One of the best Disney films!

Rating: 8/10 (12 April 2018)

After watching Hercules, I wondered what was next for Disney. Then this showed up. I'd never even heard of the Chinese legend of Mulan before the movie but it sounded like an interesting premise. And since I'm Chinese-American, albeit half, it's like visiting one of my homelands. Plus, it has a female protagonist who isn't just another damsel in distress or another girlish princess. This is the heroine that works on so many levels. Not only that, there's also a wisecracking dragon (voiced by Eddie Murphy, and one of the few films I enjoyed of his) and many Asian-American actors and actresses in the cast (some of them are actually Japanese, but they did well). And some decent songs and the themes of family and honor. It's quite the feast for the eyes. If you are in the mood for a strong female lead or an Asian-styled adventure or both, look no further!