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Mulan (Special Edition)

5 star:		(98)
4 star:		(29)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I do not believe that I have EVER watched an animated film that taught more of the values that I would want our future generations to learn than MULAN.

The movie opens with Mulan getting ready to go to the "Matchmaker." Although, she is a beautiful girl, she lacks the grace to make a good impression. Devistated, she returns home. Her father tells her that "like the cherry blossoms, her season has not come."

When China is invaded by the Huns, there is one line in the movie that is uttered by the emperor and it is SO profound. The general in charge of the armies confidently announces that his men can handle this invasion. However, the emperor issues a proclamation calling all available men because, "sometimes a single grain of rice may be the deciding balance in tipping the scales." Or - "one man may make a difference between conquest and defeat."

In this case, it turns out to be a woman! I LOVE how Mulan interacts horribly with the men at first and how she is told to leave. Mulan has to prove herself and she doesn't give up.

Even after she is a hero, Mulan is disgraced when it is discovered that she is a woman. She is shunned and yet when she must come to the rescue of China again, her comrades are loyal to her and listen to her ideas.

Throughout the movie there are the different interactions of those who accept women for who they are and those who are stuck within stereotypes.

Mulan is a cute and VERY funny movie with adorable songs. What makes it a GREAT movie however, is the very powerful message that we should judge one another on our merits and character - whether we be men or women.

Wow! This is my most favorite movie of all time. I know it
has dull graphics, but the story is beautiful. The story is different from other Disney movies.
It is about a Chinese teenager, Mulan Fa, who doesn't give honor to her family. Her father was going to fight for China, but Mulan doesn't want that. Instead of watching her father die, she does something about it. She sits on the stone dragon watches her father through the window. Once the lights turn out, she runs away from home.

She cutted her hair and putted it in a bun. She learns that beauty isn't the key to honor. That it is to be the most kindess.

I rated "Mulan" 5 stars, because it's my one of my favourite Disney movie, and I even have a Animated Storybook.(CD) "Mulan" is in China, when an enemy of China from Mongolia named Shang Yu attacks China, and the Chinese people have to fight. Mulan, a seventeen year old girl is shocked when her father is called to fight in the war, when her father already had fought in a war long time ago and injured his leg. That night, Mulan goes to war, leaves a clue that she had left, took the sword and left. The funny part is when Mushu, a dragon, makes Mulan act like a man. Mulan says that her name is "Ping" and she is her father's son. The captain of the army says that he has never heard that Mulan's father had a son. The captain trains the rather poor army but succeeds. Then, the army goes to fight with Shang Yu and his army. Then Shang Yu fights with Mulan, and Mulan gets injured. When they reach there, Mulan bombs a mountain with ice, and the mountain falls on Shang Yu's army and Shang Yu. Mulan then begins to bleed. The doctor later finds out that she is actually a girl. The army just leaves her. After eating and sleeping in the mountains, Mulan spots Shang Yu and his army. She realizes that...they're still alive! She quickly goes to the city to ask for help, but everyone just ignores her. What could she do to make them listen? I like Mulan because she's brave and never tries to give up. Also, at the very last part of this movie is a music video which shows the singers of the songs in Mulan. This is a movie you should watch!

I love most of the Disney movies whether they are animated or acted. What impressed me most about this movie was not just the animation, voice acting, and music great, but the moral was super. Most good movies have a lesson to be learned. This one was incredibly simple and to the point. Value all people and learn what they have to offer no matter what their sex, believes, et cetera. I highly recommend this movie for the whole family. It is ashame Disney hasn't learned it shouldn't limit the sales of their movies yet. I think they are going to learn the hard way when someone buys them out and stops the stupid moratorium policy. I know if I could buy Disney the first thing I would do is fire the person or persons responsible for the moratorium and second I would immediately make all Disney movies available all the time. If you see negative votes here there is a good possibility they come from scalpers. They want to sell you used Disney movies for three or four times what they are worth. They don't want them to be available all the time. They want them to be unavailable for at least eight years.

I ordered this DVD to replace my VHS copy. Its a favorite of mine...strong female character breaks traditional role to emerge triumphant!

Still have not received the movie. All other movies we ordered came in on time this is now 2 weeks past the date that we should have received.

I was very satisfied with my order ! I got it in less then 4 days post order :) The quality was great and so was the price!

I saw this movie in the theatre when it first came out. Even though I am 17 I STILL LOVE THIS MOVIE. BUY IT NOW.

Mulan is one of my all time favorite movies. You can easily fall in love with all the characters. It's one of the recent good films by disney (like Lilo and Stitch) One thing that I dislike is that it doesn't get enough recognition. I would recomend you get the special edition mulan dvd coming out in October, instead of the gold edition out-of-print dvd. The special edition will have lots of neat features.

This is yet another Disney favorite of mine. I never saw it in theatres,but I did see it quite a bit once it came out on video. I really was into it after that.

Mulan is a story about a Chinese girl,destined to be settled down with the man,as is her custom,and to bring honor to her family. But her ailing father gets a summons for war,but cannot go. So,Mulan decides to "chop away" her beauty and join the Army to stop the Huns from invading China. Of course,Disney provides a comical relief in Mushu,a disgraced guardian sent to protect Mulan. And Cri-Kee,a cricket bestowed onto Mulan from her family. Mulan learns lessons along the way. Along with a lot of humor.

Another film excellent of it's "Gold" status!