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‘Moana 2’ Review: Disney Sequel Navigates Higher-Stakes Plot And Oceans Of Expectations To Make A Satisfying Splash
Moana 2, leaning into humor and its arguably higher stakes, delivers a firm follow-up to 2016’s Oscar-winning Moana.
Musically, the sequel had the familiar touch of Opetaia Foa’I and Mark Mancina joined by newcomers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, the songwriting duo whose opening number “We’re Back” returns viewers to the island of Motunui. Standouts include Cravalho’s vocals in “Beyond,” which evokes some of the imagery and somber tone of Frozen II ’s “Into the Unknown.” Maui has another rousing solo number in “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?”, and Mantangi singes some sound advice to Moana (“Get Lost”) before sending her off to complete her mission. Title: Moana 2 Distributor: Disney Release date: November 27, 2024 Directors: David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Screenwriters: Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller Cast: Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Awhimai Fraser, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel House, Gerald Faitala Ramsey, Alan Tudyk Rating: PG Running time: 1 hr 40 mins
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