hey hey hey! Just wanna give you a heads up that we might not have a reaction next week cause I’m in the middle of my finals and it’s DRAINING 😂 hope you at least enjoy this one!!
I am a 34 years old guy that works with people who are in very bad shape. Drug addicts, dementia, very hard cases of autism... and I wear all of that relatively well. I learned how to deal with that stuff without being severely affected. Now, I always, ALWAYS, cry during the ending of the movie. When Moana joins with Tefiti I can't avoid it, I keep crying. There's something about the music that truly gets into my brain, more than any real stuff. This is one of the best movies of the modern Disney.
Considering what the song is about, I can see why it would hit you considering your job. Thanks for helping those ppl as well. You’re a really good person
The grandma died after giving Moana the heart because it was keeping her alive. She knew this would happen, but she knew giving it to Moana was more important.
How is that true tho Then how did she survive as a baby a toddler a kid a 12 yr old a teenager' and a young adult she didn't find it as yet and she was still alive thats the thing I DON'T UNDERSTAND
@@arielplays5629 because it's a tool of life and the grandma was old already when Moana was little.and was most likely close to death at that point And since the grandma was there when Moana found/received the heart and most likely kept it in that necklace, close to her it kept her alive as long as it was with her. And the heart stopped working as soon as it wasn't in her possession anymore However, I will add that I don't think this is official cannon but just a possible theory. I could be wrong though 🤷🏾♀️
No, the heart itself was not keeping the Grandmother alive. The Grandmother needed to live long enough to pass on what she knew about the ancestors' voyaging past, and the mission to restore the heart. That being accomplished, she could depart in peace.
Fun fact : maui is voiced by The Rock , when his daughter watched moana he was singing “your welcome” with maui and his daughter was like : “Sssshhhh dad ! You sing so bad”
23:10 Yeah that needs some explaining. Māui was born prematurely, so Māuiʻs poor mother (Hina in Hawaiʻi, Taranga in Aotearoa/NZ) had no choice but to cast the baby in the sea to be buried (in the Maori version, Taranga cut off her topknot or "tikitiki" and wrapped the fetus in it before casting it out, which is where his name Māui-tikitiki-a-Taranga). Māui, however, was very resilient even as an fetus and became fully formed in the ocean. In some versions, the gods found him, raised him, and taught him their secrets, then he was sent back to his mother and his four brothers (yes he had four brothers, and in some versions a sister as well) which is where his journey really started
I love this movie cause it’s so fun to find the stuff I’m familiar with, the culture shown combines a lot of different parts of Polynesia so only parts of it are things I’m familiar with from my own culture. Maui catching the sun is a story I was told a lot as a child as well as Maui pulling up the island I live on with his fish hook (I even got Hei Matau ((a traditional stylized fish hook pendant carved from bone)) as a 20th birthday gift). Also! As an aside, water over reefs is usually extra turbulent and the boat Moana tried to sail on first wasn’t equipped to deal with that, as someone who watches the difference between the water over a reef on a regular basis I just liked that little accuracy.
It was almost forgotten (and was in Hawaii) but has been recreated using surviving techniques from Micronesia. The attitudes of 19th century colonisers regarding how Polynesians arrived on so many distant islands was just disgusting. The idea that Polynesians made it themselves wasn't accepted until 1978
@Frogger many countries were wiped out, and their traditions along with them during medieval times. There are several chinese weaving techniques lost to time. Viking worshipping practices have been forgotten (we can only guess as they had not written any of it down). I realize that many traditions have been remembered and used but most have been altered so much its barely the same thing. I love learning the differences.
The crab, Tomatoa is voiced by Jermaine Clements, lead singer of Flight of the Concords. Now considering this song is the only one that stands out from the rest because of its different sound, it would stand to reason that he wrote Shiny, right? Well, that's where it gets interesting. He didn't write it. He just performed it. Lin Manuel Miranda literally wrote a Flight of the Concords style song for this guy to perform.
I wasn't as hot on this movie the first time I saw it but its probably now become the Disney film of the 2010s that I've rewatched the most. Even though it grossed far less than Zootopia (which also came out the same year) at the box office, it definitely left more of a cultural impact. Moana used to constantly make the Top 10 of the most watched movies on Disney+ every month and my sister used to sing the songs in this film. As always, your videos never fail to put a smile on my face every Saturday! Your editing is top notch and your reactions are so genuine and funny thanks to your sense of humor! Even when I’m feeling drained during the week, I always revisit your old videos to give myself a good laugh!
The ocean chose Moana because of her HUMANITY. Maui couldn’t do it, he's shoot first ask questions later. The ocean couldn’t do it because water hurts Te Ka.
what I love about this movie is that there was no real villian, a few jerks and such but other then maybe the crab everyone had a reason and had good meaning.
This and 'The Croods' has the same Dad vibes and I kind of relate, because I had to watch my kid grow up to be independent, while biting my lip and letting them, even though I wanted them to be 'safe'. Keep nurturing your dreams, even the hidden ones. Life is too short not to.
I love this movie. Easily my favorite Disney animated movie ever, and that's saying something. (If you throw Pixar movies in, it might make top 5 which is also saying something.) The songs, the story, the acting, just fantastic all around. And Tamatoa is the icing on the cake!
