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Disney's Story Studio: Mulan
Developer(s) Revolution Software
Publisher(s) NA NewKidCo LLC.

Platform(s) PlayStation
Release date(s) NA December 20, 1999

Genre(s) Adventure
Disney's Story Studio: Mulan is a PlayStation game based on the Disney film Mulan. The game was released on December 20, 1999, developed by Revolution Software, and published by NewKidCo LLC.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
IGN gave the game a rating of 7.7.[2] Allgame gave it 3.5 stars, writing "Disney's Story Studio: Mulan definitely succeeds by making a game that its targeted age group, kids ages four to eight, will be very happy with. With cartoon graphics, all of the characters from the movie and sounds that come right from it, any fan of Mulan will be content with this game."[3]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21203&tab=review
2.Jump up ^ http://au.ign.com/games/disneys-story-studio-mulan/ps-13750
3.Jump up ^ http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21203&tab=review


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Disney's Story Studio: Mulan

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Disney's Story Studio: Mulan
Developer(s) Revolution Software
Publisher(s) NA NewKidCo LLC.

Platform(s) PlayStation
Release date(s) NA December 20, 1999

Genre(s) Adventure
Disney's Story Studio: Mulan is a PlayStation game based on the Disney film Mulan. The game was released on December 20, 1999, developed by Revolution Software, and published by NewKidCo LLC.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
IGN gave the game a rating of 7.7.[2] Allgame gave it 3.5 stars, writing "Disney's Story Studio: Mulan definitely succeeds by making a game that its targeted age group, kids ages four to eight, will be very happy with. With cartoon graphics, all of the characters from the movie and sounds that come right from it, any fan of Mulan will be content with this game."[3]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21203&tab=review
2.Jump up ^ http://au.ign.com/games/disneys-story-studio-mulan/ps-13750
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Disney's Mulan (video game)

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Developer(s) Tiertex Design Studios
Publisher(s) THQ
Platform(s) Game Boy
Release date(s) NA October 19, 1998

Genre(s) Action
Disney's Mulan is a 1998 action video game based on the Disney film Mulan, and released on the Game Boy. It is a part of the Mulan franchise. The action game is published by THQ and developed by Tiertex Design Studios.[1] It was released on Oct 19, 1998.
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Disney's Mulan
Developer(s) Tiertex Design Studios
Publisher(s) THQ
Platform(s) Game Boy
Release date(s) NA October 19, 1998

Genre(s) Action
Disney's Mulan is a 1998 action video game based on the Disney film Mulan, and released on the Game Boy. It is a part of the Mulan franchise. The action game is published by THQ and developed by Tiertex Design Studios.[1] It was released on Oct 19, 1998.
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 Stephen Shwartz originally wrote Written in Stone as Mulan's "I want" song as she dresses up as a man and rides off on a horse to the Chiense army. After he left the film, the song became deleted and a new writing team was brought in. In Mulan Jr., the song was resurrected, chopped up, and scattered throughout the film to become a motif of the ever-watching ancestors and the culture of tradition. This version is entitled "Written In Stone (Reprise)", and takes place just after "Reflection".
Mulan Jr. is a stage musical version of the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan.[1] It features many new songs., including the undeletion of songs written by Stephen Shwartz, who was the original composer for the 1998 film before leaving to go work on The Prince of Egypt.
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 Stephen Shwartz originally wrote Written in Stone as Mulan's "I want" song as she dresses up as a man and rides off on a horse to the Chiense army. After he left the film, the song became deleted and a new writing team was brought in. In Mulan Jr., the song was resurrected, chopped up, and scattered throughout the film to become a motif of the ever-watching ancestors and the culture of tradition. This version is entitled "Written In Stone (Reprise)", and takes place just after "Reflection".
Mulan Jr. is a stage musical version of the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan.[1] It features many new songs., including the undeletion of songs written by Stephen Shwartz, who was the original composer for the 1998 film before leaving to go work on The Prince of Egypt.
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Mulan II
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Directed by
Darrell Rooney
 Lynne Southerland
Produced by
Jennifer Blohm
Screenplay by
Michael Lucker
 Chris Parker
Roger S.H. Schulman
Starring
Ming-Na
B.D. Wong
Mark Moseley
Lucy Liu
Harvey Fierstein
Sandra Oh
Gedde Watanabe
Lauren Tom
Jerry Tondo
Pat Morita
George Takei
June Foray
Freda Foh Shen
Soon-Tek Oh
Frank Welker
 Jillian Henry
Music by
Joel McNeely
Edited by
Pam Ziegenhagen

Production
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Disneytoon Studios, SD Entertainment
 
Distributed by
Walt Disney Pictures

Release dates

November 3, 2004 (premiere)
February 1, 2005 (United States)
 

Running time
 79 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Mulan II is a 2004 American direct-to-video Disney animated film directed by Darrell Rooney and Lynne Southerland and is a sequel to the 1998 animated film Mulan (originally released in theaters). The entire cast from the first film returned, except for Eddie Murphy (Mushu), Miriam Margolyes (The Matchmaker), Chris Sanders (Little Brother) and Matthew Wilder (Ling's singing voice). Murphy and Margolyes were replaced by Mark Moseley and April Winchell; Little Brother was voiced by Frank Welker, and Gedde Watanabe does his own singing for the sequel. Mulan II features Mulan and her new fiancé, General Li Shang on a special mission: escorting the Emperor's three daughters across the country to meet their soon-to-be fiancés. The film deals with arranged marriages, loyalty, relationships, making choices, trust, and finding true love.


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2 Cast
3 Soundtrack
4 Reception
5 See also
6 References
7 External links

Plot[edit]
A month after the events of the first film, General Shang asks Mulan for her hand in marriage and she happily accepts. Hearing about their engagement, Mushu is thrilled for them until the leader of the ancestors informs him that if Mulan gets married he will lose his job as a guardian dragon and have to leave Mulan and his pedestal, which is his place of honor as a guardian. The ancestors are happy with this because Mulan would be getting married to Shang, and would become a part of his family, which would require her to have his family ancestors and guardians. Wanting to keep his job and his friend, Mushu attempts to tear the couple apart, having noticed that they are not very compatible, while Cri-Kee tries to foil his attempts and keep the couple together. Meanwhile, the Emperor calls upon Mulan and General Shang to escort his three daughters, Princesses Mei, Ting-Ting and Su, across China to be betrothed to three princes so that an alliance can be formed with the kingdom of Qui Gong. If the task is not completed within three days, the alliance will crumble, and the Mongols will destroy China.
Mulan and Shang set out, along with Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, to safely escort the princesses to their new kingdom. Unfortunately, the princesses fall in love with Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, and Mulan, who has long believed arranged marriages are wrong, decides to go against her orders and, despite Shang's wishes, stop the joining of the kingdoms. One night, Chien-Po, Ling and Yao take the princesses out to a village and declare their love for them. Meanwhile, Mushu tricks Shang into thinking Mulan is taking advantage of him. While traveling through bandit country Mushu is pressured by Cri-Kee to confess to Mulan what he had done. Although Mulan is angered by what Mushu tried to do, at the same time, she is enlightened about the news, and she attempts to reconcile with Shang, only to be attacked by Mongols moments later. While saving the princesses, the bridge Mulan and Shang are standing on breaks, leaving the two dangling off by a loose rope. Realizing that the rope can only support the weight of one person, Shang sacrifices his life to save Mulan and allows himself to fall into the river below.
Devastated by Shang's apparent death, Mulan continues on the trip alone to Qui Gong. Not wanting the princesses to be forced into a loveless marriage, she offers herself to marry one of the ruler's sons. Shang, who actually survived the fall, soon hears about the news and rushes to stop the marriage, but the ruler denies it. Mushu decides to help by pretending to be the Great Golden Dragon of Unity, and forces the ruler to stop the marriage. Still under the guise of the Great Golden Dragon, Mushu marries Mulan and Shang and releases the princesses from their vows. Some time later, Shang combines the family temples, meaning that Mushu gets to keep his job, much to the ancestor's dismay. In his happiness, Mushu accidentally reveals himself to Shang, even though Mulan had already told Shang about him.
Cast[edit]
Ming-Na Wen as Fa Mulan
Mark Moseley as Mushu
BD Wong as General Li Shang
Lucy Liu as Princess Mei
Harvey Fierstein as Yao
Sandra Oh as Princess Ting-Ting
Gedde Watanabe as Ling
Lauren Tom as Princess Su
Jerry Tondo as Chien-Po
Pat Morita as The Emperor of China
George Takei as First Ancestor Fa
June Foray as Grandmother Fa
Freda Foh Shen as Fa Li
Frank Welker as Cri-Kee/Little Brother
Soon-Tek Oh as Fa Zhou
April Winchell as The Matchmaker
Mary Gibbs as Sha-Ron (uncredited)
Lea Salonga as Mulan (singing voice)
Judy Kuhn as Princess Ting-Ting (singing voice)
Beth Blankenship as Princess Mei (singing voice)
Mandy Gonzalez as Princess Su (singing voice)
Keone Young as Lord Qin
Additional voices
Jeff Bennett
Rob Paulsen
Corey Burton
Tress MacNeille
Sherry Lynn
Kevin Michael Richardson
Jan Rabson
Jess Harnell
Soundtrack[edit]

