Moana is sent in as bait, covering herself in shiny objects to attract the crab Tamatoa soon awakens, and examines the human that has entered his shell Meanwhile, Maui reaches in to grab his hook Although Tamatoa nearly notices, Moana is able to distract the crab by getting him to talk about himself through the villain song " Shiny " The brilliant and fun reference to Sebastian the Crab in the end credit scene of Moana is a great hat tip to The Little Mermaid as well 15 Aladdin Parallels/Easter Eggs The carpet having its own character goes beyond the water just being an important part of the story and part of the Polynesian culture The water is very Aladdin Magic Carpet Tamatoa, a crab in "Moana" (16), similarly takes control of his own character A fan of glamrock and neon body paint, he refuses to be a "drab little crab
I Have Nothing But Love For Moana Film Tv The Stranger