1:04 Te Fiti is actually inspired by several Polynesian deities of the earth, fertility, life and motherhood, including Papahānaumoku ( "Papa birther of islands") and Haumea from Hawaiʻi and Papatuanuku from Aotearoa (New Zealand) Simply put, theyʻre all considered the "Earth Mother" in their respective creation stories, being married to their respective "Sky Father"s in Wākea (Hawaiʻi) and Rangi-nui (Aotearoa) to which they subsequently birth the gods, land, and people. Each of their stories are very long and convoluted so Iʻll spare you with the details (but lmk if anyoneʻs interested)
@@jlwolf29 Iʻll start with the Hawaiian stories, since, as a native Hawaiian, Iʻm more familiar with those versions. After the universe was created, there was the earth mother Papahānaumoku (some versions, itʻs Haumea that births the islands since thereʻs a lot of similarities between the two beings) and the sky father Wākea ("expansive space"). Together, they copulated and gave birth to the islands of Hawaiʻi and Maui, with the afterbirth floating into the ocean and becoming the island of Kahoʻolawe. After a time, Haumea traveled back to Kahiki/Tahiti, the origin of the gods & people. During this time, Wākea took another woman, the beautiful Hina, to which they gave birth to the island of Molokaʻi. Wākea also took the lady Kaʻula, with whom he had the island of Lānaʻi with. A little birdie eventually told Papa of Wākeaʻs infidelity and she traveled back to her home. Mad with jealousy, Papa took the handsome Lua and gave birth to the island of Oʻahu. Eventually seeing his error, Wākea and Papa reconciled and gave birth to the chiefly island of Kauaʻi as well as the island of Niʻihau and the atolls of Lehua, Kaʻula and Nīhoa. And thus, the islands were born. Sometime later, the couple finally birthed a daughter: Kahoʻohōkūkalani (roughly translating to "one who places stars in the heavens" who I will refer to as "Hōkū" for simplicity) She quickly grew in beauty, which caught the attention and desire of Wākea. Unwilling to anger his wife once more, but unable to cast aside his temptation for Hōkū, Wākea sought advice from his kahuna (expert, priest, wiseman, etc.) to which he devised of the kapu system: a system that would dictate the lives of people for generations. The kapu system forbids men and women from eating together, that men and women would move into separate gendered houses during certain periods (especially during womenʻs time of the month), and that women were not allowed to cook or eat certain foods, but in exchange only men would be used as sacrifices to the gods (among many other things) Wākea then proposed this new kapu system to Papa, which she agreed to. During Papaʻs period to move into the womenʻs quarters, Wākea went to Hōkū and had a child with her: Hāloanakalaukapalili ("Hāloa of the shivering leaves") Unfortunately, the baby was born prematurely, so Wākea and Hōkū buried him on the Eastern side of their house. In some versions, Hōkū cried over the babyʻs grave so often that her tears flooded the ground, so much so that the little mound sprouted the first kalo/taro plant, the most prominent and sacred crop in Hawaiian diet and culture. Soon after, Hōkū birthed another child with Wākea: Hāloa ("the long breath" named after his older brother) the first Hawaiian man. Itʻs believed the relationship between people and kalo is meant to reflect that of sibling relationships: as people continue to take care of the kalo, the kalo continues to feed the people; just as the younger sibling takes care of the older sibling, while the older sibling feeds the younger sibling Then thereʻs the stories of Haumea, who is mainly known as the mother (together with either the sun god Kānehoalani ("Kāne that ignites the heavens") or the war god Kūwahailo ("maggot-mouthed Kū")) of the goddess Pele and her many siblings. Itʻs believed that when Haumea birthed her many children, they all emerged out of a different part of Haumeaʻs body. The oldest was the great shark god Kamohoaliʻi ("the chiefly champion") who was born at the top of Haumeaʻs head. Then was the lightning god Kauilanuimakaʻehaikalani ("the great lightning of the pain in the heavens" or "the great lightning of the pained eyes of the heavens") born from Haumeaʻs eye. Then came Kānehekili, god of thunder, emerging from Haumeaʻs mouth. Then one was born from her ear, one from her palm, one from her hand, one from her fingers, until eventually out of Haumeaʻs breast was born Nāmakaokahaʻi ("the eyes of Kahaʻi") the goddess of the sea and water, and then from Haumeaʻs thigh was born Pelehōnuamea ("Lava of the sacred earth") known simply as Pele, goddess of fire and volcanoes. The two sisters are famous for their constant feuds that result in new land being formed every day. Haumea then gave birth to Kapōʻulakīnaʻu ("the red night flecked with black spots"), goddess of hula, fertility and the practices of life and death, from the knees/toes. Then after many daughters named Hiʻiaka being born, Haumeaʻs final child was the goddess Hiʻiakaikapoliopele ("Hiʻiaka in the bosom of Pele") born how most women birth children, but with the baby being born within an egg, to which Haumea entrusted to Pele for her to nurture. I could go further in to either Haumeaʻs story, the story of Pele and Nāmaka, or the story of Hiʻiakaʻs journey, but I feel like thereʻs already a lot of info here. lmk if anyone wants more
@@kupaakaleo137 that's so cool. I love learning about the dieties before Christianity bonked everyone upside the head. Thank you for sharing and if you have more to share in always willing to learn
@@jlwolf29 Oh I forgot to go over the Māori story of Papatūānuku (which I will try to go over "briefly" as Iʻm not entirely familiar with the culture, so any and all Māori cousins are more than welcome to correct me or elaborate) In the beginning, there was Papatūānuku, the earth mother, and her beloved Rangi-nui, the sky father. So intense was their love that their children and all of their creation had to live between their everlasting embrace, locked in eternal darkness. Wanting to bring light to the world, their children, the atua (the gods), tried to separate their parentsʻ. Many tried and failed until Tāne-mahuta, atua of birds and the forest, raised his feet towards the sky and pushed up on Rangi-nui against Papatūānukuʻs earth, growing and changing into the tallest tree in the forest. Tāne-mahuta had successfully separated the sky and the earth; but in the process, their youngest brother, Rūaumoko atua of volcanoes, was still feeding from their mother when she was turned over, becoming part of the underworld. Rūaumokoʻs movement became the earthquakes and kept his lonely mother warm with his lava. And although Tāne-mahuta brought light to the world with his actions, not all of his siblings approved: Tāwhirimātea, atua of wind and weather, went up to keep his father company and sends his children (the winds, clouds, storms, lightning and thunder) to exact vengeance for his parentsʻ division. Because of this, his siblings hide away from the weather: Rongo-mātane, atua of cultivated foods, hides below the earth within sweet potatoes and other farmed plants; Haumia-tiketike, atua of uncultivated foods, hid below the forest soil within his children the fern roots; Tangaroa, atua of the sea, lives within the waters below with his many aquatic children. But much like Tāwhirimātea, the atua of war and people, Tū-matauenga, did not approve of his parents separation as well and taught his children how to harvest his brothers from their hiding places by use of nets, traps and hoes; even though Tū is strong enough to stand up to his lofty brother. Now that Papa and Rangi are separated forever more, they both show their sadness for one another with tears of mist that rise to the skies and rain that falls to the earth respectively
12:50 in Hawaiian tradition, mostly all families would have guardian spirits known as ʻaumakua ("ow-mah-koo-ah") some are believed to be relatives deified and/or reincarnated into a form of nature, most often as animals (sharks, owls, moths, birds, etc.) ʻaumakua are believed to guide their descendants/relatives throughout life, grant them knowledge & power and even protect them from harm So thatʻs how I like to think of what happened to Grandma Tala (and is probably what the writers were going for anyway lol)
as Te'Ka she still has the power of creation. Over time lava will be able to turn into new islands, but without the heart the power is more destructive in nature
Loved your reaction and your editing! The Titanic music and your "your chicken!" as Hey Hey drifted of in the basket all lonesome made me laugh so hard I cried🤣🤣
He looked soooo disappointed when he told the story in an interview. He just wanted to be the cool dad and his daughter said 'nope, that's not you'. What a great story they can both have a good laugh at later in life.
