One of my favorite moments is when Granny's spirit tells Moana that if she truly thinks she can't complete the task, it is perfectly okay to go home. No "you must complete it no matter what" crap.
Moana doesn't just focus on one specific island, it merges multiple Polynesian cultures together because we shared alot of the same stories! I remember showing my Dad Maui's design and he could immediately tell where each of Maui's tattoos come from
That’s so cool! I didn’t see any māori tattoo’s (as we also share the story of Maui) but I’m more happy because the smaller islands need more representation
Just a curious question but how did the similar stories happen to come about on different islands spread apart? Was it due to various islanders populating new islands/coming to another island with people already on it and spreading the stories? Or did these different island communities happen to come about the same stories independently? I don't mean to sound ignorant, I'm just genuinely interested in knowing more!
@@Zephyr616 since we were sea faring people, we traveled between all the pacific islands. One of the things alot of us shared was actually the story of Maui, but his feats either varied or stayed the same amongst the island people.
Things I noticed: -Moana's Tatau appears on Maui right over his heart. She will always be close to his heart. It is also the only Tatau that neither features himself, nor his hook. Because he didn't need his hook to teach Moana to wayfind and help her, and he did it in the end out of care for her, rather than for himself. -The necklace Moana is wearing throughout the film, in which she keeps the Heart, is worn by the Voyager Chief Ancestor, and is handed from one Voyager Chief to the next when the time to Voyage comes again. When Grandmother gave it to Moana, she was naming her the next Voyager Chief, and saying the time to Voyage was back once more after all these years. - Te Fiti is a volcano goddess, representing both the islands, fertile soil, and life they can bring, but without her Heart she becomes Te Ka, who represents is capable of only the fire and destruction a volcano can wreak.
It’s a mixture of Polynesian nations. From Hawaiians to Samoans to Tuvalu and Tokelau… this was truly a gem and gave us so much pride to see and hear our music, names, and language on the big screen. Moana is a common name across Polynesia. It literally means “ocean”. Thanks for this reaction. Love ur vids bradda! Aloha!
@@emz_54 the main ones but I did see some Hawai'i and Tahitian based ones too. And no… I didn’t forget Fiji. Just didn’t name them. Didn’t mean I forgot them. I’m from Kahuku…. Big pacific island population.
not gonna lie but The Rock has an amazing singing voice. this movie actually made the Rock cry of joy cause this is part of his heritage having his grandpa be the wrestler "High Chief" Peter Mivya ( probably spelled wrong)
The voice of Moana's dad (Temuera Morrison) also plays the Jango Fett, Boba Fett, and the Clone Troopers in the Prequel Trilogy, The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett
His greatest but toughest role of his was Jake The Muss in Once Were Warriors. If you ever have a chance and are mentally in a good place Id suggest watching it. Trigger warning its very violent but also a representation of Pacific Islander life in the hood.
Moana is one of my fave Disney movies along with Tangled. I love Frozen and Encanto, but something about Moana hit different! I loved Moana was expected to lead and take over as chief vs getting married to a prince to be seen as valid. Her huge aspirations to save her people and everyone was much bigger than herself and I think that's why this movie sparked more of these kinds of heroines. Maui is based off of folklore, but apparently the movie Maui wasn't entirely welcome by the Polynesian people. Either way, loved the inclusion of native language in songs, as it's the first I think!
agreed! moana and encanto are absolutely my favorites and heroines like moana and mirabel are so great for kids to have growing up because their characters are so much more than “status and marriage” they’re teenagers they don’t need to start a married life! just young girls who feel dedicated to save their homes
But I think encanto has a better tale in tht sense where u don't need to have a power to be special as many before were perfect in every way but Moana kinda is and rapunzel was also similar and tangled also because they didn't marry eachother at tht same moment after being u know saved. They actually say tht after many years of asking Eugene finally says yes. Didn't know it had taken them tht long though
The other moment that gets me is when Maui's hook is destroyed and he faces TeKa unarmed. He doesn't back down but chants in defiance in the face of certain death. That kind of bravery always gets me.
My favourite thing about Moana is that she was chosen not because she was a warrior, but because she was compassionate. She helped the sea turtle baby and because of that, the ocean chose her. Te'Ka could only be beaten by restoring the Heart to Te Fiti.
This movie came out about 6 months after my grandmother died, and that scene with the grandma hit me hard. Not in a bad way, but I’ve always been able to see my grandmother in Disney characters. She was an old Cajun lady.
This was a surprise movie for me. My wife dragged me to the theatre to see this one and I absolutely loved it. It is still my favorite Disney movie to this day.
Alan Tudyk aka the king of voiceover, did the voice for the incredible Hei Hei the chicken. OBVIOUSLY the star of the movie. and literally the best sidekick EVER.
This is the second Disney animated film where they really dug into the research of the culture, and the first film i can think of where they NAILED the realistic aspects of water. P.S. Pixar used to be seperate from Disney animations...until Disney sucked it into its corporation.
