Disney’s Moana 2 continues the journey of the beloved Polynesian navigator, Moana, and her mythical companion Maui. Still, unfortunately, the sequel feels more like a feature-length television show than a fully realized theatrical film. While the first Moana (2016) brought an expansive, emotionally resonant adventure to the big screen, Moana 2 loses much of that magic, struggling with pacing issues, a shallow narrative, and an overall sense of creative dilution.
Directed by Moana vetera Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand and…