.. just how FAR animation has come. It's so beautiful
To quote Big Chris: “It’s been emotional.” My family and I saw this in the cinema, and it was amazing. The animation, the music, the character designs, the world building and the culture on display are simply breathtaking. Great reaction.
So the singing voice of Moana’s father is Christopher Jackson who played George Washington in Hamilton no surprise he was picked as Lin did the music for this movie
I cry every time when I watch this movie. I've seen it at least a dozen times by now but I still cried with you man. Never be afraid to cry. You already know this but it's absolutely natural so never be ashamed of it dude. Keep up the good work. I've been enjoying you guy's reactions a lot recently.
This is my favourite disney animated movie, the story, the characters and my gosh, the soundtrack is phenomenal! And i get shill sand tear up watching it too, especially with my daughter - its a wonderful dad and daughter watch for us.
I love all of this movie but what I love most is Te-Fiti/Te-Ka. Someone stole her heart, read she was the victim of trauma, because of that trauma she become angry, untrusting and even violent. But all it takes is one person telling her she’s not a villain and to help her find her heart. Once she does she becomes this beautiful and kind person who trusts people again. Beautiful message. Just because someone’s angry they’re a victim doesn’t make them a villain and we should all try to restore their hearts.
I've been subscribed to this channel for a long time (back before we knew your name was Greg) but I hope you know that the channel has never been better. You guys still are extremely entertaining, have great discussions and do fun videos but there's so much heart these days and that's so refreshing. Really loving all of the content and am so glad I've stuck around. It makes me happy that you appreciated this movie.
Since not a lot of people look for Easter Eggs in Disney movies. The scene with Tamatoa, there are some items on his back that are definite Easter Eggs: Genies lamp from Aladdin, a golden camel also from Aladdin. He also very briefly turns into Sven from Frozen. Some have said there is also a coin from Pirates but I've yet to see it.
Literally my favorite Disney movie, and not just because I'm Hawaiian. It's just the entire story, the music, the animations, the raw emotion and everything is just... ugh. So beautiful. I cried so many happy tears with you, mate!
This was one of the very few disney movies I have watched on the cinema. Usually, I watch movies on Disney channel so watching this movie and the visuals it had just blew my mind completely that I almost cried because of how beautifully it was done. Just like you, I just kept gasping and each visual would just knock a breath off my lungs. It was just so beautiful and even until now.
This is definitely one of my top movies don't worry about getting emotional I can't watch this movie with out crying every time and I've watched it more then 10 times haha
I feel you in a real way, man. I’ve cried more at 31 (now 32 as of last week), than I probably ever did in the rest of my life. When film or television can move you to emotion, whether it be joy, sadness, anger, or whatever, it’s a magical thing. I’ve already seen this movie multiple times, but just seeing the scene where Moana parts the ocean and returns the heart gave me goosebumps all over again. It’s amazing what movies like Moana, Coco, Inside Out, Up, etc. are able to do.
7:35 It comes with age, man. Embrace it. 🙂 Also, I love how Jemaine Clement channels David Bowie for the song "Shiny" (it's intentional, according to Lin-Manuel Miranda). 27:47 The scene with the spirit of the grandmother always gives me chills. When Auli'i Cravalho belts out "I am Moana!", it's so damn powerful!
This is a beautiful movie and one of the best Disney Animated Films ever. Great storytelling and visually stunning. The songs are some of the best in a Disney Film too. Dwayne And Auli'i crashed it. Wish more Disney Movies were like this.
A modern classic. Saw it theaters, bought the blue-Ray when it came out. I would ride around public transportation with the soundtrack on repeat. Then got a lot of fun listening to various people's covers of the song
One of the main reasons I love watching your reactions is cause I love watching you get moved to the point of tears at nearly all the exact same moments as me! Makes me feel like someone else also understands how amazing these moments are! So don’t stop on our account ;)
I love a sentimental Greg ❤ congrats on the wedding! Love seeing the channel feature animated movies too! So many good choices out there that tells great stories and pulls emotions.