Mulan II

Soundtrack album by various artists

Released
January 25, 2005
Length
31:41
Label
Walt Disney Records
Producer
Brian Rawling
 Graham Stack
 Brett Swain

Professional ratings

Review scores

Source
Rating
Allmusic 3/5 stars[1]
The soundtrack contains songs from the film performed by various artists, as well as portions of the film's score composed by Joel McNeely. It was released on January 25, 2005 by Walt Disney Records.
1."Lesson Number One" – Lea Salonga and Chorus
2."Main Title" (Score)
3."Like Other Girls" – Judy Kuhn, Beth Blankenship, and Mandy Gonzalez
4."A Girl Worth Fighting For (Redux)" – Gedde Watanabe, Jerry Tondo, and Harvey Fierstein
5."Here Beside Me" – Hayley Westenra
6."(I Wanna Be) Like Other Girls" – Atomic Kitten
7."The Journey Begins" (Score)
8."In Love and in Trouble" (Score)
9."The Attack" (Score)
10."Shang Lives!" (Score)
11."Here Beside Me (Instrumental)"
Reception[edit]
The movie received generally negative reviews from film critics. According to Scott Gwin of CinemaBlend, "Mulan II is a direct-to-DVD disgrace that takes everything excellent about its predecessor film, rips it to shreds, and uses it for rat cage lining."[2] Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, gave the film a rating of 0% based on reviews from 5 critics, with an average score of 3.9/10.[3]
See also[edit]

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Cinema of the United States
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Mulan II at AllMusic
2.Jump up ^ Gwin, Scott. "Mulan II DVD Review". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
3.Jump up ^ "Mulan II (2003)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster.
External links[edit]
Official website
Mulan II at the Big Cartoon DataBase
Mulan II at the Internet Movie Database
Mulan II at Rotten Tomatoes
Mulan II Original Soundtrack at Allmusic


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Screenplay by
Michael Lucker
 Chris Parker
Roger S.H. Schulman
Starring
Ming-Na
B.D. Wong
Mark Moseley
Lucy Liu
Harvey Fierstein
Sandra Oh
Gedde Watanabe
Lauren Tom
Jerry Tondo
Pat Morita
George Takei
June Foray
Freda Foh Shen
Soon-Tek Oh
Frank Welker
 Jillian Henry
Music by
Joel McNeely
Edited by
Pam Ziegenhagen

Production
 company

Disneytoon Studios, SD Entertainment
 
Distributed by
Walt Disney Pictures

Release dates

November 3, 2004 (premiere)
February 1, 2005 (United States)
 

Running time
 79 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Mulan II is a 2004 American direct-to-video Disney animated film directed by Darrell Rooney and Lynne Southerland and is a sequel to the 1998 animated film Mulan (originally released in theaters). The entire cast from the first film returned, except for Eddie Murphy (Mushu), Miriam Margolyes (The Matchmaker), Chris Sanders (Little Brother) and Matthew Wilder (Ling's singing voice). Murphy and Margolyes were replaced by Mark Moseley and April Winchell; Little Brother was voiced by Frank Welker, and Gedde Watanabe does his own singing for the sequel. Mulan II features Mulan and her new fiancé, General Li Shang on a special mission: escorting the Emperor's three daughters across the country to meet their soon-to-be fiancés. The film deals with arranged marriages, loyalty, relationships, making choices, trust, and finding true love.


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1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Soundtrack
4 Reception
5 See also
6 References
7 External links

Plot[edit]
A month after the events of the first film, General Shang asks Mulan for her hand in marriage and she happily accepts. Hearing about their engagement, Mushu is thrilled for them until the leader of the ancestors informs him that if Mulan gets married he will lose his job as a guardian dragon and have to leave Mulan and his pedestal, which is his place of honor as a guardian. The ancestors are happy with this because Mulan would be getting married to Shang, and would become a part of his family, which would require her to have his family ancestors and guardians. Wanting to keep his job and his friend, Mushu attempts to tear the couple apart, having noticed that they are not very compatible, while Cri-Kee tries to foil his attempts and keep the couple together. Meanwhile, the Emperor calls upon Mulan and General Shang to escort his three daughters, Princesses Mei, Ting-Ting and Su, across China to be betrothed to three princes so that an alliance can be formed with the kingdom of Qui Gong. If the task is not completed within three days, the alliance will crumble, and the Mongols will destroy China.
Mulan and Shang set out, along with Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, to safely escort the princesses to their new kingdom. Unfortunately, the princesses fall in love with Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, and Mulan, who has long believed arranged marriages are wrong, decides to go against her orders and, despite Shang's wishes, stop the joining of the kingdoms. One night, Chien-Po, Ling and Yao take the princesses out to a village and declare their love for them. Meanwhile, Mushu tricks Shang into thinking Mulan is taking advantage of him. While traveling through bandit country Mushu is pressured by Cri-Kee to confess to Mulan what he had done. Although Mulan is angered by what Mushu tried to do, at the same time, she is enlightened about the news, and she attempts to reconcile with Shang, only to be attacked by Mongols moments later. While saving the princesses, the bridge Mulan and Shang are standing on breaks, leaving the two dangling off by a loose rope. Realizing that the rope can only support the weight of one person, Shang sacrifices his life to save Mulan and allows himself to fall into the river below.
Devastated by Shang's apparent death, Mulan continues on the trip alone to Qui Gong. Not wanting the princesses to be forced into a loveless marriage, she offers herself to marry one of the ruler's sons. Shang, who actually survived the fall, soon hears about the news and rushes to stop the marriage, but the ruler denies it. Mushu decides to help by pretending to be the Great Golden Dragon of Unity, and forces the ruler to stop the marriage. Still under the guise of the Great Golden Dragon, Mushu marries Mulan and Shang and releases the princesses from their vows. Some time later, Shang combines the family temples, meaning that Mushu gets to keep his job, much to the ancestor's dismay. In his happiness, Mushu accidentally reveals himself to Shang, even though Mulan had already told Shang about him.
Cast[edit]
Ming-Na Wen as Fa Mulan
Mark Moseley as Mushu
BD Wong as General Li Shang
Lucy Liu as Princess Mei
Harvey Fierstein as Yao
Sandra Oh as Princess Ting-Ting
Gedde Watanabe as Ling
Lauren Tom as Princess Su
Jerry Tondo as Chien-Po
Pat Morita as The Emperor of China
George Takei as First Ancestor Fa
June Foray as Grandmother Fa
Freda Foh Shen as Fa Li
Frank Welker as Cri-Kee/Little Brother
Soon-Tek Oh as Fa Zhou
April Winchell as The Matchmaker
Mary Gibbs as Sha-Ron (uncredited)
Lea Salonga as Mulan (singing voice)
Judy Kuhn as Princess Ting-Ting (singing voice)
Beth Blankenship as Princess Mei (singing voice)
Mandy Gonzalez as Princess Su (singing voice)
Keone Young as Lord Qin
Additional voices
Jeff Bennett
Rob Paulsen
Corey Burton
Tress MacNeille
Sherry Lynn
Kevin Michael Richardson
Jan Rabson
Jess Harnell
Soundtrack[edit]

Mulan II

Soundtrack album by various artists

Released
January 25, 2005
Length
31:41
Label
Walt Disney Records
Producer
Brian Rawling
 Graham Stack
 Brett Swain

Professional ratings

Review scores

Source
Rating
Allmusic 3/5 stars[1]
The soundtrack contains songs from the film performed by various artists, as well as portions of the film's score composed by Joel McNeely. It was released on January 25, 2005 by Walt Disney Records.
1."Lesson Number One" – Lea Salonga and Chorus
2."Main Title" (Score)
3."Like Other Girls" – Judy Kuhn, Beth Blankenship, and Mandy Gonzalez
4."A Girl Worth Fighting For (Redux)" – Gedde Watanabe, Jerry Tondo, and Harvey Fierstein
5."Here Beside Me" – Hayley Westenra
6."(I Wanna Be) Like Other Girls" – Atomic Kitten
7."The Journey Begins" (Score)
8."In Love and in Trouble" (Score)
9."The Attack" (Score)
10."Shang Lives!" (Score)
11."Here Beside Me (Instrumental)"
Reception[edit]
The movie received generally negative reviews from film critics. According to Scott Gwin of CinemaBlend, "Mulan II is a direct-to-DVD disgrace that takes everything excellent about its predecessor film, rips it to shreds, and uses it for rat cage lining."[2] Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, gave the film a rating of 0% based on reviews from 5 critics, with an average score of 3.9/10.[3]
See also[edit]

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References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Mulan II at AllMusic
2.Jump up ^ Gwin, Scott. "Mulan II DVD Review". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
3.Jump up ^ "Mulan II (2003)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster.
External links[edit]
Official website
Mulan II at the Big Cartoon DataBase
Mulan II at the Internet Movie Database
Mulan II at Rotten Tomatoes
Mulan II Original Soundtrack at Allmusic


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A Girl Worth Fighting For

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A Girl Worth Fighting For is a song from the 1998 Disney film Mulan.


