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Moana Live Action Remake: Skip It
Disney's live action Moana remake fails to justify its existence.
In brief
Disney's live action Moana remake fails to justify its existence. Disney's live action Moana remake underperforms at box office and lacks artistic merit, so skip it. Originally reported by Decider.
Moana Live Action Remake
Disney's live action Moana remake arrives 10 years after original cartoon.
Box Office Performance
The live action Moana earned $323 million worldwide on a $250 million production budget.
Dwayne Johnson's Role
Dwayne Johnson plays Maui in the live action remake with minimal impact.
Catherine Laga'aia
Catherine Laga'aia portrays Moana in the live action remake.
Artistic Critique
The remake lacks creative innovation and feels like a cash-in on existing IP.
Director Thomas Kail
Thomas Kail adapted the cartoon to live action without significant innovation.
Why Skip It
The live action Moana is a near shot-for-shot regurgitation of the original film.
Final Verdict
Skip the live action Moana and stick with the original cartoon.
What matters most
Disney's live action Moana remake underperforms at box office and lacks artistic merit, so skip it.