Moana's plot has historical ties! Polynesians were EXTREMELY knowledgeable on voyaging. History suggest that they even found america before the vikings! So when you said "this universe is cool" its ours just in BC
When rewatching this film, I broke down into tears when Moana sung to Te Fiti because I mistakingly thought that the song was the same song that played in the beginning of the film when Moana first comes into contact with the Ocean. The same lyrics apply as if the Ocean was singing to Moana, just as Moana was singing to Te Fiti: I’ve crossed the horizon to find you (the horizon of time) I know your name (Moana) They have stolen the heart from inside you (the passion for sailing) But this does not define you. This is not who you are. You know. Who you are. Upon research I learned they are in fact two different songs but that parallel still hits deep to me.
Wait you haven't seen Moana until now? Hahaha Still one of my favorite animated movies from the post-Renaissance era. I can see Moana easily as a Disney classic in the future.
I've seen this film many times but this is the first I'm realizing that Maui and Te Ka (Te Fiti's alter ego) are complementary. She's the goddess/demoness of earth and fire, he's demigod of wind and sea. Four elements. And balance can be restored only when they are finally stop being antagonistic towards each other. Moana brings that balance.
I'm so glad you reacted to and loved Moana, it's one of my favorite movies/musicals/Disney movies/princesses ever. I love it so much that even before I got the DVD, I listened to your welcome, shiny, and how far I'll go (movie version) multiple times. Still listen from time to time whenever I get the urge. I was so happy when I got to watch it for the first time that while eating dinner when shiny and you're welcome came on, I used my eating utensil as a mic and lipsynched to said songs.
I love keeping up with your voyage amongst the animated cinematic experience! You are one of my favourite reactors/content creators and it's because you are not only completely genuine as a human being, you effortlessly stay that way with whatever media you're involved in. I greatly and sincerely appreciate that and I look forward to what's to come 😊❤
I have fond memories of this film. My daughters, who were 7 and 8 at the time of the film’s release, sang along to every song in the theatre because they had already learned them from TH-cam.
I’m like really obsessed with Moana she is my favorite but I’m her couture as her and about the movie that she is Samoan and my couture is so many i can’t even count
Loving these reactions! Don't ever feel bad about getting emotional. These movies are meant to make us feel things. Getting emotional just means you're connecting with the film.
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The scene where the ocean parts & Te Ka comes racing across the seafloor towards Moana is so spectacularly well done. Te Ka might not be the most complex Disney villain, but she's certainly one of the most intimidating & frightening.
Yeah and Auli'is stunning and beautiful Voice make this Scene so damn good
I'd argue that the only villain in the movie is Tamatoa. He's simply evil.
Te Ka certainly is an antagonist but that's different from being a villain.
And the words sung during this scene.. definitely hit me ✨️💙
This scene blew me away..this film was deep!
She was the reincarnated Moses! 😂😂
There are so many things I love about this movie: 1) They cast a teenage Polynesian girl to play a teenage Polynesian girl. 2) Moana being a woman has no bearing on whether she can lead her people. 3) Moana has no love interest, except for the love for her people. 4) Moana ties her hair up whenever shit gets real. No beautifully flowing, totally impractical locks just because it looks pretty. 5) The first thing Te Fiti does after having her heart restored is take a nap. I respect that. Great reaction!
Maui also put his hair up when getting his hook back, because he couldn't transform yet, and it would get in the way
What I love is that it takes the idea that a woman can be a strong independent character and portrays it pretty naturally. It isn't throwing it in your face or shoving it down your throat. It's show, not tell. And that's awesome.
@@georgewillis592exactly. It is an amazing movie. Get story. Great plot. Great heroine. Moana is a story about a girl boss becoming who she is. Not afraid to get help or learn. Becomes more badass because of it. THIS is how you tell a good story with a female lead.
I like how her reason for leaving the reef wasn’t just to rebel and start a new life like little mermaid, but she was doing it for her people. She accepted her role as chief and lead them to new lands. Truly a middle ground between what she wanted and what her father wants.
Did you know apparently she had no experience in singing or acting
I don't think you need to feel embarrassed for crying in these reactions. It just feels like you're in tune with your emotions, and I'm here for it.
It's super genuine and I love it
That's my favourite part! When I see the movie title of the reaction I'm like: Oh Greg's definitely gonna cry like I did in this one, *clicks play and then sobs with him* lol
I've only watched Forrest Gump, Shawshank, (and Glass Onion) -- and in the last 24 hrs-- and am now just feel like weeping at movies with Greg is the thing. It's adorable (him, not me ugly crying lol)
I mean The creators of the film *meant* to make The audience cry, so it's not his fault for falling Into The emotions of the film lol.
