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daveeeeUKSep 9, 2020

Absolute garbo I'm afraid. Just watch the cartoon, far better on all counts.

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LittleEggSep 6, 2020

Really not enjoyable. Its pushing agenda driven storytelling too which i'm always against. Not to mention its drags on and on...

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SirPunkSep 8, 2020

I normal defend the Disney live-action movies but I can not defend this at all. Like some many others out there, I grew up watching the animated movie and still watch it from time to time. The message behind the story of Mulan is great, withI normal defend the Disney live-action movies but I can not defend this at all. Like some many others out there, I grew up watching the animated movie and still watch it from time to time. The message behind the story of Mulan is great, with hard work, perseverance, and never giving up, you can make a difference regardless of gender. In Mulan 2020, you basically have to be born with special powers and abilities. Gone are hard work, perseverance, and never giving up, and Jedi/Airbender powers are in. This is only one problem I have with this movie, but it is the biggest. They could not even get the message and meaning of the story of Mulan right. It is a shell of what could of been and should of been a better movie.… Expand

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thrashiffanneauDec 5, 2020

A shameful movie, a true disaster ! Don't watch it ! A pseudo feminist message with some inconsistencies, poorly managed and stupidly cut copied sequences !

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Adrian051Sep 7, 2020

All over the place, unmemorable side characters, a stoic main character with born abilities, so much didnt made sense and so many characters that were just poorly executed, the villain was a Two dimensional villain that wasnt evenAll over the place, unmemorable side characters, a stoic main character with born abilities, so much didnt made sense and so many characters that were just poorly executed, the villain was a Two dimensional villain that wasnt even intimidating to the least. The action was pretty bad and a bit overly exaggerated with quote from the director "we tried to avoid the wire as much as possible" and you can tell in the first 10 minutes all of it was wires.
Only reason why I give it a 2 is because it at least maintained a point A to point B story easy to follow up and something that was somewhat entertaining but overall it missed a lot of points.… Expand

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ckeppnerSep 5, 2020

The original Mulan (1998) is among my favorite films of all time. I love the story, and I was very exciting for this PG-13 remake. Like all of the great remakes, I hoped it would tell the story in a new way that elevated aspects of the storyThe original Mulan (1998) is among my favorite films of all time. I love the story, and I was very exciting for this PG-13 remake. Like all of the great remakes, I hoped it would tell the story in a new way that elevated aspects of the story the original couldn't.

Instead, Mulan (2020) strictly stays the same as the original, except it gets rid of everything that made the original exception. I disliked so much about this movie, I will break down each aspect, starting with the only two positive things I can say about the film.

Representation:
The fully Asian cast in this movie set in China is needed. The original, while a product of a different time and featuring many Asian voice actors, also commits the sin of appropriation. Good on Mulan (2020)!.

Scenery:
The scenery is breathtaking.

One neutral aspect of the movie is the music. I really liked the re-imagining of the classic Mulan songs, but this was hard to mess up because the original music was that strong.

Now for the bad stuff.

Story/characters:
With the exception of Mulan and her father, all other character arcs were written out of the movie. Mulan and her father are the only characters who grow at all. All other characters strictly serve as background. By comparison, the original had growth arcs for Mulan, Mulan's father, the commander, Mushu, and Mulan's three films. The original even acknowledges what happens when a character fails to grow and learn lessons in the form of the emperor's advisor. The lack of these secondary characters in Mulan (2020) HURT the film and story badly. There is barely any emotion in this film at all.

Acting:
Nearly every character in the original Mulan is played to perfection. The voice acting was incredible. I'm not sure what happened to the acting in Mulan (2020). Nearly everyone delivers every line wooden. Donnie Yen, who I love in his other films, is particularly guilty of this along with the emperor (Jet Li). It's almost like the actors were told not to show any emotion. Even the great Tzi Ma deadpans nearly every line. Action:
I'm admittedly not the biggest fan of floaty martial arts, which is a lot of the action in Mulan. But even that style was done poorly. Very rarely would the camera show two full combatants in a fight, focusing instead on close ups of individual movement, which made the action hard to track. Very little of the action looked real, except for when the masterful Donnie Yen was on screen. The action was boring and not of a caliber befitting a PG-13 movie. Every emotional scene from the first film that was again on screen was notably worse than the original.

Editing:
As mentioned above, the editing was lazy and confusing. Shots flew by too fast and failed to add to the story.

Directing: So many of these issues within the film should have been addressed by the director. Why not frame wider action sequences? Why not tell the actors to stop being so wooden (even worse if the director made the choice to have all the characters be emotionless on purpose). Comedy:
There is little to no humor to speak of in this movie.

This movie was painfully bad, and I had so much hope for it. Don't waste your time or your money; wait for it to come out on regular Disney+ if you absolutely have to see it.… Expand

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BlacksingerSep 11, 2020

Without a doubt the worst of the adaptations that have been made so far of Disney animated films.
Taking into account the potential of the original story, this is a real nonsense loaded with totally unnecessary messages since the plot andWithout a doubt the worst of the adaptations that have been made so far of Disney animated films.
Taking into account the potential of the original story, this is a real nonsense loaded with totally unnecessary messages since the plot and what it implies already highlights the courage and strength of Mulan.

I am not going to extend much more since the film has left me indifferent and the only thing that stands out could be the aesthetic that fulfills a correct soundtrack quite well.

A movie to forget that not even my ten-year-old niece liked.
spoiler:
Mushu, we have missed you.
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HeyJohnnySep 4, 2020

This is another example from Disney that love action movies are not recommended. The movie is way different from the animated series. The fact that they removed all the favorable characters from animated and no original songs makes this movieThis is another example from Disney that love action movies are not recommended. The movie is way different from the animated series. The fact that they removed all the favorable characters from animated and no original songs makes this movie questionable. Story is very dull as well as the new characters. This movie has no charm and lacks jokes. There isn’t much back story to them. The reason this movie failed is it is trying to appease China and Western Audience. The word Monguls can’t even be used as it would be offensive. Milan is like a “Jedi” with her “chi.” Movie is ruined with having a “Mary sue.” Having to spend an extra $30 plus Disney+ is outrageous!… Expand

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FoxyGrandpaPCSep 6, 2020

Disney ruined another classic movie from my childhood. It was boring, poor acting and not fun. I stopped watching and switched to the original.

