Disney can do better.

Rating: 5/10 (6 March 2002)

I was somewhat disappointed when I saw Mulan. The characters looked deep, the plot engrossing, and the graphics and animation pretty good. What Mulan turned out to be was a movie filled with crummy Disney songs and a shallow storyline.
Probably the most interesting character is that of Mushu, the demoted dragon of the ancestors. He is voiced by Eddie Murphy, who is an excellent actor and shows it in this movie.
The plot is pretty well-thought out, but the execution of the plot is somewhat shallow. Not too much happens within the main conflict, as they train and then go into only two battles.
Mulan is quite a good movie if you can overlook its nasty flaws, which can possibly be disguised by the colorful characters.
The music isn't all that great. Some of the songs aren't bad, but I would have rathered the movie be without those. The composed music is hardly heard in parts, and the battle music isn't as quick-paced as it should be.
The good part about Mulan is its good animation and great acting on everyone's part. This Disney flick isn't bad, but I wouldn't really suggest it over other Disney movies.