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Rating: Null/10 (16 February 2017)

Movie Review by Nafanua M. Fitisemanu Moana Rated: PG 4.5 stars
"Moana" is an encouraging movie especially for young viewers. The film is a mixture of all polynesian cultures, filled with a variety of songs in multiples languages and ancient legends of demons and demigods. Moana portrays the character of a strong, independent princess who goes through the journey to save her village and to find her true self. Although she is an independent princess there's always her family and friends right by her side to help on her adventure. She also discovers some of her ancestor's history to figure out who she really is. During this movie, Moana is faced with the trial of going against her father's word of going "beyond the reef" and to follow her heart. Ever since she was a little child her father has forbidden her of going in the ocean but she knows that the ocean and sea is her home. Later in the movie she comes across more obstacles but overcomes them with the support of her companion Maui. Although this film may have unrealistic or fictional scenes, all viewers can relate to Moana and how she overcomes all of her conflicts. Not only can the viewers relate, they can also learn that some things take a lot of work but you can always push through it with the help of others and with having courage to face your fears. Disney had done an astounding job of portraying the polynesian culture with traditions and music, while still having it simple so that children could still understand and follow along with the plot of the story. I highly recommend you to go and watch this movie, especially with your kids!