MOANA is EVERYTHING & MORE!! | Moana (2016) REACTION | *First-ish Time Watching*

[@annamilman3893]

The reason why Moana’s grandma died immediately after giving Moana the heart of tefiti was because the heart was KEEPING HER ALIVE

[@Kylie_we]

.i never thought about that😢😢

[@rexstylus]

And when Moana went through that storm in the sea, she woke up alive at an island. She could've drowned but she had the heart of Tefiti. When Moana jumped into the undersea world, she hit the rocks like a rag doll... yet she lived,

[@isabelmincy8752]

OH MY GOSH?? You just blew my mind

[@astronant]

yeah i thought that was sort of implied throughout the movie. te fiti started dying without the heart, and so did moana’s grandmother

[@TracetoriMemoria]

Why didn't you capitalize Tefiti?

[@RubyMadigan]

Maui's tattoo about his parents throwing him in the ocean is on his back. It's quite literally his BACK story 😅

[@findme7585]

Omg

[@enikocsaszar2874]

Oh god😂😂

[@tullimonstrum52]

Brilliant. I'm using this from now on!

[@Beth_Amphetamine]

Omg I’m dead

[@Aaravoswinecup]

13:23 Lin Manuel Miranda. That’s what they put in their songs

[@funfettirapunzel]

I was literally gonna say that 🤣🤣

[@camilasantiago1758]

I WAS GONNA SAY THAT LMAOO 😭😭

[@mindya5288]

Yep - said this aloud while watching the reaction 😂

[@tanat4731]

6:52 as a Polynesian, yes 😊 there was a period of time where our people stopped voyaging & this story tells what we believed to have been the reason.

[@whenraindropsfall]

were u there?

[@S1rT1mmySh33p]

. . . .? ​@@whenraindropsfall

[@annabelledrake2027]

the scene at the end with moana and te ka hits so hard as an allegory for women’s rage and pain after being abused or taken advantage of. I literally start tearing up preemptively when I know it’s coming, it just triggers such a deep emotional reaction. It’s such a beautiful amazing scene.

[@PequenoGiant]

"How would you explain Moana to someone?" Just a girl. A boat. A chicken. And a dream 😂 *edit: please don't take this seriously. It's like when people give really simply/poor descriptions of a movie. For instance - Hereditary: a group of people helping their friend transition

[@felixhenson9926]

you forgot the demigod shapeshifter too lmao.

[@DragonLover-ns2dy]

And a pig that needed more screen time

[@jodie9392]

@@DragonLover-ns2dyif i’m remembering correctly, they actually planned for him to be in the entire trip too, but they didn’t have enough time to animate both of the animals. i could honestly be thinking about a completely different film, so don’t take my word as truth lol

[@Jasmine-b9u4z]

Way more than that if you can figure out the basic details of Moana's story. A young determined heroine that wanted to save her country by apologizing to Tefiti and returning her heart to her because she didn't want their jungle landscapes to disappear. Moana's tribe had the idea that they'd lose more of their islands if Tefiti became angry again, so Moana tried hard with patience to prove to Tefiti that trouble wasn't her intention. Maui's tattoos are supposed to be his history in pictures.

[@danielle_Music]

I find kind of anoying that You have tou explain it to people that would tale it in a negative way😅 btw i loved the description xd

[@Jalh_s]

I'm honestly so surprised this film didn't get you crying, because the granny ghost visiting her after she gave the heart back to the sea and the I AM MOANAAAAAA will always make me BAWLLLLLL girl

[@felixhenson9926]

he got close during that scene too!

[@TheGrossDemon]

It was Granny showing up and just being supportive that does it for me 😭. Not lecturing her, just reminding her who she is.

[@rachljperdew]

42:21 I still remember my first time watching this and sobbing at “this does not define you”

[@V_4_Versace]

Me crying right now lmao it’s like she’s speaking directly to me and saying I see you 🥹

[@Shadowcat31]

it made me think of all the times i lashed out at the people who were only trying to help me because of my trauma, i am so lucky they saw what Moana did but this movie is what made me realize it, I did a lot of thanking to a lot of people after this movie ♥

[@robertscott1949]

The "drug" (as you called it) that they put in the songs of this movie was Lin Manuel Miranda. He is great. And I hate to disagree with you, but even the song "Shiny" was great.

