Since I have several young grandchildren, I find myself viewing animated films on a regular basis. Sometimes this is enjoyable and other times it is a duty to be endured. Seeing Moana was the former. The story of a strong-willed Polynesian princess—sorry, the daughter of a tribal chief—and her alliance with the mythological demigod Maui is a fun and engaging experience. Featuring the voices of Auli'i Cravalho , Dwayne Johnson , Rachel House , Temuera Morrison , Jemaine Clement , Nicole Scherzinger and Alan Tudyk , the film follows the usual Disney formula of an adventurous heroine on a quest who is plucky, heroic, and a good singer. In an effort to save her island and her tribe, Moana seeks out Maui, a hero who has fallen on hard times, for help. There are some nice underlying themes in the film such as following one’s calling and caring for the earth, but I think the key biblical theme is redemption. Moana may be the protagonist of the sto...
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