Mulan Legend
Mulan Legend

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Mulan Legend

2020
Movie
93 min
Mandarin

During the reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the new emperor was still unstable, and the nomadic tribe, Ruo Ran, was eyeing Wei. In order to restrain her, the princess made peace with Northern Liang, but was unexpectedly kidnapped by her fierce general, Mian Ertu. However, the princess is taken hostage by Mian Ertu, who proposes a humiliating pact to surrender ten cities to Wei. With the deadline of two days to cede the city and land approaching, whether the raiding team will be able to rescue the princess and protect the Wei Dynasty

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users51%
Director: Niki CaroGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman risks everything to save her country when a ruthless enemy invades. She poses as a man to take her ailing father's place in the Imperial Army, embracing her destiny as Mulan. Along the way, she discovers her inner strength and the true meaning of courage and honor.

Critical Reception

Disney's live-action "Mulan" received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its stunning visuals, impressive action sequences, and Yifei Liu's performance. However, many noted its departure from the beloved animated original, with some finding the story less emotionally resonant and the removal of musical elements a detraction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual spectacle and action choreography.

  • Criticized for deviating too much from the animated classic and lacking emotional depth.

  • Yifei Liu's performance as Mulan was generally well-received.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the updated, more realistic take on the legend and the emphasis on action. However, a significant portion of viewers missed the musical numbers and the lighter tone of the animated version, finding the live-action adaptation to be less engaging and more generic.

Fun Fact

The film faced significant controversy and debate surrounding its production, including comments made by its lead actress Yifei Liu and the decision to film in Xinjiang, a region associated with human rights abuses.

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