Published 15:41 IST, September 4th 2020
Mulan Review: Disney's new-age warrior princess shines, gorgeous visuals lend personality
Mulan review: The 2020 film is been directed by Niki Caro and stars Liu Yifei in the titular role. Read on to know the review for the film.
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Mulan is a remake of 1998 action adventure animation film of same name which has received much love from fans and critics alike. Mulan 2020 has been directed by Niki Caro and stars Liu Yifei in titular role. Or cast members include Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson Ann, Gon Li and Jet Li. film is available to watch on Disney plus Hotstar.
Mulan movie plot
Mulan comes from a family which has sons. So when Emperor of China issues a decree that at least one man per family must serve in Imperial Army, her far volunteers to go. However, he is still nursing his injured leg from a previous battle, so Mulan steps up, disguises herself as a man and joins Imperial Army.
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Apart from hiding her identity, she must prove herself as a worthy warrior by using her powers as a fighter. Mulan struggles to cope up with fellow men in her garrison as y walk around semi-unclod guys. As plot unfolds, Mulan must decide between good and evil and must prove her worth as a warrior while she discovers her true self.
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What works for film?
cinematography and direction of film are great and capture essence of ancient China. actors have put up a good performance and have made ir characters believable. action sequences in movie have been written well and screenplay is impressive.
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What does t work for film?
movie has been adapted from a popular Disney animated film of same name. So if one compares two movies, y would be able to see several differences in narration which could disappoint fans of animated film. Where in 1998 film, Mulan was shown as an underdog, 2020 Mulan shows titular character as a superhero.
Final Thoughts
Mulan will refresh your memory and will reaffirm your belief as to why was Mulan different from all or Disney Princesses. Several plot points have changed in movie, which will leave viewers guessing as to what happens next. This Mulan is worth watching and is a remake that many would appreciate.
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Rating 3.5 out 5
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Im credits: Liu Yifei Instagram
15:41 IST, September 4th 2020