Moana 2 | Movie Review

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Over on Patreon there's an extended cut of this video with a few extra minutes and ads turned off.

[@sergioliden5652]

Ima watch the Chandler cut🍷😎

[@GFettJake]

Please do a new updated video ranking all the Disney Animated movies including Moana 2

[@jadencasto]

Your daughter is a more attentive movie watcher/critic than most adults 😂😂

[@tonyilias2561]

Your daughter Chloe looks and talks just like you. It's so adorable. She's very smart and well-spoken, and is already turning into a profession movie critic that isn't afraid to tell the truth 😎

[@SixSioux]

Was about to write the same, she's just Great! You must be proud of her Sean!!

[@themarvelanddcmarshlands]

17:40-Chloe sounds more and more like she's about to take over the channel

[@123legoz4]

She should start her own channel if she wants or take over when Sean retires

[@talapantedtoad6461]

Ngl everything I’ve seen from this film looks fine but it also very much feels like a straight to Disney plus production imo.

[@ahmadmohammed4212]

Yep , Bob Iger made huge mistake with this one

[@joshhickeysmoviereviews]

it was supposed to be a DIsney+ series changed to a movie at the last second

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

@@ahmadmohammed4212 It's going to make DRAMATICALLY more than Wish and Strange World.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

@@joshhickeysmoviereviews But in this context that, "last second" was a full year.

[@ahmadmohammed4212]

​@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout I know that

[@MichaelTomsyck]

Sean got to work on this video quick. He went to the press screening later last night with his family, filmed a twenty five minute review, trimmed the review down to twenty minutes for public viewing in the editing, and then released the video before his lunch. A true content machine!

[@MB832]

I see Chole is taking after her father

[@MasonGrant0704]

Another example of not every hit movie needs a sequel but God forbid, Disney doesn't drive something into the ground for money.

[@noobmasterruben5167]

Kung fu panda 4 and Moana 2 are big examples

[@paradisecity0406able]

Needless to say, this movie will *SAIL* past expectations, box office-wise

[@DarthEqualizer]

Not funny my guy

[@KimJongUn525]

I *SEA* what you did there

[@heymistercarter.]

What’s interesting is, the original came out the same year as Zootopia. Zootopia made more at the box office, and won the Animated Feature Oscar over MOANA… yet MOANA is the one that’s gone on to be more popular with families as one of this generation’s new Disney classics, while sadly no one talks about Zootopia anymore. I mean, Zootopia is getting its sequel next year, and I’m DESPERATELY hoping that’s better than I’m hearing this is. I guess we’ll have to see how it shakes out.

[@jim1242]

I guess its doen to the songs. Thats the reasons a lot of kids like to re-watch it..

[@Kyle_765]

Because Moana 2016 had amazing songs and music which helped made it more memorable. If Zootopia was a musical I would have seen it becoming way more successful than Moana

[@jchandlersabeast]

Moana is a princess movie so kids love it. Zootopia is almost more for adults. But still very popular just not as much

[@AnujChatterjee-q5b]

Definitely agree with what the OP said. Moana is an amazing movie but I like Zootopia more and I really wanted a sequel for that. So I am glad a sequel is made and I REALLY hope it doesn't end up like this. I am glad reptile characters are involved and as a reptile lover it would be really disheartening if Zootopia 2 is disappointing.

[@Seroxm13]

Zootopia is way better! And I love the song "Try Everything" by Shakira.

[@juanfilms8605]

Your daughter is a future film critic

[@Silvermoon32109]

They could have easily justified the sister's existence if the villain kidnapped her. BOOM sister is relevant and there is stakes to the adventure. Just fixed the movie

[@Kelga80]

I love Chloe's reviewing skills.

[@minidar8908]

Dang great points by Chloe!!!

[@Rockstar-bq5fm]

I imagine this felt like a converted tv show after all then

[@mrsseanchandlertalksabout4792]

Our youngest is in love with "Get Lost." It made Moana 2 her favorite over Moana. I disagree, ha, but she *loves* that song

[@tillm2481]

your daughter has excellent musical taste.. as one of the female songwriters was mentored by Quincy Jones.. yes, Moana songs by LMM were catchy and had success..but overrated..

[@BussinHomie]

This is my most anticipated movie for the rest of the year. Hope to see it during my thanksgiving break. Hope it lives up to my hype for it

[@jeremybottoms7619]

What about sonic 3?

