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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Dec 30, 2008
Pros: Entertaining animated Disney movie with good characters.
Cons: Few things might be too silly for some viewers.
Summary: When I was growing up, basically the only animated movies that were released were made by Disney. I still enjoy the various Disney animated movies and tend to think they are better than some of the ones made by other studios. I recently ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 13, 2012
Pros: Almost everything.
Cons: Nothing worth complaining about.
Summary: Growing up this was one of my favorite Disney movies. In fact, there was a time that I watched it every day for two weeks straight. Drove my parents crazy but I was happy. I just liked how Mulan was empowered, and not as flighty as the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 26, 2012
Pros: One of the best Disney heroines ever
Cons: Mediocre soundtrack hurts the film
Summary: Every once in a while I will try to show my kids a movie that just doesn’t interest them, no matter how much I try to give it the hard sell. Such was the case this previous Monday when my youngest son and I had our weekly Disney movie showing, as I ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 9, 2012
Pros: -good songs
good animation
Cons: -voice acting not as good as past Disney movies
Summary: Classical China, as told by Disney. While this is still a good movie, it’s one of the weaker Disney movies all around. Sure you have top talent, such as George Takei, Donnie Osmond and Eddie Murphy, but while Takei is in it for a very short amount ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 10, 2010
Pros: It's a Disney movie. There's too many.
Cons: None.
Summary: Mulan is such a cute movie. It is one of my favorite Disney movies. My daughter wants to watch it all the time! It is a great story and teaches some very valuable lessons about loyalty, obedience, and loving who you are.Mulan is ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2010
Pros: great music
Cons: she lies to be accepted
Summary: In a fight against the Huns, a young girl, dishonored and looking for a way to please her parents, steals her father’s identity and goes off to war. At camp and on the battle field she is accompanied by her “guardian” dragon that is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2008
Pros: Brilliant morality tale for children and adults.
Cons: Are you kidding? It's DISNEY!
Summary: Mulan (1998) Walt Disney Studios. Mulan is the 36th Disney animated classic. The story is of Fa Mulan, an only child of a distinguished war hero, Fa Zhu. When the Huns invade China, subscription notices are sent out, requiring one male from ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 3, 2007
Pros: Animation, songs, cast
Cons: Some weak dialogue, character and subplot development problems
Summary: Based on the Chinese legend, "Mulan" is a young woman in ancient Imperial China. She's the rough-around-the-edges daughter of a respected military veteran, and is not comfortable with being the way society expects her to act. With little warning, the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 22, 2005
Pros: Great story, very funny in parts, strong messages within
Cons: That the depiction of a womans role in society actually exists in this world.
Summary: Mulan is the story of a Chinese girl who must overcome all odds to do something great. Taking place in ancient China, Mulan is part of a family in a small village. With the impending attack of the Huns on China, all able-bodied men are called ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 15, 2005
Pros: it's a great movie
Cons: it's the same cookie cutter approach that all 90's Disney movies have.
Summary: Well after I reviewed Mulan 2 I decided going back and going through the DVD of the original Mulan. Now Mulan was released back in 98 after several years of lackluster Disney movies like Pukeyhontas, Hercules, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Mulan ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2003
Pros: Nice action and scenes and voices.
Cons: Not so good interpretation of different cultures.
Summary: Overall, Mulan is a great movie, though I feel it would be better if it wasn't in cartoon, or if another artist drew the characters.
This movie teaches children quite a few moral lessons. It shows them that woman can be anything they wish to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 18, 2002
Pros: Incredible visuals, Eddie Murphy performs the voice of the dragon
Cons: Formulaic Disney, lack of a decent villain
Summary: We've seen the routine so many times in Disney movies. You know: Prominent person in society is evil villian who is up to no good. Underdog main character and cute animal sidekick know the truth, try to convince others of the truth, no one believes them, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 15, 2001
Pros: beautiful story with feminist theme (!)
Cons: none
Summary: Write Off Information
You are reading a contribution to the Disney ~*~ When You Wish Upon A Star Write-Off!
Emily Rose, the young daughter (15 months old) of fellow Epinion member, ImAmes, is battling Retinoblastoma (a form of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 28, 2001
Pros: This movie is like nothing else in the world.
Cons: Some people might not like the movie, because it is about war.
Summary: MY SON-
My son owns this movie. I borrowed a copy from my sister and my son instantly fell in love with it. He said he had to have it and the only way he would give it back was if I promised to buy him a copy of it for Christmas. So I did and ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 11, 2001
Pros: great role model for little girls
Cons: typical Disney hero story
Summary: Mulan an honored Chinese legend that Disney created into a lovable animated masterpiece comes alive with memorable characters and musical adventures. This story begins as Mulan discovers that her aging father has been called into battle against the Hun ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 4, 2001
Pros: Awesome songs,great actors,and really funny!!!!!!
Cons: Nothing!
Summary: Mulan is a great movie you gotta see! You can see it with your friends or your family. It's full of fun and adventure!
The characters are SO well animated!
Mulan is a young girl that lives in China but just doesn't seem to fit in. When ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 19, 2001
Pros: Strong female character, good use of CGI, usual post-Little Mermaid Disney fare
Cons: Plot thin, Mulan character unrealistic, lacks real charm
Summary: After watching Mulan, I only hope Disney never decides to make a cartoon version of Queen Bodicea resisting the Roman Empire or Joan of Arc fighting the English and finally being burned at the stake.
Mulan isn't bad. But it isn't great either. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 21, 2001
Pros: Funny characters, shows true story
Cons: none
Summary: Mulan is a good movie. I saw it this morning. I think my favorite Characters are Mulan, Shang, Mushu, Khan, and Crickee. I liked when Mushu said, "For instance, my eyes can see straight through your armor" and then she slapped him. I thought that it was ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2001
Pros: Still funny after the 134th time.
Cons: some violence.
Summary: In this exciting, funny Disney film, you will come to love this girl who goes against everyone to save her father, as any girl would. Mulan went off to face the Hun Army in her father's place. She did this because her father was very weak and would have ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 16, 2001
Pros: great animation, good story, humorous
Cons: none
Summary: I just saw Mulan. I thought it was very entertaining.
The story was very good. It took place in China, many years ago. It captured traditional Chinese values, especially honor. It also showed Mulan's place, as a girl, in the ... read more
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