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ReecesPuffstmSep 9, 2020

Honestly, just watch the animated Mulan. This has nothing of substance that animated Mulan did.

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ReddrikSep 12, 2020

A bad movie with a terrible message, bad pacing and next to no consequences for the characters actions. There is no reason to see this over the original apart from getting a laughing at how bad this movie is in comparison.

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paran0idOct 17, 2020

Don't waste your time. It is not worth to watch, watch the cartoon instead, it's much better!

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DeVito8704Sep 7, 2020

The word "disappointed" doesn't even begin to describe how I felt after watching this movie. At this point, these studios need to stop ruining these once great movies and create something new for a change.

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tdawgblankSep 4, 2020

As a father of 2 tykes, I had to sit through this crud. I expect live action remakes to be lesser to the original, but this was beyond horrible. I didn't mind the disney live action remake of Jungle Book. I had low expectations going intoAs a father of 2 tykes, I had to sit through this crud. I expect live action remakes to be lesser to the original, but this was beyond horrible. I didn't mind the disney live action remake of Jungle Book. I had low expectations going into that one, but it ended up ok. I've had to sit through tons of plays on stages of various Disney movies. Even all those were better than this. My little girl named Zarina, who we named after the Pirate Fairy Tinker Bell movies, didn't even like this movie. $30 wasted. Don't believe the bots flooding review sites with fake max reviews with new accounts. This isn't worth $30. I have Disney+ and wish I had waited for it to be shown there for free. However, I let my wife talk me into watching this and we all wish we hadn't.… Expand

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NicolasThefanSep 7, 2020

I can't Believe this is just another WOKE AGENDA crap, all over again.... What can i say? I was expecting to have fun watching this because the animated Mulan is one of my favorites... but this... This EXCUSE of Mulan is just... CaptainI can't Believe this is just another WOKE AGENDA crap, all over again.... What can i say? I was expecting to have fun watching this because the animated Mulan is one of my favorites... but this... This EXCUSE of Mulan is just... Captain Marvel Chinese Version.… Expand

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AshenUndeadSep 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its just another weak disney Movie.
They took out the best aspect of old mulan and retconed some tings to give her some bs superpowers. Because **** the clasics.… Expand

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bewarechameleonSep 5, 2020

on it's own, this movie could have been great but as a mulan movie remake it completely falls flat. from the off you barely see the growth that we saw in the animated version, mulan starting off at the bottom and working her way to the top.on it's own, this movie could have been great but as a mulan movie remake it completely falls flat. from the off you barely see the growth that we saw in the animated version, mulan starting off at the bottom and working her way to the top. instead she wakes up OP and remains OP throughout showing us that you don't have to grow as a person if you just wake up as a badass. all of the humour we got in the original has been completely stripped in favour of a more 'realistic' movie, you know even if there are witches turning into birds, people running up walls and flying though the air similar to crouching tiger, hidden dragon. there's no emotion shown in the entire movie, even mulan herself barely emotes a single facial expression, even when threatened with execution. go see the original 2D animated movie if you want a more fleshed out movie, this was not worth £30… Expand

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DieRotenSep 4, 2020

$200 M for this? Bravo! Mulan is a great character, but this is just awful.

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Thu29Sep 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hmm feelling ... I feel the actor is a bit stiff to compensate, the color of the film is beautiful… Expand

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averyhardmanSep 4, 2020

Soulless, sterile corporate produce to pander to Chinese markets. Disney has fallen so low. No ability to capture soul of movies generations past. Avoid only watching if it's FREE.

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Docholliday2Sep 4, 2020

It's so bad it hurts. Half a$$ed to the max with Disney riding its name and expecting foolish people like me to give it a try.

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muimuimuiSep 5, 2020

Mulan is about integrity and sacrifice . this is one Disney superhero junk. it betrayed the real moral story of humility。 Mulan is not about kung fu fighting ! soulless and shallow

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naderaligator12Sep 5, 2020

Mulan has no character development, rushed plot, bad cgi effects (don't look real), inconsistency with the movie, no mushu, and many of the characters do not look or act like the characters from the original. So this is a Mulan remake ofMulan has no character development, rushed plot, bad cgi effects (don't look real), inconsistency with the movie, no mushu, and many of the characters do not look or act like the characters from the original. So this is a Mulan remake of someone's own creating, not of the original. Taken as a standalone film, it still does bad, boring parents and children alike.… Expand

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AsilvinoSep 7, 2020

No music No character development (mulan was always ssj 2)
Mulan had carisma neither funny

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MaperchedevoSep 7, 2020

Disney has totally rowined one of it's best classics. The movie has lost all the fun of the original version. No grandma, no cricket, no mushu. Jokes are pathetic... so bad that they are sad. They introduced a witch that is pointless in theDisney has totally rowined one of it's best classics. The movie has lost all the fun of the original version. No grandma, no cricket, no mushu. Jokes are pathetic... so bad that they are sad. They introduced a witch that is pointless in the story. Battle scenes are slow. Dialogues are boring.at the end, the final battle happens with a style that reminds of Indiana Jones instead of mulan. Why? Just, why?
Worst movie ever.… Expand

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ravenclaw2611Sep 8, 2020

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kenjitweetSep 8, 2020

This is not a bad movie if it were just another release like how Netflix does it. At $30, please DO NOT BUY IT!

The character build up is missing either because the main actress cannot act or China has forced Disney to cut out absolutelyThis is not a bad movie if it were just another release like how Netflix does it. At $30, please DO NOT BUY IT!

The character build up is missing either because the main actress cannot act or China has forced Disney to cut out absolutely anything that remotely shows a Chinese person to appear weak. It's ok for the protagonist to show fear. Mulan's father says "there is no courage without fear" so where is her fear? Look at this movie's poster because that's her face even when death is in front of her. Even if Mulan was the only movie out this year, she still won't be nominated for best actress.

I continuously see obvious bots or some "I stand by Asians" nonsense posting how great this movie is. Look, this movie is no 10 out of 10 ok. You're saying this is the absolute best movie you have ever seen? It's certainly not a 1, but IT"S DEFINITELY NOT a 10. The 1 is justified because Disney set the price at $30. Say a In-N-Out Burger is good, but at $30, I'd give it a 1/10. That argument about how if you watch it with 3+ people, it's actually cheaper than the theaters. #1, don't lie, you're watching it by yourself #2. it's covid time, not many of us are having gatherings. #3, it's not the theaters.

