'Moana' review: Shiny new remake finds its way here too soon

Is a live-action remake of Moana necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary,
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Movie review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, ‘Moana 2’ is more dull than shiny

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three years after the original. “Moana 2,” which opens ...
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Moana ending explained: How it compares to the animated original

Moana's ending is consistent with the themes of the original, speaking to the deep connections between the modern film and the animated film.
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Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, ‘Moana 2’ is more dull than shiny

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three years after the original. “Moana 2” was ...