Reel Rejects

MOANA (2016) MOVIE REACTION – This is CLASSIC Disney Magic?! - First Time Watching!

"I AM MOANA!" ONE OF DISNEY'S GREATEST MODERN CLASSICS! With the Moana live-action movie sailing into theaters, John Humphrey & Andrew Gordon experience Moana (2016) for the first time watching, revisiting the animated adventure that introduced audiences to Moana, Maui, and one of Disney's most beloved modern soundtracks. From "How Far I'll Go" and "You're Welcome" to Tamatoa, Te Kā, and the breathtaking reveal of Te Fiti, this Moana reaction celebrates the film before Disney's highly anticipated live-action adaptation. Moana (2016) Reaction (Full Length Watch Along): https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects In this Moana reaction, Disney movie reaction, and review, John & Andrew set sail on Disney Animation's unforgettable adventure starring Auliʻi Cravalho (Mean Girls, Ralph Breaks the Internet) as Moana, a courageous young voyager destined to restore the heart of Te Fiti, and Dwayne Johnson (Black Adam, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) as the legendary demigod Maui. The film also features Rachel House (Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) as Gramma Tala, Temuera Morrison (The Book of Boba Fett, Aquaman) as Chief Tui, Nicole Scherzinger (The Masked Singer, Men in Black 3) as Sina, Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords, What We Do in the Shadows) as Tamatoa, and Alan Tudyk (Rogue One, Resident Alien) as Heihei. Featuring unforgettable moments like "How Far I'll Go," Maui's "You're Welcome," the hilarious Tamatoa "Shiny" sequence, the Kakamora pirate battle, the Realm of Monsters, Te Kā's fiery pursuit, and the emotional reveal of Te Fiti, Moana became one of Disney's defining modern animated classics. With songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto), Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina, and anticipation building for the 2026 live-action remake directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), John & Andrew revisit the film that inspired a new generation of Disney fans. #Moana #MoanaLiveAction #DisneyRemake #DwayneJohnson #Maui #HowFarIllGo #DisneyMovies #MovieReaction #ReelRejects #DisneyPlus #LinManuelMiranda #Moana2026 TANGLED REACTION: https://youtu.be/LqwE0xRzpZA MOANA (2016) MOVIE REACTION: https://youtu.be/XPCZv44gSJo MOANA 2 (2024) MOVIE REACTION: https://youtu.be/yWcA6xR4X3M FROZEN (2013) MOVIE REACTIONhttps://youtu.be/vEIJ6T3i0Js Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow *Andrew Gordon* https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en https://twitter.com/Agor711 RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips 00:00 Checking In... 1:40 MOANA (2016) Movie Reaction 1:12:04 MOANA (2016) Movie Review Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y