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Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for At-A-Glance Film ReviewsAt-A-Glance Film Reviews
In a small way, Mulan marks a subtle shift in tone for Disney's animated features. From 1989's The Little Mermaid to 1997's Hercules (excepting The Rescuers Down Under), the Disney animated films have strongly resembled Broadway musicals, with all the ...read the complete Mulan movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Michael DequinaMichael Dequina
Although all of Disney's recent heroines have been strong feminist role models, none have been quite as proactive as Mulan. As can be expected, she initially cannot keep up with the guys in basic training, but she manages to make her every man's equal, ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Michael Dequina
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for David SungaDavid Sunga
Starring the voices of: MingNa Wen, Eddie Murphy, B.D. Wong, SoonTek Oh, and Pat MoritaSinging voices: Lea Salonga, Donny OsmondSynopsis: Rumored to be about a true person, the story of MULAN has circulated in oral tradition for over a thousand years, ...read the complete Mulan movie review at David Sunga
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Ben HoffmanBen Hoffman
The current film is based on the story version by the famous children's books writer, Robert D San Souci. China has been invaded by the Hun, ShanYu (Miguel Ferrer). The Emperor (Pat Morita) decrees that every household must send one male to help fight ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Ben Hoffman
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader ReviewsThe BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
Disney's 36th animated film, relating the story of a young girl, named Mulan, in feudal China who goes to war against the Huns in her father's place. Concealing the fact that she's not a man, she is joined by a dragon friend (voiced by Eddie Murphy) to ...read the complete Mulan movie review at The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema BlendCinema Blend
Despite the decline in the last decade of the Disney feature animation dynasty, there have been a few gems to enchant us. Following Simba’s triumph at Pride Rock, Disney tinkered with hokey hunchbacks, gospelized Greek heroes and painfully distorted ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Cinema Blend
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Mulan is ideal for little kids who don't need a long, complex story to turn them on. At less than 1½ hours long, it gets the job done before they have time to get bored, but the beauty of the cinema and the engaging characterizations will appeal ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Since establishing high standards with its comeback hitsThe Little Mermaid,Beauty and the BeastandThe Lion King, Disney animation has flagged a bit.And despite pointed efforts --Pocahontas, for one -- the studio hasn't gotten its ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
The music is not as memorable as most Disney films, but the story is top notch, and the artwork, inspired by Oriental art, is first-rate. What really makes this movie work are the characters, including the powerful Hun villain San-Yu (voice by Miguel ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
...read the complete Mulan movie review at Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
...read the complete Mulan movie review at Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Rolling StoneRolling Stone
Things ain't what they used to be for the Disney animated musical. The house that Walt built reinvented itself in the Nineties with Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, but the formula wore thin with Pocahontas and Hercules, Audiences drifted away. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Rolling Stone
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCriticeFilmCritic
Stunningly animated (see the charge of the Huns over a snow covered ridge) and nicely voiced. Ming-Na Wen is fine in the title role, and Miguel Ferrer is downright scary as the leader of the Huns, but it's Eddie Murphy who steals the show as Mulan's ...read the complete Mulan movie review at eFilmCritic
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
The theme of most of the Disney cartoons of the last decade has basically boiled down to "Just Be Yourself and You'll Be Happy," but none have demonstrated this as well and as poignantly as "Mulan." And none have been as simultaneously funny, either. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Parent PreviewsParent Previews
Along with a brief understanding of the intricacies of translating the script and music into various languages for international distribution, the bonus materials reveal the complexities of developing a personality for the lead character. After ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Parent Previews
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Bob BloomBob Bloom
Mulan is the story of a fiesty, headstrong young woman who, unlike other Disney heroines, isn't seeking her Prince Charming,Mulan's motivations are simple; to save her father, serve her country and find a place for herself in a world in which females ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Bob Bloom
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit News (Susan Stark)Detroit News (Susan Stark)
...read the complete Mulan movie review at Detroit News (Susan Stark)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
Could it be? Could Disney's multi-decade strong hold on animated feature films be in jeopardy? This would have seemed impossible a few years back during the reign of The Lion King. However, Pocahontas, Hunchback, and Hercules did not fare very well at ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Jon TurnerJon Turner
After the outrageous disappointment that was HERCULES, Disney animation has recovered. MULAN is positive proof of that. And no wonder! This film has been a pet project at the Disney Animation Studio in Florida for five years, first named China Doll, and ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Jon Turner
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for ** The Shrubbery Review -- Mulan **** The Shrubbery Review -- Mulan **
Disney has scored a hit, it seems with the release of it's new animated feature, Mulan. Mulan is the ancient Chinese story of and ancient Chinese tale about a little girl who grows up to lead an army. It's like a real-life Joan of Arc, except in China, ...read the complete Mulan movie review at ** The Shrubbery Review -- Mulan **
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for ReviewReview
In this case, that competition comes in the form of Anastasia, that little gem from Fox that gave Disney quite the run for its money against the lacklustre Hercules, and the upcoming DreamWorks release, Prince of Egypt. In response, the Mouse House has ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Review
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
"Mulan", as a major Disney feature, falls a little short of its recent predecessors, the brilliant "Beauty and the Beast" and the highly crafted and literary "Hunchback of Notre Dame." Those film are the epitome of the studio's fantasy filmmaking ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
This is the best Disney animated feature, ever (involving extensive use of cross-dressing.) Here's the story: The Huns have invaded China. The emperor (Pat Morita) has decreed one man from every family must join the army to fight them. Fa Zhou ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for TV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie GuideTV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie Guide