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2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 References

Production[edit]
The song was rewritten for Mulan II, for 3 suitors to sing.
Synopsis[edit]
It is performed by the members of the army as they wonder what sort of woman they will marry after their service is complete, and the role they will have in the family.
Critical reception[edit]
Arthur Hu for Asian Focus (Seattle) wrote "A Girl Worth Fighting For" sounds a bit like South Pacific's "There is Nothing Like a Dame" another hit musical comedy about war between Asian powers. Still, the songs stick with stereotypical gender themes, and they still promote the idea that guys have all the fun fighting and killing".[1] Taestful Reviews wrote "A Girl Worth Fighting For" is as funny as Disney songs get, second to only "Gaston."[2] FilmTracks wrote "the comical piece performed by Harvey Fierstein ("A Girl Worth Fighting For") proves that people with annoying speaking voices don't sound any better when they sing".[3]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ "Review for Mulan (1998)". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
2.Jump up ^ "Mulan (1998): Co-Review | taestful reviews". taestfulreviews.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
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A Girl Worth Fighting For

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A Girl Worth Fighting For is a song from the 1998 Disney film Mulan.


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Production[edit]
The song was rewritten for Mulan II, for 3 suitors to sing.
Synopsis[edit]
It is performed by the members of the army as they wonder what sort of woman they will marry after their service is complete, and the role they will have in the family.
Critical reception[edit]
Arthur Hu for Asian Focus (Seattle) wrote "A Girl Worth Fighting For" sounds a bit like South Pacific's "There is Nothing Like a Dame" another hit musical comedy about war between Asian powers. Still, the songs stick with stereotypical gender themes, and they still promote the idea that guys have all the fun fighting and killing".[1] Taestful Reviews wrote "A Girl Worth Fighting For" is as funny as Disney songs get, second to only "Gaston."[2] FilmTracks wrote "the comical piece performed by Harvey Fierstein ("A Girl Worth Fighting For") proves that people with annoying speaking voices don't sound any better when they sing".[3]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ "Review for Mulan (1998)". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
2.Jump up ^ "Mulan (1998): Co-Review | taestful reviews". taestfulreviews.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
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"I'll Make a Man Out of You"

Song by Donny Osmond from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Released
June 2, 1998
Genre
Pop rock
Length
3:21
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Matthew Wilder ·
 David Zippel
 
Producer
Matthew Wilder
 
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack track listing

"Reflection"
 (2) "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
 (3) "A Girl Worth Fighting For"
 (4)
 
"I'll Make a Man out of You" is a song written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel for Walt Disney Pictures' 36th animated feature film Mulan (1998). Appearing on the film's soundtrack Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is performed by American singer Donny Osmond as the singing voice of Captain Li Shang in lieu of American actor BD Wong, who provides the character's speaking voice. The song also features appearances by Lea Salonga as Mulan, Eddie Murphy as Mushu, and Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Tondo and Wilder himself as Yao, Chien-Po and Ling, respectively.
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" was written to replace the song "We'll Make a Man of You" after the film's original songwriter Stephen Schwartz departed from the project in favor of working on DreamWorks' The Prince of Egypt (1998). Prior to Mulan, Osmond had auditioned for the role of Hercules in Disney's Hercules (1997), a role for which he was ultimately turned down by the directors because they felt that he sounded too old. Disney eventually cast Osmond as the singing voice of Shang because his singing voice is similar to Wong's speaking voice. An up-tempo military-style song, "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is performed by Shang during a rigorous training montage in which his young, inexperienced soldiers attempt to justify their worth. The song's title is considered ironic because Mulan, who relies on intelligence, ultimately proves more competent than her male comrades.
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" has received mostly positive reviews from film and music critics, some of whom dubbed it the film's best song, while praising Osmond's performance. Critics have also drawn comparisons between the song and Disney's Hercules, while likening Mulan's role and transformation to actress Demi Moore's performance as Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil in the film G. I. Jane (1997). The song has since appeared on several "best of" Disney songs lists, including those of Total Film and the New York Post. Discussed by film critics, film historians, academic journalists and feminists, the song has gone on to be recorded and covered in several different languages—namely Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish—by entertainers Jackie Chan and Cristian Castro, respectively.


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1 Background
2 Context, sequence and analysis
3 Music and lyrics
4 Reception 4.1 Critical response
4.2 Accolades and recognition
5 Covers and parodies
6 Credits and personnel
7 References
8 External links

Background[edit]

 

 The directors cast American singer Donny Osmond as the singing voice of Shang because he and BD Wong share similar voices; Osmond had auditioned for the role of Hercules in Disney's Hercules, for which he was turned down because he sounded "too old".
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" was written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel, who were hired to write the songs for Mulan because, according to co-director Tony Bancroft, "Disney was trying to find different songwriters that ... would give kind of different sound to each of the songs." While Zippel, a Broadway lyricist, was recruited because the directors were impressed by the songwriter's work on Disney's Hercules (1997), at the time Wilder, a pop singer and record producer, was best known for his hit single "Break My Stride".[1] Bancroft believes that, although the songwriters "had two different sensibilities ... I think the[y] blend worked well together, especially on ['I'll Make a Man Out of You']".[1]
Originally, songwriter Stephen Schwartz, who had just recently worked as a lyricist opposite composer Alan Menken on Disney's Pocahontas (1995) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), was slated to write the lyrics for Mulan, but he was replaced by Zippel "at the last moment."[2] Schwartz had written a song called "We'll Make a Man of You" for "when Mulan is trying to learn to be a soldier".[3] The song was eventually replaced by Wilder and Zippel's "I'll Make a Man Out of You" when Schwartz was forced to resign from Mulan by Disney executives Peter Schneider and Michael Eisner because the songwriter had also agreed to write the songs for rival film studio DreamWorks' animated feature film The Prince of Egypt (1998).[4] According to The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond, Schwartz believed that he would have been able to work on both films simultaneously, but ultimately chose The Prince of Egypt instead because he felt pressured by Disney.[5]
Before Mulan, American singer Donny Osmond had auditioned for the lead role of Hercules in Hercules, a role for which he was ultimately not cast because the directors felt that is voice sounded "too old" and "too deep" for the character.[6] Osmond later revealed in an interview with People that he was so embarrassed by his Hercules audition that he had nearly considered ending his singing career prematurely.[7] A few months later, Disney contacted Osmond with interest in casting him as the singing voice of Shang after comparing his audition tapes to BD Wong and determining that both actors have "very similar voices."[8] In one scene, Osmond's character, Shang, is hit in the stomach while singing "I'll Make a Man Out of You". In order to sound as realistic as possible, Osmond punched himself in the stomach several times while recording the song.[9]
Context, sequence and analysis[edit]
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" is performed by Captain Li Shang during Mulan '​s "humorous training montage,"[10] identified by Rob Blackwelder of SPLICEDWIRE.com as the film's "boot camp sequence."[11] According to Sputnikmusic, the scene revolves around Shang's attempt to train and transform "his squadron of incompetent buffoons into a team worthy of the Imperial Army."[12] The segment occupies "A large portion of the story" – Shang promises to "make men"[13] out of his "rag-tag recruits."[14] The purpose of the song in the film is to "compress dramatic time or narrate more compellingly than would simple dialogue."[15] The scene begins with Shang shooting an arrow into the top of a tall pole and challenging his soldiers to retrieve it, each of whom fail until Mulan eventually succeeds. According to the book Into the Closet: Gender and Cross-dressing in Children's Fiction: Cross-Dressing and the Gendered Body in Children's Literature and Film by Victoria Flanagan, Mulan is successful because she uses "an ingenuity that is based upon her ability to incorporate aspects of femininity into her masculine performance."[16] Towards the end of the sequence, the soldiers have improved dramatically and "the promising result of all that practice" is finally revealed.[17] In what Joshua and Judges author Athalya Brenner called "a humorous reversal toward the end of the movie," Mulan and her male allies disguise themselves as concubines in order to infiltrate the palace and rescue the emperor while "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is reprised in the background.[18]

 

