What Critics Have To Say About The Live-Action Mulan

Just how good is Disney's live-action Mulan? It's no longer as mysterious as the dark side of the moon the picture is a hit with critics.

Reviewers took to social media to slather praise all over Mulan after its premiere Monday evening, their near-unanimous chorus applauding virtually every aspect of the production. We know what you're thinking: but what about the absence of those iconic songs from the 1998 animated original? How will we contend with the fact that this Mulan does not feature a tiny, wisecracking dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy as comic relief? According to the critics, the answer is simple: while this Mulan operates in the spirit of the original, it's also the unique vision of director Niki Caro, who has apparently knocked it right the hell out of the park.

Disney's live-action remakes of their classic properties have so far been a bit of a mixed bag, although that bag has contained some insanely profitable films. Last year's Dumbo, Aladdin, and The Lion King were all met with mixed-to-poor reviews, even as audiences rewarded the latter two with worldwide grosses well north of $1 billion.

If you caught Mulan's incredibly kick-ass, full length trailer on Super Bowl Sunday, though, it shouldn't surprise you to learn that the professionals were blown away by the movie. Star Yifei Liu's steely, charismatic presence, Caro's assured direction, and the film's stunning fight choreography were singled out for the most praise and if you're among those fans who just can't picture Mulan without the songs, you may be pleased to know that the live-action adaptation didn't forget them entirely.

Insider correspondent Kirsten Acuna made it clear that the filmmakers acknowledged that the bold choice to exclude the original's tunes would leave some fans wanting. She wrote:

"Mulan is absolutely fantastic. Different enough with great action scenes, but with the heart of the original film. It doesn't even matter that it's not a musical. If you're a fan of the animated [movie], there are subtle nods to many of the songs. Can't wait to see this again." Keep watching the video to see what critics have to say about the live-action Mulan!

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