It’s not entirely accurate to say that expectations were low for 2016’s “Moana,” but Walt Disney Animation was in a strange place at the time, figuring out how to reclaim its storytelling mojo. “Moana” managed to find a sizeable audience when it was released, but the feature developed into something special for most people, delivering an incredible soundtrack and gorgeous animation that only improved on repeat viewings. The movie also made Dwayne Johnson palatable, which is no small feat. “Moana 2” delivers a return to the animated realm, but not easily, as the project was originally created as a television show, losing songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda in the process. His presence is missed in the follow-up, but “Moana 2” retains many highlights and big screen scale, finding a way to return to wayfinder adventure without sullying the memory of the previous installment. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com