 Screenshot of Mulan (left), disguised as "Ping", being reprimanded by Shang (right) during the "I'll Make a Man Out of You" sequence due to her incompetence.
Critics have observed ways in which the scene explores Mulan's growth and transformation as the character evolves from a clumsy, inexperienced recruit into one of the army's most skilled soldiers, in spite of her gender. According to the book Literacy, Play and Globalization: Converging Imaginaries in Children's Critical and Cultural Performances, the montage depicts Mulan's gender as "an obstacle to overcome."[19] Author Phyllis Frus wrote in her book Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works, "The need for inexperienced young men to go through a rigorous training results in a sequence common to many films," and that the scene "show's the challenges Ping/Mulan faces due to her" inexperience.[17] As observed by Juanita Kwok in the book Film Asia: New Perspectives on Film for English, the irony of the scene lies within the fact that "Mulan proves herself more competent than any of the men."[20] The author also observed that the scene's first refrain accompanies shots of Shang, while its second "coincides with Mulan climbing to the top of the pole."[21] Additionally, while the earlier, all-female musical number "Honor to Us All" "functions as an account of the constructedness of female gender," "I'll Make a Man Out of You" "juxtaposes and makes explicit the contention that gender is a cultural product," according to Johnson Cheu, author of Diversity in Disney Films: Critical Essays on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality and Disability.[22] The Representation of Gender in Walt Disney's "Mulan" believes that the song emphasizes desirable masculine traits, namely "discipline ... tranquility, celerity, strength and fearlessness,"[23] while Shang, according to Putting the Grail Back into Girl Power: How a Girl Saved Camelot, and why it Matters, "views [femininity] as comparable to weakness."[24] In her article Disney's "Mulan"—the "True" Deconstructed Heroine?, Lisa Brocklebank argued the song explores themes such as othering, ostracism and abjection.[25]
Critics have drawn similarities between the "I'll Make a Man Out of You" sequence and Hercules' training montage in Disney's Hercules (1997), as well as actress Demi Moore's role as Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil in the film G. I. Jane (1997).[10] In the book Ways of Being Male: Representing Masculinities in Children's Literature, author John Stephens wrote that although both Mulan and Hercules depict "the active male body as spectacle," Mulan '​s is less "straight-forward" due to the character's gender.[21] Michael Dequina of The Movie Report observed that "Mulan's transformation is highly reminiscent of Demi Moore's in last year's Disney drama G.I. Jane, but Mulan oneups that film's hour-long toughening process by efficiently covering the same ground during a single, rousing musical number."[26]
Music and lyrics[edit]



 
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Written in the key of G major in common time at a tempo of 110 beats per minute,[27] "I'll Make a Man Out of You" has been identified as a "heroic power ballad"[28] and anthem[29] that features an upbeat, "thumping" rhythm.[30][31] The Disney Song Encyclopedia described the song as a "rhythmic military song."[32] Beginning with "a military-style drum" introduction,[21] "I'll Make a Man Out of You", which is immediately preceded by the emotional ballad "Reflection", "breaks up the slower pace of the songs," according to Filmtracks.com.[33] Similar to the song "A Girl Worth Fighting For", the "ironically titled"[34] "I'll Make a Man Out of You" "play[s] off Mulan's secret" because Shang is unaware that she is actually a girl, as observed by Jeffrey Gantz of The Phoenix.[35] Johnson Cheu, author of Diversity in Disney Films: Critical Essays on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality and Disability, received the song as a counterpart to the all-female musical number "Honor to Us All".[22] Towards the end of the song, "The backing track falls into silence and [Osmond's] vocals come to the fore."[36] Osmond's vocal range spans one octave, from D4 to F5.[37] Beginning with two verses, followed by a bridge, a refrain, a final verse and repeated choruses,[38] the song is a total of three minutes and twenty-one seconds in length.[39]
Entertainment Weekly identified the number as the film's "rambunctious peak."[40] According to Victoria Flanagan, author of Into the Closet: Gender and Cross-dressing in Children's Fiction: Cross-Dressing and the Gendered Body in Children's Literature and Film, "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is "a playful parody of conventional masculinity."[16] The lyric "I'll make a man out of you" is constantly repeated and reinforced by Shang.[35] According to author John Stephens of Ways of Being Male: Representing Masculinities in Children's Literature, the song's lyrics "initially define masculinity in opposition to femininity,"[21] with its first verse beginning, "Let's get down to business/To defeat the Huns/Did they send me daughters/When I asked for sons?"[27] Its chorus reads, "You must be swift as the coursing river/With all the force of the great typhoon/With all the strength of a raging fire/Mysterious as the dark side of the moon" which,[12] according to Ways of Being Male: Representing Masculinities in Children's Literature, "essentializes masculinity by asserting that it embodies the speed, strength and power of the natural world, and yet contains this within an aura of tranquility and mystery."[21] According to Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works, these lyrics "add a hint of darkness as they celebrate male prowess" by suggesting that one who has "acquired fiery strength" is also "untamed as the moon's dark side."[17] The song has been noted by the New York Post for its "slew of one-liners from supporting characters."[41] According to The Phoenix, Osmond performs the song's lyrics with "grit."[35] Meanwhile, the singer is backed up by a macho-sounding choir repeatedly chanting "Be a man!"[12][42]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]

 

 Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan covered the song in Mandarin and Cantonese for the film's Chinese and special edition releases; Chan's rendition has been met with generally positive reviews.
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" has been met with mostly positive reviews from both film and music critics. Irving Tan of Sputnikmusic wrote, "there hasn't been a single chorus in all of post-Mulan pop music that has managed to rival the roaring power in the refrain."[12] Scott Chitwood of ComingSoon.net reviewed "I'll Make a Man Out of You" as "a stirring, testosterone filled piece," describing the scene as "amusing."[43] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly wrote that the song "has a comparable infectious punch," concluding, "it's the only song in the movie that escapes Disneyfied blandness."[40] Jeff Vice of the Deseret News observed that Wong and Osmond's "voices sound eerily similar."[8] Tom Henry of The Blade enjoyed Osmond's delivery, describing the singer's performance as "solid."[44] Lloyd Paseman of The Register-Guard called "I'll Make a Man Out of You" a favorite of his.[45] While exploring "The History of Movie Training Montages", Chris Giblin of Men's Fitness opined, "Mulan served as proof that the fitness montage can work amazingly well in movies for kids." Giblin continued, "it has the best lyrics of any serious fitness/sports montage song. Overall, a very strong montage."[46] Disney.com itself cites "I'll Make a Man Out of You" as a "song that was so epic, so legendary, that it requires an out loud sing along anytime we hear it."[28]
Despite dubbing the film's songs its "weak link," TV Guide wrote that the musical numbers are "crafted with a knowing, almost camp wink that's totally in keeping with the subtext of the film," concluding that "I'll Make a Man Out of You" sounds like "a Village People original."[47] Writing for The Seattle Times, Moira Macdonald criticized Wilder and Zippel's songs as "forgettable," calling "I'll Make a Man Out of You" "annoying."[30] The Phoenix '​s Jeffrey Gantz wrote that although "Donny Osmond shows some grit, but he's still the voice of the Whitebread West."[35] Amazon.ca's Jason Verlinde commented, "Unfortunately, the voice of Donny Osmond, relegated to anthems such as 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' doesn't really enhance the story line".[29]
Accolades and recognition[edit]
Total Film ranked "I'll Make a Man Out of You" twenty-ninth on its list of the "30 Best Disney Songs".[36] Similarly, M ranked the song twentieth on its list of the "Top 20 Disney Songs of All Time". Author Stephanie Osmanski cited "Did they send me daughters when I asked for sons?" as her favourite lyric.[48] Gregory E. Miller of the New York Post cited I'll Make a Man Out of You" as one of "The best (and the most underrated) Disney songs," writing, "Captain Shang’s battle-preparation anthem is the movie’s most quotable, with a memorable chorus and a slew of one-liners from supporting characters."[41] PopSugar ranked the song the nineteenth "Catchiest Disney Song".[49] On Empire '​s list of the twenty "Most Awesome Training Montages In Cinema History", "I'll Make a Man Out of You" was ranked 14th. The author identified it as "a solid training montage in which Mulan and her friends go from hapless duffers to fearless warriors in just over two minutes."[50] Similarly, Men's Fitness also ranked "I'll Make a Man Out of You" among the greatest training montages in film history.[46] Stephen Fiorentine of Sneaker Report wrote that "Training montages aren’t limited to just live-action movies. With movies like Mulan and Hercules, Disney mastered the art of the montage in their animated films."[51]
Covers and parodies[edit]
When Mulan was released in China, Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan was hired to dub the voice of Shang and record "I'll Make a Man Out of You" in Mandarin and Cantonese.[52] The special edition DVD release of Mulan features a music video of Chan performing the song. The video also depicts Chan performing martial arts-inspired choreography. Positively received, Scott Chitwood of ComingSoon.net called Chan's rendition "a fun addition for Chan fans,"[43] while Nancy Churnin of The Dallas Morning News wrote that he performed the song "very ably."[53] Mexican singer Cristian Castro, who voiced Shang in the film's Latin American release,[54] recorded "I'll Make a Man Out of You" in Spanish, entitled "Hombres de Acción serán hoy".[55][56]
In October 2014, a parody of "I'll Make a Man Out of You" was uploaded to YouTube entitled "I'll Make a 'Mon Out of You".[57] A mashup of Mulan and the popular Pokémon franchise, the video features Digimon Gatomon attempting to masquerade as Pokémon Meowth in lieu of Mulan, while Ash occupies the role of Shang as his trainer, according to Smosh.[58]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from the website Discogs.[59]
Donny Osmond – lead vocals
Lea Salonga, Eddie Murphy, Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Tondo and Matthew Wilder – additional vocals
Matthew Wilder – songwriting and producing
David Zippel – songwriting
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External links[edit]
Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics


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"I'll Make a Man Out of You"

Song by Donny Osmond from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Released
June 2, 1998
Genre
Pop rock
Length
3:21
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Matthew Wilder ·
 David Zippel
 
