Great fun. A traditional Disney Princess film but with a little more depth to it, being abut personal discovery and bravery.

... A great example of the studio putting a modern sheen on traditional formulas.

It's a deeply moving and beautiful film that celebrates it's main character, her culture and her self-empowerment... but she could have been a lot more meaningful and authentic if she reflected and honored a specific Pacific Island culture.

Faithful devotees to the original will believe that a live action iteration is unnecessary, but newcomers may prefer to see human beings instead of animated characters bring the action to life.