Kail, who previously directed Broadway productions of Hamilton and In the Heights, tells PEOPLE exclusively that when moviegoers go to see the live-action Moana, which was released in theaters on Friday, July 10, there will be some key differences, but it will overall stick to the heart of the original.

This live-action version is cute, and Laga’aia is an exciting new star, but it doesn’t quite pull off a convincing argument to go out when we already have “Moana” at home.

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