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SlothmanSSep 8, 2020

This movie has terrible acting. The story is told poorly. Where's the comic relief? If Disney took a step back and didn't take this movie so extremely seriously it would be a much better watch. After you do the first 20 minutes of the movieThis movie has terrible acting. The story is told poorly. Where's the comic relief? If Disney took a step back and didn't take this movie so extremely seriously it would be a much better watch. After you do the first 20 minutes of the movie you will be bored out of your mind until the last little bit .Don't watch this especially if you've seen the original. The original was fantastic and stood up better for girl power than this movie ever did.… Expand

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Drkshdw1198Sep 8, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A completely joyless remake with no songs, character development, or improvements over the original. Save your $30… Expand

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PalapaSep 9, 2020

The dialogues are irritable, just simply unnatural written by someone who has no movie making experience and creativity.
The main character’s expressions are like wooden planks. The jokes in between are dry and seemed deliberate andThe dialogues are irritable, just simply unnatural written by someone who has no movie making experience and creativity.
The main character’s expressions are like wooden planks. The jokes in between are dry and seemed deliberate and unnatural.
The make up and costumes are tacky, poor Gong Li she has to be in that weird witch costume make up.
Switched off the TV half way, it’s that bad.… Expand

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lynx7684Dec 29, 2020

One of the worst movies I’ve seen this year. The only parts worth watching were the action scenes but the story itself is poorly scripted and seems to have changed their antagonist from looking like Mongolians to Muslim. It’s also quiteOne of the worst movies I’ve seen this year. The only parts worth watching were the action scenes but the story itself is poorly scripted and seems to have changed their antagonist from looking like Mongolians to Muslim. It’s also quite interesting that the location that they used to film this movie is the same place where CCP made concentration camps to “educate” Muslims in their country. This seems almost deliberate, and if not so this would be showing how stupid and insensitive Disney has become in order to appease CCP.… Expand

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XyionSep 12, 2020

A movie of a strong woman who fights for her family and proves with training anyone can achieve strength and not all strength is about physical prowess. This move is the animated Mulan. Watch that if you want a genuinely well made movie. ThisA movie of a strong woman who fights for her family and proves with training anyone can achieve strength and not all strength is about physical prowess. This move is the animated Mulan. Watch that if you want a genuinely well made movie. This Mulan(2020) proves that in order to be strong a woman, she must have mythical powers that heighten her to the status of god and that the only weakness anyone should have is hiding your power. I was left unemotional and uninvested. The action reminds me of crouching tiger but at least you can enjoy that movie. If you still want to watch the movie I insist you watch a review first.… Expand

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PusichkaSep 26, 2020

I am from Russia and specially made an account to leave a review. I was so disappointed with this movie. The film is a complete failure .....
I don't know why people like to eat this that the avengers will s**t, then Mulan. People will gobbleI am from Russia and specially made an account to leave a review. I was so disappointed with this movie. The film is a complete failure .....
I don't know why people like to eat this that the avengers will s**t, then Mulan. People will gobble up everything and ask for more (who put 10 for this movie)
Added unnecessary superpowers like a superman (how trivial), added a second villain to a woman in order not to offend "gender justice" (but she is ABSOLUTELY not superfluous here)
In addition, humor disappeared, a cricket, a dragon and three male characters (fat, long and stupid) disappeared, the love line disappeared.
Everything was cut out and the focus was only on Mulan.
a faceless movie about a miracle woman, okay if they made it interesting, but it's mediocre.
The saddest thing is that I knew it was going to be a bad movie, but I had hope. It is perceived as a cheap Indian movie. it is deceiving the audience who wanted to watch it because of their love for the original 1998 fairy tale.
this is also a fairy tale for 0+ but in 2020 it feels fake. I'm too lazy to write about the sins of this film. I'm crying. and after all, once upon a time Disney shot good cartoons ...… Expand

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neoxxxOct 15, 2020

Mulan 2020 feels like it was made by 10 years old Marvel fan. Completely misses the point. No 'hard-work to get what you want' moral. Instead: 'be born special, or be useless'. As a women in China I'd find this film rather discouraging thanMulan 2020 feels like it was made by 10 years old Marvel fan. Completely misses the point. No 'hard-work to get what you want' moral. Instead: 'be born special, or be useless'. As a women in China I'd find this film rather discouraging than encouraging.

Introduction of Chi was probably the most stupid idea I encountered in movies ever. It's insane how absolutely no one in Disney thought 'Do we really want to make Mulan a second Superman'? That's NOT what old Mulan was about. If I wanted to get something like this I'd go and watch superheroes movies (new Mulan is considerably one, sadly).

About Mushu. I was told that new Mulan will focus more on realism. Instead it got even less realistic. Chi, Witches, wall-running enemies,VERY unrealistic fights. The last fight was so unrealistic and in fact terrible that I regret watching Mulan even more. It's the 'I'm the good guy so I beat the bad guy without any effort' kind of fight. It also amazes me how many critics seem to completely ignore what new Mulan did wrong. Plot (it's flattened old Mulan's plot, without any depth in it, also often unrealistic with tons of plot armour), acting (main character doesn't know what emotions are, or atleast it feels so),character development (or lack of it), visuals (often felt very unrealistic. For a 200 million $ budget it shouldn't be a thing). The only part I found decent/good was music. Maybe it was actually really good, but the rest of the film could have overshadowed it with its awfulness for me.

I'm usually rating films higher than most people do, but in this case I feel like Disney just spit in my face. They didn't even try to make this movie reasonable, it's a clear money grab. 'People see Mulan, they'll buy it'~~ probably someone in Disney.

I'm sad that I have to say that, but I'd rather watch 'The Great Wall' again over Mulan. New Mulan is probably the most forgettable film I;ve ever watched. I'd really like it to be a good movie, but it's just not.

2/10 because it actually had some decent parts. Still wouldn't recommend this to anyone though, especially for old Mulan fans.… Expand

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Lammy2306Nov 6, 2020

A very poor attempt at remaking the original animation film into a live action film. They change so many fundamental aspects of the film that you can not even class it as a Mulan remake. The acting is poor, the action is badly choreographedA very poor attempt at remaking the original animation film into a live action film. They change so many fundamental aspects of the film that you can not even class it as a Mulan remake. The acting is poor, the action is badly choreographed and the film very dull!… Expand

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KartierDec 16, 2020

This movie is very bad. Small elements from the disney version of the movie but, the music not being at certain parts...Tragic.