Producer
Matthew Wilder
 
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack track listing

"Reflection"
 (2) "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
 (3) "A Girl Worth Fighting For"
 (4)
 
"I'll Make a Man out of You" is a song written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel for Walt Disney Pictures' 36th animated feature film Mulan (1998). Appearing on the film's soundtrack Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack, "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is performed by American singer Donny Osmond as the singing voice of Captain Li Shang in lieu of American actor BD Wong, who provides the character's speaking voice. The song also features appearances by Lea Salonga as Mulan, Eddie Murphy as Mushu, and Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Tondo and Wilder himself as Yao, Chien-Po and Ling, respectively.
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" was written to replace the song "We'll Make a Man of You" after the film's original songwriter Stephen Schwartz departed from the project in favor of working on DreamWorks' The Prince of Egypt (1998). Prior to Mulan, Osmond had auditioned for the role of Hercules in Disney's Hercules (1997), a role for which he was ultimately turned down by the directors because they felt that he sounded too old. Disney eventually cast Osmond as the singing voice of Shang because his singing voice is similar to Wong's speaking voice. An up-tempo military-style song, "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is performed by Shang during a rigorous training montage in which his young, inexperienced soldiers attempt to justify their worth. The song's title is considered ironic because Mulan, who relies on intelligence, ultimately proves more competent than her male comrades.
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" has received mostly positive reviews from film and music critics, some of whom dubbed it the film's best song, while praising Osmond's performance. Critics have also drawn comparisons between the song and Disney's Hercules, while likening Mulan's role and transformation to actress Demi Moore's performance as Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil in the film G. I. Jane (1997). The song has since appeared on several "best of" Disney songs lists, including those of Total Film and the New York Post. Discussed by film critics, film historians, academic journalists and feminists, the song has gone on to be recorded and covered in several different languages—namely Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish—by entertainers Jackie Chan and Cristian Castro, respectively.


Contents  [hide]
1 Background
2 Context, sequence and analysis
3 Music and lyrics
4 Reception 4.1 Critical response
4.2 Accolades and recognition
5 Covers and parodies
6 Credits and personnel
7 References
8 External links

Background[edit]

 

 The directors cast American singer Donny Osmond as the singing voice of Shang because he and BD Wong share similar voices; Osmond had auditioned for the role of Hercules in Disney's Hercules, for which he was turned down because he sounded "too old".
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" was written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel, who were hired to write the songs for Mulan because, according to co-director Tony Bancroft, "Disney was trying to find different songwriters that ... would give kind of different sound to each of the songs." While Zippel, a Broadway lyricist, was recruited because the directors were impressed by the songwriter's work on Disney's Hercules (1997), at the time Wilder, a pop singer and record producer, was best known for his hit single "Break My Stride".[1] Bancroft believes that, although the songwriters "had two different sensibilities ... I think the[y] blend worked well together, especially on ['I'll Make a Man Out of You']".[1]
Originally, songwriter Stephen Schwartz, who had just recently worked as a lyricist opposite composer Alan Menken on Disney's Pocahontas (1995) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), was slated to write the lyrics for Mulan, but he was replaced by Zippel "at the last moment."[2] Schwartz had written a song called "We'll Make a Man of You" for "when Mulan is trying to learn to be a soldier".[3] The song was eventually replaced by Wilder and Zippel's "I'll Make a Man Out of You" when Schwartz was forced to resign from Mulan by Disney executives Peter Schneider and Michael Eisner because the songwriter had also agreed to write the songs for rival film studio DreamWorks' animated feature film The Prince of Egypt (1998).[4] According to The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond, Schwartz believed that he would have been able to work on both films simultaneously, but ultimately chose The Prince of Egypt instead because he felt pressured by Disney.[5]
Before Mulan, American singer Donny Osmond had auditioned for the lead role of Hercules in Hercules, a role for which he was ultimately not cast because the directors felt that is voice sounded "too old" and "too deep" for the character.[6] Osmond later revealed in an interview with People that he was so embarrassed by his Hercules audition that he had nearly considered ending his singing career prematurely.[7] A few months later, Disney contacted Osmond with interest in casting him as the singing voice of Shang after comparing his audition tapes to BD Wong and determining that both actors have "very similar voices."[8] In one scene, Osmond's character, Shang, is hit in the stomach while singing "I'll Make a Man Out of You". In order to sound as realistic as possible, Osmond punched himself in the stomach several times while recording the song.[9]
Context, sequence and analysis[edit]
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" is performed by Captain Li Shang during Mulan '​s "humorous training montage,"[10] identified by Rob Blackwelder of SPLICEDWIRE.com as the film's "boot camp sequence."[11] According to Sputnikmusic, the scene revolves around Shang's attempt to train and transform "his squadron of incompetent buffoons into a team worthy of the Imperial Army."[12] The segment occupies "A large portion of the story" – Shang promises to "make men"[13] out of his "rag-tag recruits."[14] The purpose of the song in the film is to "compress dramatic time or narrate more compellingly than would simple dialogue."[15] The scene begins with Shang shooting an arrow into the top of a tall pole and challenging his soldiers to retrieve it, each of whom fail until Mulan eventually succeeds. According to the book Into the Closet: Gender and Cross-dressing in Children's Fiction: Cross-Dressing and the Gendered Body in Children's Literature and Film by Victoria Flanagan, Mulan is successful because she uses "an ingenuity that is based upon her ability to incorporate aspects of femininity into her masculine performance."[16] Towards the end of the sequence, the soldiers have improved dramatically and "the promising result of all that practice" is finally revealed.[17] In what Joshua and Judges author Athalya Brenner called "a humorous reversal toward the end of the movie," Mulan and her male allies disguise themselves as concubines in order to infiltrate the palace and rescue the emperor while "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is reprised in the background.[18]

 

 Screenshot of Mulan (left), disguised as "Ping", being reprimanded by Shang (right) during the "I'll Make a Man Out of You" sequence due to her incompetence.
Critics have observed ways in which the scene explores Mulan's growth and transformation as the character evolves from a clumsy, inexperienced recruit into one of the army's most skilled soldiers, in spite of her gender. According to the book Literacy, Play and Globalization: Converging Imaginaries in Children's Critical and Cultural Performances, the montage depicts Mulan's gender as "an obstacle to overcome."[19] Author Phyllis Frus wrote in her book Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works, "The need for inexperienced young men to go through a rigorous training results in a sequence common to many films," and that the scene "show's the challenges Ping/Mulan faces due to her" inexperience.[17] As observed by Juanita Kwok in the book Film Asia: New Perspectives on Film for English, the irony of the scene lies within the fact that "Mulan proves herself more competent than any of the men."[20] The author also observed that the scene's first refrain accompanies shots of Shang, while its second "coincides with Mulan climbing to the top of the pole."[21] Additionally, while the earlier, all-female musical number "Honor to Us All" "functions as an account of the constructedness of female gender," "I'll Make a Man Out of You" "juxtaposes and makes explicit the contention that gender is a cultural product," according to Johnson Cheu, author of Diversity in Disney Films: Critical Essays on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality and Disability.[22] The Representation of Gender in Walt Disney's "Mulan" believes that the song emphasizes desirable masculine traits, namely "discipline ... tranquility, celerity, strength and fearlessness,"[23] while Shang, according to Putting the Grail Back into Girl Power: How a Girl Saved Camelot, and why it Matters, "views [femininity] as comparable to weakness."[24] In her article Disney's "Mulan"—the "True" Deconstructed Heroine?, Lisa Brocklebank argued the song explores themes such as othering, ostracism and abjection.[25]
Critics have drawn similarities between the "I'll Make a Man Out of You" sequence and Hercules' training montage in Disney's Hercules (1997), as well as actress Demi Moore's role as Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil in the film G. I. Jane (1997).[10] In the book Ways of Being Male: Representing Masculinities in Children's Literature, author John Stephens wrote that although both Mulan and Hercules depict "the active male body as spectacle," Mulan '​s is less "straight-forward" due to the character's gender.[21] Michael Dequina of The Movie Report observed that "Mulan's transformation is highly reminiscent of Demi Moore's in last year's Disney drama G.I. Jane, but Mulan oneups that film's hour-long toughening process by efficiently covering the same ground during a single, rousing musical number."[26]
Music and lyrics[edit]



