Unlike a handful of other Disney remakes, this live-action version remains largely faithful to the plot of the original. We learn in the opening sequence the creation story of Moana’s people: Their island traces its origins to Te Fiti, a goddess with the power to create life. Te Fiti’s heart was then stolen by the demigod Maui, who, himself, was subsequently attacked by a fiery demon, who sent Maui, his magical fishhook, and the heart plunging into the ocean.
Although Te Fiti’s heart has been missing for 1,000 years, Moana’s people have managed to live in peace and prosperity – until
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