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Post by tenacious on Nov 26, 2016 19:58:51 GMT
I searched and couldn't find...so...
Anyone else go? Thoughts? We went on Turkey Day and, although it took me a bit to get into it, I ended up LOVING it! The animation is of course spectacular, the story line is empowering and far-reaching, and we are totally digging the soundtrack (already downloaded it and have been listening all day). I guess I didn't know, but Lin-Manuel Miranda worked on it, and you can definitely hear a Hamilton vibe in many of the songs.
Anyway-I hope some other peas chime in. I was moved to tears, but, I am a sucker for anything that involves Islander culture.
Apologies if I missed a Moana thread.
Cheers!
Erin
ETA- oh, and who knew the Rock could sing?!?
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on Nov 26, 2016 20:21:50 GMT
I wanted to go see this on Thanksgiving Day but couldn't convince my 20 yo DD to go, so I didn't go (YET!  ). Thanks for the positive review tenacious! |
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Post by tallgirl on Nov 26, 2016 20:25:23 GMT
We saw it and loved it as well. I don't think it will catch on quite the same way Frozen did, lol, but the music is catchy and the animation is incredible. I also thought it was very respectful of Polynesian culture. I know there was a big brouhaha about the Halloween costumes released in conjunction with the movie being culturally insensitive, but the movie is well done.
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Post by elaine on Nov 26, 2016 20:26:40 GMT
One of my favorite movies of the year! I love that Lin-Manuel was on the music team - you could definitely hear it.
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Post by micheley on Nov 26, 2016 20:39:31 GMT
My 16 yo and her friend love love loved it. (And The Rock's singing!)
I'm hoping to take the 11yo tomorrow night.
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Post by tenacious on Nov 26, 2016 20:41:26 GMT
Oh, I am glad I am not the only one who loved it. I agree that it will probably not be as popular as Frozen, It is a very different type of movie--more in the Lion King vein, but, I hope people will appreciate the beauty of the message. Not sure if this will work, but, here is a link to 107 facts about Moana. Long, but, really interesting! m.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJlvisbnqUErin |
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Post by annaintx on Nov 26, 2016 22:17:05 GMT
We were fortunate enough to get to see it on our Disney cruise this week--DD and DH saw it Wednesday night. We all went Thursday afternoon. We loved it. LOVED IT. We keep singing "You're WELCOME" every time we have to say that to each other. DD will be getting the soundtrack for Xmas.  I was so impressed by the animation of the WATER. So incredible. Highly recommend it. |
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Post by melanieg on Nov 26, 2016 22:42:05 GMT
I'm taking my niece tomorrow |
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Post by melanell on Nov 26, 2016 23:07:55 GMT
We were right near the movie theater at the right time to go see it today, but the lot was completely packed and I just didn't feel like going when it was so, so busy. So we'll go another day this week. |
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Post by Anita on Nov 27, 2016 0:06:03 GMT
We saw it on Thursday, and we loved it. The music was especially great.
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Post by oaksong on Nov 27, 2016 0:22:29 GMT
We saw it yesterday and absolutely loved it! Classic Disney -- beautiful animation, great story, memorable characters, fabulous music. A+ from everyone young and old.
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Post by Julie W on Nov 27, 2016 0:49:05 GMT
DD10 was off school on Wednesday and I asked her if she wanted me to take her and her friend who was with us to go see it - they both looked at me not saying a word. So I said, "So you are not interested in seeing this movie? How about judging it by the trailer first" They said, "We've seen the commercials - thanks but no thanks."
Tweens uninterested!
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Post by rickmer on Nov 27, 2016 0:57:02 GMT
i have a rule and do not go to new movies. too many people, which can be avoided if we just wait a couple of weeks (i also despise boxing day shopping... same reason... lol!) i am looking forward to moana and i am kinda hoping to see a bit of the lilo and stitch thing (beautiful music and cool "location"). i am a fan of the rock and his voice makes me smile. lots of new movies that look good... the kids wanna see dr strange and fantastic beasts and where you find them. good thing i have lots of points on my movie card! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 27, 2016 0:59:03 GMT
I want to see it and will probably take DD when she's on winter break from school. Glad to hear it's good, it got good reviews in the paper too.  |
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 27, 2016 3:07:42 GMT
Just saw it today and loved it.
I thought it was really beautiful, I typically prefer regular animation to computer animation, but I thought this was really well done. It amazes me that Dusney can even give water a personality and emotion.
I loved the story and the strong female character. Wish there had been more pig, but love the rooster.
The crab totally sounded like Bowie to me, anyone else think that? The music was great, naturally.