 
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Written in the key of G major in common time at a tempo of 110 beats per minute,[27] "I'll Make a Man Out of You" has been identified as a "heroic power ballad"[28] and anthem[29] that features an upbeat, "thumping" rhythm.[30][31] The Disney Song Encyclopedia described the song as a "rhythmic military song."[32] Beginning with "a military-style drum" introduction,[21] "I'll Make a Man Out of You", which is immediately preceded by the emotional ballad "Reflection", "breaks up the slower pace of the songs," according to Filmtracks.com.[33] Similar to the song "A Girl Worth Fighting For", the "ironically titled"[34] "I'll Make a Man Out of You" "play[s] off Mulan's secret" because Shang is unaware that she is actually a girl, as observed by Jeffrey Gantz of The Phoenix.[35] Johnson Cheu, author of Diversity in Disney Films: Critical Essays on Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality and Disability, received the song as a counterpart to the all-female musical number "Honor to Us All".[22] Towards the end of the song, "The backing track falls into silence and [Osmond's] vocals come to the fore."[36] Osmond's vocal range spans one octave, from D4 to F5.[37] Beginning with two verses, followed by a bridge, a refrain, a final verse and repeated choruses,[38] the song is a total of three minutes and twenty-one seconds in length.[39]
Entertainment Weekly identified the number as the film's "rambunctious peak."[40] According to Victoria Flanagan, author of Into the Closet: Gender and Cross-dressing in Children's Fiction: Cross-Dressing and the Gendered Body in Children's Literature and Film, "I'll Make a Man Out of You" is "a playful parody of conventional masculinity."[16] The lyric "I'll make a man out of you" is constantly repeated and reinforced by Shang.[35] According to author John Stephens of Ways of Being Male: Representing Masculinities in Children's Literature, the song's lyrics "initially define masculinity in opposition to femininity,"[21] with its first verse beginning, "Let's get down to business/To defeat the Huns/Did they send me daughters/When I asked for sons?"[27] Its chorus reads, "You must be swift as the coursing river/With all the force of the great typhoon/With all the strength of a raging fire/Mysterious as the dark side of the moon" which,[12] according to Ways of Being Male: Representing Masculinities in Children's Literature, "essentializes masculinity by asserting that it embodies the speed, strength and power of the natural world, and yet contains this within an aura of tranquility and mystery."[21] According to Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works, these lyrics "add a hint of darkness as they celebrate male prowess" by suggesting that one who has "acquired fiery strength" is also "untamed as the moon's dark side."[17] The song has been noted by the New York Post for its "slew of one-liners from supporting characters."[41] According to The Phoenix, Osmond performs the song's lyrics with "grit."[35] Meanwhile, the singer is backed up by a macho-sounding choir repeatedly chanting "Be a man!"[12][42]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]

 

 Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan covered the song in Mandarin and Cantonese for the film's Chinese and special edition releases; Chan's rendition has been met with generally positive reviews.
"I'll Make a Man Out of You" has been met with mostly positive reviews from both film and music critics. Irving Tan of Sputnikmusic wrote, "there hasn't been a single chorus in all of post-Mulan pop music that has managed to rival the roaring power in the refrain."[12] Scott Chitwood of ComingSoon.net reviewed "I'll Make a Man Out of You" as "a stirring, testosterone filled piece," describing the scene as "amusing."[43] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly wrote that the song "has a comparable infectious punch," concluding, "it's the only song in the movie that escapes Disneyfied blandness."[40] Jeff Vice of the Deseret News observed that Wong and Osmond's "voices sound eerily similar."[8] Tom Henry of The Blade enjoyed Osmond's delivery, describing the singer's performance as "solid."[44] Lloyd Paseman of The Register-Guard called "I'll Make a Man Out of You" a favorite of his.[45] While exploring "The History of Movie Training Montages", Chris Giblin of Men's Fitness opined, "Mulan served as proof that the fitness montage can work amazingly well in movies for kids." Giblin continued, "it has the best lyrics of any serious fitness/sports montage song. Overall, a very strong montage."[46] Disney.com itself cites "I'll Make a Man Out of You" as a "song that was so epic, so legendary, that it requires an out loud sing along anytime we hear it."[28]
Despite dubbing the film's songs its "weak link," TV Guide wrote that the musical numbers are "crafted with a knowing, almost camp wink that's totally in keeping with the subtext of the film," concluding that "I'll Make a Man Out of You" sounds like "a Village People original."[47] Writing for The Seattle Times, Moira Macdonald criticized Wilder and Zippel's songs as "forgettable," calling "I'll Make a Man Out of You" "annoying."[30] The Phoenix '​s Jeffrey Gantz wrote that although "Donny Osmond shows some grit, but he's still the voice of the Whitebread West."[35] Amazon.ca's Jason Verlinde commented, "Unfortunately, the voice of Donny Osmond, relegated to anthems such as 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' doesn't really enhance the story line".[29]
Accolades and recognition[edit]
Total Film ranked "I'll Make a Man Out of You" twenty-ninth on its list of the "30 Best Disney Songs".[36] Similarly, M ranked the song twentieth on its list of the "Top 20 Disney Songs of All Time". Author Stephanie Osmanski cited "Did they send me daughters when I asked for sons?" as her favourite lyric.[48] Gregory E. Miller of the New York Post cited I'll Make a Man Out of You" as one of "The best (and the most underrated) Disney songs," writing, "Captain Shang’s battle-preparation anthem is the movie’s most quotable, with a memorable chorus and a slew of one-liners from supporting characters."[41] PopSugar ranked the song the nineteenth "Catchiest Disney Song".[49] On Empire '​s list of the twenty "Most Awesome Training Montages In Cinema History", "I'll Make a Man Out of You" was ranked 14th. The author identified it as "a solid training montage in which Mulan and her friends go from hapless duffers to fearless warriors in just over two minutes."[50] Similarly, Men's Fitness also ranked "I'll Make a Man Out of You" among the greatest training montages in film history.[46] Stephen Fiorentine of Sneaker Report wrote that "Training montages aren’t limited to just live-action movies. With movies like Mulan and Hercules, Disney mastered the art of the montage in their animated films."[51]
Covers and parodies[edit]
When Mulan was released in China, Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan was hired to dub the voice of Shang and record "I'll Make a Man Out of You" in Mandarin and Cantonese.[52] The special edition DVD release of Mulan features a music video of Chan performing the song. The video also depicts Chan performing martial arts-inspired choreography. Positively received, Scott Chitwood of ComingSoon.net called Chan's rendition "a fun addition for Chan fans,"[43] while Nancy Churnin of The Dallas Morning News wrote that he performed the song "very ably."[53] Mexican singer Cristian Castro, who voiced Shang in the film's Latin American release,[54] recorded "I'll Make a Man Out of You" in Spanish, entitled "Hombres de Acción serán hoy".[55][56]
In October 2014, a parody of "I'll Make a Man Out of You" was uploaded to YouTube entitled "I'll Make a 'Mon Out of You".[57] A mashup of Mulan and the popular Pokémon franchise, the video features Digimon Gatomon attempting to masquerade as Pokémon Meowth in lieu of Mulan, while Ash occupies the role of Shang as his trainer, according to Smosh.[58]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from the website Discogs.[59]
Donny Osmond – lead vocals
Lea Salonga, Eddie Murphy, Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Tondo and Matthew Wilder – additional vocals
Matthew Wilder – songwriting and producing
David Zippel – songwriting
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External links[edit]
Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics


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Honor to Us All is a song from the 1998 Disney film Mulan.


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1 Production
2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 References

Production[edit]
The musical motif is woven into the rest of Mulan's score. For example, ""Suite from Mulan" starts off the score, and weaves the "Reflection" melody nicely through the orchestra, before moving to a playful rendition of "Honor To Us All", employing string pizzicato and muted brass staccato to great effect."[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Mulan's family reinforce the gender roles of China at the time, and show her what lies in her future.
Critical reception[edit]
SputnikMusic writes ""Honor To Us All" opens and recounts the massive struggle that girls in the Han Dynasty had to face due to the repressive cultural norms of that age. The song is peerless in creating an atmosphere of burdening expectations, and just by listening to it you know that Mulan is on the verge of single-handedly chopping down ten generations' worth of family tree honor."[2]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ "Soundtracks Reviewed: Mulan". soundtracksreviewed.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
2.Jump up ^ "Review: Disney Soundtracks - Mulan | Sputnikmusic". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03.


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Honor to Us All

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Honor to Us All is a song from the 1998 Disney film Mulan.


Contents  [hide]
1 Production
2 Synopsis
3 Critical reception
4 References

Production[edit]
The musical motif is woven into the rest of Mulan's score. For example, ""Suite from Mulan" starts off the score, and weaves the "Reflection" melody nicely through the orchestra, before moving to a playful rendition of "Honor To Us All", employing string pizzicato and muted brass staccato to great effect."[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Mulan's family reinforce the gender roles of China at the time, and show her what lies in her future.
Critical reception[edit]
SputnikMusic writes ""Honor To Us All" opens and recounts the massive struggle that girls in the Han Dynasty had to face due to the repressive cultural norms of that age. The song is peerless in creating an atmosphere of burdening expectations, and just by listening to it you know that Mulan is on the verge of single-handedly chopping down ten generations' worth of family tree honor."[2]
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ "Soundtracks Reviewed: Mulan". soundtracksreviewed.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
2.Jump up ^ "Review: Disney Soundtracks - Mulan | Sputnikmusic". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03.


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This article is about the song by Lea Salonga. For the song by Fifth Harmony, see Reflection (Fifth Harmony album).

"Reflection"

Song by Lea Salonga from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Released
June 2, 1998
Recorded
1997
Length
2:27
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Matthew Wilder ·
 David Zippel
 
Producer
Matthew Wilder
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack track listing

"Honor to Us All"
 (1) "Reflection"
 (2) "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
 (3)
 
"Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disney's 1998 animated film Mulan. In the film, the song is performed by Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in 1998.
A single version of the song was recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and became her debut single. The single's commercial success funded Aguilera's debut album from RCA, in addition to gaining her credibility amongst established writers and producers. Releases of the single were limited, which resulted in the track charting only on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, at number fifteen. An accompanying music video for the song was included on the DVD release of Mulan. Aguilera has performed the track on four televised performances, including at the CBS This Morning show, which saw her gain the attention of songwriter Diane Warren.


