Published 18:50 IST, September 2nd 2020

'Mulan' trailer: Mushu’s absence and other curious questions leave fans intrigued

Mulan trailer has given rise to some curious questions regarding the live-action movie in comparison to the original 1998 movie. Take a look at the same.

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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live-action remake of Mulan will finally be available for streaming on OTT platform, Disney+Hotstar on September 4, 2020, after several delays because of  pandemic situation. fans were waiting with bated breath to discover wher movie was a musical like its original 1998 version or wher it will include retelling of Chinese folk ball. However, w that makers have finally released trailer of movie, fans are left with some questions regarding live-action flick. 

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Curious questions from live-action 'Mulan' trailer

It seems that character, Mushu who was a free-spirited dragon in original movie and was voiced by Eddie Murphy, will be absent from live-action version of movie. Since movie is touted to take a more realistic approach to Mulan's life, re will be presumably need for talking dragon character who h ded some considerable amount of comic reliefs to original film.

But live-action version will have character of Cri-Kee which will be voiced by Jun Yu. Mushu's character in original movie was named after a dish that h appeared on Chinese menu in US during year, 1960. 

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Why is Li Shang absent from 'Mulan' trailer?

character of Li Shang also seemed to be absent from trailer. Some portions of original movie h revolved around Mulan's camarerie with prince. Inste, live-action versions boast of a new character, Chen Honghui who is a military recruit and will be essayed by Yoson An. 

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Fans have also be left wondering if live-action version will be a musical. original film h iconic track Reflection which was crooned by Christina Aguilera. director of film, Niki Caro h revealed to Moviefone that movie will have songs. Inste, she hinted that movie would be 'muscular, thrilling, moving, and entertaining.'

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But one can hear instrumental version of Reflection playing softly at beginning of trailer. Lastly, fans were also surprised to see an ditional character of Mulan's sister Hua Xiu which will be essayed by Xana Tang. 

 

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18:50 IST, September 2nd 2020