This is my favourite movie!!! I've literally watched it over ten times, Tamatoa and the ocean are my favourite characters lmao, your reaction was a wholeass mood throughout
4:03 I honestly kinda find this hilarious cuz in ancient Hawaiian society, when our chiefs werenʻt doing politics and managing the land, they had so much free time to do whatever lol like our aliʻi (chiefs/royalty) were considered the best surfers because they were the only class that actually had the luxury and free time to go out and practice everyday. I mean I know Moana is still young so you gotta teach her everything early but I just think itʻs kinda hilarious that she doesnʻt have much time for herself, especially when sheʻs, at that point, too young to really have the power to do anything important. And like whoʻs gonna tell her no besides her parents? lmao Also disclaimer, Iʻm not sure how other Polynesian cultures go about their politics but thatʻs just what Iʻm familiar with since I am Hawaiian myself
I made an AU story where a Kelpi was the one making the water go away around the shell, and when she walked out into the ocean it pulled her in. Upon seeing that the heart called to her, they ended up turning her into a mermaid and raising her.
15:05 - well, yeah... except for that last bit right here, where he _does_ warn us of the jerk move he's about to pull-- IF anyone is not too razzle-dazzled by his song-and-dance to pay attention to the lyrics.
Feel like I need to rewatch this, been a while and it was pretty enjoyable. Also, love getting the notification AS I’m watching the video. I think I know it’s there TH-cam. Lol. Keep up the good work, Sophie.
On a side note, Moana is not translated as Moana in Europe but as Vaiana, and the movie is called Oceania. This is because a copyright issue and, maybe, because Moana is the name of a famous pornstar of the 80's in Italy.
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HELLO! I RETURN FROM THE DEAD! - the water animation in this movie is one of my favourites :DDD You, about the grandmother: Don't tell me she's gonna die. Me: honey, you got a big storm coming THAT'S RIGHT! MIRANDA APPRECIATION CLUB! XDD The insecurities are real :"))) Favourite songs of all: How Far I'll Go and Shiny XD
I get what you're saying about Moana's father being too protective and how just because something bad happened to him doesn't mean it will happen to her but, as Winston Churchill said, "those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." He just doesn't want her to be hurt if he can prevent it. More importantly... ALL HAIL HEI HEI! ;-)
I just wish Disney was as focused on making these gems as they are keeping their copyrights over old movies. Like I'd rather have another original like Moana than another Frozen sequel or yet another live action remake.
At least we’ve gotten Encanto back in November (which became a huge phenomenon on Disney+, like Frozen and Moana) and Strange World this November. There’s also supposed to be a new Disney original animated film in November 2023 from director Carlos Lopez Estrada.
@@nicolasbaron4506 You know, it's sad that I'd never have heard of Encanto if not for random people online talking about it. Same with Soul, Luca, and especially Raya. But Live Action Chip 'n Dale, Live Action Lion King and Live Action Little Mermaid? Shoved down my throat by Disney/Google.
@@-Miasimon agreed the marketing for encanto was so poor it’s honestly sad because poor marketing plus pandemic no wonder it “flopped” at box office. I’m just really glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves now
17:19 Thatʻs not actually how Māui works. Yes he has a fishhook, but it was only used once when he pulled up the Hawaiian Islands/North Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand). So Māui can shapeshift (mostly, if not only, as a rooster or other kind of bird) without the need of his fishhook In fact, this version of Māui is not as well liked by a lot of Polynesians who grew up with Māuiʻs stories, as Māui is most often depicted as a cunning teenager-young adult with great supernatural abilities. I even had a college professor who hates this movie because she is actually a descendant of Māui and Disney made him into (in her words) "a big buffoon"
I'd say that to me, this film is about on par with Frozen for opposing reasons. Frozen had a great if somewhat formulaic story where the songs are either forgettable or sometimes annoying in the case of Let It Go (which was due to it being overplayed be so many people but still) Meanwhile Moana's story was kind of hit and miss leaving me with some unanswered questions but the songs are so catchy and full of passion in their delivery (and this is coming from a guy who usually doesn't really like musicals lol) Both are flawed, but still really great films.
