Going to the cinema is not what it used to be. Given the prominence of streaming platforms that invite us to view blockbusters from the comfort of our sofas, a trip to the pictures has lost its charm for some.

But not for a group of schoolchildren in Colchester, whose trip to the cinema to see the new Moana live-action movie gave them an experience that watching it from home never could…

This review appeared on the Premier Christianity blog in July 2026. To read the full piece, click here.