Mulan (2020)
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When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.
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... The Emperor
... Hua Zhou
... Commander Tung
... Xian Niang
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As you might now, this remake is one of my most anticipated movies of 2020 (list here). I've at least "liked" almost every remake Disney has delivered so far, so I was incredibly excited that 1998's Mulan was getting the same treatment. Niki Caro made it clear this would be an entirely different version of the story we all know and love. A more realistic take on the Chinese tale, one that removes all songs and fan-favorite characters like Mushu, which instantly impacted expectations, varying tremendously from person to person. People who would love a remake quite similar to the original will enter the film already slightly discouraged. However, to everyone who complained about Disney copying their original IP, Mulan might be their best chance to like a remake from the studio.
In my opinion, a remake should have a bit of both. It must keep the original's essence and message while delivering something that distinguishes it from the former. Any remake must always prove the reasons behind its existence. It must have something that makes the viewers think: "I like this part that's not in the original". Aladdin has a new arc given to Jasmine. Beauty and the Beast provides Beast with a better-developed storyline. Even The Lion King, a remake that convinced many people to call it a shot-for-shot (it isn't), presents a groundbreaking visual experience that's incomparable to the original. Therefore, I was genuinely hyped for Mulan and what Niki Caro could bring with her more pragmatic cut...
I can't deny it: I feel extremely disappointed. In my review of the original movie, I mention how epic and cinematic it feels. It was one of the aspects I looked forward to the most in this new version. Despite the beautiful set design and some painting-like shots, this is the first time a Disney's live-action remake loses to its original regarding its visuals. The 2D animation from more than twenty years ago feels superior in every single aspect. There's only one shot in the entire remake that I would put in the original, and I bet it would look and feel a lot more emotionally significant. The action sequences are unimaginative and incredibly disjointed. Except for a few great war moments, most action scenes are packed with excessive CGI, a badly employed HFR (high frame rate), and overediting.
In fact, the editing (David Coulson) is weirdly overworked throughout the entire runtime, cutting too much and omitting sequences that were supposed to significantly impact the narrative. From character-defining moments to simple connections between scenes, it feels like the film is hiding something. I constantly needed to rely on my knowledge of the original to remember why certain moments are meaningful to a character or to the story itself because this remake straight-up removes these moments without replacing them with something else. Even in chronological terms, it's clumsily put together, jumping from location to location without actually showing the characters moving from one place to another.
Finally, as my last remark on the technical aspects, Harry Gregson-Williams' score is partially also a letdown. Like the rest of the movie, there are some nice touches and lovely homages to the songs everyone cherishes, especially Reflection. I had already mentalized myself to ignore the absence of songs because I believed Harry would find a way to replace them with a similarly grand score that I would definitely enjoy. However, Mulan's score fails not only to elevate a single battle sequence but also to deliver that cinematic atmosphere that I was looking forward to so much. I didn't get chills during the entire film. It didn't transform any big character moments. Maybe watching it on IMAX instead of at home might improve my opinion, but I doubt that.
Story-wise, it's a mixed bag for me. Niki Caro promised a more realistic take, totally different from the original, and she undoubtedly accomplished that. This is the furthest from the original any Disney remake has been, by far. From the replacement of characters to an overall change to the main narrative, Mulan is more faithful to the original Chinese tale than the 1998's flick, but that doesn't mean it's better, much on the contrary. The essence and message are there but told through a distinct perspective, which some people will find hard to accept, especially hardcore fans of the original movie. However, I do believe that Hua Mulan still carries the characteristics that made me care about her.
Her courage and bravery to go to war in order to save her father from certain death. Her love and devotion to her family, who she wants to honor. Hua Mulan doesn't want to just be the wife of some random man nor be imprisoned by dated stereotypes. This is all in the remake but told through the lenses of a protagonist who already has everything she needs to lead a nation. This is the main difference character-wise, but one that doesn't affect the nature of the original. However, it impacts the remake itself. While all of this sounds amazing, Mulan sort of contradicts itself by making her main character feel unique and different from everyone else, distancing her more from people than actually embracing her.
