Composer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong, Soon-Tek Oh, Eddie Murphy, Harvey Fierstein, Miguel Ferrer, James Hong, Pat Morita, June Foray, Miriam Margolyes, George Takei (more)VOD (1)
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When her father's called to serve in the Imperial army, free-spirited Mulan breaks tradition by taking his place. Mulan's concerned ancestors send tiny guardian dragon Mushu to bring her back safely - if he can stop causing more problems than he solves. Eventually, Mulan proves her worth as a highly-skilled warrior, impressing fellow soldiers Ling, Yao, and Chien Po as well as Captain Li Shang. Soon, her true identity is discovered and she is sent away in disgrace. However, China's future and those she loves depending on her, Mulan must find a way to convince the others that she has what it takes to be the best and defeat the Huns. (official distributor synopsis)
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I was quite surprised by how well Disney managed to create a film that is saturated with Eastern culture and beauty, yet it's not just a boring fairy tale for children; at times, it's quite action-packed and notably funny as well. This is another beautiful example of how Disney movies are truly family-oriented and can captivate every member. I had a good time, and I didn't really expect anything from the movie.
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I resisted it for years, but in the meantime it turned into a classic on me. The battles surprise with grandeur, the dragon and the cricket push all the boundaries of humor, and even though the main plot occasionally grazes clichés, it does not harm the tension and entertainment value. Here as well the song accompaniment grabs you, dominated by the training anthem "Be a Man".
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More than a good cartoon, whose creators have been helped by computers in processing classically drawn images, but it doesn't matter at all. I have some reservations only about the uninteresting male protagonist, whom the writers horribly botched - otherwise everything in Mulan is in its place. Verbal and visual jokes, musical numbers (the two military songs are not to be missed), a likeable Mulan, the unbeatable Mushu the dragon with the voice of Eddie Murphy, music by Jerry Goldsmith. It’s good.
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Right after watching the live-action version of Mulan, I decided to broaden my horizons and watch the original animated film, which I had avoided for a long time. The original Mulan intrigued me above all with its story, which, although simple on the one hand, conveys a clear message, both about finding oneself and about equality between people regardless of their gender, timeless and still relevant themes. Apart from the more serious and action-war level, I also had a royal good time with Mulan, thanks to the huge contribution of the little dragon Mushu, whose wisecracks and poses were truly funny, while he was well supported by a cricket, a horse and a grandmother.
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Mulan (1999) - One of the best Disney movies in and prolly my favourite movie. All of the songs here are catchy, high quality, and they fit the overall theme and mood of the film. Mushu and the cricket deliver some quality jokes throughout the whole experience (they're not the only source of great comedy here by far). The story is a little unbelievable and child-like, but that doesn't take away from how magical it is. I rewatch it every couple of years and always love it :)
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