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RickckDec 28, 2020

Not even close to as good as the cartoon, had some good bits just not worth a watch

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jessterhuy2001Apr 23, 2021

Face of Mulan have " NO FEELINGS'"
Unacceptable movie
Cartoon destroyer
Kick in the face of the original

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mortis86kJun 7, 2021

A travesty in film form. Disney have absolutely perfected their method of taking their best work and reducing it to its worst possible version.

I cannot understand why they changed so much of it. Mulan is already a superhero. She isA travesty in film form. Disney have absolutely perfected their method of taking their best work and reducing it to its worst possible version.

I cannot understand why they changed so much of it. Mulan is already a superhero. She is literally born perfect with magic abilities. No flaws, no problems, and no issues to deal with except for being too awesome as apparently being a superhero just isn't proper for a lady. There really is nothing to this character. She doesn't have to develop or confront any obstacles. She just becomes even more awesome.

The original Mulan was clumsy, free spirited, clever, loving, caring, and loyal to her family. She tried her best to be the daughter that her parents and society wanted her to be, even if it wasn't who she was. The scene in the Match Maker's ceremony gives makes us empathise with her. We know this isn't what she's meant for, but seeing her try and fail makes us want her to succeed in her inevitable adventure. In this abomination they had to invent a sister for her to be the clumsy one (can't have Mulan be not perfect), and when chaos erupts she breaks out the super powers and perfectly catches tea cups with grace, poise and elegance - exactly what the Match Maker is apparently wanting. But she fails because she's too awesome...how does that even make sense?

Anyway, the army comes along and conscripts her father. She talks about it at dinner and her father suddenly turns from this chill encouraging character into a table thumping "back in the kitchen, woman" dude...which makes no sense.

We all know what happens next. Solemn contemplation, a storm brews, lightning crashes, epic music, she takes her father's armour and sword, cuts her hair, and suits up and becomes....wait...no. We get a camera cut and it's done. THE BEST MOST SYMBOLIC, EPIC AND HARD HITTING SCENE IN THE ENTIRE FILM REDUCED TO A 2 SECOND CAMERA TRANSITION.

Honestly at that point it was obvious was we were in for. Do yourselves a favour, just watch the original. There is no life to this movie. There is no emotion, no empathy, no epic swell of satisfaction, no humour. It may be colourful and well shot but it's like sprinkling rainbow sprinkles on a grey cake made out of newspaper.

It's also hard to comment on the lead actress' acting, as I'm not convinced she did any. I felt more emotion in the sand scene between Anakin and Padme in the Star Wars prequels. Remember young girls and women, to be accepted as you are you must be born with superpowers and be perfect from your first breath. You must never fail, you must succeed and be the best at absolutely everything and never have to try. This is the message of this film.… Expand

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KiokortDec 4, 2021

El desarrollo de los personajes es 0, pasó de esfuerzo y dedicación a talento natural sin esfuerzo.

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Macintosh1001Aug 29, 2022

The morale of this story "you can do anything, as long as you're born special". Other than the setting and costume, there is almost nothing redeeming about this movie. Bland characters, wooden acting and a simplistic/motivational story. StickThe morale of this story "you can do anything, as long as you're born special". Other than the setting and costume, there is almost nothing redeeming about this movie. Bland characters, wooden acting and a simplistic/motivational story. Stick to the animated version of Mulan.… Expand

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sweetpixiesmileSep 15, 2020

How Disney turned an Empowered Chinese Icon into a Terrible Racist Take on a Magical Mary Sue

The Lessons of Mulan 2020: 1) You can only be special if you're born with it; intelligence, ingenuity and hard work are meaningless 2) Women canHow Disney turned an Empowered Chinese Icon into a Terrible Racist Take on a Magical Mary Sue

The Lessons of Mulan 2020:
1) You can only be special if you're born with it; intelligence, ingenuity and hard work are meaningless

2) Women can only excel if they are better at "man things" than men

4) Marginalized people only have value if they die for the status quo

5) Women only have value if they uphold male social and power structures

6) Orientals are stupid and ugly and don't know how to use make-up

7) Orientals don't know how to dress

8) Orientals don't know how to fight - no fight cinematographer

9) Orientals are patriarchal for no good reason

10) 4 screenwriters and NOT ONE OF THEM ASIAN

11) One History consultant - A WHITE GUY FROM ENGLAND

12) No Cultural Consultants listed on IMDB

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GuycameroSep 11, 2020

Was expecting the story to be similar to the cartoon, but was disappointed with the direction they took Mulan. Mulan was interesting on how at first she had difficult keeping up, but over time earned the respect of her comrades.

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kstud1Sep 5, 2020

You have to be kidding me, $30.00 to see that? Saw it for free, and it wasn’t even worth that time, 2020 the year that everyone has lost their minds, very boring, who could not tell that was a female posing as a male? Too much rope work andYou have to be kidding me, $30.00 to see that? Saw it for free, and it wasn’t even worth that time, 2020 the year that everyone has lost their minds, very boring, who could not tell that was a female posing as a male? Too much rope work and linen fighting, and the same ending you would find in every Disney movie ever made.… Expand

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DanielfosterSep 9, 2020

Terrible film. Tries to be a more serious version of the original but is miles sillier in all the wrong ways. Wish I had boycotted the film too based on what I know now about all the human rights issues this film is ok with going on in ChinaTerrible film. Tries to be a more serious version of the original but is miles sillier in all the wrong ways. Wish I had boycotted the film too based on what I know now about all the human rights issues this film is ok with going on in China and parts of it being filmed in Xinjiang… Expand

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KatalkysteSep 4, 2020

This is unbelieavble how disney managed to completely missed the plot, the story, the atmosphere, the sound and the message? Mulan goes from this dilligent smart and awesome girl, mastering her way in a male dominated warrior world to be thisThis is unbelieavble how disney managed to completely missed the plot, the story, the atmosphere, the sound and the message? Mulan goes from this dilligent smart and awesome girl, mastering her way in a male dominated warrior world to be this mary sue, all inclusive from the get go, no challenge, just "be the badass you are born to be" ?