Like I already mentioned above, this is an entirely altered version of the story everyone knows. I do welcome every change made, including the removal of Mushu, Cri-Kee, and all of the singing. However, if something's removed, something else has to replace it in some shape or form. Once again, I have mixed feelings. Some additions, like the introduction of Chi and the witch Xian Lang (Gong Li), are refreshing but poorly developed throughout the runtime. The vital energy force is connected to my issue with the "be yourself" message, while the character not only follows a predictable arc, but it diminishes Bori Khan's (Jason Scott Lee) menacing presence.
The ending feels remarkably underwhelming as well. Not only the climactic fight between Hua Mulan and Bori Khan fails to live up to expectations, but it's executed in a visually disheartening fashion. I expected this remake to feel grand, magnificent, epic, and cinematic, just like its original or even better. It's far from that. The acting could also be better. Liu Yifei is fantastic as Hua Mulan, Yoson An offers a subtle yet efficient interpretation of Chen Honghui, and the actors who portray Yao (Chen Tang), Ling (Jimmy Wong), and Chien-Po (Doua Moua) are also amusing. However, Donnie Yeng as Commander Tung and Jet Li as The Emperor are embarrassingly bland, while Jason Scott Lee is visually perfect casting as the main villain, but he's not able to shine.
In the end, Mulan is the most disappointing remake Disney has made so far and by far. Even though Niki Caro delivers the realistic, distinct take that was promised, its execution feels inferior to the original animated film in every single way. Technically and visually, it's the first live-action remake from the respective studio that loses in almost every aspect to the 2D animation from more than twenty years ago. The 1998's movie is far more epic and cinematic than its remake. The disjointed editing is overworked to the point of omitting and skipping through character-defining moments. The action scenes are packed with unnecessary CGI that takes away from the war set pieces, which also look small in scale. The musical score isn't able to replace the songs from the original, overflowing the film with a weirdly empty feeling. Despite Liu Yifei delivering a good performance as the protagonist as well as a few of her colleagues, the acting is pretty mediocre overall. Story-wise, it's a mixed bag. It's an undoubtedly unique version, the furthest that a Disney's remake has ever been from its original, which will instantly upset some and please others. I praise the courage and bravery in producing such a different version. There are dozens of new additions that I sincerely appreciate, but their execution lacks emotional impact, ultimately being decisions inferior to the ones of the original. The message and essence of the original are still present through another perspective, which is the best compliment I can give to an otherwise quite disappointing remake...
Rating: C-
Director:
Writer:
Rick Jaffa (Screenplay)
Amanda Silver (Screenplay)
Lauren Hynek (Screenplay)
Elizabeth Martin (Screenplay)
Release Date:
2020-09-04
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
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Mulan
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As you might now, this remake is one of my most anticipated movies of 2020 (list here). I've at least "liked" almost every remake Disney has delivered so far, so I was incredibly excited that 1998's Mulan was getting the same treatment. Niki Caro made it clear this would be an entirely different version of the story we all know and love. A more realistic take on the Chinese tale, one that removes all songs and fan-favorite characters like Mushu, which instantly impacted expectations, varying tremendously from person to person. People who would love a remake quite similar to the original will enter the film already slightly discouraged. However, to everyone who complained about Disney copying their original IP, Mulan might be their best chance to like a remake from the studio.
In my opinion, a remake should have a bit of both. It must keep the original's essence and message while delivering something that distinguishes it from the former. Any remake must always prove the reasons behind its existence. It must have something that makes the viewers think: "I like this part that's not in the original". Aladdin has a new arc given to Jasmine. Beauty and the Beast provides Beast with a better-developed storyline. Even The Lion King, a remake that convinced many people to call it a shot-for-shot (it isn't), presents a groundbreaking visual experience that's incomparable to the original. Therefore, I was genuinely hyped for Mulan and what Niki Caro could bring with her more pragmatic cut...
I can't deny it: I feel extremely disappointed. In my review of the original movie, I mention how epic and cinematic it feels. It was one of the aspects I looked forward to the most in this new version. Despite the beautiful set design and some painting-like shots, this is the first time a Disney's live-action remake loses to its original regarding its visuals. The 2D animation from more than twenty years ago feels superior in every single aspect. There's only one shot in the entire remake that I would put in the original, and I bet it would look and feel a lot more emotionally significant. The action sequences are unimaginative and incredibly disjointed. Except for a few great war moments, most action scenes are packed with excessive CGI, a badly employed HFR (high frame rate), and overediting.