[@BussinHomie]

@ that’s my 2nd most anticipated movie.

[@noobmasterruben5167]

It doesnt live to the hype sorry dude

[@theall-rounder5845]

Chloe rearing up to take over the family business ❤😂

[@futurecoug2012]

I thought the film was incredible. My biggest issue was how CLEARLY this movie was supposed to be a TV series. Everything was too pushed together & rushed. If this had more time to breathe & play out, I think it would've been near perfect. It was certainly too safe as you said Sean, but for a world this beautiful & enjoyable, I didnt have a huge problem with that. But ya, just too rushed overall, but still so beyond gorgeous & cute

[@futurecoug2012]

Also, your daughter Chloe KILLED IT with her review, Sean 👏👏👏 you taught her well!!!

[@therealangelosettler]

I love your daughters in a non creepy way lol and I love when you get your kids and their friends thoughts after a kid movie

[@peterlyon367]

Thank you for including the parts with your kids. I am taking my Daughter (Age 3.5) to it with her Cousins (Ages 5 & 7) for a Friday matinee and the kid reviews are helpful for this.

[@movielover7565]

I honestly really liked it. It's not AS good as the OG but that doesn't make it bad. It's still good. It's still fun at the theater. Which is exactly what people are looking for anyways.

[@RyanCalebSmith]

I love it when 2 of my fellow film critics (Sean Chandler and Filmstocked) upload the movie review at the same time 🔥🔥🔥

[@FallenKnight2244]

Chloe should be the future of movie critics.

[@AmauriPoyntz]

Awesome review here my dude and Chloe is definitely a future movie critic without a doubt she's growing so fast and yes this movie is worth checking out i saw it yesterday and it was great though the music doesn't top the first one it's still a great movie and I love how it represents the Polynesian culture as well and aulii and the rock are the best team around :)

[@joshhickeysmoviereviews]

Man. Black Adam, Red One, This.....Man, Rock cannot catch a break!!!!

[@heymistercarter.]

@@joshhickeysmoviereviews he’s in Benny Safdie’s new A24 film The Smashing Machine. And given that it’s a sort of biopic of an MMA/UFC star, it may be looked at as a sort of self-critique/reflection film for him. Maybe that can turn the tide for him.

[@movielover7565]

TF are you talking about? THIS movie is good. It's just not AS great as the original.

[@j-2-da-man932]

16:41-17:45 Yeah, your kid knows what’s up.

[@jediconnor9349]

Fun Fact: I have one of those poster-scratch pads at home.😅

[@maingamer6846]

Ya know, they say life imitates art, and your oldest definitely has the potential to follow in your footsteps someday (I especially loved the "if you plan on taking your little ones" part lol) which is think is both adorable and awesome.

[@veronicamoravega7754]

Your eldest daughter is so eloquent and gave such a good critic of the film! I watched it today and I completely agree with both of your reviews 😂 Also loved the fact that she said something for the “little ones” but to me she is a little one 🥹 I guess I am getting older 😅

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

I'm a HUGE movie enthusiast/lover especially horror movies, aspiring business owner and actress. I've already watched 54 movie releases in the movie theater this year including Moana 2 yesterday in RPX with a few of my coworkers. It's such a beautiful movie and very immersive. The story/plot and score isn't as good as the first one but I still had a fun time with Moana 2. This was another good movie review Sean. Happy Thanksgiving! 🎬🎥🎟️🎞️🍿🥤❤❤❤❤🦃🦃🍽️🍽️

[@NinthShinigami]

I’m seeing it Friday with my fam and some more members. Hoping for at least a fun time 👍 feels like a movie that was rushed out tho from the trailers and bts stuff

[@reallywish212]

I took my daughter to see this and she loved it. I thought it was good, but definitely falls short of the original. The songs are okay, the only standout for me being Beyond. The characters were fun, really loved Moana and Maui. The beginning and end were the strongest parts of the film and Moans's little sister stole every scene she was in

[@RGamePlayXtreme]

Gonna be seeing this with my sister tomorrow for her birthday (albeit in Flemish). Pretty excited!

[@realfitzmarker]

Now I want Disney to do a recompilation series of the film.