Contents  [hide]
1 Use in Mulan
2 Christina Aguilera single release 2.1 Reception
2.2 Live performances
2.3 Track listing
2.4 Charts
3 Other versions
4 Notes
5 References
6 External links

Use in Mulan[edit]
In the film Mulan, the song is performed by Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. "Reflection", which lasts for 2:27 (two minutes and twenty seven seconds),[1] was written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, in the key of A major. The track begins with the lyrics "Look at me, you may think you see who I really am, but you'll never know me", with Salonga's vocal range spanning from the low-note of B3 to the high-note of F5 in a moderately slow tempo of 92 beats per minute.[2] Irving Tan from Sputnikmusic labelled "Reflection" a "decent" song.[3]
Christina Aguilera single release[edit]

"Reflection"
 
Single by Christina Aguilera

from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Released
June 15, 1998
Format
CD single
Recorded
February 1998
Genre
Pop
Length
3:33
Label
Hollywood
Writer(s)
Matthew Wilder ·
 David Zippel
 
Producer(s)
Matthew Wilder
Christina Aguilera singles chronology

 "Reflection"
 (1998) "Genie in a Bottle"
 (1999)
 



 
"Reflection"







A sample of "Reflection", featuring Aguilera singing the last chorus over a pop background.
 
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Aguilera approached record label RCA, then having financial difficulties, and was told to contact Disney.[4] After being given the opportunity to record the theme to the 1998 film Mulan named "Reflection" it was reported she had gained a record deal with RCA Records.[5] After she was asked to hit a musical note required for "Reflection", she thought that the song could be the gateway into an album deal. Aguilera spent hours recording a cover of Whitney Houston's "Run to You", which included the note she was asked to hit.[4] After successfully hitting the note, which she called "the note that changed my life", she was given the opportunity to record the song.[6] Due to the success around the recording of "Reflection", RCA wished for Aguilera to record and release an album by September 1998 to maintain the "hype" surrounding her at that time.[6] The label laid the foundation for the album immediately and started presenting Aguilera with tracks for her debut album, which they later decided would have a January 1999 release.[6]
Aguilera's version of "Reflection" was released to adult contemporary radio on June 15, 1998.[7] The song was released as a CD single in Japan on September 18, 1999.[8] In 2000, Aguilera recorded the Spanish version of "Reflection" titled "Mi Reflejo" which was adapted by Rudy Pérez for the album of the same name.[9]
Reception[edit]
Beth Johnson of Entertainment Weekly noted Aguilera has a "who-am-I musings" persona in the song,[10] while Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic commented that the "Matthew Wilder and David Zippel's full-fledged songs [on Mulan] are flat and unmemorable."[11] In 2000, Aguilera recorded a Spanish-language version of the song entitled "Mi Reflejo" for the same titled album.[12] "Reflection" peaked at number 15 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[13][14] After the success of the track, Aguilera's record label RCA decided to fund her debut album (costing over one million dollars), and eventually funded more than they had predicted initially.[15]
Live performances[edit]
Aguilera performed the song on television four times, first on the CBS This Morning, and then on the Donny & Marie show; neither of these performances were directed at her demographic of teen viewers.[13] Whilst watching the show on This Morning, Aguilera gained the attention of songwriter Diane Warren, who was astonished by such a young performer being as "polished" as she was. Warren later stated that she had seen the potential in Aguilera.[15] The singer also performed "Reflection" on MuchMusic's Intimate and Interactive on May 17, 2000.[16] An ABC special in 2000, featuring a performance of the song, was recorded and released in a DVD titled My Reflection.[17]
Track listing[edit]
CD single[18]
1."Reflection" – 3:34
Charts[edit]

Chart (1998)
Peak
 position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[14] 15

Chart (2011)
Peak
 position
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[19] 87
Other versions[edit]
The group Mannheim Steamroller covered the song on their 1999 album, Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse. Singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performed the song on the Dedication Week of the sixth season of the show, with the performance she moved forward to the next round.[20] Jackie Evancho also covered the song on her fourth studio album, Songs from the Silver Screen.[21] In La Voz... Argentina (the Argentinian version of The Voice), the Spanish version of the song was covered by Sofia Rangone.[22]
Notes[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "Mulan: Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
2.Jump up ^ "Digital Sheet Music – Lea Salonga Reflection (from 'Mulan')". Walt Disney Publishing Company. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
3.Jump up ^ Tan, Irving. "Review: Soundtrack (Disney) - Mulan". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
4.^ Jump up to: a b Dominguez 2003, p. 43
5.Jump up ^ Dominguez 2003, p. 38
6.^ Jump up to: a b c Dominguez 2003, p. 44
7.Jump up ^ "Disney's Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media) 110 (19): 20. May 9, 1998. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
8.Jump up ^ "リフレクション" [Reflection] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 5, 2015.
9.Jump up ^ Erlewine, Stepehn. "Mi Reflejo: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved August 1, 2008.
10.Jump up ^ Johnson, Beth (August 20, 1999). "Christina Aguilera (1999)". Entertainment Weekly. Time Warner. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
11.Jump up ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (June 2, 1998). "Mulan Soundtrack Review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
12.Jump up ^ "Mi Reflejo: Overview". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
13.^ Jump up to: a b Dominguez 2003, p. 45
14.^ Jump up to: a b Robert Greenberger (2009). Contemporary Musicians and Their Music - Christina Aguilera. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
15.^ Jump up to: a b Dominguez 2003, p. 46
16.Jump up ^ "Christina Aguilera Live" (in English). Intimate and Interactive. 2000-05-17. Event occurs at 60. MuchMusic.
17.Jump up ^ "Amazon.com: Christina Aguilera – My Reflection: Christina Aguilera, Dr. John, Brian McKnight, Bow Wow, Lawrence Jordan (II), Paul Hunter: Movies & TV". Amazon.com. June 5, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
18.Jump up ^ Reflection (CD single liner notes). Christina Aguilera. Hollywood Records. 1998. 03MS32900.
19.Jump up ^ "노래방차트" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
20.Jump up ^ "Top 20". American Idol (television show). Jordin Sparks. 2007.
21.Jump up ^ "Songs from the Silver Screen". Target Corporation. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
22.Jump up ^ "Termino Una etapa en 'La Voz Argentina'". Diario Show (in Spanish). August 12, 2012.
References[edit]
Dominguez, Pier (2003). Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized Biography. Amber Communications Group, Inc. ISBN 978-0-9702224-5-9.
External links[edit]
Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics


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This article is about the song by Lea Salonga. For the song by Fifth Harmony, see Reflection (Fifth Harmony album).

"Reflection"

Song by Lea Salonga from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Released
June 2, 1998
Recorded
1997
Length
2:27
Label
Walt Disney
Writer
Matthew Wilder ·
 David Zippel
 
Producer
Matthew Wilder
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack track listing

"Honor to Us All"
 (1) "Reflection"
 (2) "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
 (3)
 
"Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disney's 1998 animated film Mulan. In the film, the song is performed by Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in 1998.
A single version of the song was recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and became her debut single. The single's commercial success funded Aguilera's debut album from RCA, in addition to gaining her credibility amongst established writers and producers. Releases of the single were limited, which resulted in the track charting only on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, at number fifteen. An accompanying music video for the song was included on the DVD release of Mulan. Aguilera has performed the track on four televised performances, including at the CBS This Morning show, which saw her gain the attention of songwriter Diane Warren.


Contents  [hide]
1 Use in Mulan
2 Christina Aguilera single release 2.1 Reception
2.2 Live performances
2.3 Track listing
2.4 Charts
3 Other versions
4 Notes
5 References
6 External links

Use in Mulan[edit]
In the film Mulan, the song is performed by Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. "Reflection", which lasts for 2:27 (two minutes and twenty seven seconds),[1] was written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, in the key of A major. The track begins with the lyrics "Look at me, you may think you see who I really am, but you'll never know me", with Salonga's vocal range spanning from the low-note of B3 to the high-note of F5 in a moderately slow tempo of 92 beats per minute.[2] Irving Tan from Sputnikmusic labelled "Reflection" a "decent" song.[3]
Christina Aguilera single release[edit]

"Reflection"
 
Single by Christina Aguilera

from the album Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack

Released
June 15, 1998
Format
CD single
Recorded
February 1998
Genre
Pop
Length
3:33
Label
Hollywood
Writer(s)
Matthew Wilder ·
 David Zippel
 
Producer(s)
Matthew Wilder
Christina Aguilera singles chronology

 "Reflection"
 (1998) "Genie in a Bottle"
 (1999)
 



 
"Reflection"







A sample of "Reflection", featuring Aguilera singing the last chorus over a pop background.
 