In fact, the editing (David Coulson) is weirdly overworked throughout the entire runtime, cutting too much and omitting sequences that were supposed to significantly impact the narrative. From character-defining moments to simple connections between scenes, it feels like the film is hiding something. I constantly needed to rely on my knowledge of the original to remember why certain moments are meaningful to a character or to the story itself because this remake straight-up removes these moments without replacing them with something else. Even in chronological terms, it's clumsily put together, jumping from location to location without actually showing the characters moving from one place to another.
Finally, as my last remark on the technical aspects, Harry Gregson-Williams' score is partially also a letdown. Like the rest of the movie, there are some nice touches and lovely homages to the songs everyone cherishes, especially Reflection. I had already mentalized myself to ignore the absence of songs because I believed Harry would find a way to replace them with a similarly grand score that I would definitely enjoy. However, Mulan's score fails not only to elevate a single battle sequence but also to deliver that cinematic atmosphere that I was looking forward to so much. I didn't get chills during the entire film. It didn't transform any big character moments. Maybe watching it on IMAX instead of at home might improve my opinion, but I doubt that.
Story-wise, it's a mixed bag for me. Niki Caro promised a more realistic take, totally different from the original, and she undoubtedly accomplished that. This is the furthest from the original any Disney remake has been, by far. From the replacement of characters to an overall change to the main narrative, Mulan is more faithful to the original Chinese tale than the 1998's flick, but that doesn't mean it's better, much on the contrary. The essence and message are there but told through a distinct perspective, which some people will find hard to accept, especially hardcore fans of the original movie. However, I do believe that Hua Mulan still carries the characteristics that made me care about her.
Her courage and bravery to go to war in order to save her father from certain death. Her love and devotion to her family, who she wants to honor. Hua Mulan doesn't want to just be the wife of some random man nor be imprisoned by dated stereotypes. This is all in the remake but told through the lenses of a protagonist who already has everything she needs to lead a nation. This is the main difference character-wise, but one that doesn't affect the nature of the original. However, it impacts the remake itself. While all of this sounds amazing, Mulan sort of contradicts itself by making her main character feel unique and different from everyone else, distancing her more from people than actually embracing her.
Like I already mentioned above, this is an entirely altered version of the story everyone knows. I do welcome every change made, including the removal of Mushu, Cri-Kee, and all of the singing. However, if something's removed, something else has to replace it in some shape or form. Once again, I have mixed feelings. Some additions, like the introduction of Chi and the witch Xian Lang (Gong Li), are refreshing but poorly developed throughout the runtime. The vital energy force is connected to my issue with the "be yourself" message, while the character not only follows a predictable arc, but it diminishes Bori Khan's (Jason Scott Lee) menacing presence.
The ending feels remarkably underwhelming as well. Not only the climactic fight between Hua Mulan and Bori Khan fails to live up to expectations, but it's executed in a visually disheartening fashion. I expected this remake to feel grand, magnificent, epic, and cinematic, just like its original or even better. It's far from that. The acting could also be better. Liu Yifei is fantastic as Hua Mulan, Yoson An offers a subtle yet efficient interpretation of Chen Honghui, and the actors who portray Yao (Chen Tang), Ling (Jimmy Wong), and Chien-Po (Doua Moua) are also amusing. However, Donnie Yeng as Commander Tung and Jet Li as The Emperor are embarrassingly bland, while Jason Scott Lee is visually perfect casting as the main villain, but he's not able to shine.
In the end, Mulan is the most disappointing remake Disney has made so far and by far. Even though Niki Caro delivers the realistic, distinct take that was promised, its execution feels inferior to the original animated film in every single way. Technically and visually, it's the first live-action remake from the respective studio that loses in almost every aspect to the 2D animation from more than twenty years ago. The 1998's movie is far more epic and cinematic than its remake. The disjointed editing is overworked to the point of omitting and skipping through character-defining moments. The action scenes are packed with unnecessary CGI that takes away from the war set pieces, which also look small in scale. The musical score isn't able to replace the songs from the original, overflowing the film with a weirdly empty feeling. Despite Liu Yifei delivering a good performance as the protagonist as well as a few of her colleagues, the acting is pretty mediocre overall. Story-wise, it's a mixed bag. It's an undoubtedly unique version, the furthest that a Disney's remake has ever been from its original, which will instantly upset some and please others. I praise the courage and bravery in producing such a different version. There are dozens of new additions that I sincerely appreciate, but their execution lacks emotional impact, ultimately being decisions inferior to the ones of the original. The message and essence of the original are still present through another perspective, which is the best compliment I can give to an otherwise quite disappointing remake...
