Good. Though not a masterpiece

Rating: 8/10 (9 December 2016)

A nice movie. It doesn't set the world on fire, the story's simple and predictable enough, but I assume it's not bad. The heroine looks very much like a childish version of Pocahontas, and that's the only real flaw I noticed (but, on the other hand, all Disney protagonists resemble each other). There are some naive jokes, which make the viewer rather smile than laugh loudly; there are some heartwarming characters (Gramma, the Big Wave and the Hog, not to mention the ghosts of Moana's ancestors); there is a fake hero who prefers to rest on oars and enjoy the praise for his deeds in the past. But of course he can reform and become good... if he only wants it. So, you can call it 'cliches'... however, I say it's kind of classic. All you need for an entertaining adventure & high spirited romance is there in the plot. And yes, the crab (...he rather reminded me of a cockroach...) adds greatly to the positive side of the film. His dance is brilliant (though his singing is rather silly - but who cares?) So, if you want to have a good rest after a hard work's week (or just to make your child happy), you should see this movie. If you wish something more than just a pleasant, sentimental fairy tale, you probably won't like it. Though I did.