The folks at Disney prove that clothes -- and little else -- make a man, and do so with extraordinary style. This wonderful adaptation of a 2,000-year-old Chinese poem about a young woman who cross-dresses her way into China's imperial army stands ...read the complete Mulan movie review at TV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie Guide
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Overall, Goldsmith puts Alan Menken's recent efforts to shame and makes Wilder's songs for Mulan all the more magnificent. Timpani, brass, and the other massive orchestral elements place this Disney score apart from the rest. Before ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Box Office MagazineBox Office Magazine
This very "now" once-upon-a-time tale depicts a young Chinese girl breaking ancient cultural bonds to become an action hero, but not without the inevitable cute creature as a sidekick. Mushu, a tiny hustler of a dragon, does provide some witty moments ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Box Office Magazine
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
"Mulan'' charts a new direction for Disney's animation studio, combining the traditional elements (brave heroine, cute animal sidekicks) with material that seems more adventuresome and ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Alex FungAlex Fung
East meets West in MULAN, the latest installment in Disney's parade of annual animated feature films. An odd fusion of ancient Asian traditions and disconcerting elements which betray obvious massmarket commercial sensibilities, this confident entry is ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Alex Fung
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SPLICED: Film Reviews, News & InterviewsSPLICED: Film Reviews, News & Interviews
I realize this will seem like a blessing to some parents, who are no doubt beaming right now at the thought of driving home from a Disney flick in relative silence. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at SPLICED: Film Reviews, News & Interviews
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for FilmLand Web (Robert Konop)FilmLand Web (Robert Konop)
...read the complete Mulan movie review at FilmLand Web (Robert Konop)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Rachel Sexton)MovieFreak.com (Rachel Sexton)
Outside of the established classics of the recent Disney canon (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King), there are a few which near that zenith of excellence but might be a bit overlooked. Two immediately come to mind and they both got ...read the complete Mulan movie review at MovieFreak.com (Rachel Sexton)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Disney's new animated feature begins like the traditional family animated film they put out every year and then evolves into a war epic filled with colorful characters, prolifically powerful family values, and beautiful computer animation. It is not in ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
I realize this will seem like a blessing to some parents, who are no doubt beaming right now at the thought of driving home from a Disney flick in relative silence. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Mulan is a great movie. It is entertaining in every respect and can be appreciated by all ages. I was either enchanted or laughing throughout the whole movie, and my 3-year-old daughter was riveted to her seat as well. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Edward Johnson-OttEdward Johnson-Ott
For the benefit of curious parents, let's get the formalities out of the way. Your kids will have all ball at Disney's "Mulan." Packed with action and humor, the film is imaginative, fun and fastpaced, presenting a strong tale of female empowerment ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Edward Johnson-Ott
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (Randy Miller III)DVD Talk (Randy Miller III)
Other Disney DVD Reviews: Aladdin Beauty and the Beast The Lion King Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Randy Miller III is a mysterious art instructor hailing from Harrisburg, PA. To fund his DVD viewing habits, he also works on freelance graphic ...read the complete Mulan movie review at DVD Talk (Randy Miller III)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)
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. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
My concept of a "family film" is a movie that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages: undiscriminating young children, teenagers with short attention spans, and adults with somewhat more refined standards. Unfortunately, too often Hollywood equates a ...read the complete Mulan movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Arthur HuArthur Hu
The word is out on Mulan, Disney's latest, and it's very good. Even the grouchiest activists admit that at least the round-eyed barbarians didn't screw it up this time. Where I saw it, the teen girls were swooning when Shang took his shirt off, they ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Arthur Hu
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Cinematter (Matt Williams)Cinematter (Matt Williams)
Disney cements their place in the forefront of feature animation with the release of their latest animated adventure, Mulan. While it adheres a bit too close to the Disney formula to be perfect, it is nonetheless an entertaining film for both kids and ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Cinematter (Matt Williams)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
It is particularly disappointing that the nefarious Shang-Yu does not sing, while Mushu's "Trust Me Babe" was apparently deleted sometime during production. The only song worth a hoot is "I'll Make a Man Out of You" (trivia: songwriter Matthew Wilder's ...read the complete Mulan movie review at AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)The Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
At first glance, Mulan may seem very similar to other Disney animated films. It's about a young female who defies convention (and her father) to fight an evil villain while accompanied by a wisecracking sidekick. It's a tried-and-true formula that works ...read the complete Mulan movie review at The Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Hollis Chacona)Austin Chronicle (Hollis Chacona)
Ink flows, graceful as a winding river, etching title credits onto a cinematic expanse of parchment. The credits fade, and out of the mist a great wall looms, perched severely, ominously on the mountain ridge, extending far, far into the horizon. So ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Austin Chronicle (Hollis Chacona)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
During a dynasty-era invasion by the dreaded Huns, Mulan, a young Chinese girl aching to prove her worth to her family cuts her locks and dons her armor when a conscription notice arrives addressed to her ailing father. Masquerading as a young male ...read the complete Mulan movie review at DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Occasionally the folks at Disney create a project for youngsters that is eminently more appealing to adults. Remember "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"? Commercially, it was a flop, but it was a dark homage to the power of animation that thrilled and chilled ...read the complete Mulan movie review at Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Mulan (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
After several years of less-than-stellar entries, Disney has rebounded with Mulan, which once again raises the bar for animated quality. Now, if only the production company would apply the same effort to their live-action features. ...read the complete Mulan movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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