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Razrback16Sep 12, 2020

Wow, what a bad movie. Another Rey Palpatine mary sue character who's the "bestest evar" at everything. Silly plot with magic and witches. It's clearly a copy of Captain Marvel's M.O. of feminist antics. This is why I generally avoid DisneyWow, what a bad movie. Another Rey Palpatine mary sue character who's the "bestest evar" at everything. Silly plot with magic and witches. It's clearly a copy of Captain Marvel's M.O. of feminist antics. This is why I generally avoid Disney movies these days. Disney+ canceled and will go back to boycotting them openly. Not to mention them supporting Chinese oppression of people in concentration camps (yes, this is a thing).… Expand

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sweed1234Sep 9, 2020

Horrible movie. Cannot believe they changed her love life. Also the locations the film were filmed is controversial.

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Don09237890823Sep 4, 2020

The performances were obviously forced as if they realized early in the filming that there was zero substance, no heart, and absolutely lacked authenticity. They need to remake this...again.

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sincredSep 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor de la pelicula, fue el mejor ejercito chino de toda la historia , los super 4 pejelagartos, la bruja me conmovio con el sacrifico a una desconocia, al super ejercito mongol de 100 caballos, la guardia emperial de 3 pelotudos y la Mulan que lanza flechas con Pies… Expand

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SpectacularSMSep 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We bought Mulan on DisneyPlus- you should not. This movie is terrible. The dialogue is laughable but not intentionally. The action is boring. The sequences make no sense. The characters are a fraction as interesting as the original. Oh, and Mulan isn’t a girl who trained to be a solider- she’s basically a super hero with extraordinary powers, making her ability to fight and save everyone easy, and thus uninteresting. Don’t buy this movie. If you do, you will regret it within the first 10 minutes of this utter crap-fest.… Expand

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andparraroSep 15, 2020

Awful!!! You destroyed Mulan and replaced it with a Mary Sue. Dishonor on you, Disney

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VertasSep 4, 2020

With a movie that mentions honor so much it lacks it all together, this a such a disgrace to Disney's original adaptation of Mulan. None of the true meaning of the original is here and it's just an soulless cash grab with brainless action.

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stratos_auSep 9, 2020

Appalling movie, seriously avoid, if you ever liked the original this is nothing like the old one, there is no charm, there is nothing worth of this movie. Terrible this is just a propaganda movie funded by 3 propaganda ministries where theyAppalling movie, seriously avoid, if you ever liked the original this is nothing like the old one, there is no charm, there is nothing worth of this movie. Terrible this is just a propaganda movie funded by 3 propaganda ministries where they have concentration camps in China right now.… Expand

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egoBorderSep 4, 2020

If you are under 10 years old and haven't seen any of the films this movie is ripping off, you might enjoy this. So as a gateway drug to better movies, it's fine for kids. But anyone looking for a story with characters would do better withIf you are under 10 years old and haven't seen any of the films this movie is ripping off, you might enjoy this. So as a gateway drug to better movies, it's fine for kids. But anyone looking for a story with characters would do better with a weekday soap opera, because this movie is frustratingly bland. Not a bad rental for some pretty visuals, but everything here has been done before...and better.… Expand

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MarvelJoeSep 11, 2020

"What's that? Disney is taking away stuff that made the animated movie special for a favor of a realistic story take of Mulan? Controversial, but I'm willing to see them follow the actually Mulan story. Wait, why is there a Phoenix? Why is"What's that? Disney is taking away stuff that made the animated movie special for a favor of a realistic story take of Mulan? Controversial, but I'm willing to see them follow the actually Mulan story. Wait, why is there a Phoenix? Why is there a witch in the movie? Why is there people running on walls? Why do Chi exist in a Mulan story? Why's Mulan use for female agenda instead of actually making her grow as a character like in the animated film? I can't trust Hollywood or any movie studios to do any female leads because they forgot what makes a female lead great. Make her go through some challenges, make her learn her flaws, make her grow into a better develop character. Is that so hard?"… Expand

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SantanillaSep 12, 2020

Not a single funny moment , not a single empathy moment, not a single good action scene. This movie has no soul, really a very very bad adaptation of the original masterpiece. This movie is boring and the worst Disney live action by far (Not a single funny moment , not a single empathy moment, not a single good action scene. This movie has no soul, really a very very bad adaptation of the original masterpiece. This movie is boring and the worst Disney live action by far ( Aladdin for me was a 7 , this is a 1)… Expand

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JeampieroCasaniOct 12, 2020

Personalmente no me gusto para nada, muy lamentable por la dirección que tomo la película

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WarriorfaceSep 4, 2020

Not worth the $30. Hopefully this business model dies. My friend paid for the film and I still feel ripped off.

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vacantknight5Sep 6, 2020

Guys This Movie Is Trash Its Not Mulan Not Even Close, The Morons Are Coming, ILL Make A Bad Movie Out Of You.

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Jarhead0341Sep 8, 2020

None of the charm the original had. Just a Disney cash grab, they seem to be doing to make on stupid people that have no taste in films. Disney seriously needs to stop making live action films of the previous titles, they are ruining theNone of the charm the original had. Just a Disney cash grab, they seem to be doing to make on stupid people that have no taste in films. Disney seriously needs to stop making live action films of the previous titles, they are ruining the names of them. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this crap that is called Mulan.… Expand

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FirebluetomSep 9, 2020

Pretty basic movie. None of the charm of the original. On it's own it might be a 3 or 4, but as a remake it's lost a lot.

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ffpSep 15, 2020

messy and choppy montage, bad dialogue and cheap script decisions.
This movie is all the bad things Disney and his "live action remakes2 series can possibly be.

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RobbDSep 8, 2020

The creators of this film wanted to please the Western values of the "strong woman" and somehow not spoil the original cartoon.

Indeed, on the one hand, it was necessary to show a strong and independent heroine on movie screens, so thatThe creators of this film wanted to please the Western values of the "strong woman" and somehow not spoil the original cartoon.

