A good but extremely uneven feature

Rating: Null/10 (14 July 2019)

One of the more unique animated features from Disney set in Ancient China during the Han dynasty. When a ruthless tribal confederation breaches the Great Wall, the Emperor has no other choice but to declare conscription in defense of his country. Fearing the safety of her elderly father, the impetuous Mulan embarks on a daring mission to take his place. Well-crafted and interesting in spots, with a recurring theme of sexism, along with some striking animation, but the film revels more in its comedic overtones (specifically Murphy's wisecracking dragon sidekick Mushu who seems suited for another film) taking away from the presumably more serious central theme. With a short running time it's easy enough to sit through, but the overall approach to the material along with some of the casting choices are certainly questionable. **Â½