Rory M
This must have been what the writer's were thinking:
1: What's the best possible way to pay homage to the original film and do it justice while still updating it enough to justify a live-action remake?
2: I know! Let's make Mulan an expert combatant from the first second of the film. That way we won't have to worry about any of that tiresome character development or portray anything less than a 'Strong Woman'.
1: But how do we explain her being so powerful? People have to train to become experts, yet she seems to be all-powerful from the beginning of the film.
2: Ah, that's where Chi comes in! Y'know how the Force is an awesome aspect of the SW franchise that magically makes people super powerful? Let's do that but repurpose Chi to be that super energy that makes Mulan an expert from childhood!
1: Ok....but how will she have a compelling story then? The antagonists in the original film didn't have to worry about a super-powered Chinese woman killing them outright.
2: Those villains are now empowered by a witch that we can just insert into the story for no reason! It's amazing! She'll take over China with the help of Rouran (Mongolian) warriors. That will be a challenge for Mulan.
1: But how will Mulan beat the witch? The witch has literal magic on her side.
2: Oh, don't worry about that. I've got an awesome plot twist for you...the witch SACRIFICES herself to stop Mulan from being killed by the Rouran warriors!
1: ...What? Why would she do that? She was the antagonist of the film, right?
2: Yep, she was. But she empathised with Mulan in her struggles because she was also shunned by her society.
1: Are we even writing a script for a Mulan film anymore?
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
01/07/25
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Shawn M
Ok, I have to first say, that I have to admit, that when I first read about this live-action remake of a classic Disney animated movie, without having the talking dragon and all of that. I didn't have high hopes for the movie. BUT, with that said, I have to give the writer's their props, for doing a great job with the homage of the animated movie characters, with turning cricket into a real person, instead of just a bug, and the artistry of the Phoenix has been greatly done well. I still have to say, that the only thing that I would have done is, at least paid homage to Mushu the dragon, with a drawing, for something like, a village symbol, or something along those line's. And, bringing in the original voice actress in the film(Sorry, not going to give up when and where in the movie), was a great idea, as well. And, I am not a big fan of remakes, as I am able to count every single one of those that I like, with 1 hand, and I have watched a lot of movies, over the past 47 year's of my life. But, with it being more like the true tale of the legendary person, with the innuendo's in the movie to the original animation, is a great blending of the 2 stories. So, I wanted to give credit, where credit is due. And, I have to say, if you are partial to the animated version, don't worry about this live-action remake of it, as they both are great movies...
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
12/22/24
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Talbot K
I read the other reviews for fun and was shocked to find no one talked about how bad the sound was for this film. This was the least immersive cinema experience ever. That is just the cherry on top of all the other negative reviews, which I agree with... I say give it a watch and see if you find differently.
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
12/17/24
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Thomas D
I found my self surprisely swept up in the story. I didn't like all the changes they made, but I found it didn't change my love of the character. A lot less humor than the cartoon but it was balanced well with all the color and visual appeal. All in all I thought the movie worked well.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
12/15/24
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Янжинлхам А
please dont watch this movie. Really stupid movie. Waste of time.🤮
Rated 0.5/5 Stars •
Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
12/10/24
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Joshua W
Thank you Disney for remaking Mulan into a Live Action Story
I hope Disney can remake Mulan 2 into a Live Action Story in the future.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
12/04/24
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