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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
Reviews for Mulan
This is uplifting and often very funny, thanks to a genius turn by Eddie Murphy.
Using richly hued, angular animation, this vibrant, action-filled Disney offering is immensely entertaining.
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.
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
The originality of the artwork and the energy of the story make it seem fresh.
This is passable entertainment, and folks looking for an afternoon's distraction for their children could do worse.
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.
The most self-assured and by all indications the most successful Disney 'toon in years...
A film that adults can enjoy on their own, without feeling an obligation to take along kids as a cover.
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.
Algumas histórias jamais poderiam ser contadas de outra maneira que não através de um desenho animado. 'Mulan' é uma destas histórias.
Audiences will jump up and cheer for Mulan, which declares itself a true Disney masterpiece.
Female heroes permeate most of Disney's animated movies, but this is the first time they've given her real strength.
To its credit, Mulan does strive to present its characters as something more than potential Happy Meal toys.
Latest News for Mulan
June 12, 2008:
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Mulan writer Rita Hsiao has become "at least" the sixth person to take a shot at coming up with a viable script for Sid Ganis' planned I Dream of Jeannie movie. More...
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...
November 26, 2005:
Sayonara, Miyagi-San
For over two decades he endeared himself to young moviegoers as the sage, kind mentor Mr. Miyagi; now, generations of fans must say 'Sayonara' to actor Pat Morita. More...
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