‘Moana 2’ Review: Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson in a Visually Dazzling but Narratively Uninspiring Sequel

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• The film's stunning animation, spearheaded by directors Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller and David G. Derrick Jr., showcases Disney's technical prowess but fails to match the emotional depth of the original.
• The introduction of new characters, including bard Moni, shipwright Loto, farmer Kele, and Moana's younger sister Simea, provide brief moments of warmth, but they ultimately feel underutilized in the rushed 100-minute runtime.