The movie Moana released in 2016 was well received by the audience and now Moana 2 is coming as its sequel with huge expectations. Moana’s new adventures, challenges and new roles in this film will entertain the audience in a new light. However, the film focuses on its unpredictable villain, Matangi, and her mysterious relationship with Maui. The dynamic between these characters makes the audience’s views more interesting.
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Moana 2: An Adventure Journey
Moana 2 continues the story of the first movie, but this time the main character, Mona (custom character), faces new challenges. While in the past there were many imprints that Moana had to somehow respond to, the sequel is more straightforward with new challenges. The film not only introduces Mona’s adventures but also introduces the key characters in her life.
Matangi – Excellent villain
In this sequel, the role of the villain named Matangi is crucial. Avhimai Fraser plays the role, along with Dwayne Johnson (Demi-God) as a scheming supernatural being that spans the centuries. As Matangi delves into his past and relationship with Mai, the audience is treated to many secrets and introductions.
Matangi and Maui: A Mysterious Connection
In Moana 2 the relationship between Matangi and Maui becomes the main point of interest. The question of what is the relationship between these two characters fills the audience with more suspense.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the film’s co-directors David G. Derrick, Dana Ledoux Miller, and Jason Hand elaborate on this relationship. In their words:
- Derrick: “There’s history.”
- Miller: “It’s open to interpretation.”
- Hand: “They’ve been around for a while. It’s fun, really fun.”
These words perfectly reflect the sensitive, creative aspects of the relationship between Matangi and Maui.
Love interest in Matangi Mai?
David Johnson further elaborates on this point as the story hints at Matangi’s love for Mai. He said:
“She drops a line, which is: ‘Mai is great.’ Immediately, my 6-year-old at the premiere was like, ‘Daddy, does she have a crush on Mai?’ I went, ‘Maybe. Maybe.'”
Audiences also found this connection interesting, while others saw it as an element of better storytelling in the future.
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Creative team and new character dynamic
Moana 2 is not only an entertaining film but also introduces new characters and new dynamics. Matangi’s character has a strong background, and her playful rivalry with Mai makes it all the more interesting. These new characters suggest major shifts not only in the film, but also in the journey of heroine Mona.
Summary
Moana 2 comes to us this time with a fun and playful story that examines a new villain, Matangi, and her relationship with Maui. The different strategies used by the creative team in the film, the secret relationship between Matangi-Maui, and the portrayal of new characters have become more interesting for movie lovers.
Source: EW