Moana 2 Review: Disney’s Sequel Fails To Recapture The Magic Of The Original

For centuries, fairy tales have ended with “happily ever after,” and children have been content with this conclusion. This approach has also been followed by Disney for many years, as they typically avoided creating sequels except for those meant for direct-to-video release. They understood that any additional stories about their magical tales wouldn’t be as vital or important as the original ones they had already shared.

‘Moana 2’ Review: Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson in a Visually Dazzling but Narratively Uninspiring Sequel

Approximately eight years ago, Moana (brilliantly voiced by Auli‘i Cravalho), a determined Polynesian navigator (not a princess), created a big impact with her self-titled Disney debut. Her extraordinary oceanic journey alongside the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson delivering an outstanding performance) grossed over $665 million globally for the studio and was even nominated for the best animated film Oscar. However, it was Moana’s captivating personality and her unwavering resolve to prevent an ecological catastrophe from befalling her people that truly made Moana memorable.

Ananya Panday’s reaction to younger sister Rysa’s breathtaking PIC is pure sibling goals; calls her ‘real life princess’

Among the cherished actresses in Bollywood, Ananya Panday is one, who has won hearts through her acting prowess and films. Apart from her flourishing acting career, she takes immense pride in being a loving sister to Rysa Panday. The star of ‘Call Me Bae’ never lets an occasion slip by to express her affection and encouragement towards her sibling. Lately, Ananya posted a photo of Rysa on social media, labeling her as “a genuine princess in real life.