Indeed, on the one hand, it was necessary to show a strong and independent heroine on movie screens, so that the Western and especially active spectator-fighter for social justice was satisfied, and on the other, to try to keep at least something from the original source in order to please the Chinese audience, which is far from the mainstream movements of the west. Because of this, the story of Mulan looks unfinished, and the actions and actions of the characters do not always have a logical background. Accordingly, the creators had to do the IMPOSSIBLE. Unfortunately, the creators of this film did not succeed, the movie became primitive, with a huge number of cliches. Do not pay attention to the opinion of "critics" several things are important to them: - LGBT - transgender people - strong and independent woman - anti-family propaganda
If this is present critics will be delighted!!! Conclusion is a terrible adaptation of everyone's favorite cartoon.… Expand

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ReizigSep 4, 2020

wow ... im shocked how BAD this movie is.
they clearly tried to appease to the chinese marked and completely butchered this beloved Classic !
you are better of watching the animated Original !!!

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Shonen_HeroSep 14, 2020

This movie is robbed of all magic, music and romanticism that was featured in the animated film. Mulan is super underdeveloped as a character in this, and her arc feels flimsy considering her origin story and magical powers in the live actionThis movie is robbed of all magic, music and romanticism that was featured in the animated film. Mulan is super underdeveloped as a character in this, and her arc feels flimsy considering her origin story and magical powers in the live action remake. None of her strength feels earned, and the training montage is incredibly disappointing for those who enjoyed the training montage in the animated film. I recommend giving this a pass, and I encourage you to rewatch the old Mulan. It still holds up, and the music is still boppin'… Expand

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Cloudix9Sep 6, 2020

**** communist film of the live action remake. The actor of mulan In this film is pro ccp. The real mulan is Agnes chow from Hong Kong.

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avallaSep 8, 2020

I’m not saying no one could enjoy this film. I love a good underdog story, and I’m sure people would love seeing a girl beat up all the boys. A good trope of anyone can be respected and accepted if they are true to themselves and others, andI’m not saying no one could enjoy this film. I love a good underdog story, and I’m sure people would love seeing a girl beat up all the boys. A good trope of anyone can be respected and accepted if they are true to themselves and others, and devotion to being honorable and your family... Also a woman can make it In the “mans world” of ancient china - as long as she has mysterious superpowers that make her better than everyone else in the movie combined... The problems are this is so much worse than the original animated version, I wish it didnt share a name: No Dragon mushu, no cricket, no songs, no montages of cutting hair or training. It’s also so boring I’m writing this review while watching (started in the 3rd act After i was getting way too bored). I saw some “critic” reviews being high in the 80s and even 60s (-still way too high). I guess they want some of that Disney money. The main reason I hate this movie is they might blame direct to TV releases as not as successful on the venue, but if it does terribly its because of my 2 other main gripes - its extremely boring, and the writing contrivances are awful. At least they have the Cristina Agulara song at the end.… Expand

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DelamoneSep 5, 2020

I was really looking forward this movie by watching the trailers it seems could be a good movie. But i was so wrong this movie it bad it is just bad and barely watchable. People who made this movie and approve it to go in public should beI was really looking forward this movie by watching the trailers it seems could be a good movie. But i was so wrong this movie it bad it is just bad and barely watchable. People who made this movie and approve it to go in public should be prohibit to make one more single movie for the rest of them lives.… Expand

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ahrekSep 7, 2020

this movie is a joke. most videogame movie adaptations I have seen have been better adaptations than this garbage. EVEN THE LAST AIRBENDER IS A BETTER ADAPTATION! it almost felt like a parody pretending to be serious. at times it reminded methis movie is a joke. most videogame movie adaptations I have seen have been better adaptations than this garbage. EVEN THE LAST AIRBENDER IS A BETTER ADAPTATION! it almost felt like a parody pretending to be serious. at times it reminded me of Shaolin Soccer.

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TestingTest123Sep 8, 2020

-Boring and painful to sit through
-A bit on the pricey side
-Nostalgia pandering for easy cash grab
-Literally thanking the administration of re-education/concentration camps near some of the filming locations in the credits

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JackeysSnowSep 8, 2020

The animation Mulan was great. But this movie smells like “ Chinese Communist Party”. And story was boring. Very similar to recent SW or something. It's déjà vu and not worth the money.
Anyways $30 is crazy.

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Danny2308Sep 9, 2020

Its bad really bad who ever wrote this movie clearly was not thinking of ballad of mulan or the animation This movie has more supernatural elements then the animation wow just wow we cant have a dragon that spits a little fire but we can haveIts bad really bad who ever wrote this movie clearly was not thinking of ballad of mulan or the animation This movie has more supernatural elements then the animation wow just wow we cant have a dragon that spits a little fire but we can have the strongest witch chi that makes you super strong and Phoenix who could of been eu sou not worth tô watch for 30 dollars use them to watch tenet it was amazing… Expand

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Guitarguy51Sep 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly one if the worst movies I've seen in a while. Mulan has superpowers, huns can run up walls. Yet, its supposed to be realistic, so they took out mooshoo. Then replaced him with a Phoenix who serves no purpose in the movie. Absolutely no character development. And the action scenes are boring and everything just feels so forced and inorganic. Like the scene with the spider and the pots, it felt so forced and fake. And literally no one can tell that she's a girl? She looked alot like a girl for most of the movie when pretending to be a man to join the army in stead of her father. Just such a bad bad movie. Glad I didn't waste money on it. Both my girlfriend and I hated it and had a hard time finishing it… Expand

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MenchallicaSep 8, 2020

A new dulled version, no fun, no personal growth story, zero vulnerability. Ok not to follow 100% the original movie, but they removed the best scenes and moments...

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Osmarhm13Sep 6, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta película perdió el encanto de la animada, y si querían hacer algo realista fracasaron metiendo a guerreros escalando paredes y a Mulan dando vueltas en el aire como si fuera matrix, por mucho la peor adaptación.… Expand

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AzathothWakesUpSep 4, 2020

Wow, where to start. First off, this movie reeks of Chinese propaganda, all the actors are one note, Mulan's doesnt disuise her voice at all, and Mulan's boobs are sticking out constantly. This is just a straight up war movie by the way. IWow, where to start. First off, this movie reeks of Chinese propaganda, all the actors are one note, Mulan's doesnt disuise her voice at all, and Mulan's boobs are sticking out constantly. This is just a straight up war movie by the way. I now thing the best parts of the cartoon are Eddie Murphy, and the songs! Please watch the cartoon instead.… Expand

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crapcrap001Sep 17, 2020

Everything in this movie feels empty. Disney dos not even try to hide the fact the're money-pumping us anymore. Everything seems done with a total ignorance of chinese culture and traditions

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Official_ThanosSep 14, 2020

This story is pretty different than the original and pretty worse as well cgi is not that great either

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Apan86Sep 4, 2020

The original animated movie is much better, it also missed the plot. Art & Costume is pretty. Mulan great feature was her mind/brain, with quick adaptations to the situations to cunning plans and ideas, all coming together so that she canThe original animated movie is much better, it also missed the plot. Art & Costume is pretty. Mulan great feature was her mind/brain, with quick adaptations to the situations to cunning plans and ideas, all coming together so that she can defeat her enemies but in this movie Mulan has always been special since even as a little girl. She doesn't need the 'time' to earn her strength since she's always had it, thus when the scene comes where she starts kicking butts it doesn't feel earned.… Expand

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AneDeLeonSep 4, 2020

A fantasy that has become boring.

a film that gives a new face but that face is totally tiring, the new face leaves this film as something good to watch before going to sleep, so you close your eyes and don’t watch it.

