Actually it’s based on Polynesian culture as a whole. But it is largely Hawaiian, Māori , Samoan, Tahitian, Fijian being the stronger influences. The main cast are mostly Hawaiian and Māori aside from Dwayne Johnson. John Musker and Ron Clements literally gave the script to Taika Waititi (Also Māori) to craft its foundational underpinnings. The second film involved the directors visiting Iwi (which are tribes I believe) in New Zealand. So whilst certain cultures play a bigger role in terms of influence, overall it’s not just one particular culture, but an amalgamation of all the cultures of Polynesia presented ambiguously in the film.
fyi: there is a mountain on the island of Kauai in Hawai'i called 'sleeping giant'. it looks similar to Tefiti - a large person lying down on their side...
Hawaii connections: Auli'i Cravalho was 14 when got cast and is from Hawaii. She graduated from Kamehameha schools on O'ahu. the voice of the mother Nicole Scherzinger is from Hawaii, as i the Rock's mother...
This film was inspired by several islands grouped together from the Polynesian triangle, which has as its side New Zealand formerly called AOTEAROA, Hawaii formerly VAIHI, and RAPA NUI and in their center several islands as magnificent as each other.
"Innocent Warrior" is one of mt favorite Disney opening tracks, and "Know Who You Are" is one of my favorite final tracks. Really wish the team for the sequel didn't only have 10 months to rework a show into a film (and by that time, it's mostly in the animation stage, anyway).
@bribohannon10 Planned as a show since 2020. However, in January of THIS YEAR, Disney told the team it was gonna become a film, so they had to scramble to meet the November deadline, particularly since, for a movie, the last 12 months are largely focused on the final stage: animation. The film was announced to the public 1 month later in February.
@bribohannon10 Yep. 10 months doesn't really give a lot of time to work out the songs and plot when you have to move onto animating it; they just got to polish what they already had.
The casting of this movie is so great. Auli'i was an amazing find. And Chris Wallace (Washington from Hamilton) and Nicole Sherzinger play her parents. And of course Alan Tudyk committing 100% to a stupid chicken.
I thought interviews they mentioned there is a mix of various Polynesian cultures, so their make believe island is somewhere in Polynesia but their community isn’t specifically Hawaiian, Samoan, or Māori, etc.
Actually Moana is about all polynesian people, traditions, legends and culture, the producers went to french polynesia, Samoa ect... to learn about parts of our history and culture and to reproduce the landscapes and vegtation of our islands
I haven't seen much from anyone yet, but I personally have high hopes for the music in Moana 2!! I'm not sure if you're familiar with Barlow and Bear (Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear), they are a writing duo who released an unofficial Bridgerton Musical score (may be official soon??) during the pandemic, and they have been asked to be a part of a lot of projects coming up in the musical/musical theater world. They are the main writers of Moana 2, with help from Lin Manuel Miranda, and the approval and support of the represented cultural group(s). They stated in an interview that it was a very collaborative and easy-going process. They would get part of the script to set the tone that the song needs to be, then they right from the character's perspectives, consulting real pathfinders to ensure accuracy!! Everything I have heard from them is great, and Lin was still part of it, so I don't think we have much to worry about!!
I really want to hear her thoughs on the songs for the second movie it have watched it myself so I know what I like but would like to see a pro break them down
How did I not notice you live in Hawaii? I thought you were in LA. That’s awesome! Both my parents lived there for a time, before they met, when my dad was stationed in Kaneohe for a time, and so was my late grandfather on my mother’s side thirty years prior, iirc.
This may seem super different. But could be a “vocal coach reacts to all Alan Tudyk voice roles?” Pretty please. I know voice acting is different. But he’s so impressive with what her gets he voice to do.
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I believe they're actually Somoan, Hawaiians have stated they couldn't understand the native language. Also The Rock is Samoan.
The directors researched Fiji, Samoa, and Tahiti for this, but I'd also bet Samoan.
Also the boats are Micronesians . There wasn’t any more Polynesia sailors so the had to go to Micronesia to learn
she’s pretty much mixed in with a lot of different Polynesian cultures, but id also say dominant samoan, tokelauan and tahitian.
Actually it’s based on Polynesian culture as a whole. But it is largely Hawaiian, Māori , Samoan, Tahitian, Fijian being the stronger influences. The main cast are mostly Hawaiian and Māori aside from Dwayne Johnson. John Musker and Ron Clements literally gave the script to Taika Waititi (Also Māori) to craft its foundational underpinnings. The second film involved the directors visiting Iwi (which are tribes I believe) in New Zealand. So whilst certain cultures play a bigger role in terms of influence, overall it’s not just one particular culture, but an amalgamation of all the cultures of Polynesia presented ambiguously in the film.
@reginarichards6261 Just gonna point it out: Taika said that the farthest he got with his script was "Exterior: Ocean."
fyi: there is a mountain on the island of Kauai in Hawai'i called 'sleeping giant'. it looks similar to Tefiti - a large person lying down on their side...
This film combines a little bit from each of the polynesian cultures!
Hawaii connections: Auli'i Cravalho was 14 when got cast and is from Hawaii. She graduated from Kamehameha schools on O'ahu. the voice of the mother Nicole Scherzinger is from Hawaii, as i the Rock's mother...