Mulan was great but it wasn't like real many people say tht I don't know. Encanto is the most accurate one well Moana also but it is the most accurate one out of all the movies like the main culture like they actually went there. But u couldn't for Moana and I think they a really great job for Moana even though it was hard to research abt it
You’re reaction to that monster at 20:10 was me lol. Still creeps me out lol. 26:49-27:15 especially when she hit that Moana note. 29:13 when she’s singing to Te Kā…the most impacting moments to me. So beautiful.
I'm white as anything, but I really appreciate that Disney is out here finally representing a more diverse people. (Not just skin colour, but also LGBT aswell in some of their other stuff). A lot of people think it doesnt matter, but I have a three year old biracial daughter and she notices. Having her say "she has the same skin as me" and being so happy about it, is so heartwarming 🖤
I'm so white that I fear showing my bare legs in the summer, because people may get blinded. We've got so many white princesses to choose from, it was getting kinda bland and boring, every one of the 'older' princesses doesn't do sh*t except for being a beautiful, kind damsel in distress waiting to be rescued by a prince whom she immediately marries. Those new Disney princesses aren't only much more diverse, so that every little girl can pick one that looks like her, they are getting more and more independent, strong and smart. What's not to love about that? 😊
@@ichmeiner4531 thank you for this. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to about the need for diversity and I often shy away from it. This comment really made my day. I started crying so hard watching the Pixar film Turning Red because I’ve been struggling with a racial identity crisis for a long time… I still am. But seeing movies like Turning Red and Shang Chi and To All The Boys I Loved Before and there show dash and Lily. While not all of these are Chinese it still heals something in me that the Asian girls can be main characters too. As a kid I didn’t think anyone would ever have a crush on me because I was Asian and I accepted that. Now that I’m older I’m realizing how messed up that was. Seeing all these diverse characters show up in amazing movies… it’s amazing. There are no words for how happy it makes me.
Moana deserved a follow up tv series, like Lilo & Stitch got. Such an amazing world design and lore that would've made a fantastic tv show. Or a game that was like Zelda Windwaker (with all the sailing and such). It def needs to be a world in Kingdom Hearts 4
Moana came out the same year as Zootopia. I think it may be the best year for Disney animated films EVER. I had surgery and we bedridden for a couple weeks. I just watched Moana and Zootopia over and over and they both kept my spirits up..
I love that yeah, the island goddess "turned into a monster", but it's also showing people that the most beautiful, fertile earth comes from volcanic turbulence. They're symbiotic.
it's funny how they paint Maui into a villain at the start, but really he's just a guy who's desperate for love and attention, sure he can be selfish and stubborn, but put yourself in his shoes and tell me that your feet wouldnt stink.
The great thing about Moana is that, even though it is about a "strong female" character, the story doesn't make it all about her proving herself despite being a girl. She is already recognized as the next chief and she has nothing to prove. The same story could have been told with a boy. In the long run I think this kind of movie is more empowering. When she sings, "I am Moana" it is filled with so much it still overwhelms me. Throughout that song she goes from defeat to remembering that she is part of a lineage of brave explorers and she carries that spirit of her ancestors. In that conviction she learns that she is more than just herself and finally knows who she is. When she sings, "I am Moana" it is with with immense joy, pride and power. And the singer brings all that to her performance. It is all in there and it overwhelms me.
I also like the fact that they didn't make the male character (Maui) weaker than Moana to make her appear better. Maui being a demigod has supernatural strength and wayfinding knowledge that he teaches to Moana, while Moana teaches Maui humility and to see himself beyond his demigod status
By far my favorite of all the newer Disney movies! Favorite part is where the grandma comes back to inspire and support her, followed closely by the restoration of the island goddess. The music in this movie is also one of my favorites. 💜💜💜 Glad you liked it.
I looovvveeee the soundtrack... Especially, 'We know the way'...gives me chills When grandma died and turned into the Manta Ray, I crieddddd... Also, when spirit grandma came to comfort her and she saw her ancestors... Yess gave me chills too
“We Know The Way” is incredibly underrated! I had seen a documentary on ancient Polynesian navigation/wayfinding, and the first time I saw this movie I was blown away how so many of their actual techniques were put in that song And the manta ray…. I still get chills every time. And I have 7 kids, I’ve seen it a lot of times 😂
Someone on TH-cam did an edit combining We Know The Way and the end Reprise, making the song longer (which it needed to be). I love the edit more than the original song(s).
Fun story about that screaming chicken. So we were at the store during Christmas this movie came out. We saw a toy of that chicken that screams loudly just like in the movie. I sort of joked and said "Wonder what parent would buy this for their kid?" an employee heard me and clearly done with hearing that toy go off grumbled "No one ever buys that toy."
I tear up every time when the grandma's spirit comes back and then when Moana realizes that Te Ka is just Te Fiti who is hurt because she was betrayed. It's beautiful way of reminding us mother nature will not spare you if you wrong her.
Hello! I am a new subscriber! After seeing your reaction to Moana, I just got to see more of your reactions! I have a younger brother who watched your reaction with me and loved it!
23:07 in the legend of Mauis the reason his parents throw him in to the sea is that he was stillborn and that was they did to Stillborn. The goddess of the sea found and somehow saved him. Is that a more or less darker story then what they did here?