Rating: C-
Disappointing watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend.
I finally see what everyone is freaking out about this movie. Mostly, it is because it just left all the spirit of the first movie behind and started over.
They made a conscious effort to ditch the goofiness, and magic animals of the first one to do a more gritty and real version, like a DC movie. After those decisions, they also chose to reintroduce actual magic, but mostly for the villains, who had slightly better women's rights(?).
I'll be honest, the movie itself wasn't interesting enough to follow completely. For instance, I know "Mushu" was replaced with a phoenix, but I have no idea what happened to it.
Mulan also is outed much sooner in this, but basically skirts execution about 3 different times because of her accomplishments with a much more laid back atmosphere than it was in the 1998 version.
Despite all the money poured into the movie that keeps it from being a bad movie, it just doesn't feel good. While it is wonderous at times, it just lacks the heart warming charm that one would expect from a Disney movie.
Cast & Crew of
Mulan
Cast
... Hua Mulan
... The Emperor
... Hua Zhou
... Commander Tung
... Xian Niang
... Böri Khan
... Chen Honghui
... Hua Li
... The Matchmaker
... Sergeant Qiang
... Yao
... Cricket
... Po
... Ling
... Esteemed Guest
... The Chancellor
... Village Magistrate
... Young Mulan
... Young Xiu
... Longwei
... Young Soldier
... Duba Tegin
... Tulugui Tegin
... Red Fez
... Kilifu Tegin
... Bati Tegin
... Hua Xiu
... Stallion Tegin
... Garrison Commander
... Garrison Scout
... Senior Officer
... Lee Xian
Crew
... Producer
... Additional Editor
... Costume Design
... Production Design
... Art Direction
... Sound Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Set Decoration
... Original Music Composer
... ADR Mixer
... Art Direction
... Director
... Editor
... Supervising Art Director
... Producer
... Makeup Supervisor
... Foley Mixer
... Director of Photography
... Producer
... ADR Voice Casting
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Gaffer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Foley Artist
... Visual Effects Editor
... Producer
... Art Direction
... Production Sound Mixer
... Costume Supervisor
... Rigging Gaffer
... Sound Mix Technician
... Matte Painter
... Dolly Grip
... Art Direction
... Additional Editor
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Sound Mixer
... Foley Artist
... Casting Consultant
... Lighting Technician
... Sound Mixer
... Co-Producer
... First Assistant Director
... Construction Manager
... Matte Painter
... Visual Effects Producer
... Weapons Master
... Script Supervisor
... Dialogue Editor
... Camera Operator
... Steadicam Operator
... Concept Artist
... Hair Designer
... Makeup Designer
... Prosthetic Designer
... Makeup & Hair
... ADR Mixer
... Set Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Still Photographer
... Concept Artist
... Art Department Coordinator
... Property Master
... Camera Operator
... Steadicam Operator
... Dolby Consultant
... Production Supervisor
... Additional Photography
... Aerial Director of Photography
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Gaffer
... Unit Publicist
... Visual Effects Editor
... Second Unit Director
... Wigmaker
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Foley Editor
... CG Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Makeup & Hair
... Makeup & Hair
... Production Manager
... Art Direction
... Assistant Art Director
... Art Department Coordinator
... Conceptual Illustrator
... Dialect Coach
... Cableman
... Storyboard Artist
... Visual Effects Editor
... Animation Supervisor
... Makeup & Hair
... Production Manager
... Foley Editor
... Matchmove Supervisor
... Senior Animator
... Wardrobe Assistant
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Set Decoration
... First Assistant Editor
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... First Assistant Editor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Storyboard Artist
... Sound Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Script Supervisor
... Digital Compositor
... Dialogue Editor
... Costume Supervisor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... Camera Operator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Art Direction
... Casting
... Visual Effects Producer
... Makeup Artist
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Digital Intermediate Colorist
... Makeup & Hair
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Set Decorating Coordinator
... Casting Associate
... Makeup & Hair
... Art Department Assistant
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Animation Supervisor
... Boom Operator
... Casting Associate
... Visual Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Drone Pilot