After all that's what Art does, it makes you *feel*
Well said
As someone passed his thirties, I'm super sensitive to a good story
One of the most underrated Disney moments: when Moana’s mom helps her leave. I grew up with strict parents but also always knew they’d do anything to let me be my true self. Makes me sob every time.
Same here, it gets me every time 😭
As a pacific islander this movie meant a lot to us as maui is in a lot of stories in almost all pacific island cultures.. seeing our culture being put infront of the world meant a lot to us and put us on the world map
That is so amazing, bro! I'm indigenous (Diné) and seeing this movie made me so curious about the cultures and stories from our cousins across the sea. These kind of movies are so inspiring!
as a pacific islander i completely agree bro.. the amount of joy it brought us seeing our culture part of the big screens, while being represented right was IMMENSE
@@jaminovaa forreal I loved everything about this movie and it will never get old for me
@@juniorsewbs7593 same here 💕
Maui is really only a Poly thing. As a Micronesian Chamorro, we don't have a Maui, or even a version of him
The moment her mum helps her leave gets me teared up every time. You see the horror on her face when she realises Moana's mind is made up, but she helps her anyway 😭
I'm 51 years old and this is literally my favorite Disney movie. The music, the scenery, the emotion. I watch it every time it is on.
As a Pacific Islander living in New Zealand, this movie meant so so much to us Polynesians, it was sold out for weeks at every theatre and my sister and I even took our grown ass dad to the theatre to watch too 😂 seeing the stories we grew up with animated and sung to us on the big screen, and our culture well-represented on the world stage featuring other Pacific Island actors such as Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i was so moving for our little Polynesian nations.
Thank Te Vaka for a lot of that.
Auli'l almost didn't end up with the role, but received a call back and was the last one.
The reason the Grandma died is because after she gave the Heart of Tifiti to Moana she basically gave what it was that was keepibg her alive.
Maui's Tattoos were 2d animated.
The directors of this film are Ron Clements and John Musker who have done the following previous films:
The Great Mouse Detective,
The Little Mermaid,
Aladdin,
Hercules,
Treasure Planet,
And The Princess and the Frog,
Don't worry you are not alone in crying watching Moana the moment that broke me was the I Am Moana song.
PLUS the musics are written by lin manuel miranda (my love).
Also the animation supervisor for the Maui's tattoo was Eric Goldberg, the guy who designed and animated Genie from Aladdin
@@joevictor53 Yeah I know.
Thanks for this comment! I appreciate all the little info, this is cool.
ALSO also, Screenplay was by Taika Waititi
I love that Maui's tattoos on his back is literally his BACK story. This is stunning.
I can't even watch reactions to this movie without bawling, let alone rewatching the movie itself. That reprise where she sings "I am Moana!" with her whole chest destroys me every time. Such a good movie!
WITH! HER! WHOLE! DAMN! CHEST!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
@@traceyfromkc Listen!! I started pre-sobbing knowing it was about to hit and I have chills just thinking about it now. Whew!
You are for sure not alone in crying to this film. I’m always left kinda disappointed watching other reactors that don’t at least tear up at this movie because the poetic beauty and message of it always left me crying like a baby haha. I feel like a lot of us can relate to multiple characters in this film -
Moana: searching for purpose and self-significance in the world.
Maui: searching for self-worth through others.
Or even Tefiti: had their heart stolen and left broken and unrecognizable until someone comes along and reminds them of the beauty within.
