'Moana' and This 35-Year-Old Disney Classic Are Basically the Same Movie

Moana smiling in front of the ocean in Disney's Moana

Moana's recent sequel has brought the ocean-adventuring not-princess back to everyone's mind. After her musical adventure in 2016, Moana became the first Polynesian princess in the Disney Princess franchise, though the character would deny her royal status. Still, as fans look back on her story, they may find a parallel between Moana and an earlier Disney film also written by John Musker and Ron Clements: The Little Mermaid.

'Moana' and 'The Little Mermaid' Tell Similar Stories Close &#x2715 Remove Ads The Little Mermaid is based on a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, which provides the basic storyline. On the other hand, Moana is mostly original, incorporating elements of Polynesian mythology but not adapting any one story. Yet, no story is entirely new, and Moana, in many ways, is reminiscent of The Little Mermaid.

Posts &#x2715 Remove Ads Ariel and Moana also have powerful"I want" songs with"Part of Your World" and"How Far I'll Go" as the respective heroines imagine their lives if they were allowed to follow their dreams. Beyond those songs, the soundtrack is a highlight for both films, and both kick-started the Disney careers of their composers.

&#x2715 Remove Ads 'Moana' and 'The Little Mermaid' Are Also Opposites Despite their clear similarities, Moana and The Little Mermaid are, oddly, also opposite. While Ariel wants to escape the water and see the human world, Moana longs to leave her village and explore the ocean. In this way, they reverse each other's story. Meanwhile, Moana received a theatrical sequel, while The Little Mermaid received two direct-to-video sequels, with somewhat less effort put into them.

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