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Mulan (1998)

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Reviews Counted:70

Fresh:60

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... 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 Imperial Army. With the help of Mushu (voiced by the resilient and newly kid-friendly Eddie Murphy), a wisecracking guardian dragon sent by her ancestors for protection, Mulan trains in boot camp and then heads off to face the brutal Hun leader Shan-Yu (voiced by Miguel Ferrer)--all the while struggling to keep her gender identity a secret. Chock full of the usual Disney delights--breathtaking visuals, catchy songs, and an inspirational protagonist of courage and conviction--MULAN is a welcome addition to the studio's annals of classic animation. [More]

Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer, B.D. Wong

Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer, B.D. Wong, Soon-Tek Oh, Harvey Fierstein, Gedde Watanabe, James Hong, Pat Morita, June Foray, James Shigeta, Jerry Tondo, George Takei, Frank Welker, Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond

Director: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook

Director: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Screenwriter: Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip Lazebnik, Raymond Singer, Dean DeBlois, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
Story: Robert D. San Souci
Producer: Pam Coats
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith, Matthew Wilder

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Reviews for Mulan

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From the first scene onwards, you know you're in good hands.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
09/01/08
Channel 4 Film
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This is uplifting and often very funny, thanks to a genius turn by Eddie Murphy.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Ian Freer
Ian Freer
Empire Magazine
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Using richly hued, angular animation, this vibrant, action-filled Disney offering is immensely entertaining.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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A 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.

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01/01/00
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
UK Critic

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

Full Review Source: AboutFilm.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Carlo Cavagna
Carlo Cavagna
AboutFilm.com

The originality of the artwork and the energy of the story make it seem fresh.

Full Review Source: Aisle Seat | comment Comment
01/01/00
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

This is passable entertainment, and folks looking for an afternoon's distraction for their children could do worse.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
01/01/00
Dan Jardine
Dan Jardine
Apollo Guide

A great family film, suitable for almost any age.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
03/16/04
Cheryl DeWolfe
Cheryl DeWolfe
Apollo Guide

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.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Hollis Chacona
Hollis Chacona
Austin Chronicle

Everything is more tentative, more generic.

Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
03/24/02
Jeffrey Gantz
Jeffrey Gantz
Boston Phoenix

Almost triumph(s) over the old-fashioned forces of Disney tradition.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/05/02
Bridget Byrne
Bridget Byrne
Boxoffice Magazine

The most self-assured and by all indications the most successful Disney 'toon in years...

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader

A film that adults can enjoy on their own, without feeling an obligation to take along kids as a cover.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
01/01/00
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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The wizards at Disney's hit factory reached far away in time and space for the story of its newest animated musical, and they've brought home a winner.

Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | comment Comment
10/15/02
Margaret A. McGurk
Margaret A. McGurk
Cincinnati Enquirer

Algumas histórias jamais poderiam ser contadas de outra maneira que não através de um desenho animado. 'Mulan' é uma destas histórias.

Full Review Source: Cinema em Cena | comment Comment
05/31/02
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

Audiences will jump up and cheer for Mulan, which declares itself a true Disney masterpiece.

Full Review Source: Cinemaphile.org | comment Comment
01/01/00
David Keyes
David Keyes
Cinemaphile.org

No review available.

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01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

Simply elegant.

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
06/21/01
Karina Montgomery
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

Female heroes permeate most of Disney's animated movies, but this is the first time they've given her real strength.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
02/24/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

To its credit, Mulan does strive to present its characters as something more than potential Happy Meal toys.

Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment Comment
10/27/04
Matt Brunson
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing
 
 
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June 12, 2008: Mulan Scribe Uncorks New Jeannie Script Opens in new window
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June 06, 2006: Weinsteins to Mount a Live-Action "Mulan"
Like most of us, The Brothers Weinstein are deeply in love with Asian actress Zhang Ziyi. But unlike the rest of us, they have the money to hire the gal for a three-picture deal... More...

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