[@josephlewis4164]

After watching it this morning, I agree the songs are low quality. But the story was fun! I had a good time

[@corrado8955]

Thanks for the review. About what I expected and I imagine the kids will be over the moon for this one. Moana is one of my daughter’s favorites. Minor side gripe as a long time subscriber - I pay for KZbin red and it kind of sucks to have mid roll adds. Obviously I skip them but that is why I pay money for the service. I have no interest in being sold to. I get that it might be in your contract but I find it very frustrating as it has cropped up more and more. Anyway, much love to you Sean. Hope you don’t take that the wrong way about the quality of your content. Just a nit pick I wanted to provide respectful feedback about.

[@ironpaddington7]

Have a feeling this'll be the 3rd Oscar snub for WDAS while Inside Out 2 gets an Oscar nomination.

[@kristenfuller9168]

I do plan on seeing it on Black Friday. I went to see wish on Black Friday last year as well. I hope this movie is better and more fun. I kind of fell asleep a little bit during wish last year.

[@JordansMortalKombatAdven-xn3qo]

@SeanChandlerTalksAbout I enjoyed the first Moana and am excited for this one however, that was my main concern was would all the extra characters that were added in when it was being developed as a Disney+ TV series going to be too surface level and focus more on Moana and Maui going on an adventure like the first film and it sounds like it’s a fun time but, it definitely sounds like all those extra characters could have been chopped out of the script to tighten it up a bit for a movies run time after changing it from a series about a year ago but, it still sounds fun

[@rileywarner5258]

Would really love for Sean to watch Arcane, he would love it.

[@eanderson9599]

I’m shocked he’s never talked about Arcane, it’s right up his alley. Season 1 at least

[@HaydenSenter]

Great review man! Was gonna go to the advanced screening last night but ended up seeing it earlier today. Agree with everything you said. It’s not great, not bad, just fine. Felt like something was missing. 👊🔥

[@GFettJake]

I just saw Moana 2 and I agree with all three points people are saying. The movie was just okay/mid. I think you should still go see it. Songs aren’t as great as the first one. I think what made my experience worse was I had girls sitting next to me goofing around hitting each other, on their phones, talking during the movie. It was so god damn annoying. I had to shush them and tell them to stop and they got all pissed off at me. This is why people don’t like going to the movie theaters anymore because people like that ruin the experience.

[@johnjones-uc3ni]

My Granddaughter went to see this last night. She said it's OK but not nearly as good as Moana. She also said the music wasn't as good either. But Moana was a great movie so I'm not surprised part 2 isn't as good.

[@mrsseanchandlertalksabout4792]

The sister was in there to anchor Moana, and make her hesitant to leave home again for an undefined period of time.

[@RoyalKingOliver]

It pains me that Moana didn’t win the Oscar back in 2016 over Zootopia, yet that pain pales in comparison to this… I don’t even know what to call this movie.

[@thedisneynerd7866]

I'm seeing the film in a couple hours so i'm going into it with mid expectations

[@missbrie2]

Same. All I'm hoping for is at least a fun time

[@pascova5088]

how did it turn out?

[@thedisneynerd7866]

@@pascova5088 Ehh. It was fun and enjoyable but not as good as the first one

[@CiscoB80]

I want that Marvel hoodie! 👌

[@eanderson9599]

The fact that his daughter gives this critical analysis at like 11 years olds is hilarious

[@scruffd0g193]

All in all, this movie should make a ton of money.

[@jacindaellison3363]

Oh dear, maybe I should wait to stream it.

[@EggChickenRooster-lz7vg]

Pls can you do a review on Senna,It’s A Netflix tv show That Recently Came

[@naomisilverfang7098]

I feel like the antagonist had the best song, and then Maui followed it up with the weakest song, despite it being accompanied by good visuals.

[@Jamie_Winsh]

I absolutely love the first Moana and yet after a lot of thinking I've decided I'm not bothered about seeing it in theatres unless I hear amazing things about it. I've seen the trailers so many times and there is still nothing in the trailers that hooked me at all. I didn't even understand what the story was about and the overall set up, premise and humour just felt a lot more generic and predictable. Tbh if just feels unnecessary and you can certainly feel the fact that this was converted into a movie

[@katen8956]

early HAPPY THANKSGIVING to Sean and everyone here. 😊 not interested in this movie but I'm excited to see Moana 2 vs Wicked at the box office! 🤔

[@superherofan198]

I love the first film, but this is probably not one I’m going to rush out and see. I’m most likely going to take my parents to see Wicked which I have already seen. Btw, have you seen Arcane Sean? Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@MichaelTomsyck]

@@superherofan198 To the best of my knowledge, I don’t think Sean has watched any of Arcane as he doesn’t watch adult animated shows.

