A tomboyish girl disguises herself as a young man so she can fight with the Imperial Chinese Army against the invading Huns. With help from wise-cracking dragon Mushu, Mulan just might save her country -- and win the heart of handsome Captain Li Shang.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 21 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
A disappointment for anyone hoping the studio would raise the standard of the animated feature to a new level.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
12 Apr 2002
fresh:
Using richly hued, angular animation, this vibrant, action-filled Disney offering is immensely entertaining.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
rotten:
Goes about halfway toward setting new boundaries for Disney's, and the industry's, animated features, but doesn't go far enough.
– Todd McCarthy,
Variety,
1 Sep 2008
fresh:
What's terrific about Mulan is its reaching for emotions that other movies run from: family love and duty, personal honor and group commitment, obedience and ingenuity.
– Richard Corliss,
TIME Magazine,
1 Sep 2008
fresh:
Overall, this is a lovely film, ranking with the best of Disney's animated features while taking on rather serious issues of war, honor, gender roles and family pride.