Just one of hundreds of reasons to watch a Disney movie.

Rating: 7/10 (24 February 1999)

It'll be hard not to recommend any movie from the folks at Disney, be it a vintage classic or cartoon minus the recent stinkers. MULAN shows what the Mickey Mouse cartoonists can do with a setting where samurai warriors and concubines rule. It's been practical as always to show off familiar renderings of hand drawn art just as with past animated films, and can remain timeless in years to come. As long as stylish techniques apply the basics (like THE PRINCE OF EGYPT), the flat 2-D cartoon film will stick around longer. Even more, you can notice the 3-D effects that stand out as realistic. How many warriors on galloping horseback can you spot? With this being mentioned, it isn't stunning anymore once you saw THE LION KING for the first time. That one was incredible in detail. The story of our young mistress becoming a bold fighter in disguise to bring back peace and family honor is astounding for a Disney creation, and sounds like a step above previous summer efforts. Still, it's another kid's tale filled with the usual instances of comedy relief and sing-along songs that remain a pure delight by Disney's trademark standards, but remember that grown-ups will appreciate the entertainment too. You can't beat the Magic Kingdom for delivering wholesome quality "family" fare. MULAN is another excuse to be satisfied with Disney's tradition of excellence. The world can be a better place to live, if you just feed the kids a huge Disney video collection. But that's good, right?