And you believe those things because the movie is animated and has a certain look and feel, which creates an unspoken whimsy. The world itself feels real, even when it’s obviously not. Funny then that the “real” version of Moana feels so incredibly fake.

Disney’s live-action Moana looks faithful, but several sneaky changes might have slipped right past fans. The remake quietly tweaks backstories, character roles, and iconic jokes from the 2016 animated classic.

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Disney's live-action remake of its hit movie Moana is facing a dismal fate, as it has received one of the worst scores from the Rotten Tomatoes critic score for live-action animation adaptations