Mulan is an Animated Treasure to Behold
Mulan's father is ill and is not in any condition to join the Chinese military. She knows her his patriotic spirit will not keep him from joining countless other to defend their beloved country. The rules are only males can join the military, but that doesn't prevent Mulan from joining under a disguise. Mulan trains diligently alongside her compatriots. She uses her wits to assist the military in stopping a Hun invasion. Things turn more complicated when she falls in love with the handsome Captain Li Shang, whose command she's under.
The film was released on June 5, 1998. Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook directed the fantasy drama. It's based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. You will enjoy the rich history of the Chinese culture. Lots of research was conducted to honor the true story of Mulan. The budget was 90 million and the film grossed 304 million, earning a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. It won several Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature. The sequel went direct-to-video. Although the film is rated G for General Audience, some of the scenes may be too intense for children. I recommend you watch it before your children do.
The film was a great success. The sequel extends the adventure. Mulan is engaged to Li Shang, who holds the rank as general. Where the first film focused on patriotism, the sequel focused on relationships and finding true love among arranged marriages. The second film wasn't favored by critics. Perhaps the theme was too adult. It could also be the length of time between the films. The sequel was released in 2004, six years after the original. In order for a sequel to be viable, it needs to release within three years of the original film. If too much time passes, it could fall victim to changes in tastes and interests. Even though the sequel was released during the start of social media, that channel didn't prove useful as a marketing tool until 2010. Paramount Pictures used social networks to promote their film "Paramount's Paranormal Activity." The film was produced for less than $15,000 and grossed over 150 million at the box office. They used Facebook to promote the film, asking fans to request the movie at their local theaters. The campaign worked in their favor and the film opened in wide release.
Disney is rebooting "Mulan." They adapted the film into a live-action one. They have made a few changes. Li Shang is not Mulan's love interest. Even the central antagonist has been changed. Shan Yu will not be the villain. Instead, the new villain is a woman and a witch. She is a brand new character. Live-action Mulan is set to be released in 2020.
Fun Fact: Live-action is when actors and actresses are used instead of animation or animated pictures.
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Review by Tiffany Unscripted.
