Secondly, I hate how the Wii remote was incorporated into game and it's a pain having to outstretch your arm for long periods of time so that you can make your way around town. I think the gamecube controller is much more easier to use and less finicky.
Are you aware you can use the nunchuk to move your character around? You still have to use the Wii remote for certain things, like selecting items to sell, but that's generally just a few seconds at a time. You shouldn't have to hold your arm out for long periods of time.