Moana Live Action Remake Described as 'Odd, Even and a Little Early' in Review

'Moana' review: Disney's new live-action remake is another soulless cash grab

Theoretically, animated and live-action movies have different advantages, and can do different things more effectively and with greater artistry. If anyone at Disney understood that basic concept, I might be more inclined to give their live-action remakes of animated hits the benefit of the doubt. But as the new version of “Moana” proves yet again, the formula for these movies has been refined into slavish imitation, with only minimal variations…

Lost at sea: There's nothing new in Moana live-action remake

It just feels unnecessary.

Moana live action remake described as 'odd, even and a little early' in review

EVEN by Disney standards, remaking the not-yet-decade-old Moana in live action, just as the animation enters its sequel era, feels a bold move. Odd,…

Moana's lazy live-action remake is why Hollywood deserves the AI takeover

Disney releases the live-action remake of Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson, just 10 years after the original - and with nothing new to say.

Movie review: 'Moana' remake degrades the original

"Moana," in theaters Friday, trades the beautiful animation for lackluster backgrounds, rendering the epic adventure as a static exercise.

'Moana' review: Disney transforms a cinematic masterpiece to kids' stuff

Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui, and yet... That's not enough to save this Thomas Kail-directed remake.