[@misschanandlerbong753]

Jemaine Clement always slays

[@RH-hb6qh]

Agree Shiny is a bop!

[@River-wc5bx]

THANK YOU I WAS ABOUT TO SAY, WDYM THAT'S ONE OF THE GREATEST VILLIAN SONGS WE'VE HAD IN AWHILE

[@cannibaIuser]

Saint WAS a great song, But I've recently fallen in love with the Jonathan Young cover of it.

[@CleoVonGem]

How dare you 😭 "Shiny" was based off David Bowie's style, and the crab is SO flamboyant like Bowie. It was a tribute after he passed. 💔

[@niallnochill]

I loved the visuals and the character… just did not care for the songgggg sorry 😭

[@pgbrown12084]

It was mid.

[@RDArmand]

@@niallnochill Always so interesting how music, especially, can hit people differently. "Shiny" was one of my favorite songs from Moana, while you didn't like it. Like you, however, I *really* enjoyed all the song lyrics in Tuvalu, and that exposure to Polynesian culture!

[@willwatts6733]

@@niallnochillShiny is my favourite song in this movie 😢

[@CatmiauChan]

No but I love shiny is my favorite in the hole movie BUT BUT BUT in spanish I don't love it in English 😢​@@niallnochill

[@V_4_Versace]

My favorite thing about Te Fiti also being a lava monster is that volcanic soil is actually what makes Polynesian islands so lush and fertile! So it makes total sense that she can be both such a giver of life and a scary, dangerous creature - the takeaway is that we should totally respect and take care of our natural resources and not destroy or take unnecessarily from them or we risk upsetting the balance of nature 💚

[@Grymmlock]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this movie, the end where she gives the heart back ALWAYS gives me full body shivers. It's so powerful.

[@Ari_C]

same! I cried the first time watching and still at least tear up at that scene on every rewatch

[@ellaenman4049]

Lin Manuel Miranda (hamilton) wrote the songs for this! Moana's dad's singing is voiced by Christopher Jackson who is Washington in Hamilton. Loved your reaction

[@zoemiller5765]

I DIDNT KNOW WASHINGTON VOICED HER DAD!?!?

[@ellaenman4049]

@zoemiller5765 just singing but yeah he kills it

[@gonetopluto3461]

a shame he had nothing to do with the second movie

[@heycanitellyousomething]

THANK YOU I WAS GONNA COMMENT THIS! Same reason the music in Encanto is so damn good

[@Arijustkidding13]

Oh my God can't wait for the Tangled reaction!! Literally my favorite Disney princess, prince, and movie in general 😁

[@blakeythekitty]

OH MY GOD TANGLED FIRST PLEASE!!! ALSO YES, MOANA IS SUCH A GIRLBOSS!!

[@prof.lazarus2438]

“She’s an ocean girl at heart.” Yeah well if she wasn’t her parents should’ve named her differently 😂

[@jaimieolivier3577]

NIALL PLEASE FOR ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THIS WORLD PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO RISE OF THE GUARDIANS YOU WILL LOVE IT

[@Albert_12797]

YASSSS

[@ZeliBnnuy]

I noticed this before, the animators did such a great job on making something like the ocean, without any face or body, be so sassy, or frustrated, or happy like how long did it take them to do that part to perfection🥴

[@princembat]

the scene where moana sings to te ka and is walking across the ocean floor... literally my favorite singular scene maybe ever. the visuals. the sound of the song. the lyrics of the song. the many meanings that could be pulled from it. the entire story of the movie leading up to and coming after it... ive yet to see something better tbh

[@LM-gm9yo]

42:25 Auli'i Cravalho's voice is so beautiful and soothing omg

[@Lloyd_Candy.Gremlin]

"Its the middle of winter-" **Sobs in 40° heat in Australia.**

[@Amused_Comfort_Inc]

Oh stop, Australian Christmas is on people’s bucket list! 😂 go to Bondi beach and enjoy your absolutely stupidly beautiful summer christmas 😅

[@peanut7920]

I know you probably won't get in another vid before christmas time, but you should really react to Klaus!! It's an outstanding christmas movie!!!

[@youtsubathethird]

OMG YES PLEASE

[@citriz]

I second this!

[@IllumInator-sv3tl]

I third this! I love that movie! Definitely both a feel good and a bit of a cry movie at some points! I’m glad it’s getting attention. The animation is so great and the story is really interesting.

