The animation is peerless, the songs are occasionally invigorating, and Moana herself is one of Disney’s greatest protagonists, but the script and quest suffer a bit from exposition overload, pacing hiccups, and fluctuating stakes that keep it from soaring to all-time heights. Still a strong and memorable outing that I’ll always be keen to revisit.
Is It Good?
Very Good (6/8)
Note: This capsule was published early in The Goods' history and is a candidate for a full length review in the future.
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