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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... 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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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

No review available.

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01/01/00
USA Today

A fascinating and artistically animated movie that's worth seeing more than once.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
10/27/04
Betty Jo Tucker
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Mulan will set a new standard by which future animated efforts by Disney and other studios will have to work hard to attain.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
01/01/00
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
rec.arts.movies.reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
01/01/00
David N. Butterworth
David N. Butterworth
rec.arts.movies.reviews

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

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.

Full Review Source: NUVO Newsweekly | comment Comment
01/01/00
Edward Johnson-Ott
Edward Johnson-Ott
NUVO Newsweekly

Mulan is the latest Disney goldmine to hit thousands of screens and millions of Happy Meals.

Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
01/01/00
Elias Savada
Elias Savada
Nitrate Online

It has very serious themes, but it is also quite consistently funny, demonstrating a perfect balance never before reached by the folks at Disney.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

Disney has accomplished so much over the years that I can't help but wonder how they do it.

Full Review Source: Film Blather | comment Comment
05/22/03
Eugene Novikov
Eugene Novikov
Film Blather

It heralds the ancient Confucian virtues of family honor, respect for elders, and devotion to country.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
03/02/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

One of Disney's best ever.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
01/01/00
Greg Dean Schmitz
Greg Dean Schmitz
rec.arts.movies.reviews

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

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

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.

Full Review Source: UK Critic | comment Comment
01/01/00
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
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