Why did u find it hit or miss? I personally found it’s exploration of trauma and identity so interesting. The fact Moana’s answer isn’t abandoning her family (as most western stories tend to be) but about marrying both “sides” of her. That and we get, for the first time, attempted child murder/actual abusive biological parents in a Disney movie. I feel like some things are left unexplained but most of these things are inferred and can be realized just by thinking about what the story is about. The rest are not a big deal at all, tho if they wanted they could explore it in the Disney+ show they’re making. Moana’s story is contradictory to Frozen’s. So I totally get preferring one and not the other. I’m the same, I think Frozen’s got one of the worst Disney stories, but I def disagree about those songs. I think they’re pretty good, for the most part
i thought the pacing of frozen was rough and the character designs were some of disney’s least inspired. looking at the concept art for frozen gave me more enjoyment than watching the movie
When I first watched this movie, the ending scene made me think “why would she put a shell?! What about future chiefs?” Well…. Then I watched it again and actually got it (I’m slow) they’re leaving the island and not going back, of course that means that tradition is over. 🤷♂️
I have another franchise that you can react to in the future! This series is called the MonsterVerse, which is another one of Warner Bros.’ attempted cinematic universes (like how they have the Conjuring universe and the DC Extended Universe). The cinematic universe centers on Godzilla, King Kong, and other monsters/Titans. There are only four films in the franchise currently (with a fifth one starting to film this summer). - Godzilla (2014) - Kong: Skull Island (2017) - Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) - Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) I know you said in your early reactions that you have more fond memories of the 1998 Godzilla, but I think you’re gonna love this Godzilla more. You’ll have a fun time seeing giant titans beating the hell out of each other. This series would make a great reaction and possibly boost your channel popularity! :)
10:03 lol ok when my family and I saw this movie in theaters, at that part my brother and I were expecting something like the Night Marchers (if youʻre confused just watch Finding ʻOhana, Iʻm not gonna explain what they are iykyk)
1:52 Yeah "demon" is more metaphorical here, and the term demigod in this sense is not really what youʻre probably thinking. Māui is called a demigod but in reality heʻs not an actual child of a god (in most versions). In Hawaiian belief, heʻs considered a kūpua, which is something OSP calls "people++" but mostly it refers to shapeshifters and "earthly" beings with supernatural powers that arenʻt considered ʻakua (deities, spirits, etc.) though Iʻm not sure how other Polynesian cultures consider him
Sophie you would love to watch the Star Wars movies. In my opinion, I start off with A new hope (1977), The empire strikes back (1980), The return of Jedi (1983). You will enjoy the original trilogy. With the prequel and sequel trilogies, they are disliked or hated. Jar jar banks was the hated character in the prequels. The phantom menace (1999), Attack of the clones (2002), Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Sadly, I've seen the actual Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson do the pec flex thing that Maui did. No offense to Dwyane Johnson, but I think Maui did it better.
hey hey hey! Just wanna give you a heads up that we might not have a reaction next week cause I’m in the middle of my finals and it’s DRAINING 😂
hope you at least enjoy this one!!
Understandable. Good luck with the finals Sophie! I know you’ll do great! 👍❤️
It’s okay, Sophie! Finals are really more important and I hope you finish strong!
Please watch inside out
okay! Good luck!
I know you'll do great on your finals kiddo, concentrate on those we'll be fine. :)
I am a 34 years old guy that works with people who are in very bad shape. Drug addicts, dementia, very hard cases of autism... and I wear all of that relatively well. I learned how to deal with that stuff without being severely affected. Now, I always, ALWAYS, cry during the ending of the movie. When Moana joins with Tefiti I can't avoid it, I keep crying. There's something about the music that truly gets into my brain, more than any real stuff.
This is one of the best movies of the modern Disney.
Considering what the song is about, I can see why it would hit you considering your job.
Thanks for helping those ppl as well. You’re a really good person
The grandma died after giving Moana the heart because it was keeping her alive. She knew this would happen, but she knew giving it to Moana was more important.
Wait.. is that true?! Wow… I just discovered something new that I had continued to miss until now…
How is that true tho
Then how did she survive as a baby
a toddler
a kid
a 12 yr old
a teenager' and a young adult
she didn't find it
as yet
and she was still alive
thats the thing
I DON'T UNDERSTAND
@@arielplays5629 because it's a tool of life and the grandma was old already when Moana was little.and was most likely close to death at that point And since the grandma was there when Moana found/received the heart and most likely kept it in that necklace, close to her it kept her alive as long as it was with her. And the heart stopped working as soon as it wasn't in her possession anymore
However, I will add that I don't think this is official cannon but just a possible theory. I could be wrong though 🤷🏾♀️
@@arielplays5629 when you’re a kid, you’re not gonna keel over from old age lol
No, the heart itself was not keeping the Grandmother alive. The Grandmother needed to live long enough to pass on what she knew about the ancestors' voyaging past, and the mission to restore the heart. That being accomplished, she could depart in peace.
Fun fact : maui is voiced by The Rock , when his daughter watched moana he was singing “your welcome” with maui and his daughter was like : “Sssshhhh dad ! You sing so bad”
Wow! Daughter throwing shade! 🤣
@@zacharyjoy8724 Dwayne's daughters still doubt his role to this day lol😆😂
Dang 😂
Sophie: Why?
Me: Because it's a Disney movie. The loving parental figure never lasts long.
