Moana’s recent sequel has brought the ocean-adventuring not-princess back to everyone’s mind.
Even 35 years after its release,The Little Mermaidis widely popular and recently receivedthe live-action remake treatment.
Yet, no story is entirely new, andMoana,in many ways, is reminiscent ofThe Little Mermaid.
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“Can I get a Chee Hoo?”
Of course,the sidekick characterunderwent major changes and ended up being largely comic relief.
In this way, they reverse each other’s story.
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In ancient Polynesia, a young girl chosen by the ocean embarks on a daring voyage to save her island from a devastating curse. Alongside the demigod Maui, she navigates treacherous waters, battles mythological creatures, and discovers her true destiny as a master wayfinder.