From the first scene onwards, you know you're in good hands.
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09/01/08
Mulan (1998)
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Reviews Counted:71
Fresh:61
Rotten:10
Average Rating:7.5/10
Consensus: Exploring themes of family duty and honor, Mulan breaks new ground as a Disney film, while still bringing vibrant animation and sprightly characters to the screen.
Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: When barbarous Huns attack ancient China, the fiercely independent Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen) defies tradition by disguising herself as a man in order to take her ailing father's place in the... [More]
Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer, B.D. Wong
Director: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Reviews for Mulan
Top CriticUsing richly hued, angular animation, this vibrant, action-filled Disney offering is immensely entertaining.
06/24/06
Top CriticThis is uplifting and often very funny, thanks to a genius turn by Eddie Murphy.
01/01/00
Top CriticA welcome reminder that some in the studio system still allow kids' pictures to be made which are good, which are true, and give them the freedom to dream.
01/01/00
A fascinating and artistically animated movie that's worth seeing more than once.
10/27/04
Mulan will set a new standard by which future animated efforts by Disney and other studios will have to work hard to attain.
01/01/00
Almost triumph(s) over the old-fashioned forces of Disney tradition.
06/05/02
Lush and exotic... but we are cheated out of the two best songs in any Disney animated feature--the songs by the comic sidekick and the villain
01/01/00
A great family film, suitable for almost any age.
03/16/04
This is passable entertainment, and folks looking for an afternoon's distraction for their children could do worse.
01/01/00
Audiences will jump up and cheer for Mulan, which declares itself a true Disney masterpiece.
01/01/00
The Disney studios has its formula for annual, full-length animated features down so pat that it's hard to remember which one you're watching at any given moment.
01/01/00
Packed with action and humor, the film is imaginative, fun and fast-paced, presenting a strong tale of female empowerment while imparting a positive message about the importance of being true to yourself.
01/01/00
Mulan is the latest Disney goldmine to hit thousands of screens and millions of Happy Meals.
01/01/00
It has very serious themes, but it is also quite consistently funny, demonstrating a perfect balance never before reached by the folks at Disney.
01/01/00
Disney has accomplished so much over the years that I can't help but wonder how they do it.
05/22/03
It heralds the ancient Confucian virtues of family honor, respect for elders, and devotion to country.
03/02/02
One of Disney's best ever.
01/01/00
Disney's latest animated feature hearkens back to its heyday fare, a sweet and captivating tale that pits gentle, enduring goodness against dark, malevolent forces.
01/01/00
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June 06, 2006:
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November 26, 2005:
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