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Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago on 5 August 2022 08:09
Movie(s): Moana (2016), Gone Fishing (2017) (Short)
First Appearance: Moana (2016)
Voiced by: Dwayne Johnson
In what is one of the most perfect combinations of character and voice, the outsized demi-god could only have been voiced by Dwayne Johnson. Maui's a cheery, cheeky, crafty sort, plotting his escape from exile while also dealing with some confidence issues. A great counterpoint to central figure Moana's (Auli'i Cravalho) noble spirit, he's the Puck to her pluck. And how many characters, animated or otherwise, have moving, sarcastic tattoos? You're welcome!
Stroke of genius
Maui's change of heart and heroic attempt to save Moana at the film's climax is an earned example of the hero's journey.
Fun fact
The movie was originally developed as focused on Maui, with Moana as a side character, but an inspirational research trip to the South Pacific changed all that.
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