Hope everyone stayed for the post credit scene, if you haven't gone yet, be sure you do!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Nov 27, 2016 3:21:39 GMT
We are going tomorrow.
My daughter has already downloaded the soundtrack, had her voice teacher pick out the melody of her favorite song on piano and she has memorized the words...
She can't wait to sing How far I'll go at her lesson Wednesday.
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Post by micheley on Nov 27, 2016 23:00:47 GMT
I absolutely loved it! Visually appealing, wonderful music, great story. Loved grandma, LOVED the chicken, and want Santa to bring me a pet kakamora!!!!  |
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Post by peabay on Nov 27, 2016 23:17:29 GMT
Sorry - I searched too and started another one today...
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Post by micheley on Nov 27, 2016 23:32:52 GMT
Sorry - I searched too and started another one today... Does search even work here? I just went to my post history to find this thread - didn't even realize there was another one. Too excited and still humming "you're welcome"!!! |
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Post by rodeomom on Nov 27, 2016 23:56:43 GMT
Just saw it today and loved it. I thought it was really beautiful, I typically prefer regular animation to computer animation, but I thought this was really well done. It amazes me that Dusney can even give water a personality and emotion. I loved the story and the strong female character. Wish there had been more pig, but love the rooster. The crab totally sounded like Bowie to me, anyone else think that? The music was great, naturally. Hope everyone stayed for the post credit scene, if you haven't gone yet, be sure you do! YES! I said that to DH when he was singing, "That sounds like Bowie" We took my DGS8 yesterday. I loved it. DH and DGS liked it.. but they liked trolls better. |
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Post by micheley on Nov 28, 2016 0:07:23 GMT
I would have sworn the crab was Tim Curry!!
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Post by Lovebug2867 on Nov 28, 2016 0:17:52 GMT
Went with my niece day before Thanksgiving. We loved it. The music was amazing and I listen to it constantly. She wants a chicken like Hey Hey lol.
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 28, 2016 0:23:03 GMT
I'll probably see it when it comes to Redbox. I love that there is no prince involved in rescuing a princess. |
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Post by Grom Pea on Nov 28, 2016 0:48:39 GMT
I want to see it but my kids are too young to sit through a movie theater experience so I'll have to see it in a few months. We saw a 4d preview at Disneyland and it was really awesome, I wish they'd do the whole movie with 4d, we got sprayed with water, bugs crawled under our seats and poked when spears flew, it was really fun.
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Post by just PEAchy on Nov 28, 2016 1:13:35 GMT
We just got back, me & my 2 teens. We all loved it, especially the music. DD said the same thing about the Rock being able to sing!
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Post by grrlsmom on Nov 28, 2016 1:27:52 GMT
Loved it! And the kid loved it. The Rock was freakin' fantastic even as a cartoon and loved his singing "You're Welcome!"
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Post by birdy on Nov 28, 2016 3:17:05 GMT
So good! DH and I took DD to see it tonight!!! Based on the commercials on TV, I was prepared not to like it very much, but it was awesome!!! A great "feel good" movie!
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Post by candygurl on Nov 28, 2016 4:58:38 GMT
Saw it yesterday and liked it. Thought some parts were slow but oeverally the movie was good and the animation was great! Love the tattoo guy coming alive and the chicken. Absolutely loved the end when she went up to the lava monster.
Took my 5 yo nephew and I think he thought it was good. He was a little antsy near the end but he did catch on to the grandmother and the stingray part. He did ask to watch it on Netflix today, lol, so he must've liked it.
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Post by tenacious on Nov 28, 2016 5:07:11 GMT
Seriously, I am obsessed with this movie and soundtrack! I have been listening non-stop to the music all weekend. It is hauntingly beautiful.
I saw a clip of Miranda acknowledging that he was inspired by David Bowie for 'Shiny.' No surprise there. My kids also picked up on that immediately.
DH and I are already planning on going back tot he theater to see it a second time.
To the PP that said she wasn't too excited to see it from the trailer--I agree. The trailers did not do it justice.
Erin
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Post by peasapie on Dec 1, 2016 0:30:30 GMT
Just saw it today and loved it. I thought it was really beautiful, I typically prefer regular animation to computer animation, but I thought this was really well done. It amazes me that Dusney can even give water a personality and emotion. I loved the story and the strong female character. Wish there had been more pig, but love the rooster. The crab totally sounded like Bowie to me, anyone else think that? The music was great, naturally. Hope everyone stayed for the post credit scene, if you haven't gone yet, be sure you do! Just saw it today and we also loved it. TOTALLY thought the crab sounded like Bowie! SaveSave |
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I was so impressed by the animation of the WATER. So incredible. Highly recommend it. 
