Review of Mulan (1998) by Jacob B — 10 Jun 2017

With Mulan, Disney finally tries something new. Rather than going for that typical whitewashing approach you see in many films nowadays, most of the voice actors are voiced by people of Asian descent. Ming-Na Wen, whom you probably know as May from Agents of S.

H.I.E.L.D., is very likable voicing the titular character. She is a strong female character who is willing to break the law and defy gender stereotypes if it means she'll get a chance to save China.

Eddie Murphy, like Robin Williams in Aladdin, steals the show as Mushu...wait, Eddie Murphy voiced the comic relief who still served as a part of the story before Shrek? Seriously, though, he does great.

The animation is brightly coloured and expressive and the action sequences are carried out creatively and not just mindless swordplay. The soundtrack is also enjoyable. Admit it, you totally loved "I'll Make a Man Out of You".

I'm sure we can all agree it's the "Hellfire" of the film's soundtrack. With only a limited amount of soppy romance and the first Disney Princess (but, like Belle, she's not a princess.

..just a female protagonist) to enter "badass chick" territory, Mulan is a magnificently animated adventure that just might make a Disney fan out of you.