[@findme7585]

BUMP!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Bor3-dumb101]

YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!

[@leap352]

I love moana so much! I had just watched the second one yesterday and almost cried because of seeing Polynesian culture and being represented in cinema. 💞💞Lowkey made me homesick 😪😪

[@shinyghost237]

omg i know exactlyyyy what u mean by not appreciating these newer disney movies on a first watch! i didn't enjoy the live action 2015 cinderella and thought it was cheesy but as an adult rewatching it i sobbbed, it had such a positive message 😭

[@Cadence__1700]

The language in the song on 13:10 is Samoan for the first verse, than Tokelauan on the chorus and finally English afterwards. You're welcome! 😊❤

[@basilleigh9010]

10:00 NOT THE SHINY DUNK? He singing, giving backstory, AND beating Maui up, what's not to love?!

[@IvyFlowers-l6e]

Some cool things you might not have noticed, is at the beginning of the movie the first monster that is drawn when her dad says there are no monsters, is Elsa from Frozen’s Creation, and when Moana packs to leave, we see a melted Olaf with her supplies in the boat, and lastly at the end of the movie the first flower to gain life again was Rapunzel’s magic flower. Also there is an end credit scene where the Crab (Tamatoa) mentions Sebastian from The Little Mermaid.

[@rimaalhamad7938]

Honestly at first I hated ‘shiny’, but after a couple years listening to it, it kinda grew on me, especially after knowing it’s a tribute to Bowie.

[@the_nikster1]

the way you kept hating on "Shiny" broke me lol it's one of my favorite songs from the movie! I'm glad you at least came around on Hei Hei, though, haha 🤩

[@radioactive_baby]

Shiny is an overhated song imo. Its one of my favorites too

[@the_nikster1]

@ yes! 💯

[@KatintheHat2022]

Yay Moana!!!!!! Hope you do tangled next so we can all crush on Flynn rider ❤

[@sugargremlin8099]

WE NEED THE TANGLED REACTION!!!!!

[@AlexSilverCat]

I can never unhear that Moana's father is George Washington in Hamilton...

[@idk5287]

Soul is that girl; It always puts me in my feels. THAT ONE NEXT!

[@lioral7592]

I watched this initially surrounded by Islanders. There were a few other families in the theater with us, and the Pacific Northwest has a lot of Hawaiians, people from Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand. At the end of the movie the parents were all teary-eyed, listening to the last song, full of pride.

[@damianni5840]

Some interpret this show as a metaphor for women saving women after a man wrongs them. Maui, a man, would be interpreted as the perpetrator as he takes something precious from Te Fiti which leaves her unraveled and in despair. Moana, who sees her pain and emphasizes with her, lowers her guard and shows compassion towards Te Fiti, unlike Maui who consistently tries to bring her down. After Moana shows her compassion and quite literally restored her heart, Te Fiti heals and goes back to her old self

[@marielalara1202]

I was raised by my grandma so when i watched this movie i bawled my little eyes out. Good movie, will never watch it again.

[@Cassie_76]

31:15 living for the detail of the texture of Moana's dress didn't notice that till now

[@dela_elizabeth]

27:52 - yessss ✨️💯

[@KnightOfBreathLionet]

im dying for the tangled reaction!!

[@IllumInator-sv3tl]

Fun fact an actual person voiced hei hei, his name is Alan Tudyk. Also Disney did a good job with diversity in the people that voiced the characters and are representative of the cultures shown. The Rock is Samoan and they based the design of Maui off of his grandfather, who was a Samoan wrestler if I recall correctly. Disney’s did really well on this film, I only hope that the sequel will be just as thought out.

[@puppetmaster9421]

Se's actually even more boss in the sequel. Like she's honed her way-finding skills and everything.

[@SaturnG_url]

So exctied for tangled!!!!

[@kristinarouth7983]

WATCH TANGLED NEXT PLEASE!!! It's my favorite Disney movie by far, and I know you'll love it. Rapunzel is just as much of a baddie as Moana is, but with a bit more of an innocent charm/chaos. And we all simp over Flynn.

[@homeiswonderland]

Just wanted to say: I always appreciate your commentaries for the gentle vibes.

