India, July 9 -- Disney's live action remake of Moana premiered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Tuesday which gave critics and attendees their first look ahead of its July 10 release.

While full reviews remain under embargo, those who attended the premiere were allowed to share their initial thoughts online. Judging by the early buzz, opinions are sharply divided. Some praised newcomer Catherine Laga'aia for stepping into Moana's shoes while others questioned why Disney chose to remake a film that was released less than a decade ago.

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