... Ager/Dyer
... Creature Design
... Second Assistant Director
... Grip
... Techno Crane Operator
... Set Costumer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Makeup & Hair
... First Assistant Camera
... Assistant Art Director
... Senior Animator
... Second Unit First Assistant Director
... Dialect Coach
... Translator
... Props
... Extras Casting Coordinator
... Art Direction
... Makeup Supervisor
... Set Designer
... Conceptual Illustrator
... Conceptual Design
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... Lighting Technician
... Construction Foreman
... Conceptual Illustrator
... Animation Supervisor
... Concept Artist
... Production Supervisor
... Armorer
... Key Grip
... Makeup Supervisor
... Additional Hairstylist
... Key Grip
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Senior Animator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Additional Hairstylist
... Modelling Supervisor
... Digital Compositor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Sound Recordist
... Key Makeup Artist
... Matchmove Supervisor
... Lighting Technician
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Casting Assistant
... Second Unit First Assistant Director
... ADR Recordist
... Makeup & Hair
... Dolly Grip
... Greensman
... Concept Artist
... Production Runner
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... Makeup & Hair
... Stunt Double
... Props
... Best Boy Electric
... Colorist
... Lighting Technician
... Art Department Coordinator
... Producer
... Set Designer
... Concept Artist
... Concept Artist
... Compositing Supervisor
... Rigging Grip
... Best Boy Grip
... Stereoscopic Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Compositing Supervisor
... Grip
... Props
... Digital Compositor
... Makeup Artist
... Hair Supervisor
... Dolly Grip
... Art Direction
... Grip
... Assistant Property Master
... Rigging Gaffer
... Dialect Coach
... Lighting Technician
... Assistant Art Director
... Pre-Visualization Supervisor
... Makeup & Hair
... Costumer
... Camera Production Assistant
... ADR Recordist
... Hairstylist
... Extras Casting Assistant
... Costumer
... Digital Compositor
... Visual Effects Producer
... ADR Mixer
... Art Direction
... Development Producer
... Stunt Double
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Construction Manager
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Concept Artist
... Dolly Grip
... Grip
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects
... Set Designer
... Makeup & Hair
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Concept Artist
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Makeup Artist
... Second Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Drone Pilot
... First Assistant "C" Camera
... First Assistant Camera
... Grip
... Grip
... Rigging Grip
... Second Assistant "A" Camera
... Second Assistant "C" Camera
... Second Assistant "C" Camera
... Still Photographer
... Video Assist Operator
... Makeup & Hair
... Makeup & Hair Assistant
... Makeup Artist
... Costume Assistant
... Costume Coordinator
... Costumer
... Costumer
... Key Costumer
... Key Costumer
... Set Costumer
... Set Costumer
... Wardrobe Assistant
... Script Coordinator
... ADR Mixer
... ADR Recordist
... Foley Editor
... Foley Editor
... Sound Engineer
... Sound Engineer
... Sound Engineer
... Sound Engineer
... Casting Assistant
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... Carpenter
... Carpenter
... Carpenter
... Construction Buyer
... Construction Coordinator
... Construction Foreman
... Scenic Artist
... Scenic Artist
... Scenic Artist
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Swing
... Textile Artist
... CG Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Matte Painter
... Visual Effects Compositor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Production Assistant
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Production Coordinator
... First Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... VFX Artist
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Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)
7.147/10
The Z Warriors discover an unopenable music box and are told to open it with the Dragon Balls. The contents turn out to be a warrior named Tapion who had sealed himself inside along with a monster called Hildegarn. Goku must now perfect a new technique to defeat the evil monster.
Release: 1995-07-15
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)
6.789/10
The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?
Release: 1986-12-20
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987)
6.449/10
Goku and Kuririn are given an assignment by Kame-Sen'nin: "Retrieve the sleeping princess from Lucifer and I will take you as my students." But the mission proves to be more perilous than originally thought.
Release: 1987-07-18