digitalrelic
Banned
With the exception of one poorly placed Twitter joke, I feel that this movie is an absolute masterpiece. It hits all the right notes at all the right times. The music is already iconic and I've been listening to the soundtrack every day with my daughter since we saw it last week.
The CG, particularly the water, is second-to-none. As are the character designs, which have a unique art style but retain a realism and relatability. We aren't looking at models and barbie dolls in this film.
The main character of Moana is perfectly modeled, from her personality and independence to her likability and actual body shape. She isn't without her flaws and learns and grows from them throughout the film. Her grandmother was a perfect addition and worked magnificently as a kind of a spiritual and emotional guide throughout the film.
I also love how bold it is from a storytelling perspective. Leaving Moana to become the leader and hero she was destined to be without having to resort to a forced love interest or a romantic subplot was an inspired move. Even the whole concept of the story itself, which doesn't feature a single Caucasian character and features songs that aren't sung in English, is (unfortunately) a very bold move in this cultural climate.
Lastly, the themes of the film, which touch on overcoming your fears and not being afraid to experience life, even when there's risk involved, as well as touching on the idea that your possessions are not your identity, and that your self worth is much more substantial than anything you can own, are very positive and poignant themes that I'm happy to subject my young daughter to.
Overall, this is most likely my favorite Disney film. When I think back and compare it to Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, etc... It holds the fuck up. This is destined to be a classic in my eyes.
Thoughts, GAF? Am I crazy or is this film one of the all-time Disney greats?
The CG, particularly the water, is second-to-none. As are the character designs, which have a unique art style but retain a realism and relatability. We aren't looking at models and barbie dolls in this film.
The main character of Moana is perfectly modeled, from her personality and independence to her likability and actual body shape. She isn't without her flaws and learns and grows from them throughout the film. Her grandmother was a perfect addition and worked magnificently as a kind of a spiritual and emotional guide throughout the film.
I also love how bold it is from a storytelling perspective. Leaving Moana to become the leader and hero she was destined to be without having to resort to a forced love interest or a romantic subplot was an inspired move. Even the whole concept of the story itself, which doesn't feature a single Caucasian character and features songs that aren't sung in English, is (unfortunately) a very bold move in this cultural climate.
Lastly, the themes of the film, which touch on overcoming your fears and not being afraid to experience life, even when there's risk involved, as well as touching on the idea that your possessions are not your identity, and that your self worth is much more substantial than anything you can own, are very positive and poignant themes that I'm happy to subject my young daughter to.
Overall, this is most likely my favorite Disney film. When I think back and compare it to Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, etc... It holds the fuck up. This is destined to be a classic in my eyes.
Thoughts, GAF? Am I crazy or is this film one of the all-time Disney greats?