The film is noteworthy for its rumination on the subtle costs of its characters’ newfound prosperity.
Dean DeBlois’s film has the core of a genuine crowd-pleaser, but unfortunately something bigger and more all-consuming keeps getting into its head.
This kid flick is just plain smart, packed full of imagination and surprise.
I suppose girls could do worse than entertain the film’s feminist message for 90 minutes.
Previously released on DVD in 1999, Mulan gets a new digital transfer on this two-disc Special Edition, and it looks great.
The film’s message is as warm and intimate as its color palette and as heart-warming as the smile on Stitch’s face.