Moana 2 fails to live up to original, critics say
The film sequel is called an "animated triumph" but also "a vacuum-packed slice of digital IP content".
‘Moana 2’ Reviews: How Do Critics Compare It To First ‘Moana’ Movie?
Disney’s "Moana 2"—starring the voices of Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—is new in theaters on Wednesday. Do critics think it is as good as the original "Moana"?
‘Moana 2’ is not as good as the original — but it’s still entertaining and looks great
It’s a mildly entertaining return to the world of the first movie, but it lacks the excitement and wonder that made the original “Moana” such a hit. For “Moana” fans who’ve watched the 2016 movie over and over again,
‘Moana 2’ is a sea-plus musical
The Disney musical sequel “Moana 2” is, like David Lynch’s surreal adult masterpiece “Mulholland Drive” before it, a repurposing of material originally intended for the small screen. The follow-up to the Dwayne Johnson-headlined hit was initially announced as a Disney Plus streaming series before being retrofitted into a theatrical feature.
‘Moana 2’ review: Disney’s latest sequel tries too hard to appeal
The visuals continue to impress, but the sequel to the hit 2016 animated film doesn't reach the same heights, writes our reviewer.
'Moana 2' trailer breaks Disney views record
With 178 million views in 24 hours, the "Moana 2" trailer became the most-watched trailer for a Disney movie ever.
‘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.
'Moana 2' review: Disney's latest fantastic voyage is also a familiar one
The follow-up (★★★ out of four; rated PG; in theaters Wednesday) plots an extremely familiar course but at least does so with ...
The cultural significance of catchy ‘Moana 2’ song ‘Can I Get a Chee Hoo?’
Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed ...
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Moana 2 reviews call Disney sequel a pale imitation of first film
Moana 2 sees the titular heroine return for a new adventure across the seas. (Disney) Moana 2 is soaring into cinemas ...
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‘Moana 2’ Review: Disney’s Choppy Seas
In the history of bad advice doled out by blockbuster movies, perhaps nothing can ever top “Love means never having to say ...
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‘Moana 2’ review: Disney’s wayfinder swims a few scenic laps and calls it a sequel
Without much in the song department or much useful story tension, “Moana 2” does its job just well enough to get by on ...
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Moana 2 Post Credits Scene Explained
Fans are wondering whether Moana 2 has an end, mid, or post-credits scene. They are also curious about Matangi’s fate in ...
'Moana 2' rides musical wave of Pacific culture and creativity
For Auli'i Cravalho, returning for the Walt Disney sequel film 'Moana 2" was a Hawaiian homecoming for both herself as an ...
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Moana 2 post-credits scene sets up another sequel with returning villain
The Moana 2 post-credit scene includes a familiar face, but it also promises audiences more of the big bad god known as Malo.
Moana 2 Ending & Demigod Twist Explained
Curiosity surrounds the Moana 2 ending, especially with its dramatic twist involving Moana’s fate. This sequel to the beloved ...