We’ve been pretty lucky lately
23:10 Yeah that needs some explaining. Māui was born prematurely, so Māuiʻs poor mother (Hina in Hawaiʻi, Taranga in Aotearoa/NZ) had no choice but to cast the baby in the sea to be buried (in the Maori version, Taranga cut off her topknot or "tikitiki" and wrapped the fetus in it before casting it out, which is where his name Māui-tikitiki-a-Taranga). Māui, however, was very resilient even as an fetus and became fully formed in the ocean. In some versions, the gods found him, raised him, and taught him their secrets, then he was sent back to his mother and his four brothers (yes he had four brothers, and in some versions a sister as well) which is where his journey really started
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who always thought "Shiny" was a bop, the voice actor for Tamatoa was just killing it
I love this movie cause it’s so fun to find the stuff I’m familiar with, the culture shown combines a lot of different parts of Polynesia so only parts of it are things I’m familiar with from my own culture. Maui catching the sun is a story I was told a lot as a child as well as Maui pulling up the island I live on with his fish hook (I even got Hei Matau ((a traditional stylized fish hook pendant carved from bone)) as a 20th birthday gift). Also! As an aside, water over reefs is usually extra turbulent and the boat Moana tried to sail on first wasn’t equipped to deal with that, as someone who watches the difference between the water over a reef on a regular basis I just liked that little accuracy.
In case you were curious: traditional wayfinding is still used even today.
It was almost forgotten (and was in Hawaii) but has been recreated using surviving techniques from Micronesia. The attitudes of 19th century colonisers regarding how Polynesians arrived on so many distant islands was just disgusting. The idea that Polynesians made it themselves wasn't accepted until 1978
@Frogger i care
@Frogger many countries were wiped out, and their traditions along with them during medieval times. There are several chinese weaving techniques lost to time. Viking worshipping practices have been forgotten (we can only guess as they had not written any of it down). I realize that many traditions have been remembered and used but most have been altered so much its barely the same thing. I love learning the differences.
@Frogger I'm not sure how. Your main argument was "nobody cares". I care therefore you are wrong
@Frogger says u
The crab, Tomatoa is voiced by Jermaine Clements, lead singer of Flight of the Concords. Now considering this song is the only one that stands out from the rest because of its different sound, it would stand to reason that he wrote Shiny, right?
Well, that's where it gets interesting. He didn't write it. He just performed it. Lin Manuel Miranda literally wrote a Flight of the Concords style song for this guy to perform.
Moana is easily my favourite animated disney movie. Great story and amazing songs!
I wasn't as hot on this movie the first time I saw it but its probably now become the Disney film of the 2010s that I've rewatched the most. Even though it grossed far less than Zootopia (which also came out the same year) at the box office, it definitely left more of a cultural impact. Moana used to constantly make the Top 10 of the most watched movies on Disney+ every month and my sister used to sing the songs in this film.
As always, your videos never fail to put a smile on my face every Saturday! Your editing is top notch and your reactions are so genuine and funny thanks to your sense of humor! Even when I’m feeling drained during the week, I always revisit your old videos to give myself a good laugh!
You really shoud check the clip where Alan Tudyk comments on recording Heihei's "voice". "I went to Juilliard" :D
Sophie: a secrets tunnel?
My head: Secret tunnel... Secrets tunnel.... Secrets secrets secrets tunnel
Alta flashback
Moana's dad had no right to be upset about Moana being obsessed with the ocean when he literally named her Ocean.
Hei Hei is my favorite character. Even with hardly any lines, Alan Tudek nails it
2:59 the full phrase is, "Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back."
the best part of the video: trying to pronounce Mjölnir xd
just call it Jonathan-
(marvel fan reference)
When disney main character starts singing during battle, its over
I JUST watched this movie again! Lol
0:34-0:46 That's EXACTLY what got me excited for both Frozen films every time.
The ocean chose Moana because of her HUMANITY.
Maui couldn’t do it, he's shoot first ask questions later.
The ocean couldn’t do it because water hurts Te Ka.
Omg that makes sense, if the water tried putting the heart in it would have killed taka, AKA tifit
what I love about this movie is that there was no real villian, a few jerks and such but other then maybe the crab everyone had a reason and had good meaning.
This and 'The Croods' has the same Dad vibes and I kind of relate, because I had to watch my kid grow up to be independent, while biting my lip and letting them, even though I wanted them to be 'safe'. Keep nurturing your dreams, even the hidden ones. Life is too short not to.
I love this movie. Easily my favorite Disney animated movie ever, and that's saying something. (If you throw Pixar movies in, it might make top 5 which is also saying something.) The songs, the story, the acting, just fantastic all around. And Tamatoa is the icing on the cake!
Hei Hei is the best character in the movie you can't convince me otherwise.
1:04 Te Fiti is actually inspired by several Polynesian deities of the earth, fertility, life and motherhood, including Papahānaumoku ( "Papa birther of islands") and Haumea from Hawaiʻi and Papatuanuku from Aotearoa (New Zealand) Simply put, theyʻre all considered the "Earth Mother" in their respective creation stories, being married to their respective "Sky Father"s in Wākea (Hawaiʻi) and Rangi-nui (Aotearoa) to which they subsequently birth the gods, land, and people. Each of their stories are very long and convoluted so Iʻll spare you with the details (but lmk if anyoneʻs interested)
I'm interested.
@@jlwolf29 Iʻll start with the Hawaiian stories, since, as a native Hawaiian, Iʻm more familiar with those versions.
After the universe was created, there was the earth mother Papahānaumoku (some versions, itʻs Haumea that births the islands since thereʻs a lot of similarities between the two beings) and the sky father Wākea ("expansive space"). Together, they copulated and gave birth to the islands of Hawaiʻi and Maui, with the afterbirth floating into the ocean and becoming the island of Kahoʻolawe. After a time, Haumea traveled back to Kahiki/Tahiti, the origin of the gods & people. During this time, Wākea took another woman, the beautiful Hina, to which they gave birth to the island of Molokaʻi. Wākea also took the lady Kaʻula, with whom he had the island of Lānaʻi with. A little birdie eventually told Papa of Wākeaʻs infidelity and she traveled back to her home. Mad with jealousy, Papa took the handsome Lua and gave birth to the island of Oʻahu. Eventually seeing his error, Wākea and Papa reconciled and gave birth to the chiefly island of Kauaʻi as well as the island of Niʻihau and the atolls of Lehua, Kaʻula and Nīhoa. And thus, the islands were born.