Not to mention the visuals are STUNNING. But that scene under the stars with Moana and her grandma always leaves me in tears - how I wish that people I’ve lost could give me guidance when I need it most. I really relate to Moana and the meaning behind this entire film. So yes, Greg, I 100% understand how you felt watching this movie. Thank you for sharing your reaction, much love and hope you have a fantastic wedding!! ♥️
Omg I absolutely agree! That scene with her grandmother and Tefiti make me cry every time I watch it. The movie is absolutely beautiful visually but even more important the Meaning behind all of it. I think we can all relate and see ourselves, even just a little bit, in all these characters. Moves me every time. 😍
I cry within the first 10mins of this movie, every time. My niece keeps tissues on hand whenever we sit down to watch one of these movies. I thought it was just me getting older and more sensitive 🥲
I cry the entire film so it's emotional
@@latishabuckner8231 this!! It’s my nieces favourite because she looks a lot like Moana so I simply cry because she has a Disney Princess she can relate to in appearance and this story is so amazing! I’m a fan of the tears, keep them coming people ❤
You watched reactors who didn’t cry to Moana? 😮
I love that the ultimate theme of this film is self-knowledge. “Do you know who you are? Who you truly are…” applies to just about everyone here, not just Te Ka. Grandma knows herself so well that she chooses the right tattoo, Moana eventually sees herself with that final “I am MOANA!!!” before reclaiming the heart, and Maui says, “With or without my fishhook, I’m Maui.” The ones who deny their true selves are the antagonists-Te Ka and Moana’s father, the latter because he never acknowledges to Moana that he was just like her when he was young, and doesn’t accept that side of him until he tells his daughter that “it suits you.”
what about tamatoa, he knows he's shiny
@@xxyzxxyz690 Tamatoa is the best character in the movie because he doesn't follow any rules. Not even narrative ones.
I saw an interview with Dwayne Johnson, he says his daughter doesn't believe he's Maui and won't stand for him "trying to sing like Maui" 😂🤣😂🤣🥰
I had forgotten how beautiful this movie is. Thank you for watching!
Mtg
Even tho she still wants him sing it to her over and over again🥰🤣
when maui got that tattoo of moana ON HIS HEART???? i cried
It was an absolute JOY watching you react to this. I cried so much along with you. Thank you always for your vulnerability and authenticity, and willingness to share it with us 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Yes! All of this!!
Trust me, I cried the first time I saw it. Her grandma is one of the most amazing supporting characters in any Disney movie ever. When she sings I am Moana and her grandma embraces her... TEARS! When Te Ka/Te Fiti approaches her with the parted sea, chills. When they show her at the end on the boat ... the close up, I cried UGLY. This and Encanto are juuuuuuuust MASTERFUL.
No matter how many times I watch this movie, it always makes me so emotional. It’s one of my favorite Disney movies ever ❤
Moana and Encanto are my new favourite Disney movies!!! So beautifully animated, the songs are perfection (thanks Lin-Manuel), and it’s not about the quest to find love with another, but the struggle to find the strength within oneself in order to overcome adversity. LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!
I really hope LMM gets to do more Disney soundtracks. He’s in his own league of songwriting.
@@lyricmezzosoprano5357you are so right! They don't give those MacArthur genius grants to just anybody!!!
My Dad passed away on Tuesday, and my Step-Dad is currently in the hospital, so this has been a rough week. Getting to just sit back and watch and see Greg's enjoyment of this movie has been a nice, but brief respite from all that has been going on. When this movie was released, I didn't quite know what to expect. It has some regular Disney Princess stuff, but it also has some very potentially scary moments. I liked how they helped each other grow, and visually this is really remarkable. I also appreciated the love given to Polynesians. Greg's reactions were very similar to mine, and I would think most people's watching this movie. Thanks for sharing! ~Be Blessed
I’m so sorry for your loss of your Dad, and wishing the best to your Step-Dad ❤
@@sabzspursfan127 Thank you
may you find comfort and peace for the loss of your Dad, and healing for your Step-Dad. ❤
@@traceyfromkc Thank you
I love that Moana, Boba Fett, and Aquaman all have the same dad.
One of the special features on the bluray was a documentary about premiering the film in the Pacific Islands and translating it into various languages for them. THAT made me tear up a bit as well.
I love this film SO much. The visuals, the story, the messages. 🥰 Huge love especially for the underrated Rachel House, who also played Valkyrie’s hilarious nemesis in Ragnarok. And I cry every time.
The pirates part is what I skip when I rewatch
I'm Polynesian so to finally see a "Disney princess" that looks like me, depicting how important family & connection to nature is for us. It made me very happy
Never say sorry for crying, here or out in the real world. Being able to cry is a gift and it shows that you know yourself and allow your feelings to flow within without harmful barriers. Not all of us can say that so be glad that you know your feelings and tears. Also, congrats on a loving realtionship with your partner. I wish you a healthy and joyous future together!
You should definitely check Rise of the Guardians if you haven’t seen it. It’s pretty fitting for holiday season as well.
