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Mulan (Special Edition)
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
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Directed By: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Theatrical Release: October 6, 2008
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein, Freda Foh Shen, June Foray, James Hong
A young woman disguises herself as a man to take her ailing father's place as a conscripted soldier.
Genre: Feature Film Family
Rating: G
Release Date: 26-OCT-2004
Media Type: DVD
User Submitted Mulan (Special Edition) Reviews
September 28, 2008
Pretty Good
Except, they do still sing--as sort of narration for their emotions. The songs are highly unmemorable (as I sit here writing this, I can only remember the line, "I'll make a man out of you," which is from the very worst song ever including in a Disney film. By the way, will Disney ever have a "training session" that will last more than a couple minutes and that isn't put to a song? They did that to this movie, Hercules, Tarzan (who also grew into an adult instantaneously), and Beauty and the Beast (in that Belle changes her mind about the Beast during a song). One more really bad thing about Mulan--Mushu is a total hinderance. I'm not just talking about his pop-culture mouth (which someone should have popped), but that he in fact causes more problems than he solves. Would it really be so much to ask if Mulan could have made the mistake that "gave away our position," instead of having Mushu shoot off a rocket? At least that way, she's redeeming her own mistake, instead of someone elses, which gives no emotional payoff. Better yet, why not have the falcon find the line of troops--after all, that's what the falcon is for, right? It scouted earlier for the general's encampment and brought back the doll, remember? Oh, and the cross-dressing thing at the end was a little too weird--a bit too Fushigi Yugi and not really very intelligent--do you honestly think that anybody would fall for that trick, even if they were really women (especially considering what the Monguls would have done). The best parts of the movie were the references to Japanese cartoons (anime). When Mushu fries the feathers off of the falcon, it looks like a Chocobo from the Final Fantasy series, but is just as likely a reference to the horseclaws from Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind (the director, apparently, is a devotee of Miyazaki). Another Nausicaa reference--the doll, which is similar to the one that Lord Yupa finds at the beginning of the Nausicaa movie (it crumbles, and Yupa says, "Another village has died."). Also, Mulan's hair is given incredible attention, which is not usually the case in Disney films (usually they're just pretty and blow in the wind). Just watch her hair when she bows in shame after they find out she's a she! Beyond that, there is a good deal of emotional content, though once the possibility of execution is lifted (a life for a life), it is never mentioned again--even though the overseer, who really hated her, could have had her executed at a moments notice once she caught back up with them. And I'm sorry, but for all their knowledge and art, the Chinese were rather steadfast about their ways and about honor--they would not suddenly become so accepting of women, especially since they are still rather unaccepting of women.
September 1, 2008
ONE OF DISNEY'S FINEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILMS!
Mixing CGI and hand drawn animation, Disney bring us one of it's greatest animated films, 'Mulan' is better than half the live action films that have come out in the last 10 years. Beautiful animation, exciting action sequences and an wonderful story make this a must see! The battle on the snow covered mountains in breathtaking and reminded me of one of Frank Frazetta's paintings. Most everything works in this film and Eddie Murphy provides a memorable character as Mushu the dragon in this exciting adventure movie. The 2 disc set is full of goodies and sports a great DVD transfer and audio.
August 16, 2008
Review of recent purchase
I recently ordered Mulan 2-disc Special Edition from Amazon. I was thoroughly disappointed because there were no discs inside the case! I had to return it and because I no longer trust Amazon, I went to Borders and bought the dvd. It's a great movie, too bad Amazon failed!
July 5, 2008
Great DVD
I ordered this for my granddaughter who has suddenly discovered Mulan and didn't have the DVD. She sat and watched very quietly for the first 45 minutes (she's two) and continues to want to watch it.
June 30, 2008
A beautiful classic...
Mulan has got to be one of the best disney (or even not disney) films out there. It is full of themes such as love, courage, persistence, ambition, piety, and many others that can captivate not only a child, but an adult as well. Mulan goes through difficult stages of life, which force her her grow and learn, as this wonderful film takes you along for a journey of personal growth of your own.
I would recommend this film to people of all ages!
May 14, 2008
Lovely movie!
This movie is really good for all ages! I work in a daycare and my children love watching this movie! Advised for all Disney movie lovers!
March 30, 2008
we love Mulan
This is one of my most favorite Disney movies and a woman as the hero, way to go Disney..........good work.
March 15, 2008
Real classic, Everyone should keep a copy of this
this movie is a cross-cultural classic, the story is great, the songs are wonderful, everyone should have one of this
February 18, 2008
Good
This product was in the exact condition I was told it would be in, and it arrived in good time. I enjoy buying products from Amazon, becuase I know that the quatily is always above average, and that if there was a problem, Amazon would take action!
January 18, 2008
disney at his best
my niece wore out her vhs tape, it broke from watching this movie. she is now 17 and asked for the dvd. she loved it when she saw it in the movies. excellent story line.
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