[@earlgreytuesday2454]

Moana is the movie I watch when I'm sick lol, this reaction came out when I'm currently bedridden with illness

[@cambenji]

Your accent REALLY came out when you said “you would it’s your grannie’s dying wish”

[@funfettirapunzel]

SO SO EXCITED FOR TANGLED!!!!! Tangled is my autistic special interest and I am THE BIGGEST FAN!!!

[@CKaffeineIVStat]

But do we make him watch the tv show, too?

[@bessiehadley3497]

Every time I watch Moana, when it reaches the end, I yell - "No, no - keep on going!" (I just plain LOVE that movie!)

[@bruja_cat]

She had to go past the reef *AT NIGHT* because the moon’s pull makes the tides *HIGHER* & her gran knew that

[@tyrannosaurusvex5703]

I didn’t initially like the crabs song but it actually slapsss😫

[@Nereaass]

This movie is my childhood. I remember going to watch it the week it aired in Spain, and crying when the grandma died. I kid you not, I watch this each time I feel down, it feels like home and I'm not even Polynesian. I love it with all my heart!

[@Amused_Comfort_Inc]

If this movie was your childhood you’re literally still a child

[@Nereaass]

@Amused_Comfort_Inc well, I'm 15,so yeah basically hahaha

[@maryldw]

i need to let you know you became my current comfort youtube channel !! i am obsessed with your videos especially since you reacted to all my hyperfixations ! 🩷

[@irenifilms]

That Plankton "CORRECT!" clip 😭😭

[@mindya5288]

omg can't wait for your Tangled reaction, you'll love it - SO MUCH SASS in one movie 🤩

[@Donnie-iu3dp]

I know that you usually do reactions on movies or shows but I was wondering if you would do a reaction on the musical Epic. It is not a movie per se but a bunch of music that tells a story, specifically the Greek Odyssey. Many people have made animatics to them so you can see the characters come to life and I think you would enjoy listening to it so much. Again, it is completely up to you but I know a bunch of people who would love to see it as well as the community that is created around this musical is sweet and loving and won’t spoil anything. Just a suggestion. I would love to see it. 🫶 I love your videos by the way.

[@kawaiiporpoise8213]

I can't WAIT for your Soul reaction!! What a beautiful movie with a powerful message.

[@elinehegrand5487]

finally finished this video, and i've cried so much... mannnn its so good

[@marimercury_]

no one has reacted the way i needed them to during that last iconic scene but you!!!! literally so iconic it’s craaAAAZZYyyy

[@stephaniefrost4910]

9:35 i remember seeing the trailers and being excited for Pua so i could get a plushie of him!! 🥰 I wish he had more of a role in the plot..

[@AsiaFromBrooklyn]

Inside out 2 was intense lol I’d like to see the Soul Reaction first, the end is so good. ❤

[@ihidinboxes]

One of my favorite disney movies

[@andersonjoshua18]

I didn't notice it until someone pointed it out but the ocean only helps after you at least try to help yourself.

[@GizzyDizzy]

We all love Strong baddie Womans! That’s why I love Mulan and Moana!

[@Dakkaface]

I didn't twig to it the first time, but Grandma was supposed to be dead a while ago. She was holding the Heart though, so she stayed active and alive. As SOON as she gives it up she sits down hard and her age catches up fast.

[@lilisolos]

NOOOO I LOVEED TAMATOA’S SONG SINCE I WAS LITTLE ITS ALWAYS BEEN MY UNCONDITIONAL FAV STOP 😭😭💔💔

[@Hearts4SigmaBsd]

YESSS REACTION TO OUR GIRLBOSS!!!!

[@OpticalSorcerer]

The only things I'd change about the film is giving it a larger central cast (like part 2 did, but better) as well as making Moana more hesitant about her destiny, with her father's backstory and almost drowning herself making her fear the sea. While she helped her people, it was assisted by her own desire to explore.

[@pepsimax8078]

I just watched this on Patreon, but wanted to leave a like and comment just to interact with the content. I am very excited for a plausible Moana 2/Vaiana 2 reaction in the future!

[@DeviMayCryTTV]

Omg! I'm so excited for you to see Soul. My fave Pixar film!!

[@littleekellyy]

watching this made me remember how much better it was than the sequel 😭 why was i sobbing 20 minutes in

[@Velerra]

TANGLEEDDDDDD MY FAV

[@ally-br5kk]

So excited to see Soul. It's such and underrated movie

[@FRADAVE02]

Fun fact! The actor doing the voice of Moana's dad (the Chief) is the same actor that plays Boba Fett!