Sometime later, the couple finally birthed a daughter: Kahoʻohōkūkalani (roughly translating to "one who places stars in the heavens" who I will refer to as "Hōkū" for simplicity) She quickly grew in beauty, which caught the attention and desire of Wākea. Unwilling to anger his wife once more, but unable to cast aside his temptation for Hōkū, Wākea sought advice from his kahuna (expert, priest, wiseman, etc.) to which he devised of the kapu system: a system that would dictate the lives of people for generations. The kapu system forbids men and women from eating together, that men and women would move into separate gendered houses during certain periods (especially during womenʻs time of the month), and that women were not allowed to cook or eat certain foods, but in exchange only men would be used as sacrifices to the gods (among many other things) Wākea then proposed this new kapu system to Papa, which she agreed to. During Papaʻs period to move into the womenʻs quarters, Wākea went to Hōkū and had a child with her: Hāloanakalaukapalili ("Hāloa of the shivering leaves") Unfortunately, the baby was born prematurely, so Wākea and Hōkū buried him on the Eastern side of their house. In some versions, Hōkū cried over the babyʻs grave so often that her tears flooded the ground, so much so that the little mound sprouted the first kalo/taro plant, the most prominent and sacred crop in Hawaiian diet and culture. Soon after, Hōkū birthed another child with Wākea: Hāloa ("the long breath" named after his older brother) the first Hawaiian man. Itʻs believed the relationship between people and kalo is meant to reflect that of sibling relationships: as people continue to take care of the kalo, the kalo continues to feed the people; just as the younger sibling takes care of the older sibling, while the older sibling feeds the younger sibling
Then thereʻs the stories of Haumea, who is mainly known as the mother (together with either the sun god Kānehoalani ("Kāne that ignites the heavens") or the war god Kūwahailo ("maggot-mouthed Kū")) of the goddess Pele and her many siblings. Itʻs believed that when Haumea birthed her many children, they all emerged out of a different part of Haumeaʻs body. The oldest was the great shark god Kamohoaliʻi ("the chiefly champion") who was born at the top of Haumeaʻs head. Then was the lightning god Kauilanuimakaʻehaikalani ("the great lightning of the pain in the heavens" or "the great lightning of the pained eyes of the heavens") born from Haumeaʻs eye. Then came Kānehekili, god of thunder, emerging from Haumeaʻs mouth. Then one was born from her ear, one from her palm, one from her hand, one from her fingers, until eventually out of Haumeaʻs breast was born Nāmakaokahaʻi ("the eyes of Kahaʻi") the goddess of the sea and water, and then from Haumeaʻs thigh was born Pelehōnuamea ("Lava of the sacred earth") known simply as Pele, goddess of fire and volcanoes. The two sisters are famous for their constant feuds that result in new land being formed every day. Haumea then gave birth to Kapōʻulakīnaʻu ("the red night flecked with black spots"), goddess of hula, fertility and the practices of life and death, from the knees/toes. Then after many daughters named Hiʻiaka being born, Haumeaʻs final child was the goddess Hiʻiakaikapoliopele ("Hiʻiaka in the bosom of Pele") born how most women birth children, but with the baby being born within an egg, to which Haumea entrusted to Pele for her to nurture.
I could go further in to either Haumeaʻs story, the story of Pele and Nāmaka, or the story of Hiʻiakaʻs journey, but I feel like thereʻs already a lot of info here. lmk if anyone wants more
@@kupaakaleo137 that's so cool. I love learning about the dieties before Christianity bonked everyone upside the head. Thank you for sharing and if you have more to share in always willing to learn
@@jlwolf29 Oh I forgot to go over the Māori story of Papatūānuku (which I will try to go over "briefly" as Iʻm not entirely familiar with the culture, so any and all Māori cousins are more than welcome to correct me or elaborate)
In the beginning, there was Papatūānuku, the earth mother, and her beloved Rangi-nui, the sky father. So intense was their love that their children and all of their creation had to live between their everlasting embrace, locked in eternal darkness. Wanting to bring light to the world, their children, the atua (the gods), tried to separate their parentsʻ. Many tried and failed until Tāne-mahuta, atua of birds and the forest, raised his feet towards the sky and pushed up on Rangi-nui against Papatūānukuʻs earth, growing and changing into the tallest tree in the forest. Tāne-mahuta had successfully separated the sky and the earth; but in the process, their youngest brother, Rūaumoko atua of volcanoes, was still feeding from their mother when she was turned over, becoming part of the underworld. Rūaumokoʻs movement became the earthquakes and kept his lonely mother warm with his lava. And although Tāne-mahuta brought light to the world with his actions, not all of his siblings approved: Tāwhirimātea, atua of wind and weather, went up to keep his father company and sends his children (the winds, clouds, storms, lightning and thunder) to exact vengeance for his parentsʻ division. Because of this, his siblings hide away from the weather: Rongo-mātane, atua of cultivated foods, hides below the earth within sweet potatoes and other farmed plants; Haumia-tiketike, atua of uncultivated foods, hid below the forest soil within his children the fern roots; Tangaroa, atua of the sea, lives within the waters below with his many aquatic children. But much like Tāwhirimātea, the atua of war and people, Tū-matauenga, did not approve of his parents separation as well and taught his children how to harvest his brothers from their hiding places by use of nets, traps and hoes; even though Tū is strong enough to stand up to his lofty brother. Now that Papa and Rangi are separated forever more, they both show their sadness for one another with tears of mist that rise to the skies and rain that falls to the earth respectively
@@kupaakaleo137 that's so amazing to learn. Gods that loved each other unconditionally is new to me
12:50 in Hawaiian tradition, mostly all families would have guardian spirits known as ʻaumakua ("ow-mah-koo-ah") some are believed to be relatives deified and/or reincarnated into a form of nature, most often as animals (sharks, owls, moths, birds, etc.) ʻaumakua are believed to guide their descendants/relatives throughout life, grant them knowledge & power and even protect them from harm
So thatʻs how I like to think of what happened to Grandma Tala (and is probably what the writers were going for anyway lol)
as Te'Ka she still has the power of creation. Over time lava will be able to turn into new islands, but without the heart the power is more destructive in nature
18:49 That was improvised by the voice actress.