[@superherofan198]

@ I wouldn’t necessarily classify Arcane as adult animation in the same vein as Invincible. I think it’s definitely a show his son could watch.

[@123legoz4]

@@MichaelTomsyck Arcane is for teens

[@ahmadmohammed4212]

I'm very curious to hear sean's thoughts on epoisode 2 of Dune : Prophecy

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

I haven't seen it

[@AnujChatterjee-q5b]

Would you say its better than Kung Fu Panda 4 or not ? Both got similar reviews even though I personally think KFP4 is a great mocie. Just curious. I think this is a Venom 3 situation where its better than the last few stuff we have getting from the studio but also not enough to get it back on top.

[@MegaDynamiteDan]

You bet kung fu panda 4 is great don't care what anybody says Zhen is more memorable than moana's crew and her pointless sister wouldn't be surprised if mtangi or nalo aren't as good the chameleon or Proximus caesar from kingdom of the planet of the apes But they'll never be as good as Big Jack Horner nor Death

[@AnujChatterjee-q5b]

@@MegaDynamiteDan Did you watch Moana 2 ??

[@MegaDynamiteDan]

@@AnujChatterjee-q5b Not yet I am expecting it to better than strange world, wish, and despicable me 4 but that's not saying much I'm not expecting something amazing from it just good.

[@ZachMilneTalksMovies]

I was sadly very disappointed by this film. Everything that I loved about the first film felt absent, the new characters were forgettable and even the story felt lacking to me. I just couldn’t get on board for the journey beyond the reef this time.

[@jim1242]

Like Pixar, Disney animation studios has not been the same since John lasseter left (he overaw Zootoipia, Moana, Big Hero 6, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen), The only good Disney animation movie (not pixar) since Frozen 2, is Ecanto)

[@achaudhari101]

Lassetter has been failing as well.

[@Moonlight-qo5hw]

After watching this review, I rather wait for Sonic 3. Disney just doesn’t care anymore.

[@jim1242]

I predict this will have a big opening 5 day thanksgiving opening, based on goodwill, sucess of the first movie on Disney+. However, given, the songs are not as good for this sequel (a big reson the first one conitbues to be a streaming hit), and the consensus the movie is fairly bland. I predict it will not have great legs. Especially given Wicked was so well received and a lot of familes might wait for streaming if they hear this movie is just medicore. I dont think this movie will be critic proof like a Minons movie..

[@clementejr]

They don’t make Disney movies like they use to. What do you guys think? 🤔

[@88lilies]

Yeah, I miss 2D animation.

[@ilikeeverything.5900]

Hey Sean, just curious, which movie are you planning on seeing first? Sonic 3 or Mufasa?

[@MichaelTomsyck]

It’ll be whichever pressing screening is before the other. It’d be very foolish to schedule them both on the same night.

[@ilikeeverything.5900]

@@MichaelTomsyck Hmm, I'm assuming it's gonna be Mufasa then. I don't see Paramount managing to get a screening for Sonic 3 before it, especially when it's going up against Disney.

[@rockabye274]

I have no problems with the review, but I'm pretty sure there's no such word as "swang."

[@fire2box]

You know what another safe film was? Wish.

[@ELI134-k4k]

I thought the movie was ok I don't love the original but I thought this was just a Disney plus original put into theaters

[@BrandonSantibanez-wwe]

Can I get a cheehoo

[@Fan-Nimater101]

U know what I just got done watching it And I got to say it’s a worthy sequel to the original what’s to hate here The songs were not as good as the original I loved Beyond and can I get a little CEO who! Also they tease a third one

[@jim1242]

The last well recevied Disney animated movie that also made money (excluding Pixar) was Frozen 2, 5 yaars ago, as enchanto did not perform at the box office. It sounds like this run will continue. I guess this is why he head of Disney Animation stepped down this year (espeically with the flops strange world and wish)

[@giuliopianese6690]

this movie will do great at the box office

[@jim1242]

@@giuliopianese6690 agree, but it is not a great movie. So the last great disney animated movie that also did well was still frozen 2 (or maybe even the last moana as a lot of people think frozen 2 is just ok, and wreck it ralph 2 was not that good either)

[@MegaDynamiteDan]

​​@@jim1242 Haven't seen it but I am keeping my expectations low I do like me some more pua though

[@crystals4ever]

Your kids are adorable!