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RayboxHitman47Sep 4, 2020

Horrible movie. The plot is trash, this is nothing like the original. Mulan is a Mary-Sue with jedi powers for no reason, just like Rey in Star Wars latest movies.

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MarkpmSep 5, 2020

Movie had no character development and Terrible dialogue. Not even believable when mulan looks obviously like a girl and sounds like one too, yet she somehow fools everyone into thinking she's a man...yeah ok. The movie takes all the best andMovie had no character development and Terrible dialogue. Not even believable when mulan looks obviously like a girl and sounds like one too, yet she somehow fools everyone into thinking she's a man...yeah ok. The movie takes all the best and most impactful scenes from the original and dumbs them down as everything is just rushed over. I would have rather watched the original again or any other movie besides this one tbh. Would not recommend.… Expand

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MarcocipriSep 5, 2020

Movie that is not capable of transmitting the dame emotions of the animated movie.

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gregs1999Sep 5, 2020

Borrows hardly any of the Mulan story. There’s no point to this at all. Go watch the original instead

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zhuruisySep 5, 2020

Overall the movie is terrible, not even trying to compare to the original animation.
The entire movie gives me a feeling of a lack of money during production. For example, in Mulan's home, the original animation featured crowd street includeOverall the movie is terrible, not even trying to compare to the original animation.
The entire movie gives me a feeling of a lack of money during production. For example, in Mulan's home, the original animation featured crowd street include different style animal and buildings, but in this version of Mulan, only one building exists and not lots of people live there(imagine there only a handful of people live there how can you show that Mulan has been seen differently in the overall culture.) and both in the training camp and fighting in the city you also don't see many people exist, although in the animation and this version the main character are those five people but at least show the rest of the army in a reasonable size. The central city is also a joke. I cannot even call it a city, it more like a middle-size countryside, and even in such a small set up, Mulan cannot even fight in there. They have to go to a smaller location to fight. Although they have Donnie yen in the cast roll, why choose him when you do not even have any legit fight scene. The music part is even worse. It feels so uncomfortable as you do not get to hear even one complete theme music. Every background music feels incomplete. I cannot even describe the feeling in my words(maybe you have to watch it to feel how horrible it is). The art design and the script, in my opinion, are the only two things worth looking at, but I guess both of them you have already seen in the trailer.… Expand

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LabradorSnootSep 5, 2020

Really big failure, not sure how this script made it in front of cameras. On a technical level it's well made with solid cinematography, and that's it.

A shallow - cliche filled plot with zero depth and mostly unlikeable characters. SomeReally big failure, not sure how this script made it in front of cameras. On a technical level it's well made with solid cinematography, and that's it.

A shallow - cliche filled plot with zero depth and mostly unlikeable characters. Some seriously bad acting, especially by the main character. Unbelievable how big of a whiff this one is by Disney.… Expand

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Xolt3cSep 14, 2020

Jesus Christ, 67% score on the Metacritic Critic section. Are these critics pumping out their weed or something? Do they even notice the monotone dialogue, no Mushu, absent story elements, terrible camera work, another Episode 9 Rey/CaptainJesus Christ, 67% score on the Metacritic Critic section. Are these critics pumping out their weed or something? Do they even notice the monotone dialogue, no Mushu, absent story elements, terrible camera work, another Episode 9 Rey/Captain Marvel protagonist, no depth, overused CGI, rushed pacing, and laughable choreography with the fight scenes?… Expand

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EmilytaylorSep 5, 2020

I loved the animated one so much. I get that they wanted to make it more fit for adults but it was too many changes for me.

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grayisagirlSep 5, 2020

Come on, the people giving this film super excited reviews havent seen the 52% rating by audiences in Rotten Tomatoes. I also look at people's reactions in comment sections, and me being obsessed with critic reviews on YouTube and whatnot,Come on, the people giving this film super excited reviews havent seen the 52% rating by audiences in Rotten Tomatoes. I also look at people's reactions in comment sections, and me being obsessed with critic reviews on YouTube and whatnot, I've done the work for you. What a lot of people promoting the film are saying is they loved the look of the movie and that this was the best remake yet without much substance to go by to truly convince others on the fence about it. Over 80% of those comments from every source from RT to Chris Stuckmann to Grace Beyond the Trailer, to the actual critics themselves, think that this movie was a disastrous turn for what many hoped Disney would fix after the muck formed from Star Wars. First, let's base this on the animation for those on a nostalgia high: This film misses a plethora of opportunities that we are all used to seeing and hearing, and that is music and whimsical characters. There is literally NONE of that, none!My jaw dropped. I could not believe Disney would do away with all of this. One cute tea scene we all know was all we get for any level of enjoyment! The characters suffer with non personality disorder, you can forget the ancestors, Mushu, the cricket, Mulan's fighting instincts, Mulan's personality, Mulan's human characteristics like NOT having the ability to practically fly around and have superhero powers at age 6. For those comparing their thoughts to this film with Mulan's Chinese history, it still didnt live up to even those writings! The movie was slow, a little boring, she abandoned many soldiers to do the avalanche scene, some witch woman took up half of the story, none of Mulans struggles were evident here. Oh man, just wait till December. I'm done… Expand

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pankreas23Sep 7, 2020

this live action suck: The original mulan movie is not present in this thing, the main character (mulan) is flat and boring, she doesn't grow as a person or as a woman, she is the stronger solider even without training (she is a characterthis live action suck: The original mulan movie is not present in this thing, the main character (mulan) is flat and boring, she doesn't grow as a person or as a woman, she is the stronger solider even without training (she is a character like rei from "star wars") it's a standard movie from the today disney.… Expand

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hermeshomiesSep 7, 2020

Cultural appropriation is not cool. As a Chinese, I hate how they misrepresented so many things about my rich culture and history. Completely white washed by a terrible New Zealand director Niki Caro who did not bother to do backgroundCultural appropriation is not cool. As a Chinese, I hate how they misrepresented so many things about my rich culture and history. Completely white washed by a terrible New Zealand director Niki Caro who did not bother to do background research or go into any historical accuracy. Shame on you Niki, shame on you Disney. Worst retelling of Mulan ever.… Expand

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FrikkiNorwegianSep 7, 2020

One of the worst live action remakes. It’s time to stop this nonsense Disney.