Loved your reaction and your editing! The Titanic music and your "your chicken!" as Hey Hey drifted of in the basket all lonesome made me laugh so hard I cried🤣🤣
Thank you!
Fun fact: the guy who plays Maui (The Rock) his daughter wouldn't believe he plays Maui even if he sings along she wouldn't believe him lmao
She does now though I think
He looked soooo disappointed when he told the story in an interview. He just wanted to be the cool dad and his daughter said 'nope, that's not you'. What a great story they can both have a good laugh at later in life.
Grandma after she done her mission (give moana te fiti heart) :
I filaly rest watch the stars on a greatful univers
I hope we get an update about Moana The Series at the D23 Expo later this summer.
This is my favourite movie!!! I've literally watched it over ten times, Tamatoa and the ocean are my favourite characters lmao, your reaction was a wholeass mood throughout
Glad you liked it!
4:03 I honestly kinda find this hilarious cuz in ancient Hawaiian society, when our chiefs werenʻt doing politics and managing the land, they had so much free time to do whatever lol like our aliʻi (chiefs/royalty) were considered the best surfers because they were the only class that actually had the luxury and free time to go out and practice everyday. I mean I know Moana is still young so you gotta teach her everything early but I just think itʻs kinda hilarious that she doesnʻt have much time for herself, especially when sheʻs, at that point, too young to really have the power to do anything important. And like whoʻs gonna tell her no besides her parents? lmao
Also disclaimer, Iʻm not sure how other Polynesian cultures go about their politics but thatʻs just what Iʻm familiar with since I am Hawaiian myself
Maybe they're deliberately keeping her busy to keep her away from the ocean.
Moana is my number one favorite 2010s Disney movie. Zootopia is number two
I love the movie Moana! I’ve been waiting for this reaction! 💙
"I'm just vibing with her having a pet pig"
pig: in the middle of the ocean, struggling to swim
" *O NO* "
I made an AU story where a Kelpi was the one making the water go away around the shell, and when she walked out into the ocean it pulled her in. Upon seeing that the heart called to her, they ended up turning her into a mermaid and raising her.
This movie was really good and underrated in my opinion cause I loved this movie
Te Fitis island is based on a real one, and I can confirm it DOES look like a woman lying on her side.
15:05 - well, yeah... except for that last bit right here, where he _does_ warn us of the jerk move he's about to pull-- IF anyone is not too razzle-dazzled by his song-and-dance to pay attention to the lyrics.
The grandma: Maui stole the heart, giving birth to a terrible darkness
Me and my stupid brain: Did it hurt?
Waterworld is one of my favorite movies. The boats in this are similar to the main guy's boat.
Watch the Disney short “Lava”. It’s a nice companion piece to this movie!
Tamatoa is my favorite character and he was in only one scene.
I also got goosebumps at the same part that you did, Sophie. I like your eye makeup by the way, it looks nice.
Sophie: Curiosity killed the Katniss.
Me: Wait, what?
Sophia: Curiosity killed the cat, miss.
Me: Oh 😅
i love the chicken🐔
Feel like I need to rewatch this, been a while and it was pretty enjoyable. Also, love getting the notification AS I’m watching the video. I think I know it’s there TH-cam. Lol. Keep up the good work, Sophie.
I don’t get half of my notifications at all so just thank youtube and move on 😂😂
@@SophieLents yup, pretty much.
Swinging by to show support. I've never seen this movie either, just snippets here and there
On a side note, Moana is not translated as Moana in Europe but as Vaiana, and the movie is called Oceania. This is because a copyright issue and, maybe, because Moana is the name of a famous pornstar of the 80's in Italy.
Hei Hei was the best part of the movie that chicken is the best funny character lol 😂
Edit: 14:20 THAT FACE LOL
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The voyage song is my favorite song in this movie.
HELLO! I RETURN FROM THE DEAD!
- the water animation in this movie is one of my favourites :DDD
You, about the grandmother: Don't tell me she's gonna die.
Me: honey, you got a big storm coming
THAT'S RIGHT! MIRANDA APPRECIATION CLUB! XDD
The insecurities are real :")))
Favourite songs of all: How Far I'll Go and Shiny XD
I get what you're saying about Moana's father being too protective and how just because something bad happened to him doesn't mean it will happen to her but, as Winston Churchill said, "those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." He just doesn't want her to be hurt if he can prevent it. More importantly... ALL HAIL HEI HEI! ;-)
You should watch Open Season, it's really reaaaally good! A big hug from Brazil btw^^
I just wish Disney was as focused on making these gems as they are keeping their copyrights over old movies. Like I'd rather have another original like Moana than another Frozen sequel or yet another live action remake.
At least we’ve gotten Encanto back in November (which became a huge phenomenon on Disney+, like Frozen and Moana) and Strange World this November. There’s also supposed to be a new Disney original animated film in November 2023 from director Carlos Lopez Estrada.
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You know, it's sad that I'd never have heard of Encanto if not for random people online talking about it. Same with Soul, Luca, and especially Raya. But Live Action Chip 'n Dale, Live Action Lion King and Live Action Little Mermaid? Shoved down my throat by Disney/Google.
