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Mulan

Mulan

Adventure · Fantasy · Action · 2020

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.

Movie details

Mulan

“Loyal. Brave. True.”

2020 Adventure · Fantasy · Action 1h 55m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Mulan?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Niki Caro

Written by

Amanda Silver · Lauren Hynek · Elizabeth Martin · Rick Jaffa

Liu Yifei

Liu Yifei

Hua Mulan

Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

Commander Tung

Gong Li

Gong Li

Xian Niang

Jet Li

Jet Li

The Emperor

Jason Scott Lee

Jason Scott Lee

Böri Khan

Yoson An

Yoson An

Chen Honghui

Tzi Ma

Tzi Ma

Hua Zhou

Court is in session

Put Mulan on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.