The baby turtle is Crush, the dad turtle in Finding Nemo. Disney owns Pixar so it makes it all canon. That's why the ENTIRE Pixar catalog is on Disney+ even the shorts that appear before the films. The short that goes before Moana is called Lava. It's about a lonely volcano who finally finds someone to "Lava." Ngl it made me tear up. Lol
Sorry, but you're wrong. Disney and Pixar have your own eastereggs. In that case, the turtle is only a turtle. And the short movie Lava appear in other movie from Pixar. But Sven easter egg is right. And the song You're welcome, appear the fish in the little mermaid very quickly because the writers are the same. They talked about this an interview. Other things are just coincidences.
How is it Crush? I did some research and it couldn’t possibly be Crush. The timelines don’t add up and his age is explicitly said in the movie. It seems like the only “proof” was an ad lib at the Disney park from a voice actor.
I love this film so much, coming from one of the islands represented in this story so I recognized several of Maui's stories as well as the sleeping goddess being a mountain range, we have a similar mountain where I'm from that's called the sleeping giant. Just a great story that took me back to my childhood when we'd read stories about Maui slowing the sun down.
For Hamilton, honestly bro I’d check out your peers that’ve reacted to it and see how they found their way around copyright. Keep doing you fam. You killing it.
Disney really got a lot of the Polynesian culture and traditions right with this movie. Not only did the creators spend months researching the story of Maui and the time period of travel and the subsequent 1000 year break but all the voice actors (except for the chicken) are from Polynesian descent also.
Growing up in New Zealand and being of Maori descent I grew up hearing the story of Maui and Mother Ranginui and Father Papatuanuku. All Polynesian legends have similarities as all are stemmed from the same story. We are sea faring people, master navigators, people of earth and water. In my family and in my opinion, most Maori whanau (family) we have a close connection and deep respect for our ancestors. We come from a long line of chiefs. I can trace my ancestry back to the Captain of my Tribal Waka (The Canoe by which my people arrived in Aotearoa aka New Zealand). Great movie and great reaction Mellow. 👍 Kia Ora
I've seen Moana so many times I've lost count! But I'd watch it many times more if my granddaughters asked". It was fun watching it you". You make movies fun! Even if they're not. Take care Mel.xx
14:10 i remember when i watched this in my living room with my family, my older brother walked in at this part and watched for like 10 seconds and was like "is he singing about stealing her boat from her" it was so hilarious that he picked up on that so fast
No matter I watch this movie multiple times, I feel so proud of my culture. As a polynesian(from french Polynesia), I can tell that movie has some similarities to polynesian culture. The oral transmission at the beginning of the movie (with grandma like it had used to be), the way of sailing (with the stars as an indication...), Maui tattoos (many legends talk about it), Maui's haka (a warrior dance that warrior used before a battle like Maui use with Te Ka), Te Fiti relate to an island of french Polynesia names Huahine (my grandmother's island where I spend my vacation during my chilhood, beautiful by the way)...So, I'm really thankful to Disney for making this movie that show my culture all around the world. And thank you so much for your reaction!!!You're so funny 🤣😂I really enjoy it 🤗👍
Grandma held the Heart of Te Fiti for Moana till she was old enough to go out on her mission. In return, the stone kept Grandma alive and well. When she returned the stone to Moana, her own mission was ended, as was her life.
I like the way you supported the fact that Moana would be Chief one day from the beginning but the more you saw how capable she actually is, the more you became a fan. She isn't a Mary Sue and I love that.
The little bit of real history in this movie is that for about a thousand years, the Polynesians did stop exploring, and no one exactly knows why. (I think it started around the first century BC, but it’s been a while since I read that factoid.) So this is the Disney fairytale of why they stopped, and then started again.
I always thought the songs in this movie were better than Frozen. Not just because of LMM, but because I always felt Frozen had some songs that don't have a point, and are just there for the sake of having a cute song.
100% agree same with frozen 2 there was a lot of unnecessary songs and yes it’s a musical but musicals use songs to tell the story not fill in space. Thankfully with lin manuel on recent disney projects moana,encanto and the upcoming live action little mermaid, the songs actually serve as tools of storytelling not time filling
Moana is easily my second favorite Disney movie of all time. Alice in Wonderland will always be first, at least as far as I can tell. This one has hands-down the best soundtrack tho. Every single song is endlessly singable, and just makes me happy. I love this movie so much. The first time I saw it, was the week my now fiancee came from Ohio to Florida to visit me, and we were sitting on the couch, watching it on her tablet, and eating pasta, lol. Just cuddled together, in each others' arms, just being together. Maybe that is coloring my opinion of it, but so be it. I love this movie so much.