Yesss, he would definitely enjoy it
Or Claus
As a Polynesian/Pacific Islander, when I watched this movie for the first time with my family, I also cried happy tears, seeing my culture and people who look like me on screen was really something so special! It really blew my mind to watch the world fall in love with and embrace my culture, to see them appreciate its beauty? Ugh. My heart. 🥹❤
Watching your reaction to this movie warmed my heart. The genuine emotions you displayed really had me experiencing the same emotions all over again. Got me crying all over again lol. Thank you!
Seeing people cry at this movie is understandable. It touches on a lot of different subjects that can hold some emotional weight for a lot of people. Loss of a close relative that you share a strong relationship with, the need to go out in to the world and find who you are/your purpose, and the movie is just sad in general. I don't cry, mainly because I just have no soul, but I can tell when something is genuinely sad. Know that there is no shame in crying. If you need to cry, then cry. It just shows that you care deeply about something and that's awesome!!!
I had an unhealthy obsession with this movie a couple years ago.. I’d watch it like 3 times a week 😂 it’s just so good. But it’s been a while…. And maybe this is my sign to make time to see my grandmother soon
The song writer for all of the musical numbers was Lin-Manuel Miranda, he just makes Disney better. He also wrote and composed Encanto’s soundtrack, to me, nothing is comparable.
I cried watching this the first time and second time, etc. it’s a beautiful movie in every way. As I’ve become older, I find I cry and am moved way more than when I was younger 💕
The music is absolutely phenomenal. I love to sing, but I cannot get through How Far I'll Go without getting choked up. Also, the singing voice of the chief is Chris Jackson, who played Washington in the original cast of Hamilton. And it was Lin's voice singing the English parts to We Know the Way, when she had the vision of her ancestors voyaging.
So happy to see you reacting to this one. Moana holds a special place in my heart. When my daughter was very young and in the hospital, this movie was essentially on constant repeat. It brought her (and myself) so much comfort. Thanks!
I'm SO excited you reacted to this. I get emotional during this movie, too.
You're one of my fav reactors on TH-cam because you are so genuine and have a pure heart. Never change!
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This is literally the only musical movie I have ever liked and I mean ever! I always skip the singing parts after a few seconds of listening but the songs in this movie were just top notch I have watched it so many times it’s an amazing movie!
I got the honor to meet Auli'i, the voice actress for Moana, and she's from a native Hawaiian school on the island we live on, 'Oahu. She came to volunteer at a school event I was at and she was the absolute sweetest to sing with the kids!
I saw this in theaters. I still get chills at key moments whenever I rewatch it. I love this movie
This movie came out about a year after my grandmother passed. And watching Moana and her relationship with her grandmother instantly brought me to tears. I love this movie so much. Thanks for another wonderful reaction.
Idk ppl could cry over Moana, you have such a pure soul ❤
I cry every time and I’ve seen it a hundred times by now 😂
I cry every time and I've seen it a hundred times by now 😂
Her grandma died...
Wait, so you didnt??
I cry every time I watch Moana. I love this movie
I remember when I first saw this movie. I got obsessed with the music and found the band that plays the music. All Polynesian band Te Vaka and their live performances are amazing
I was born and raised in Hawai'i (over 50 years) and I was crying by the end of this movie. all of Polynesia can be proud.
I've become a sensitive guy too, man. I used to think being tough meant never crying or never feeling emotionally moved, but I realize now that real strength comes from allowing yourself to really feel the emotionally beauty of life around us and the art we create.
"The call isn't out there at all, it's inside me" That single line man, gets me everytime. Lin Manuel has such a way with words it's amazing.
This one hit my top 5 Disney movies list the first time I saw it 🙌🏼 The music, the story, the characters, the animation, everything! That part where the sea parts and she’s walking toward Te Ka his so insanely emotional, it gets me tearing up every time.
I’m starting to believe Greg’s reactions are therapy for all. It’s good to cry.
I saw this in the theatre 2 weeks after my grandmother past and I was silently crying from the moment the grandmother's sting ray spirit guided Moana over the reef waves and through the whole movie.
I love this movie and Lin-Manuel's songs went on my playlist the moment I got home from the theatre!
Totally underrated Disney movie. I love that that Maui’s tattoos were hand drawn animation on top of the 3D animation and that Alan Tudyk was Heihei.
