In one of Aotearoa’s creation stories, demi-god Maui hauled up the North Island from the depths of the ocean using his enchanted fishhook, gifting land to the…
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Honestly, The Rock talking about our upbringing feels like a mate bragging that he knows the bouncer. Good on him, but let’s not pretend he’s one of us 😅
Ah yeah, another Hollywood type cashing in on our culture while we pay $8 for a lettuce. Can’t wait for the live action Moana to be filmed in some soundstage in Atlanta…
I think it’s awesome that he’s proud of his Kiwi connection. The Maui story is powerful and it’s cool to see it get that kinda spotlight.
Yeah nah, he’s American. Lived what, a couple of years here as a kid? Next he’ll be claiming he’s an honorary All Black.
stuffed mate, he’s more Māori than half the plastic paddlers out there.
As long as they cast actual Māori and Pasifika people, I’m keen. The Rock gets it, but ffs Hollywood better not whitewash it.
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I’m with you, let’s see the actual casting first.
Lunch time thought: I’d rather watch him pick up a fish hook than another remake nobody asked for. At least he’s genuine about it.
Genuine? He’s literally paid to promote the movie. Don’t kid yourself.
So cynical. He spent his summers here, his nan was a Samoan chief - that’s more connection than some of us have with our own culture.
cope. Just saying what we’re all thinking.
Cool story. Still gonna be a CGI mess with Maui cracking jokes like a Marvel character.
true, original was mint. Hope they don’t ruin it.
Facts. But at least the soundtrack will slap?