Was not the biggest fan of this movie when I saw it in theaters but now it's one of my 4 yr old's favorite movies and it has grown to be one of my Disney favorites!!! The grandma knew from the beginning, when Moana was a baby that she had a special calling in this world. Grandma motivated and encouraged Moanas bravery and strength Also I love the message of the father apologizing/forgiving Moana. He kept her on the island to protect her but as she comes back to the island after saving Ta'kai he realizes her calling and he embraces her/forgives her It's very rare in a Disney movie to see a parent say sorry and encourage their child to thrive. Finding Nemo and Moana are the best examples in Disney of the parent's fear holding back the child but the child stepping up for themselves and showing their bravery
I'd love to see your Hamilton reaction, it might be easier to break it up into two or three songs at a time, to get more of the music through? But that's also a lot of videos and editing. I've seen people do two parts for Act 1 and Act 2 that goes pretty well. Also, subtitles are a must because the whole play is sung through, so you don't want to miss any words.
Everyone at work with kids was coming in singing these songs when it came out lol like darrel you good man? you been singing your welcome for two hours now
At Disney world or land, idk which one. There's a thing where you can ask crush the turtle questions. Crush confirmed he's only 150 and Moana was hundreds of years earlier. Lmao
I love seeing representation better than the “it sounds kinda foreign” Ukrainian choir used in Brother Bear. From the instrumentation of this movie to the range of Colombian styles in “Encanto,” I’m all about that representation. We all connect to basic storytelling and emotions, and I love seeing how those emotions reflect around the world.
I was super close with my Nan, and the water. Moana is def. a favorite, but the scene with her grandma's stingray at the beginning and later meeting on the water gives me chills every time!
this was the first time the actually got an actress the age of the princess she was playing! and she is from hawaii! there is an awesome video of her hearing the news she got it! look it up :)
One of my favorite moments is when Granny's spirit tells Moana that if she truly thinks she can't complete the task, it is perfectly okay to go home. No "you must complete it no matter what" crap.
Unconditional love right there.
Moana doesn't just focus on one specific island, it merges multiple Polynesian cultures together because we shared alot of the same stories!
I remember showing my Dad Maui's design and he could immediately tell where each of Maui's tattoos come from
From the islands ?
That’s so cool! I didn’t see any māori tattoo’s (as we also share the story of Maui) but I’m more happy because the smaller islands need more representation
Just a curious question but how did the similar stories happen to come about on different islands spread apart? Was it due to various islanders populating new islands/coming to another island with people already on it and spreading the stories? Or did these different island communities happen to come about the same stories independently?
I don't mean to sound ignorant, I'm just genuinely interested in knowing more!
@@troberson5186 yeah like Samoa, or Tonga, or Hawaii
@@Zephyr616 since we were sea faring people, we traveled between all the pacific islands.
One of the things alot of us shared was actually the story of Maui, but his feats either varied or stayed the same amongst the island people.
Things I noticed:
-Moana's Tatau appears on Maui right over his heart. She will always be close to his heart. It is also the only Tatau that neither features himself, nor his hook. Because he didn't need his hook to teach Moana to wayfind and help her, and he did it in the end out of care for her, rather than for himself.
-The necklace Moana is wearing throughout the film, in which she keeps the Heart, is worn by the Voyager Chief Ancestor, and is handed from one Voyager Chief to the next when the time to Voyage comes again. When Grandmother gave it to Moana, she was naming her the next Voyager Chief, and saying the time to Voyage was back once more after all these years.
- Te Fiti is a volcano goddess, representing both the islands, fertile soil, and life they can bring, but without her Heart she becomes Te Ka, who represents is capable of only the fire and destruction a volcano can wreak.
It’s a mixture of Polynesian nations. From Hawaiians to Samoans to Tuvalu and Tokelau… this was truly a gem and gave us so much pride to see and hear our music, names, and language on the big screen. Moana is a common name across Polynesia. It literally means “ocean”. Thanks for this reaction. Love ur vids bradda! Aloha!
The canoes were also based of Fijian canoes, so don't forget Fiji 😏
Yeah Tokelau🇹🇰
And Māori! Her dad is played by a Māori man, Maui is in legends too
@@emz_54 the main ones but I did see some Hawai'i and Tahitian based ones too. And no… I didn’t forget Fiji. Just didn’t name them. Didn’t mean I forgot them. I’m from Kahuku…. Big pacific island population.
Ahh the Polynesian spa
not gonna lie but The Rock has an amazing singing voice.
this movie actually made the Rock cry of joy cause this is part of his heritage having his grandpa be the wrestler "High Chief" Peter Mivya ( probably spelled wrong)
He also based Maui's design on his grandpa too.
The voice of Moana's dad (Temuera Morrison) also plays the Jango Fett, Boba Fett, and the Clone Troopers in the Prequel Trilogy, The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett
And Moana’s mom is the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.
And the singing voice of the dad is Christopher Jackson who plays George Washington in Hamilton.
and the grandma is Topaz in Thor: Ragnarok
His greatest but toughest role of his was Jake The Muss in Once Were Warriors. If you ever have a chance and are mentally in a good place Id suggest watching it. Trigger warning its very violent but also a representation of Pacific Islander life in the hood.
@@eddiehoward7002 Nicole?
"This is not who you are~"
That line made me cry for real, I don't know why but it got me.
