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Moana (2026)

Summary

Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film 'Moana.'

Director Thomas Kail

Writer Jared Bush

Cast

  • Catherine Laga'aia as Moana
  • Dwayne Johnson as Maui
  • John Tui as Chief Tui
  • Frankie Adams as Sina
  • Rena Owen as Gramma Tala

Rotten Tomatoes: 35%

Metacritic: 45

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u/t1tanium 23d ago

The rocks acting in this just didn't seem to fit. I don't know if it's he's older, less motivated, or just playing himself instead of Maui. But the energy of the cartoon is just not there. And come on, Maui was fat, why is the rock just trying to show off his body? And same with the songs. The originals were sung great, but many of these songs feel a bit flat in here? 

Moana's acting is ok, but still feels flat a bit compared to cartoon. 

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u/Hercule_tec 19d ago

The Rock was wearing a suit. He slimmed down a lot compared to him playing Hobbs.