
This retelling of the old Chinese folktale is about the story of a young Chinese maiden who learns that her weakened and lame father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and join in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu to join her in order to force her to abandon... (Full plot summary below)
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This retelling of the old Chinese folktale is about the story of a young Chinese maiden who learns that her weakened and lame father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and join in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead.
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| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaAlgumas histórias jamais poderiam ser contadas de outra maneira que não através de um desenho animado. 'Mulan' é uma destas histórias. |
| San Francisco ChroniclePeter StackThe payoff is a consistently rich piece with impressive visual vitality. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaDisney's tried-and-true blend of populist instincts and weightier interests is back in full force and top form. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsBob BloomMulan will set a new standard by which future animated efforts by Disney and other studios will have to work hard to attain. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceMulan is quick, funny, has genuine warmth and is certainly better than almost anything else out there that is aimed at children. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderIt has very serious themes, but it is also quite consistently funny, demonstrating a perfect balance never before reached by the folks at Disney. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkThe wizards at Disney's hit factory reached far away in time and space for the story of its newest animated musical, and they've brought home a winner. |
| Rolling StonePeter TraversThe film shines at capturing the watercolor delicacy of China's past. |
| New York TimesJanet MaslinThis is the most inert and formulaic of recent Disney animated films, right down to the clowning sidekicks and would-be ''Under the Sea'' production number. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumThe most self-assured and by all indications the most successful Disney 'toon in years... |