Moana is one of my fave Disney movies along with Tangled. I love Frozen and Encanto, but something about Moana hit different! I loved Moana was expected to lead and take over as chief vs getting married to a prince to be seen as valid. Her huge aspirations to save her people and everyone was much bigger than herself and I think that's why this movie sparked more of these kinds of heroines. Maui is based off of folklore, but apparently the movie Maui wasn't entirely welcome by the Polynesian people. Either way, loved the inclusion of native language in songs, as it's the first I think!
IIrc it was specifically the depiction of Maui as sort of a big overweight guy (albeit muscular, too) that was the most controversial aspect.
agreed! moana and encanto are absolutely my favorites and heroines like moana and mirabel are so great for kids to have growing up because their characters are so much more than “status and marriage” they’re teenagers they don’t need to start a married life! just young girls who feel dedicated to save their homes
Shut up man
But I think encanto has a better tale in tht sense where u don't need to have a power to be special as many before were perfect in every way but Moana kinda is and rapunzel was also similar and tangled also because they didn't marry eachother at tht same moment after being u know saved. They actually say tht after many years of asking Eugene finally says yes. Didn't know it had taken them tht long though
The other moment that gets me is when Maui's hook is destroyed and he faces TeKa unarmed. He doesn't back down but chants in defiance in the face of certain death. That kind of bravery always gets me.
My grandma, who I was very close with, died of breast cancer right before this came out so that one scene hits me hard AF every time
My grandma also passed away not long before this came out, and Grandma Tala on her deathbed caused me to break down and weep in the theater. ;_;
I’m sorry for your loss! Both of you.
My favourite thing about Moana is that she was chosen not because she was a warrior, but because she was compassionate. She helped the sea turtle baby and because of that, the ocean chose her. Te'Ka could only be beaten by restoring the Heart to Te Fiti.
There's a great pun within "You're Welcome", as he says "Because Maui [voiced by The Rock] can do anything but float!"
This movie came out about 6 months after my grandmother died, and that scene with the grandma hit me hard. Not in a bad way, but I’ve always been able to see my grandmother in Disney characters. She was an old Cajun lady.
Yeah, my mom had just died and when the scene happened, I looked over at my 4 year-old son and saw him crying.
The way you edited this is just... so damn good. Keep up the fantastic work
This was a surprise movie for me. My wife dragged me to the theatre to see this one and I absolutely loved it. It is still my favorite Disney movie to this day.
Alan Tudyk aka the king of voiceover, did the voice for the incredible Hei Hei the chicken. OBVIOUSLY the star of the movie. and literally the best sidekick EVER.
This is the second Disney animated film where they really dug into the research of the culture, and the first film i can think of where they NAILED the realistic aspects of water. P.S. Pixar used to be seperate from Disney animations...until Disney sucked it into its corporation.
What’s the first film?
@@Felickx Mulan I would love to say Pocahontes, but it wasn't quite there.
Mulan was great but it wasn't like real many people say tht I don't know. Encanto is the most accurate one well Moana also but it is the most accurate one out of all the movies like the main culture like they actually went there. But u couldn't for Moana and I think they a really great job for Moana even though it was hard to research abt it
Lilo and Stitch also. The special features is filled with stories of their research.
Ist cause of Disney money Pixar has had this Mang hits.
You’re reaction to that monster at 20:10 was me lol. Still creeps me out lol.
26:49-27:15 especially when she hit that Moana note. 29:13 when she’s singing to Te Kā…the most impacting moments to me. So beautiful.
I'm white as anything, but I really appreciate that Disney is out here finally representing a more diverse people. (Not just skin colour, but also LGBT aswell in some of their other stuff). A lot of people think it doesnt matter, but I have a three year old biracial daughter and she notices. Having her say "she has the same skin as me" and being so happy about it, is so heartwarming 🖤
I'm so white that I fear showing my bare legs in the summer, because people may get blinded. We've got so many white princesses to choose from, it was getting kinda bland and boring, every one of the 'older' princesses doesn't do sh*t except for being a beautiful, kind damsel in distress waiting to be rescued by a prince whom she immediately marries. Those new Disney princesses aren't only much more diverse, so that every little girl can pick one that looks like her, they are getting more and more independent, strong and smart.
What's not to love about that? 😊
@@ichmeiner4531 thank you for this. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to about the need for diversity and I often shy away from it. This comment really made my day. I started crying so hard watching the Pixar film Turning Red because I’ve been struggling with a racial identity crisis for a long time… I still am. But seeing movies like Turning Red and Shang Chi and To All The Boys I Loved Before and there show dash and Lily. While not all of these are Chinese it still heals something in me that the Asian girls can be main characters too. As a kid I didn’t think anyone would ever have a crush on me because I was Asian and I accepted that. Now that I’m older I’m realizing how messed up that was. Seeing all these diverse characters show up in amazing movies… it’s amazing. There are no words for how happy it makes me.
Girl this movie has nothing to do with race stop😭
@@Scaramouche951you don’t gotta do all that they just stating what they think move ya ass around
Awww so happy for u and for her!
