Moana (2016)

IMDb plot summary: In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out Maui to set things right.

Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, and Don Hall. Starring Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Rachel House.

Moana is a Disney film about the daughter of a Pacific Island chief on a remote island that seems to be losing its ability to sustain its people. She thinks she's found what will revive their island, but it involves leaving the island and adventuring across the sea, which her father is staunchly against. This was a movie that has been on my "I need to see this" list for a LONG time and I'm glad I finally got around to it, because it's quite good. I kind of knew some of the songs going into it, but they're significantly more interesting in the context of the story. I'm happy to join the chorus of folks lauding "How Far I'll Go" as one of the best "I want" songs Disney's put out there. The story is simple but well-crafted, hitting all the beats you want a story like this to hit. It is of course also very nice to have a princess story where the crux of the main character's arc doesn't revolve around her marriage. Overall, definitely one of Disney's stronger efforts this century, and I'm glad I finally got to watch it.

How it entered my Flickchart:

Moana > Killing Season

Moana > Key Largo

Moana < Network

Moana > Theater Camp

Moana > Sleeping Beauty

Moana < Black Panther

Moana > Regarding Henry

Moana > I've Loved You So Long

Moana < Tomboy

Moana > Lawrence of Arabia

Moana < Paddington 2

Moana > Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Final spot: #574 out of 4021, or 86%.