Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:03pm
She sounds great, unfortunately the movie looks as unnecessary as it is ugly.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:12pm
I’m not convinced. I’m most likely going to avoid out of caution of franchise fatigue.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:23pm
She sounds great, but can’t believe they’re remaking this when it’s barely been ten years. You would think they would’ve learned after Snow White.
At this rate in a few years they will have mined all their IP. They might actually be forced to make something new.
Updated On: 11/17/25 at 02:23 PM
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:37pm
^ I had hoped Snow White would turn out a little better. I didn’t think the creative choices would get that far out of hand.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:44pm
BwayLB said: "I’m not convinced. I’m most likely going to avoid out of caution of franchise fatigue."
Me, too.
At first, I thought the opening music/vocals in the teaser were, "How Far I'll Go", but it's not. It's actually Moana's verse from, "I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)" It's a more introspective and reflective song than the follow up cut from "How Far I'll Go".
For me, I believe that lyric, "it calls me" is an important opportunity (albeit a very tiny one) for an actress to show their skills. It's only 3 words, but what do they mean in regards to Moana's connection with her island and the sea? How can an actress convey that depth of connection with only 3 words?
She's a lovely singer, but I feel like she fell short on that opportunity.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:48pm
I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:54pm
all i hear is the cash grabbing trying to happen
Posted: 11/17/25 at 2:58pm
malcs98 said: "I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail"
That's kind of a Neg for him tbh. His first big Hollywood Gig is a hired Gun for a Live Action Disney Remake that asks absolutely nothing of him. These movies are fruitful stomping grounds for an AI director.
This looks like a completely uninspired film.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 3:03pm
malcs98 said: "I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail"
Without seeing the movie, or how it's been directed, that "big point" is kinda moot, right now.
Updated On: 11/17/25 at 03:03 PM
Posted: 11/17/25 at 5:13pm
Oh, that opening little introspective bit is lovely. She has acting chops.
I hope this is good. It's going to make big bucks at the box office no matter what, so I can only hope it's not another slop fest like the Lilo & Stitch remake.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 9:50pm
They over processed her voice. Hopefully that's just for the trailer.
Posted: 11/17/25 at 9:56pm
TheatreFan4 said: "malcs98 said: "I think we're not focusing on the other big point here: the movie is being directed by Thomas Kail"
That's kind of a Neg for him tbh. His first big Hollywood Gig is a hired Gun for a Live Action Disney Remake that asks absolutely nothing of him. These movies are fruitful stomping grounds for an AI director.
This looks like a completely uninspired film."
I guess he didn't talk to Barry Jenkins before agreeing to be a Disney hired gun. A shame.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Posted: 11/18/25 at 9:57am
I think at this point with Disney live actions, I couldn’t care less. Easy pass for me.
Posted: 11/18/25 at 11:50am
Anywhosie, are any of y'all seeing the long live the black parade tour sometime next year?
