Moana- Disney does Polynesian Myth

[Q99]

I saw Moana, and I loved it! As a mythology fan, it was nice to see Polynesian myth highlighted, and apparently quite faithfully.

Disney actually formed a scholarly and cultural trust of Polynesians to make sure they got things right

Plus it just continues Disney Animated's string of hits (98% at rotten tomatoes). Even among the recent batch of good ones, it's pretty high up there in my book.


Who else has caught it?

[Iroscato]

It does look visually striking, and The Rock is always a win. I may check this out after Arrival, Disney's on a stellar run of late.

[Q99]

It does look visually striking, and The Rock is always a win. I may check this out after Arrival, Disney's on a stellar run of late.

Yes, you won't regret it.

[madd0ct0r]

I saw Moana, and I loved it! As a mythology fan, it was nice to see Polynesian myth highlighted, and apparently quite faithfully.

Disney actually formed a scholarly and cultural trust of Polynesians to make sure they got things right

Plus it just continues Disney Animated's string of hits (98% at rotten tomatoes). Even among the recent batch of good ones, it's pretty high up there in my book.


Who else has caught it?

They kinda had to form a trust - those guys took on Lego over Bionicle and won, they've beaten the corps by copywriting their own myths

[Majin Gojira]

I like that the "Giant Eagle" form of Maui is in fact Haast's Eagle, the largest eagle to ever live.

[Q99]

I like that the "Giant Eagle" form of Maui is in fact Haast's Eagle, the largest eagle to ever live.

Ooh, I didn't know that... and it's from New Zealand too, so fitting!


The movie's inspired me to look at more Maui stories- he's a pretty great mythological figure.

[Shroom Man 777]

It was really great and the Rock had some impressive pipes.