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One of the longstanding criticisms of Disney’s live-action remakes has been the alteration of beloved musical numbers. In the Moana teaser, viewers noticed that the singing scenes appeared slowed down, with adjustments made arguably to make the performance more “realistic” but at the expense of energy and spirit.
This change is reminiscent of past remakes like Beauty and the Beast, where musical sequences were tamed to fit a more subdued tone. Fans find this frustrating because it often strips the songs of their original vibrancy, making them feel sluggish and less engaging. For a movie built around musical sequences that are integral to its emotional impact, such modifications only serve to detract from the experience.