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Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
Adventure · Drama · Action · 2009
When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders — but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?
Movie details
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
“Warrior. Princess. Legend.”
2009 Adventure · Drama · Action 1h 55m
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TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders — but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Mulan: Rise of a Warrior?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Written by
Zhang Ting · Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Zhao Wei
Hua Mulan
Chen Kun
Wentai / Prince Toba Hong
Hu Jun
Rouran Prince Mendu
Jaycee Chan
Fei XiaoHu
Nicky Lee
Hu Guei / Turtle
Vitas
Gude
Xu Jiao
Young Hua Mulan
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Put Mulan: Rise of a Warrior on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.