[@EdibleStars369]

The songs in this and Encanto are both written by Lin, thats why theyre so good

[@horsegirltoyou4339]

Forget Hayhay. Shiny was the one catching strays.

[@AnKhango]

love Moana she IS that gorllll! love that you’ve been checking out all of these animated movies! here are some recs that are non disney just in case u ever want to branch out a lil but still staying in the realm of animation: Over The Moon, Vivo, The Mitchells vs The Machines, Klaus - all fantastic movies with emotional stories

[@TracetoriMemoria]

Niall, I absolutely love your accent and charismatic commentary... ❤❤❤❤

[@sophiebell1571]

Absolutely love all of youre reactions!!

[@komos3719]

Māui is THE polynesian folk hero. I'd compare him to Perseus or Hercules for the type of stuff he gets up to. According to the stories I was told, his mother threw him into the ocean because he was born premature and she thought he was gone. He was then taken in by the sea god Tangaroa but he did eventually find his way back to his family. Cheers!

[@poppyline4057]

YESSSSSS - I was waiting for you to watch this!!!! Love ur vids niall ❤❤❤❤

[@chrissie627]

The way I snort everytime I see the ocean YEET the heart at mauis head 😂

[@TheGrossDemon]

This movie is so good. Im not someone who watchs things multiples times, im usually one and done, but ive seen this movie so many times. So many nights spent painting to this movie with my ex friend. I even got the hear of Tafiti tattooed on my chest. Im a little scared to watch Moana 2 cuz i know sequels dont always capture the same magic.

[@MirandaOdom-lu9bc]

The scene where her grandma passes away is a hard scene for me to watch because I lost my beloved Gammie (grandma) 6 years ago. She and I were very close and when she passed it made a big hole in my heart that is still healing 6 years later. I know she is living in paradise with her Savior and I know I will join her one day. That thought keeps me going and helped the pain of losing her not to hurt as bad.

[@obsessivebookreaderA113]

Love these reactions! I really hope you watch WALL-E, it is one of the best Pixar movies of all time (in my books!)

[@julesarreguin]

excited for soul and tangled! (plus i LOVE your corpse bride reaction, I've been binging it so much 😚)

[@DragonLover-ns2dy]

He’s talking about being cold meanwhile I live where it is the middle of summer! 😂😭 Great video Niall

[@AlexSilverCat]

Thanks for the reaction!

[@Rosie_Evie]

25:45 OOP-Niall out of context 😂

[@gll5583]

actually the crab song is my favorite

[@Chibidokifan]

31:05 i reccomend checking the song out in german

[@paigeknudson2534]

So amazing!!! I can’t wait for Tangled reaction! Tangled has such good music and a great villain! I wish you would react to Raya and the Last Dragon. Raya is my favorite Disney princess! It will happen eventually. I’ll keep holding out lmao

[@brittniewaitz5426]

Omg! Love your channel, hunny-bun! You should definitely watch "Klaus" next! It's an academy award nominated animated Christmas movie, and I know you would love it! Super funny and sweet and moving!

[@amber_kitty8782]

I didn't really like Shiny either, until I read that Lin Manuel Miranda was listening to a lot of David Bowie when he wrote it. After listening to it again through that lens, I get it now.

[@TechnicallyTexan]

OMG! I can’t wait for Bridgerton! A little something for mommy!

[@emiliapedersen6762]

Yess upload Tangled first!

[@Lavender7193]

Tangled is my fav!!

[@Xioban]

Idk why people hate on Shiny. Granted, it is surronded by absolute BANGERS in this movie, but it is still quite a nice catchy song... I have to say, experiencing the first one again like this makes me realise that the second one really did not hit as hard, I already forgot shunks of it :(

[@Starfire-u2k1]

0:52 Inside out 2! 😁

[@summer.sunshine]

moana is TOO GOOD!!!!

[@River-wc5bx]

This movie makes me cry every time as a grandmas girl with daddy issues in a culture that values family (Mexican) haha. I adore this movie and the songs Lin Manuel Miranda did amazing as usual 😌✨️ Shiny is one of my favorite modern villian songs I am so sad you didn't like it haha