And you believe those things because the movie is animated and has a certain look and feel, which creates an unspoken whimsy. The world itself feels real, even when it’s obviously not. Funny then that the “real” version of Moana feels so incredibly fake.

Johnson wears a wig to portray the ‘Moana’ character Maui in the new live-action film

Disney's live-action remake of Moana arrived in cinemas today, 10 years after the original animation debuted. The musical adventure follows the titular hero on a dangerous journey to return the heart (a pounamu stone) of the goddess Te Fiti.

Disney's remake of its 2016 animated film "Moana" is not catching a wave at the box office. With an industry estimated $18.2 million opening day from 3,872 locations, the live-action film is falling well below projections with an estimated domestic opening of $45 million.

Moana is back in Disney’s new sort-of-live-action remake, but how far does it go from the original? Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, appearing in the flesh this time around. Catherine Laga'aia plays Moana,

The new film is a reimagining of the classic animated film that families have loved for a decade. It’s sure to be a hit with new fans as well.