Disney's Moana | The University Union (2024)

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How does the problem get solved in Moana? ›

To solve the problem, Moana takes a boat to cross the sea to find Maui, the thief, and restore the heart together, even though she does not know how to sail.

Moana isn't suitable for children under the age of 8 years. We recommend parental guidance for children aged up to 10 years because of the movie's violent and scary scenes. The main messages from this movie are to follow your dreams and be true to yourself.

Whilst the character is entirely fictional, it's interesting to note that the name Tamatoa actually means “trophy” in the Maori language. This is very apt because Tamatoa is all about collecting treasure and souvenirs from the people he has defeated.

Te Fiti's heart, a small pounamu stone, possessed the power to create life and raise islands. But it also attracted monsters who tried to steal it for its creative power. It was stolen by the demigod Maui, who planned to give it to humanity as a gift. After he stole it, the island was enveloped in darkness.

The film has been widely praised for its powerful animation and inspiring young girl power heroine, and it has been criticized for, among other things, a clownishly stereotyped male lead and a careless tendency to blend different Pacific Island myths and traditions.

The overarching message of Moana is, truly, that the worst thing to happen to you doesn't have to define you. Moana's father lives in fear due to a tragic past; Maui feels as though he is missing a critical part of himself without his hook; Te Fiti turns into a literal monster after she is attacked.

Chieftain Moana Waialiki of Motunui is the title character of the 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios film Moana.

At 16 years old, Moana of Motunui has a slender yet muscular build that sets her apart from previous Disney princesses and heroines. She has brown eyes with thick eyebrows and eyelashes, full brownish-pink lips, and long, wavy, black hair.

Immortality: Since becoming a demigod, Maui is virtually immortal, looking the same in the present as he did one thousand years ago.

He's quite monstrous in both size and attitude; one of his most well-known traits being his sad*stic habit of eating anyone around him, be they humans, sea creatures or even deities—he even admitted to eating his own grandmother.

What is the dark story behind Moana? ›

One particularly dark theory posits that Moana died during the storm at the beginning, so she encountered the demigod Maui when she washed up on the island he had been trapped on for millennia.

Māui or Maui is the great culture hero and trickster in Polynesian mythology. Very rarely was Māui actually worshipped, being less of a deity (Demigod) and more of a folk hero. His origins vary from culture to culture, but many of his main exploits remain relatively similar.

Although an original character, Te Fiti draws parallels with similar goddesses in Polynesian lore: Te Kā bears similarities to the religious Hawaiian figure Pele, the goddess of fire, lightning, wind and volcanoes.

“Moana actually died in the storm at the beginning of the movie. Maui is her guardian angel, who was tasked to take her to 'Te Fiti', which stands for heaven in the movie.

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Te Ka comes to Moana and Moana returns the heart. Resolution: Te Ka becomes Te Fiti and starts returning life to the islands. She restores Maui's hook and Moana returns to her homeland Motunui.

Moana bids farewell to Maui and Te Fiti, returning home and reuniting with her parents. After placing a shell on top of the stack of stones placed by all previous chiefs, she takes up her role as chief and wayfinder, leading her people as they resume voyaging, accompanied by Maui.

When her island becomes endangered by a life-killing darkness, Moana is chosen by the ocean to journey across the sea and save the world with the help of the shape-shifting demigod Maui.

On her journey, Moana faced numerous challenges. She battled with the stormy seas, encountered gigantic sea creatures, and navigated through treacherous waters. In time, she found Maui stranded on a deserted island. At first, he was dismissive and arrogant.