Moana And 15 Things That Don't Make Sense, But We All Ignore Cause It’s Still Our Fave

Disney, oh Disney! They keep churning out quality princess tales and Moana is no exception. It's a top-notch flick that can easily hold its own against any other Disney movie out there. But let's face it, like most Disney movies, Moana has some elements that are just plain wrong.
I mean, Disney's got this magical ability to make us forget about logic and reason by drowning us in fantasy. We get so swept up in the adventure and the catchy tunes that we overlook the questionable parts of the story. Take The Hunchback of Notre Dame for example. It's got a killer soundtrack, but it took me over a decade to realize that Frollo's creepy song was about lusting after Esmeralda. Yikes.
Now, Moana's faults may not be as sinister, but they're still worth examining. As Disney enthusiasts, it's practically our duty to turn a blind eye to any issues with their movies. After all, they're made for kids and we're supposed to just enjoy the ride. But not today, my friends. Today, we're going to scrutinize Moana and face its flaws head-on. So if you're ready to stop ignoring the problems with this movie for just a minute, keep reading.

#1 Te Fiti Transforms To Te Ka

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So, it turns out that Te Ka, the fiery villain in the movie, is actually the transformed version of Te Fiti after her heart was stolen. But here's the thing - Maui, the one who stole the heart, seems to be clueless about this fact.
I mean, he was right there when Te Fiti turned into Te Ka, and she's not exactly small. She's a freaking island-person! How did he miss that transformation?

#2 A Living Ocean

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Moana's trusty companion throughout her journey is none other than the ocean itself. But wait, the ocean is sentient? That means every time someone takes a dip in the water, they're essentially frolicking with a living, thinking creature.
And let's not even get into the implications of Maui doing his business in the ocean. Yikes.

#3 Hei Hei's Improbable Survival

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Let's be real here, a rooster on a treacherous ocean voyage doesn't exactly scream "survival." I mean, when Hei Hei hopped on Moana's boat, I thought it was game over for the poor guy. He should have been fish food in no time.
But alas, he's the obligatory animal sidekick, so of course, he somehow manages to make it to the end alive. Lucky him.

#4 The Ocean Chose A Toddler

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Te Fiti's Heart is a crucial plot point in Moana, and the ocean takes it upon itself to find the perfect candidate to entrust it to. Enter Moana, who the ocean chooses when she's just a toddler. Now, call me crazy, but isn't that a little risky?
For all the ocean knew, Moana could have accidentally swallowed the darn thing. Maybe the ocean needs a better HR department.

#5 Tui, the Terrible Chief

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When Te Fiti's Heart is stolen, the world is thrown into chaos, and Moana's island is no exception. The island is plagued by diseased coconuts and a lack of fish, pushing its people to the brink of starvation.
So, when Moana suggests finding food elsewhere, her father, Chief Tui, throws a fit. I mean, seriously, what kind of leader stands by while his people starve? Did he have a secret stash of Spam that he was hoarding?

#6 Weird Song

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Maui's got some serious skills when it comes to singing about himself. I mean, the guy can boast and strut his stuff like nobody's business. But what's really mind-boggling is how easily Moana falls for it. One song from the demigod, and suddenly she's all smiles and ready to forgive him for everything. Talk about the power of music.

#7 Where Did The Hook Go?

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So, Maui can turn into an animal, but where does his hook go? It's like the thing has a mind of its own. One minute it's in his hand, and the next minute it's just gone. Maybe it has a secret mission of its own and just decides to peace out whenever it feels like it.

#8 Er Thanks, Ocean

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The ocean in Moana is a character in its own right, as mentioned earlier. You would think that the ocean would have tried to help her on her way, as it indeed did so many times.
However, on Moana's first voyage, it throws her overboard, traps her foot, and tosses her around like a ragdoll. Thanks for the memories, ocean! Maybe next time, give her a heads up before you decide to play rough.

#9 Easily Fooled Tamatoa

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So, we all know Tamatoa isn't the sharpest crab in the ocean. Maui spilled the beans that many monsters can sniff out the Heart of Te Fiti, but apparently, Tamatoa missed that memo. When Moana faked him out with a phony heart, it's like he didn't have a clue. Come on, Tamatoa, get with the program!

#10 A Mighty Pair Of Lungs

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Hold on a minute, Moana. You mean to tell me that you threw away the Heart of Te Fiti, and it just sank to the bottom of the ocean? That's some heavy stuff!
But hey, no sweat for our fearless heroine. She just takes a deep breath and dives all the way down to retrieve it. Who needs scuba gear when you've got a mighty pair of lungs, right? Moana is a true underwater superhero!

#11 A Gift From The Gods

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So let me get this straight, Maui's got all these god-given powers because he's got a magical hook? Who are these gods, anyway? Are they like the Avengers of the Pacific? If that hook is as powerful as we think, then how the heck did it crack when Maui blocked Te Ka's attack?
Did he get a faulty hook from the gods or is Te Ka just that much of a badass? I need answers, people!

#12 The Perfect-timing Storm

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The ocean was not playing nice with Moana at first. It was like a bully pushing her around and sending her back to shore like a beach ball. But then, when Moana finally sets out on her journey, a big storm rolls in and whoosh! Moana gets blown right to Maui's island.
Talk about a perfect storm, right? Was the ocean trying to help Moana or was it just messing with her like a prankster? That’s usually not how a storm works!

#13 Why Can't Maui Use His Hook?

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So, Maui finally finds his hook in Tamatoa's lair, but then he can't use it? What's up with that? Did he forget how to hook like a pro? He has to take some time to relearn his hooking skills with Moana's help.
Maybe he just needed a confidence boost or some extra practice time. Hey, even demigods need to brush up on their skills sometimes.

#14 Pua The Pig

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Poor Pua. He had to stay behind while Moana went off on her epic ocean journey. It's not like a pig would make a great travel buddy on a boat, right?
But when Moana returned to her island, I was half expecting a spit roast with Pua as the main course. The island had no food source after the fish disappeared and the coconuts spoiled. But thankfully, Pua survived to squeal another day.

#15 Who Needs Maui?

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Moana had a clear goal from the start, which she repeated like a broken record: "My name is Moana of Montunui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea, and restore the Heart of Te Fiti." She was so determined that she even practiced saying it to Maui multiple times.
Well, it turns out that Moana didn't need Maui as much as she thought she did. In the end, she did it all herself. I mean, sure, Maui taught her some sailing tricks, but was he really necessary? Moana even managed to outsmart Te Ka without Maui's help. Maybe she should have just gone on this adventure solo from the beginning!