Moana deserved a follow up tv series, like Lilo & Stitch got. Such an amazing world design and lore that would've made a fantastic tv show. Or a game that was like Zelda Windwaker (with all the sailing and such). It def needs to be a world in Kingdom Hearts 4
Moana came out the same year as Zootopia. I think it may be the best year for Disney animated films EVER.
I had surgery and we bedridden for a couple weeks. I just watched Moana and Zootopia over and over and they both kept my spirits up..
I love that yeah, the island goddess "turned into a monster", but it's also showing people that the most beautiful, fertile earth comes from volcanic turbulence. They're symbiotic.
I think you’d like “what we do in the shadows” dir. Taika Waititi lol
Jermaine Clement (the va for the crab) is also in that movie as Vladislav
it's funny how they paint Maui into a villain at the start, but really he's just a guy who's desperate for love and attention, sure he can be selfish and stubborn, but put yourself in his shoes and tell me that your feet wouldnt stink.
oh man, just the clips from this reaction has me teared up
this movie makes me cry every time
loved this!!
Same!!! The "I am Moana" scene/song destroys me!! As well when Moana runs to her parents in the end
Those two scenes wreck me 😭😭
Anybody else notice that the huge crab that sang “Shiny” is based on David Bowie?
The great thing about Moana is that, even though it is about a "strong female" character, the story doesn't make it all about her proving herself despite being a girl. She is already recognized as the next chief and she has nothing to prove. The same story could have been told with a boy. In the long run I think this kind of movie is more empowering.
When she sings, "I am Moana" it is filled with so much it still overwhelms me. Throughout that song she goes from defeat to remembering that she is part of a lineage of brave explorers and she carries that spirit of her ancestors. In that conviction she learns that she is more than just herself and finally knows who she is. When she sings, "I am Moana" it is with with immense joy, pride and power. And the singer brings all that to her performance. It is all in there and it overwhelms me.
I also like the fact that they didn't make the male character (Maui) weaker than Moana to make her appear better.
Maui being a demigod has supernatural strength and wayfinding knowledge that he teaches to Moana, while Moana teaches Maui humility and to see himself beyond his demigod status
By far my favorite of all the newer Disney movies! Favorite part is where the grandma comes back to inspire and support her, followed closely by the restoration of the island goddess. The music in this movie is also one of my favorites. 💜💜💜 Glad you liked it.
I love the glam rock song 'Shiny', if Bowie had still been alive, he would of killed it!
He would have, but Bowie didn't have Polynesian heritage and they made a point of having an all-Polynesian cast, save the chicken.
@@gmchris3752 except the person who sang the song didn't either, and the song was based on glam rock, and Bowie's style. So your point isn't valid
@@gmchris3752 Jermaine Clement, who voiced the crab isn't Polynesian. He was one half of the new zealand band, flight of the concords.
@@SSD_Penumbra he’s Māori apparently? He mentioned it in an interview. I believe the grandmother’s actress is too
@@Ashwgun Jermaine Clement is part-Maori and the Maori culture is a part of the Eastern Polynesian culture, so it is valid (if not important).
Crazy seeing somebody watch this for the first time since I’ve seen it over 500 times thanks to my daughter lol
Everyone I’ve watched has the same reaction to Hei Hei screaming, and I love it 🤣
I looovvveeee the soundtrack... Especially, 'We know the way'...gives me chills
When grandma died and turned into the Manta Ray, I crieddddd... Also, when spirit grandma came to comfort her and she saw her ancestors... Yess gave me chills too
“We Know The Way” is incredibly underrated! I had seen a documentary on ancient Polynesian navigation/wayfinding, and the first time I saw this movie I was blown away how so many of their actual techniques were put in that song
And the manta ray…. I still get chills every time. And I have 7 kids, I’ve seen it a lot of times 😂
Someone on TH-cam did an edit combining We Know The Way and the end Reprise, making the song longer (which it needed to be). I love the edit more than the original song(s).
@@marybethgoeggel4658 ooo I'll have to look it up
@@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac yesss the Manta Ray... I got chills event mentioning it..
If you’re staying on the Disney animated for a while give “Tangled” a go.
Fun story about that screaming chicken. So we were at the store during Christmas this movie came out. We saw a toy of that chicken that screams loudly just like in the movie. I sort of joked and said "Wonder what parent would buy this for their kid?" an employee heard me and clearly done with hearing that toy go off grumbled "No one ever buys that toy."
As much as I love the song "How Far I'll Go", "You're Welcome" is such a bop, and Dwayne Johnson does an amazing job performing it.
Hey there! Great reaction as always :). A animated movie reaction suggestion I have for you is The Last Unicorn (1982). Truly a beautiful movie.
I tear up every time when the grandma's spirit comes back and then when Moana realizes that Te Ka is just Te Fiti who is hurt because she was betrayed. It's beautiful way of reminding us mother nature will not spare you if you wrong her.
Hello! I am a new subscriber! After seeing your reaction to Moana, I just got to see more of your reactions! I have a younger brother who watched your reaction with me and loved it!
