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The importance of "Moana"

"Moana" is an important movie for young girls

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The importance of "Moana"

When I saw a new Disney princess movie was being made, I was very excited. When I heard she has no love interest in the movie and that she sets out on an adventure, I knew I had to see it.

"Moana" is about a Hawaiian island chief, Moana, and her adventure with the demi-God Maui. From the very beginning of the film we see even as a young toddler Moana is independent and has a deep love for the ocean. We can see throughout the film how she grows into a young woman and how difficult it can be to follow your dreams or do what is expected from you. Moana follows what she wants to do and sets out at sea, which no one has done from the island in ages, to find Maui and return the Heart of Te Fiti. This task is scary, she has no clue how to sail a boat or what lies ahead out at sea, but she knows returning the heart will help her people so she does it anyway.

I think this movie is an important Disney film because we have not seen a strong female lead role in a long time, and even when there is a smart and independent female, she always has a love interest, like Belle in Beauty and the Beast or Mulan. I think Disney took a risk, but it would not have even made sense in the film to have a love interest, so I think they not only made a good choice story-wise but also it makes a statement. Moana shows young girls that boys are not the only thing a girl should worry about and to be a hero they do not need a boy at their side. Moana has her friend Maui with her on her adventure, but ultimately she is the hero.

I also loved this movie because it shows actual struggles young girls face today. Should you do what is expected of you or do something daring? Should you listen to what males tell you to do, or stand up for yourself? Moana struggles with these issues and overcomes them, showing the viewers that they can too and in the end you may be happier doing what you are passionate about.

Moana in now in theaters and I think everyone should see it. It not only is a beautiful film with great animation and music, but it is an important Disney movie for girls to see because of how many lessons it can teach them.

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