I cried solely at the visuals in theaters. That but at the end where they highlight the different objects and textures and just.. just how FAR animation has come. It's so beautiful
I looooooove this movie. I cried the entire movie because I was overwhelmed by the music, animation, and her story
To quote Big Chris: “It’s been emotional.” My family and I saw this in the cinema, and it was amazing. The animation, the music, the character designs, the world building and the culture on display are simply breathtaking. Great reaction.
The baby versions of Disney characters are always cute but baby Moana is next level she's so flipping cute I can't take it
So the singing voice of Moana’s father is Christopher Jackson who played George Washington in Hamilton no surprise he was picked as Lin did the music for this movie
The post-credits scene referencing The Little Mermaid is even better because the two films share the same directing team!
We love a sensitive guy! Hahah it’s cute that you get emotional over the little things ❤️
You're not crying, I'm crying. Even watching your wonderful reaction I am once again crying.
I still can't believe Alan Tudyk did the recording for Heihei
I cry every time when I watch this movie. I've seen it at least a dozen times by now but I still cried with you man. Never be afraid to cry. You already know this but it's absolutely natural so never be ashamed of it dude. Keep up the good work. I've been enjoying you guy's reactions a lot recently.
This is my favourite disney animated movie, the story, the characters and my gosh, the soundtrack is phenomenal! And i get shill sand tear up watching it too, especially with my daughter - its a wonderful dad and daughter watch for us.
I love all of this movie but what I love most is Te-Fiti/Te-Ka.
Someone stole her heart, read she was the victim of trauma, because of that trauma she become angry, untrusting and even violent. But all it takes is one person telling her she’s not a villain and to help her find her heart. Once she does she becomes this beautiful and kind person who trusts people again.
Beautiful message. Just because someone’s angry they’re a victim doesn’t make them a villain and we should all try to restore their hearts.
As an islander myself i thank you for noticing the beauty of my islands. Even if its in animation
My favorite Disney movie. The animation is the best they've ever done.
I've been subscribed to this channel for a long time (back before we knew your name was Greg) but I hope you know that the channel has never been better. You guys still are extremely entertaining, have great discussions and do fun videos but there's so much heart these days and that's so refreshing. Really loving all of the content and am so glad I've stuck around. It makes me happy that you appreciated this movie.
Since not a lot of people look for Easter Eggs in Disney movies.
The scene with Tamatoa, there are some items on his back that are definite Easter Eggs: Genies lamp from Aladdin, a golden camel also from Aladdin. He also very briefly turns into Sven from Frozen. Some have said there is also a coin from Pirates but I've yet to see it.
I'm so proud of u to be so emotional human being💜💜💜loved it and cried with u💜
Literally my favorite Disney movie, and not just because I'm Hawaiian. It's just the entire story, the music, the animations, the raw emotion and everything is just... ugh. So beautiful. I cried so many happy tears with you, mate!
I literally cried while watching this. This movie will get me every time. 😭😭😭
This was one of the very few disney movies I have watched on the cinema. Usually, I watch movies on Disney channel so watching this movie and the visuals it had just blew my mind completely that I almost cried because of how beautifully it was done. Just like you, I just kept gasping and each visual would just knock a breath off my lungs. It was just so beautiful and even until now.
This is definitely one of my top movies don't worry about getting emotional I can't watch this movie with out crying every time and I've watched it more then 10 times haha
This is my favorite Disney movie 🥰 and watching you react to it made the 101st time watching it all that much better. Thank you 🥰
I feel you in a real way, man. I’ve cried more at 31 (now 32 as of last week), than I probably ever did in the rest of my life. When film or television can move you to emotion, whether it be joy, sadness, anger, or whatever, it’s a magical thing. I’ve already seen this movie multiple times, but just seeing the scene where Moana parts the ocean and returns the heart gave me goosebumps all over again.
It’s amazing what movies like Moana, Coco, Inside Out, Up, etc. are able to do.
Honestly it's worth listening to the versions of the songs in Māori or other pacific languages. They sound so good and it just feels right.
I quite literally was balling my eyes out in the cinema with that end scene with Moana and TeKa
7:35 It comes with age, man. Embrace it. 🙂
Also, I love how Jemaine Clement channels David Bowie for the song "Shiny" (it's intentional, according to Lin-Manuel Miranda).