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pillowninjaSep 7, 2020

This has to be the WORST remake they have made so far. to get rid of Mushu because it offends some Chinese people because he makes jokes is just stupid. Not having any good music does not help this movie at all, definitely is not worth theThis has to be the WORST remake they have made so far. to get rid of Mushu because it offends some Chinese people because he makes jokes is just stupid. Not having any good music does not help this movie at all, definitely is not worth the $30 for this crap movie. info you might want to know too this movie was filmed near the concentration camps in China where they are holding millions of Uigur people, and the actress that plays Mulan is Pro CCP and praises the police in Hong Kong for using excessive force on the pro democracy protesters. Stop Supporting China… Expand

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rumo3rdSep 8, 2020

No music, didn’t feel like a Disney movie. Waste of time. I want my money back.

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masonicSep 8, 2020

I never saw the original Mulan. My only familiarity with it is the music and a general knowledge of the premise. Without any nostalgic reference point I must say this movie was pretty bad.

The central problem with this film is the leadI never saw the original Mulan. My only familiarity with it is the music and a general knowledge of the premise. Without any nostalgic reference point I must say this movie was pretty bad.

The central problem with this film is the lead actress. She is stiff and BORING. Zero charisma. Come to think of it, none of the actors really had anything to draw you to them. Mulan's father drew me in since he is faced with a genuinely tragic situation. The main villain drew me in because of his physicality and intimidating presence. All the other characters just felt like throwaways.

The lead character has motivations, but it feels forced. Because of her lack of emotional energy you just feel like she's going through the motions to move the plot forward. Why should I emotionally invest in a character who seems disinterested in the world beyond some vague sense of "proving herself"?

Another problem with this film is that it is completely joyless. Wasn't there a dragon in the original to add a touch of personality to film? There are attempts at humor, but not much. I'm guessing the director wanted to stay away from that to keep a more serious tone. This was a mistake, in my opinion.

There's also some logical absurdities in the plot and how a lot of the action is resolved. This rarely bothers me in movies (I come to expect that in an action film), but it bothered a few friends I watched it with. Why is Mulan such a great fighter? She clearly never really trained, but the movie implies she has some kind of magical energy (chi)? Alright, that's pretty dumb.

Overall this movie was a mediocre time killer at best. I got a few laughs from cracking jokes at the film with friends, but even that was tough.… Expand

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VorgarusSep 8, 2020

(Esta critica va dirigida al publico hispano que no entiende bien el ingles) En pocas palabras la película es mala. No tiene las partes cómicas que hacían la versión original entretenida, tiene una escenas típicas del cine asiático con(Esta critica va dirigida al publico hispano que no entiende bien el ingles) En pocas palabras la película es mala. No tiene las partes cómicas que hacían la versión original entretenida, tiene una escenas típicas del cine asiático con saltos imposibles que poco gustan (a menos que te guste el cine de acción oriental), es una Mulan que prácticamente no tiene que esforzarse ya que de nacimiento es especial y posee habilidades a diferencia de la Mulan original que no tenia cualidades especiales y debía desarrollarlas por si misma. Tiene cosas que poco tienen que ver con la original y pocas cosas buenas de la original están en esta película.… Expand

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EvilAnusichSep 9, 2020

Нету дракона и вообще это не Мулан а японский фильм по типу дома летучих клинков.. не советую никому.. ну если вам нечего посмотреть перед смертью.. можете это глянуть вмиг уровень суицидальных мыслей возрастёт.Нету дракона и вообще это не Мулан а японский фильм по типу дома летучих клинков.. не советую никому.. ну если вам нечего посмотреть перед смертью.. можете это глянуть вмиг уровень суицидальных мыслей возрастёт.

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DoomodinSep 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney please go back to basic because Mulan 2020 is absolutely crap. What happened to characters that were unique and had substance? Develop your characters so that their actions makes sense. Mulan was portrayed as a hero with no real weakness, no real substance. I understand you want to push strong female characters but the way that it was done with chi that makes her super human is very.... uncreative. And that essentially create a template hero who has no substance or personality that the audience can relate to. The original movie she was a hero not because of strength but she was smart. How in the original she figured out how to climb the pole with technique rather then pure strength. Or how she repelled the attack on snow mounted with an avalanche. Yao and other soldiers felt like an Americans jocks. There wasn’t any real interaction and meaningful experience to justify them following Mulan into battle. Also why did the witch suddenly after seeing Mulan for the first time decides to help her? And pity her? She is meant to be a cold hearless witch right? There wasn’t any back story about her past only maybe 1 dialogue about how she thinks they are the same..which is not convincing...

Develop the story a bit more rather than just giving us a very bland heros journey story. There was barely any struggle for the hero to transform. Mulan nearly died... so now she unleashes her chi? That again doesn’t seem relatable to the audience. Great examples is to watch any Jap anime. How the main characters struggles and actually risks something. The last challenge was also underwhelming. Worst thing of all is that Disney mentioned that they want live movie adaption to be more grounded to reality. In that case please so more research on Chinese history, there was so many things that were wrong. Eg in ancient China the woman couldn’t enter the imperal palace, however at the end of the movie a women was seen introducing Mulan to the emperor. Please do some research becuase this movie feels very disrespectful to the original material as it shows no research has been done.… Expand

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ryanjedtSep 10, 2020

Fails at authenticity, fails at being a good war movie, fails at delivering a logical feminist message, with its only success being a CCP propaganda piece bereft of any semblance of charm.

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