This is my first time to your channel and your editing is so funny. I love when you put your face on an in movie characters face 😂
23:07 in the legend of Mauis the reason his parents throw him in to the sea is that he was stillborn and that was they did to Stillborn. The goddess of the sea found and somehow saved him. Is that a more or less darker story then what they did here?
This is one of those movies I'd like to go back in time to the 30's and 40's to show to Walt and the animators.
I’ll bet Walt would have loved Moana. He was really into telling stories from varied cultures.
The baby turtle is Crush, the dad turtle in Finding Nemo. Disney owns Pixar so it makes it all canon. That's why the ENTIRE Pixar catalog is on Disney+ even the shorts that appear before the films. The short that goes before Moana is called Lava. It's about a lonely volcano who finally finds someone to "Lava." Ngl it made me tear up. Lol
Sorry, but you're wrong. Disney and Pixar have your own eastereggs. In that case, the turtle is only a turtle. And the short movie Lava appear in other movie from Pixar.
But Sven easter egg is right. And the song You're welcome, appear the fish in the little mermaid very quickly because the writers are the same. They talked about this an interview.
Other things are just coincidences.
How is it Crush?
I did some research and it couldn’t possibly be Crush. The timelines don’t add up and his age is explicitly said in the movie. It seems like the only “proof” was an ad lib at the Disney park from a voice actor.
To this day Teka is the most terrifying thing I've ever seen in a Disney movie
I love this film so much, coming from one of the islands represented in this story so I recognized several of Maui's stories as well as the sleeping goddess being a mountain range, we have a similar mountain where I'm from that's called the sleeping giant. Just a great story that took me back to my childhood when we'd read stories about Maui slowing the sun down.
I heard alot of Polynesians hated this movie.
For Hamilton, honestly bro I’d check out your peers that’ve reacted to it and see how they found their way around copyright. Keep doing you fam. You killing it.
Disney really got a lot of the Polynesian culture and traditions right with this movie. Not only did the creators spend months researching the story of Maui and the time period of travel and the subsequent 1000 year break but all the voice actors (except for the chicken) are from Polynesian descent also.
Growing up in New Zealand and being of Maori descent I grew up hearing the story of Maui and Mother Ranginui and Father Papatuanuku. All Polynesian legends have similarities as all are stemmed from the same story. We are sea faring people, master navigators, people of earth and water. In my family and in my opinion, most Maori whanau (family) we have a close connection and deep respect for our ancestors. We come from a long line of chiefs. I can trace my ancestry back to the Captain of my Tribal Waka (The Canoe by which my people arrived in Aotearoa aka New Zealand). Great movie and great reaction Mellow. 👍 Kia Ora
I'm 101% certain that they nailed their research before making this movie. I'm Polynesian & I was surprised when Disney came out with this movie.
Kakamora scene was a homage to Mad Max: Fury Road 🙌🏻
@12:50 😂😂😂your cutaways or whatever you call these have been real on point lately
I've seen Moana so many times I've lost count! But I'd watch it many times more if my granddaughters asked". It was fun watching it you". You make movies fun! Even if they're not. Take care Mel.xx
14:10 i remember when i watched this in my living room with my family, my older brother walked in at this part and watched for like 10 seconds and was like "is he singing about stealing her boat from her"
it was so hilarious that he picked up on that so fast
Moana will have her own series coming to Disney Plus in the near future.
No matter I watch this movie multiple times, I feel so proud of my culture. As a polynesian(from french Polynesia), I can tell that movie has some similarities to polynesian culture. The oral transmission at the beginning of the movie (with grandma like it had used to be), the way of sailing (with the stars as an indication...), Maui tattoos (many legends talk about it), Maui's haka (a warrior dance that warrior used before a battle like Maui use with Te Ka), Te Fiti relate to an island of french Polynesia names Huahine (my grandmother's island where I spend my vacation during my chilhood, beautiful by the way)...So, I'm really thankful to Disney for making this movie that show my culture all around the world. And thank you so much for your reaction!!!You're so funny 🤣😂I really enjoy it 🤗👍
Maui was so relatable in a sense to me, I had a toy of em and couldn’t help but listen to him sing. Music is my soul
That moment where she jumps into the water to get the heart back and the music soars with that Polynesian choir... it's just 🤌 perfect scoring
Grandma held the Heart of Te Fiti for Moana till she was old enough to go out on her mission. In return, the stone kept Grandma alive and well. When she returned the stone to Moana, her own mission was ended, as was her life.
5 younger sisters?!? Dang😂
NGL I wonder if he has a bunch of older siblings too
Mell, if you're watching animated stuff now, you NEED to watch The Last Unicorn. It has Sir Christopher Lee being his most awesome self as usual.
Everytime without fail when that scene comes on with Moana and her Grandmothers spirit I ugly cry while singing/shouting. I love this movie
Please watch "Harry and the Hendersons" (1987)! It's one of my favorite childhood movies!
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I loved the animation of the water and hair was so realistic in this movie, great commentary.
I like the way you supported the fact that Moana would be Chief one day from the beginning but the more you saw how capable she actually is, the more you became a fan. She isn't a Mary Sue and I love that.