27:47 The scene with the spirit of the grandmother always gives me chills. When Auli'i Cravalho belts out "I am Moana!", it's so damn powerful!
This is a beautiful movie and one of the best Disney Animated Films ever. Great storytelling and visually stunning. The songs are some of the best in a Disney Film too. Dwayne And Auli'i crashed it. Wish more Disney Movies were like this.
This movie is a visual and emotional masterpiece!
A modern classic.
Saw it theaters, bought the blue-Ray when it came out. I would ride around public transportation with the soundtrack on repeat. Then got a lot of fun listening to various people's covers of the song
One of the main reasons I love watching your reactions is cause I love watching you get moved to the point of tears at nearly all the exact same moments as me! Makes me feel like someone else also understands how amazing these moments are! So don’t stop on our account ;)
I love a sentimental Greg ❤ congrats on the wedding! Love seeing the channel feature animated movies too! So many good choices out there that tells great stories and pulls emotions.
My favorite Disney animated movie. And on a technical note, the water animation is the best ever fluid simulation, IMO. It's just stunning.
Moana's plot has historical ties! Polynesians were EXTREMELY knowledgeable on voyaging. History suggest that they even found america before the vikings! So when you said "this universe is cool" its ours just in BC
Best animated film I've ever watched; this film is perfect.
I don't know how you're going to take this but... I love seeing you cry.
idk why but i love when disney movies go the mythological route they tell it so nicely
When rewatching this film, I broke down into tears when Moana sung to Te Fiti because I mistakingly thought that the song was the same song that played in the beginning of the film when Moana first comes into contact with the Ocean. The same lyrics apply as if the Ocean was singing to Moana, just as Moana was singing to Te Fiti:
I’ve crossed the horizon to find you (the horizon of time)
I know your name (Moana)
They have stolen the heart from inside you (the passion for sailing)
But this does not define you.
This is not who you are.
You know. Who you are.
Upon research I learned they are in fact two different songs but that parallel still hits deep to me.
The similarity/parallel is 100% intentional though. Callbacks like that are how great musicals are constructed.
i still can't believe auli'i was only SIXTEEN when she played moana! her voice is probably the best out of all the disney princesses
Wait you haven't seen Moana until now? Hahaha Still one of my favorite animated movies from the post-Renaissance era. I can see Moana easily as a Disney classic in the future.
I've seen this film many times but this is the first I'm realizing that Maui and Te Ka (Te Fiti's alter ego) are complementary. She's the goddess/demoness of earth and fire, he's demigod of wind and sea. Four elements. And balance can be restored only when they are finally stop being antagonistic towards each other. Moana brings that balance.
I'm so glad you reacted to and loved Moana, it's one of my favorite movies/musicals/Disney movies/princesses ever. I love it so much that even before I got the DVD, I listened to your welcome, shiny, and how far I'll go (movie version) multiple times. Still listen from time to time whenever I get the urge. I was so happy when I got to watch it for the first time that while eating dinner when shiny and you're welcome came on, I used my eating utensil as a mic and lipsynched to said songs.
I love keeping up with your voyage amongst the animated cinematic experience! You are one of my favourite reactors/content creators and it's because you are not only completely genuine as a human being, you effortlessly stay that way with whatever media you're involved in. I greatly and sincerely appreciate that and I look forward to what's to come 😊❤
Thank you so much for reacting to Moana - it was gratifying to see how much you appreciated its heart and empowering messages 🥰
I cried so much when Her mom wraps up her food and doesn’t stop her from leaving ! Wow I cried hard 😂😅❤
I was tearing up at the same spots lol. This movie is definitely an emotional rollercoaster and inspiring
I can’t get that you’re welcome song out of my head
I have fond memories of this film. My daughters, who were 7 and 8 at the time of the film’s release, sang along to every song in the theatre because they had already learned them from TH-cam.
That was just a fraction of how beautiful our Polynesian culture and people are. 🙏
This movie brings so many beautiful memories. Back when I was a kid I loved it, I still do lol
I’m like really obsessed with Moana she is my favorite but I’m her couture as her and about the movie that she is Samoan and my couture is so many i can’t even count
Loving these reactions! Don't ever feel bad about getting emotional. These movies are meant to make us feel things. Getting emotional just means you're connecting with the film.
The glowing ray coming out to symbolise the grandma's death is just one of the most gorgeous things