pulchritude

Moana (2016) dir. Ron Clements, John Musker

[at the ocean] Fish pee in you… all day!

Thank you. Your kind gesture is deeply appreciated. Cheehoo. Moana (2016) dir. Ron Clements, John Musker

Dancing in Film:

Moana (2016) dir. John Musker, Ron Clements

Choreography by Tiana Kiufau

Concept Art for Disney’s Moana (2016)

Maui + Haka The Haka is a traditional war cry, dance, or challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. War haka were originally performed by warriors before a battle, proclaiming their strength and prowess in order to intimidate the opposition, but haka are also performed for for welcoming distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements.

Stay out of it or you’re sleeping in my armpit.

Moana helping the turtle as a child was a metaphor for how the ocean helped her throughout the film.

Moana didn’t pick up the turtle and carry it to the ocean, which would have been easiest for the both of them. She protected the turtle and let it make the journey itself. Because it was important that the turtle got to the ocean on its own.

This is why the ocean chose Moana. Even at a young age, she understood why the turtle needed to make its own journey.

Throughout the film, the ocean guides and protects her along the way, but it most certainly does not carry her to return the heart of the sea. It is important for Moana to make the journey by herself. She needs to fight her own battles, endure her own hardships, and forge her own path so she may become stronger.

#relatable moana

Mom! Dad!

The ocean chose you.