[@jugnugget]

My goodness! Read Joseph Campbell, young people… “Hero with a Thousand Faces”. This film honors the Polynesian/Pacific Islander traditions & adheres to the classic mythological & archetypal storytelling structure inherent to all human societies throughout history. Wake up!!!

[@Bullz_eye47]

Moana 2 the Rock

[@cybersoldierforever]

So sequels are the way to go? Okay then, but original stories needed more respect.

[@alexp601]

Sadly, a lot of original films don't get the respect they deserve, and shallow sequels outshine them in the box office all the time.

[@tonyilias2561]

Sounds like this movie is very mid and is like those direct to DVD sequels that Disney made in the 2000s and doesn't even come close to being as good as the original. I'm perfectly fine with having seen only the first movie which is 1 of their best films of the last 10 years and is endlessly rewatchable. If I ever feel like watching this sequel, I'll just save my money and maybe watch it on Disney+ and not waste $15 and gas money going to the theater for something like this, but most likely I won't ever care enough to watch it in all honesty.

[@imjusthere750]

This movie reeks of Disney only using what’s already been successful to be successful. They’ve already done it to another movie this year and they will do it again in the next couple years. They are very afraid to do anything new and be profitable.

[@hassansulaiman3848]

Inside out 2 was actually a necessary sequel to make

[@giuliopianese6690]

1) they have been doing new things for three years. 2) the new animation has difficulties. In 5 years only two original animated films have exceeded 300 million (Elemental and the Wild Robor), and only Elemental 400, and given that Disney films cost 150/200 million takings on 250 are not enough for them. Even dreamworks doesn't do well when they make new things, the difference is that the films cost a lot less.

[@reallywish212]

I don't blame them. They've been doing originals for both Pixar and Disney that haven't done well at the box office in the past 5 years

[@susanmctavish6639]

Another totally unnecessary sequel.

[@DemonKingNemo]

Either Sean has more notes than usual or I just don't normally notice but his eyes darting everywhere is distracting me so much lol. Like he's not talking to me but rather talking as he's focused on something else 😅😅

[@KeithTheDavison]

Why Sean always has more negative on movies than positives 😂

[@ScottSullivanTV]

I don’t find that to be the case at all, on average. He’s just sharing his honest opinion, and he’s not going to balance out positives and negatives just for the sake of it. Some films will be weighted heavily positive. Some will be weighted heavily negative.

[@noobmasterruben5167]

What did you expect? Disney hasnt made a great movie in years

[@ksmooth1973]

Give me a break no f ing way would I even think about seeing this. I dont pay for cartoons lmao

[@ColonelSternlove]

Moana is the best Disney film since 90’s Disney by a mile - Wreck it Ralph is fucking terrible (bar the pop culture references… it’s awful). Moana 2 just won’t be as good - it was never going to be as good because of the budget, the duo hired to make the music, the department who made the studio… it designed to be in a TV budget. But I bet it will still be better than Wreck It Ralph…

[@ShadowsightSolos]

Cool

[@deenkhan4711]

Does the king reply

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

He does indeed

[@mrskwan3495]

moana poo

[@zardsire2012]

For me it felt like a direct to dvd sequel, but with a larger budget than Disney’s past ones.

[@MarkyMark9520]

First

[@ultimateslinger9857]

I’d rather see wicked this week, but I think my family gonna lean more towards this. That’s cool too though

[@samhbricks3353]

Honestly this movie looks like it basically does the same stuff as the first movie, which isn't bad but not very interesting

[@thetwinsuns4375]

first!

[@spinlok3943]

I could see from a mile away that this was just a cash grab sequel.

[@reallywish212]

If it was bad, I would agree. But it's not so I don't know why you said that

[@spinlok3943]

@@reallywish212 Because its true.

[@joedoc422]

@@spinlok3943it’s not bad it was not great

[@lukerota1547]

Another Disney film that disappoints! Are we even surprised at this point?

[@joedoc422]

It was good movie but it could have been better

[@MoviesAtTheBar]

Is this a film review or a mission statement? Dude, you go on and on and on repeating the same point. You could of shaved 12 minutes off this video 😴

[@brickinterviewertv]

havent seen the first probably wont see this one

[@samhaigler1716]

So Moana 2 is “Mid” then… 😂

[@dago4133]

The purpose of the film is to be a babysitting hour like the first one. That is all.

[@mrsseanchandlertalksabout4792]

The sister was in there to anchor Moana, and make her hesitant to leave home again for an undefined period of time.