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BigFatMeanie · 04-09-2007, 04:11 PM

The latest Asian-themed movie from Disney, previous producer of Mulan (aka The Legend of Mulan).

In my opinion this movie was far inferior to the first movie. From the previews you get the impression that there is a lot of action and fighting. Sadly what you see in the previews IS all the fighting in the movie.

The beginning is especially boring as they set up the ploddingly predictable royal intrigues with the princesses and the gang of three.

This movie doesn't know what it wants to be. It fails as an action movie (Hero). It fails at being a intrigue-filled thriller (Elizabeth). And it fails as a Greek/Shakespearean tragedy (Ran, King Lear).

It may be worth catching for big fans of Shang and Mulan, but don't expect anything that is amazing or breathtaking.

YOhio · 04-09-2007, 04:20 PM

Totally agree. Mulan II also fails in the smart-aleck talking animal department (ala Midsummer Nights Dream). This point is critical because Mulan I was so succesful casting Edward Murphy as Mushu. I believe it was this role that later catapulted him into his now famous role as Donkey from Shrek. Unfortunately he forgot where he came from and refused the role of Mushu for Mulan II. We are all the worse for it.

BigFatMeanie · 04-09-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

Totally agree. Mulan II also fails in the smart-aleck talking animal department (ala Midsummer Nights Dream). This point is critical because Mulan I was so succesful casting Edward Murphy as Mushu. I believe it was this role that later catapulted him into his now famous role as Donkey from Shrek. Unfortunately he forgot where he came from and refused the role of Mushu for Mulan II. We are all the worse for it.

Honey, get the net - I got a big lunker on the line!

YOhio · 04-09-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatMeanie

Honey, get the net - I got a big lunker on the line!

Last time I play along with you.

BigFatMeanie · 04-09-2007, 04:38 PM

Honey, do we have any dry clothes in the camper? That fish just pulled me into the water.

04-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#1
BigFatMeanie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Jordan Posts: 1,725	Mulan II The latest Asian-themed movie from Disney, previous producer of Mulan (aka The Legend of Mulan). In my opinion this movie was far inferior to the first movie. From the previews you get the impression that there is a lot of action and fighting. Sadly what you see in the previews IS all the fighting in the movie. The beginning is especially boring as they set up the ploddingly predictable royal intrigues with the princesses and the gang of three. This movie doesn't know what it wants to be. It fails as an action movie (Hero). It fails at being a intrigue-filled thriller (Elizabeth). And it fails as a Greek/Shakespearean tragedy (Ran, King Lear). It may be worth catching for big fans of Shang and Mulan, but don't expect anything that is amazing or breathtaking.

04-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#2
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	Totally agree. Mulan II also fails in the smart-aleck talking animal department (ala Midsummer Nights Dream). This point is critical because Mulan I was so succesful casting Edward Murphy as Mushu. I believe it was this role that later catapulted him into his now famous role as Donkey from Shrek. Unfortunately he forgot where he came from and refused the role of Mushu for Mulan II. We are all the worse for it.

04-09-2007, 04:38 PM	#5
BigFatMeanie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Jordan Posts: 1,725	Honey, do we have any dry clothes in the camper? That fish just pulled me into the water.