@@-Miasimon agreed the marketing for encanto was so poor it’s honestly sad because poor marketing plus pandemic no wonder it “flopped” at box office. I’m just really glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves now
@@lilac3266 it made its money on Disney + though, and the royalties from them playing the music & what not def compensated for any “losses”
@@ma.2089 I know I’m saying I’m glad it blew up on d+ because of how badly advertised it was before that
Can't stop staring at Sophie's luscious eyebrows
My favorite princess
The after credit Szene was great too😁
Yay 😍 can't wait to binge watch this later tonight 🙂❤️
YES 🙌🏽 just YES 🙌🏽
17:19 Thatʻs not actually how Māui works. Yes he has a fishhook, but it was only used once when he pulled up the Hawaiian Islands/North Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand). So Māui can shapeshift (mostly, if not only, as a rooster or other kind of bird) without the need of his fishhook
In fact, this version of Māui is not as well liked by a lot of Polynesians who grew up with Māuiʻs stories, as Māui is most often depicted as a cunning teenager-young adult with great supernatural abilities. I even had a college professor who hates this movie because she is actually a descendant of Māui and Disney made him into (in her words) "a big buffoon"
10:20 yeah kevins boat was the coolest boat in water world
You know with your comparisons to Thor I gotta make the joke, "Are you Maui, God of hooks?" 😅🤣
I'd say that to me, this film is about on par with Frozen for opposing reasons.
Frozen had a great if somewhat formulaic story where the songs are either forgettable or sometimes annoying in the case of Let It Go (which was due to it being overplayed be so many people but still)
Meanwhile
Moana's story was kind of hit and miss leaving me with some unanswered questions but the songs are so catchy and full of passion in their delivery (and this is coming from a guy who usually doesn't really like musicals lol)
Both are flawed, but still really great films.
Why did u find it hit or miss?
I personally found it’s exploration of trauma and identity so interesting. The fact Moana’s answer isn’t abandoning her family (as most western stories tend to be) but about marrying both “sides” of her. That and we get, for the first time, attempted child murder/actual abusive biological parents in a Disney movie.
I feel like some things are left unexplained but most of these things are inferred and can be realized just by thinking about what the story is about. The rest are not a big deal at all, tho if they wanted they could explore it in the Disney+ show they’re making.
Moana’s story is contradictory to Frozen’s. So I totally get preferring one and not the other. I’m the same, I think Frozen’s got one of the worst Disney stories, but I def disagree about those songs. I think they’re pretty good, for the most part
i thought the pacing of frozen was rough and the character designs were some of disney’s least inspired. looking at the concept art for frozen gave me more enjoyment than watching the movie
By the way, I subscribed to your channel yesterday because I’ve been enjoying your reactions lately because it makes me feel better. 🤗❤️
I vibe with all the songs too
When I first watched this movie, the ending scene made me think “why would she put a shell?! What about future chiefs?” Well…. Then I watched it again and actually got it (I’m slow) they’re leaving the island and not going back, of course that means that tradition is over. 🤷♂️
I have another franchise that you can react to in the future! This series is called the MonsterVerse, which is another one of Warner Bros.’ attempted cinematic universes (like how they have the Conjuring universe and the DC Extended Universe). The cinematic universe centers on Godzilla, King Kong, and other monsters/Titans.
There are only four films in the franchise currently (with a fifth one starting to film this summer).
- Godzilla (2014)
- Kong: Skull Island (2017)
- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
- Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
I know you said in your early reactions that you have more fond memories of the 1998 Godzilla, but I think you’re gonna love this Godzilla more. You’ll have a fun time seeing giant titans beating the hell out of each other.
This series would make a great reaction and possibly boost your channel popularity! :)
Glad to see Shiny getting more love.
So, is Sophie the newest third highest member of Goth Patty?
Had to make a Schaffrillas joke.
Hi Sophie hope you are having an great and awesome weekend ❤
you too!
I've always been waiting for this reaction!. I love your reactions!
I was just waiting for ur next vid and request Moana
I've been waiting for you to watch this✌
Thor without his hammer still had like 99% of his powers.
Your hair is really pretty
You should try Kubo And The Two Strings or Coraline next, You know, those Laika classics..
oh god you had the percy jackson phase too 🤧
I want to see u react to Netflix's "Vivo" soo bad! It's a great movie and also has Lin-Manuel Miranda
10:03 lol ok when my family and I saw this movie in theaters, at that part my brother and I were expecting something like the Night Marchers (if youʻre confused just watch Finding ʻOhana, Iʻm not gonna explain what they are iykyk)
Nice reaction, Sophie.
I love waterworld
1:52 Yeah "demon" is more metaphorical here, and the term demigod in this sense is not really what youʻre probably thinking. Māui is called a demigod but in reality heʻs not an actual child of a god (in most versions). In Hawaiian belief, heʻs considered a kūpua, which is something OSP calls "people++" but mostly it refers to shapeshifters and "earthly" beings with supernatural powers that arenʻt considered ʻakua (deities, spirits, etc.) though Iʻm not sure how other Polynesian cultures consider him
You are the best commentator
Same here, man!
What can i say except you are welcome!
Moana's future son or daughter will be screwed when it's their turn to lay their stone 😆
14:45 best part
Are you going to watch lilo and stitch 2 & 3 ????
Later probably
If you can't pronounce Mjolnir, just do like Kate: say "Mewmew"
Ah yes!
The movie where The Rock is one of the main character of a musical...
Sophie you would love to watch the Star Wars movies. In my opinion, I start off with A new hope (1977), The empire strikes back (1980), The return of Jedi (1983). You will enjoy the original trilogy. With the prequel and sequel trilogies, they are disliked or hated. Jar jar banks was the hated character in the prequels. The phantom menace (1999), Attack of the clones (2002), Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Actually, you DID pronounce Thor's hammer correctly.
😨😨😨
Please watch The Bad Guys next, its a very good animated movie relise this year
Sadly, I've seen the actual Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson do the pec flex thing that Maui did. No offense to Dwyane Johnson, but I think Maui did it better.
Moana (16:06): So weird, Don't you think?
25:28 sorry, butttt, OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I CANT BELIEVE THIS, I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU, OMGGGGGGG💛💚🇮🇪💙❤️
Have you watched " Brave", I have this idea that you did, but im not sure