Entertainment
Disney's Live-Action Remake of Moana Criticized
Rolling Stone and Deadline have criticized Disney’s live-action remake of the animated film ‘Moana’, calling it a redundant and poorly executed version. The review suggests that the remake fails to bring anything new or exciting to the table, instead relying on outdated backdrops.
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Deadline
Disney’s remake of Moana, a film a mere 10 years old, dares to question what “live-action” even means. Thomas Kail’s 2026 edition is neither alive nor particularly propulsive in any discernible way, with the vast majority of scenes filmed against garish and poorly done backdrops or else with, ironic
2026-07-08 15:00 UTC
Rolling Stone
Why is the Mouse House still ruining its landmark animated movies with pointless live-action remakes? (Hint: $$$)
2026-07-08 15:00 UTC