Mulan

I bought this movie despite all the bad reviews I saw and I'll tell you why. I don't buy a movie because of where it was filmed. Yes, I wish they had chosen some place in China other than where they did. But, frankly I don't care. They also filmed in Australia. I don't care that it wasn't exactly like the cartoon. Really? You wanted a live, mouthy, little, red dragon? You wanted the 3 male characters to be just like in the cartoon version? They were more believable in this one. Her romantic interest wasn't the son of the general and their leader? Don't care. She had a younger sister instead of the dog. Ok. So? They did her makeup for going to see the matchmaker different from the cartoon version. Don't care. There was no cricket insect in this one. One of the men was named Cricket. Still don't care. I didn't want a geographically correct biography. I'd have bought a National Geographic movie for that. I bought this movie for the live action. And there was a lot! Yes. They used wires, stunt doubles, and green screens. All action movies do. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely! Did I like watching her kick butt? Absolutely! I also bought it for the little bit of romance and fantasy. Mostly, I bought it for fun and entertainment. Did I like the addition of the witch with the good back story? It wasn't important in my decision for buying it. Did I like the ending? Sort of. They left it open for a sequel. But, I don't think they should make another one! Some of the cartoon movies should not, in my opinion, be made into "real life" movies. This one was a good choice though. Brave and the Little Mermaid? I doubt I'll watch those. I like the cartoon versions better. Two things people wanted to complain about. Catapults. They should do their research. 1. Catapults were invented in Greece in the early to mid century BC in the medieval period. The Huns united by 430 AD and "could" have accessed catapults, but it is unknown factually if they did or not. The use of the catapult, in my opinion, was just using literary license to make the story better. Did it? Maybe. I didn't care. 2. The character of Mulan....it has never been proven that she was an actual person. The name first appeared around 400 AD in an anonymous written Ballad or poem handed down through the years. It became very popular and inspirational and over the years and it was historians who decided she did not exist. It's only in recent years the historical thoughts have been questioned. She was supposed to have served in the Emperor's Guard for 12 years after this movie takes place. Again. No proof of a real living person....not yet anyway. A poem... a ballad...yes. And even some Mulan statues. Do I care? No. I just wanted to watch the movie. Do yourself a favor and you and the kids watch it for fun and entertainment!

Granddaughters love this movie. Price was very good also.

My favorite movie! I have 3 favorite all time films and this is one of them. Watched it 3 times in a single week when friends came to visit that hadn't seen it and love it every time

For a live action movie based from an animated movie, this one holds up pretty well. The storyline is familiar enough (to the animated version) for the audience to understand what is going on. Although critics definitely tried to nit-pick it apart, the movie performs well. I must admit that I found the animated version more entertaining. Nevertheless, this too is NOT a bad movie. It is at least an action movie that you can watch with the kiddos because the fight scenes are not brutal or gory.

Since I have a daughter with me, I give this to her… it’s really so inspiring for all of us.

The story of Mulan comes alive in this live-action version. We enjoyed it very much.

Great movie watched many times.

It’s well done and very well acted

Great movie, better than the cartoon version but more for the Chinese adults & children of age.

En lo personal me agrado mucho son fan de las peliculas de Disney y mas las ultimas

Je peux enfin regarder ce film ! je regrette simplement d'avoir été obligé d'en acheter deux à cause d'une annonce mal rédigée.

Good movie with interesting story of young woman coming to terms with her own abilities in a time and society that is male dominated. Great action and nuanced humour.

DVD muito bom