Without doubt, Moana is culturally dedicated, well thought out and beautiful.

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 2016)

This engaging masterpiece is a huge success! In part because of it's empowering story line, which utilized a think-tank of Polynesian cultural elders and thinkers, and its feel-good music, T'ooyaksiy Niin (Thank you in Nisga'a) to Lin-Manuel Miranda for the score!
Considering this is 16-year-old Auli'i (Moana) Cravalho's first acting performance it's almost unbelievable how well she contrasts and connects with Dwayne (Māui) Johnson. Both of their personalities blend together for many natural feel good moments.. and some other.. more dark moments.
All in all I cannot promote this enough. We need movies like Moana. Movies that shine our indigenous peoples as positive adventurers and shepherds of the land & water. Gone should be the days of casting them in "Savage" roles. Moana is a perfect example of how culture can be promoted in a positive way.. I cannot believe I'm saying this.. WELL DONE Disney.