Great reaction as always Mellloooo. I started watching cause I found you cute, now I watch cause you funny as hellll 😂
Awwwee Thanks 😅
The little bit of real history in this movie is that for about a thousand years, the Polynesians did stop exploring, and no one exactly knows why. (I think it started around the first century BC, but it’s been a while since I read that factoid.) So this is the Disney fairytale of why they stopped, and then started again.
I always thought the songs in this movie were better than Frozen. Not just because of LMM, but because I always felt Frozen had some songs that don't have a point, and are just there for the sake of having a cute song.
100% agree same with frozen 2 there was a lot of unnecessary songs and yes it’s a musical but musicals use songs to tell the story not fill in space. Thankfully with lin manuel on recent disney projects moana,encanto and the upcoming live action little mermaid, the songs actually serve as tools of storytelling not time filling
Trivia: Alan Tudyk, who is the voice of HeiHei the rooster, is also the voice of Villager #3. He's the one who asks 'Should we maybe just...cook him?'
That is hilarious 🤣
Moana is easily my second favorite Disney movie of all time. Alice in Wonderland will always be first, at least as far as I can tell. This one has hands-down the best soundtrack tho. Every single song is endlessly singable, and just makes me happy. I love this movie so much. The first time I saw it, was the week my now fiancee came from Ohio to Florida to visit me, and we were sitting on the couch, watching it on her tablet, and eating pasta, lol. Just cuddled together, in each others' arms, just being together. Maybe that is coloring my opinion of it, but so be it. I love this movie so much.
Your intro is literally my favorite thing ever and it makes me giggle every time
i lose it everytime when you stick your face around on the characters 🤣🤣🤣 Love the reaction
Any soundtrack that Lin-Manuel Miranda touches is automatic gold. I love love love the music in Moana!!
Another movie with great animated landscapes is the Good Dinosaur. I feel like it’s very underrated.
When you sing along is my fave part 😂
Your singing is actually quite decent bro 👌
Thank you so much bro
This is one of my favourite Disney movies. It's so fantastic!
*Mello starts singing*
Me: You betta sang boy!!!! 🤣
Aww I knew you we’re going to cry on the grandma scene. 🥺 lol
Was not the biggest fan of this movie when I saw it in theaters but now it's one of my 4 yr old's favorite movies and it has grown to be one of my Disney favorites!!!
The grandma knew from the beginning, when Moana was a baby that she had a special calling in this world. Grandma motivated and encouraged Moanas bravery and strength
Also I love the message of the father apologizing/forgiving Moana. He kept her on the island to protect her but as she comes back to the island after saving Ta'kai he realizes her calling and he embraces her/forgives her
It's very rare in a Disney movie to see a parent say sorry and encourage their child to thrive. Finding Nemo and Moana are the best examples in Disney of the parent's fear holding back the child but the child stepping up for themselves and showing their bravery
I'd love to see your Hamilton reaction, it might be easier to break it up into two or three songs at a time, to get more of the music through? But that's also a lot of videos and editing. I've seen people do two parts for Act 1 and Act 2 that goes pretty well. Also, subtitles are a must because the whole play is sung through, so you don't want to miss any words.
Not me binging his entire channel. Your content is so good but please let me sleep lol been binging since 10pm, it's currently 11am
Fun fact the lady at the beginning of the movie that says thanks Moana you're doing great is in fact the voice actress for moana's mother
2:30 😂 I was thinking the same thing.
4:39, 5:31, 9:33 The splicing you in is the best.
the edits/inserts this vid were🔥😂
I absolute love your channel. love your energy... love ur reactions... LOVE YA! got it :)
Yo Mel! You should watch a kids movie with your sisters and make a video!
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"Do not tell me it's that pig"
*Hei Hei shows up*
"Oh hell naw, that's even worse!"
I cracked up haha
Congrats on over 100k my man
the editing on your videos is immaculate
Everyone at work with kids was coming in singing these songs when it came out lol like darrel you good man? you been singing your welcome for two hours now
At Disney world or land, idk which one. There's a thing where you can ask crush the turtle questions. Crush confirmed he's only 150 and Moana was hundreds of years earlier. Lmao
Bruh your editing be having me on the floor lol
17:05 The Merovingian: OK, you have some skill…
I love seeing representation better than the “it sounds kinda foreign” Ukrainian choir used in Brother Bear. From the instrumentation of this movie to the range of Colombian styles in “Encanto,” I’m all about that representation. We all connect to basic storytelling and emotions, and I love seeing how those emotions reflect around the world.
I feel you rocking out with this, the music goes hard
I was super close with my Nan, and the water. Moana is def. a favorite, but the scene with her grandma's stingray at the beginning and later meeting on the water gives me chills every time!
Don't know if you caught it, but when they did the overhead shot of Moana at the lagoon cliff, the island formed an outline of a sleeping woman.
Quite interesting how Moana was released 5 years ago and yet the music is still amazing
I love the memes you incorporate in your videos.
this was the first time the actually got an actress the age of the princess she was playing! and she is from hawaii! there is an awesome video of her hearing the news she got it! look it up :)
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