“The songs in this movie are insane. I really hope Moana 2 is like that.”
It’s not 😢
This film was inspired by several islands grouped together from the Polynesian triangle, which has as its side New Zealand formerly called AOTEAROA, Hawaii formerly VAIHI, and RAPA NUI and in their center several islands as magnificent as each other.
I hope you saw the after credit scene - it's not long, it's not important, but it is fun :)
I can't wait, I love your reacts !!
"Innocent Warrior" is one of mt favorite Disney opening tracks, and "Know Who You Are" is one of my favorite final tracks. Really wish the team for the sequel didn't only have 10 months to rework a show into a film (and by that time, it's mostly in the animation stage, anyway).
It was a show??
@bribohannon10 Planned as a show since 2020. However, in January of THIS YEAR, Disney told the team it was gonna become a film, so they had to scramble to meet the November deadline, particularly since, for a movie, the last 12 months are largely focused on the final stage: animation. The film was announced to the public 1 month later in February.
@@OpticalSorcerer huh I think it shoulda been a show it was kinda mid as a movie
@bribohannon10 Yep. 10 months doesn't really give a lot of time to work out the songs and plot when you have to move onto animating it; they just got to polish what they already had.
The casting of this movie is so great. Auli'i was an amazing find. And Chris Wallace (Washington from Hamilton) and Nicole Sherzinger play her parents. And of course Alan Tudyk committing 100% to a stupid chicken.
His name is Christopher Jackson not Chris Wallace
Omg🎉 I love your videos and this movie!! I don’t think I can wait this long😂
I resonate so much with Moana❤
Its amazing! Excited for the new one! Happy you're watching! Great first watch reaction!
I thought interviews they mentioned there is a mix of various Polynesian cultures, so their make believe island is somewhere in Polynesia but their community isn’t specifically Hawaiian, Samoan, or Māori, etc.
I made it to the premiere as soon as I received the notification... when I was listening to Tulou Tagaloa!
Moana 2 is amazing! Auli'i Cravalho delivers again just as she did in this movie
I would seriously love to watch you do any song from Moana as karaoke 😅
Actually Moana is about all polynesian people, traditions, legends and culture, the producers went to french polynesia, Samoa ect... to learn about parts of our history and culture and to reproduce the landscapes and vegtation of our islands
Omgg!! I can’t wait!😢
If you are in Hawaii, then everyone will know the music of Opetai'a Foa'i and Te Vaka, responsible for much of this music.
I forgot was it Tomura Morrison that voice's Moana's father
I haven't seen much from anyone yet, but I personally have high hopes for the music in Moana 2!! I'm not sure if you're familiar with Barlow and Bear (Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear), they are a writing duo who released an unofficial Bridgerton Musical score (may be official soon??) during the pandemic, and they have been asked to be a part of a lot of projects coming up in the musical/musical theater world. They are the main writers of Moana 2, with help from Lin Manuel Miranda, and the approval and support of the represented cultural group(s). They stated in an interview that it was a very collaborative and easy-going process. They would get part of the script to set the tone that the song needs to be, then they right from the character's perspectives, consulting real pathfinders to ensure accuracy!! Everything I have heard from them is great, and Lin was still part of it, so I don't think we have much to worry about!!
Dad and I did same thing, watched it while on vacation out in Hawaii when it was new to theathers.
Can't wait for your reaction to this.
"what part of Polynesia?" "Hawaii" 💀💀💀💀💀
Hawaii is part of the Polynesian region :)
@@RedRoseSeptember22 It is, but it does seem like nobody knows any other part of that region haha
I’m enjoying this reaction 😁
Really good morning lol I just want to see you tomorrow and tomorrow morning and tomorrow at noon time for you tomorrow.
I really want to hear her thoughs on the songs for the second movie it have watched it myself so I know what I like but would like to see a pro break them down
Yes
best movie in the world
14:06 Big words for someone whose intro was a song
Moana movies are fun
Yes they are
How did I not notice you live in Hawaii? I thought you were in LA. That’s awesome! Both my parents lived there for a time, before they met, when my dad was stationed in Kaneohe for a time, and so was my late grandfather on my mother’s side thirty years prior, iirc.
I actually live in Thailand. I was in Hawaii on vacation with family
@@SongsFromASuitcaseThat’s even cooler! I bet you’re used to coordinating time differences with your clients.
Tomorrow morning will work tomorrow at noon tomorrow at theother.
Can you please react to the princess and the frog
How about moana 2😢 its out
PLEASE react to the arcane soundtrack!!
This may seem super different. But could be a “vocal coach reacts to all Alan Tudyk voice roles?” Pretty please. I know voice acting is different. But he’s so impressive with what her gets he voice to do.
PLS REACT TO MOANA 2 SONGS PLS❤❤❤
Wait, didn’t you already react to it a year ago? th-cam.com/video/kvp-rZVjRTM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=efO_kYkIZEBHQzJu
Okay I was confused about that too
@@royalfrederick7019 yea
Yea but she doesn’t really remember it and it says first time because I’m guessing the other woman hasnt seen it
Exactly
The island is cold Mautonui
The only Mautonui I know is the one in the Bionicle franchise
its decent , but react to Cakra Khan - Monsters