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Aguilera approached record label RCA, then having financial difficulties, and was told to contact Disney.[4] After being given the opportunity to record the theme to the 1998 film Mulan named "Reflection" it was reported she had gained a record deal with RCA Records.[5] After she was asked to hit a musical note required for "Reflection", she thought that the song could be the gateway into an album deal. Aguilera spent hours recording a cover of Whitney Houston's "Run to You", which included the note she was asked to hit.[4] After successfully hitting the note, which she called "the note that changed my life", she was given the opportunity to record the song.[6] Due to the success around the recording of "Reflection", RCA wished for Aguilera to record and release an album by September 1998 to maintain the "hype" surrounding her at that time.[6] The label laid the foundation for the album immediately and started presenting Aguilera with tracks for her debut album, which they later decided would have a January 1999 release.[6]
Aguilera's version of "Reflection" was released to adult contemporary radio on June 15, 1998.[7] The song was released as a CD single in Japan on September 18, 1999.[8] In 2000, Aguilera recorded the Spanish version of "Reflection" titled "Mi Reflejo" which was adapted by Rudy Pérez for the album of the same name.[9]
Reception[edit]
Beth Johnson of Entertainment Weekly noted Aguilera has a "who-am-I musings" persona in the song,[10] while Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic commented that the "Matthew Wilder and David Zippel's full-fledged songs [on Mulan] are flat and unmemorable."[11] In 2000, Aguilera recorded a Spanish-language version of the song entitled "Mi Reflejo" for the same titled album.[12] "Reflection" peaked at number 15 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[13][14] After the success of the track, Aguilera's record label RCA decided to fund her debut album (costing over one million dollars), and eventually funded more than they had predicted initially.[15]
Live performances[edit]
Aguilera performed the song on television four times, first on the CBS This Morning, and then on the Donny & Marie show; neither of these performances were directed at her demographic of teen viewers.[13] Whilst watching the show on This Morning, Aguilera gained the attention of songwriter Diane Warren, who was astonished by such a young performer being as "polished" as she was. Warren later stated that she had seen the potential in Aguilera.[15] The singer also performed "Reflection" on MuchMusic's Intimate and Interactive on May 17, 2000.[16] An ABC special in 2000, featuring a performance of the song, was recorded and released in a DVD titled My Reflection.[17]
Track listing[edit]
CD single[18]
1."Reflection" – 3:34
Charts[edit]

Chart (1998)
Peak
 position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[14] 15

Chart (2011)
Peak
 position
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[19] 87
Other versions[edit]
The group Mannheim Steamroller covered the song on their 1999 album, Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse. Singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performed the song on the Dedication Week of the sixth season of the show, with the performance she moved forward to the next round.[20] Jackie Evancho also covered the song on her fourth studio album, Songs from the Silver Screen.[21] In La Voz... Argentina (the Argentinian version of The Voice), the Spanish version of the song was covered by Sofia Rangone.[22]
Notes[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "Mulan: Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
2.Jump up ^ "Digital Sheet Music – Lea Salonga Reflection (from 'Mulan')". Walt Disney Publishing Company. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
3.Jump up ^ Tan, Irving. "Review: Soundtrack (Disney) - Mulan". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
4.^ Jump up to: a b Dominguez 2003, p. 43
5.Jump up ^ Dominguez 2003, p. 38
6.^ Jump up to: a b c Dominguez 2003, p. 44
7.Jump up ^ "Disney's Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media) 110 (19): 20. May 9, 1998. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
8.Jump up ^ "リフレクション" [Reflection] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 5, 2015.
9.Jump up ^ Erlewine, Stepehn. "Mi Reflejo: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved August 1, 2008.
10.Jump up ^ Johnson, Beth (August 20, 1999). "Christina Aguilera (1999)". Entertainment Weekly. Time Warner. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
11.Jump up ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (June 2, 1998). "Mulan Soundtrack Review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
12.Jump up ^ "Mi Reflejo: Overview". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
13.^ Jump up to: a b Dominguez 2003, p. 45
14.^ Jump up to: a b Robert Greenberger (2009). Contemporary Musicians and Their Music - Christina Aguilera. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
15.^ Jump up to: a b Dominguez 2003, p. 46
16.Jump up ^ "Christina Aguilera Live" (in English). Intimate and Interactive. 2000-05-17. Event occurs at 60. MuchMusic.
17.Jump up ^ "Amazon.com: Christina Aguilera – My Reflection: Christina Aguilera, Dr. John, Brian McKnight, Bow Wow, Lawrence Jordan (II), Paul Hunter: Movies & TV". Amazon.com. June 5, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
18.Jump up ^ Reflection (CD single liner notes). Christina Aguilera. Hollywood Records. 1998. 03MS32900.
19.Jump up ^ "노래방차트" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
20.Jump up ^ "Top 20". American Idol (television show). Jordin Sparks. 2007.
21.Jump up ^ "Songs from the Silver Screen". Target Corporation. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
22.Jump up ^ "Termino Una etapa en 'La Voz Argentina'". Diario Show (in Spanish). August 12, 2012.
References[edit]
Dominguez, Pier (2003). Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized Biography. Amber Communications Group, Inc. ISBN 978-0-9702224-5-9.
External links[edit]
Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics


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 The main characters in Mulan II. From left to right: Ling, Chien-Po, Yao, Shang, Mulan, Mushu, Cri-Kee, Su, Ting-Ting and Mei.
The following are fictional characters from Disney's 1998 film Mulan and its 2004 sequel film, Mulan II.


Contents  [hide]
1 Fa Mulan/Ping
2 Li Shang
3 Mushu
4 Shan Yu
5 Yao, Ling and Chien-Po 5.1 Yao
5.2 Ling
5.3 Chien-Po
6 Other characters 6.1 Mulan's family
6.2 Khan
6.3 Little Brother
6.4 The Emperor of China
6.5 Chi-Fu
6.6 General Li
6.7 The Matchmaker
6.8 Hayabusa
7 Characters from Mulan II 7.1 Daughters of the Emperor of China
7.2 Sharon
7.3 Lord Qin and Prince Jeeki
8 References

Fa Mulan/Ping[edit]
Main article: Mulan (Disney character)
Fa Mulan is a young girl who is willing to give up her life to save her father. She enters the army as a man named Ping. She faces the worst enemy China's ever seen, the Hun leader Shan-Yu, who has an army willing to destroy anything in their path. She then finds out she just wanted to be more than someone's daughter or someone's wife. To prove that, she too can be written in stone and give her family honor.
Li Shang[edit]

Captain/General Li Shang

Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Dean DeBlois
Voiced by
B.D. Wong (speaking)
Donny Osmond (singing)
Aliases
Captain Shang,
 General Shang,
 "Pretty Boy"
Captain/General Li Shang is a Chinese army captain. His speaking voice was provided by B.D. Wong in all three titles, and his singing vocals were performed by Donny Osmond (Jackie Chan in the Mandarin version). During his appointment in the first movie, is a highly capable leader with a dedication to his cause to match, albeit at times being too "by-the-book" and putting his duty above his feelings, in contrast to Mulan. He is often called a 'Pretty Boy' due to his dashing good looks and strong physique. He is reserved and thoughtful, a more logical and calming influence to Mulan's adventurous personality. Shortly after his initial introduction in Mulan, Shang is appointed newly as an army captain, by his father who is a general. Later through the film, he becomes friends with Ping (who is Fa Mulan disguised as a man), after his life is saved by him/her. Shortly after, however, he finds out she is actually a woman, which is forbidden by the empire's law, punishable by death. After sparing her life, and later helping her save the empire, they become love interests to each other with the closing of the film.
In Mulan II, the film begins with him proposing to marry Mulan, to which she gladly agrees. He is promoted from captain to general by the emperor, and he and Mulan are directed by the emperor to escort his three daughters to a conflicting kingdom in hopes that an arranged marriage between them and the three princes of the opposing nation will bring peace. He and Mulan go through much conflict around their relationship, and midway through the film he is assumed dead after falling into a canyon with a streaming river further down. Later, when it is revealed he is alive (with help from his gray-spotted white horse), Mushu saves the day by pretending to be the Golden Dragon of Unity and freeing the princesses from their vows. Mushu (still posing as the Golden Dragon) marries Shang and Mulan. Mulan later tells Shang about Mushu and he combines both families temples so that Mushu can remain as Mulan's guardian.
Note: In Chinese naming convention, personal names in Chinese, unlike Western names, present the family/clan name first. This convention was followed in the first film; his family name was given to be Li and he was addressed as "Captain Li." In the second film, the convention was overlooked and Shang was used as his family name by mistake.
B.D. Wong reprises his role as Shang in Kingdom Hearts II, which is almost identical to the film with the exception of Sora, Donald Duck, Goofy. As in the film, he initially distrusts Mulan, Sora, Donald and Goofy, but learns to respect them after they defeat Shan-Yu and his Heartless army. Later on in the game, when Riku arrives in this world to warn the Emperor of Organization XIII's evil plans, a distrusting Shang attempts to fight Riku, who easily defeats him. In the end, after Sora, Donald, Goofy and Mulan have destroyed the Heartless Storm Rider created by Xigbar, Mulan becomes a bodyguard for the Emperor alongside Shang. During the game's credits, he and Mulan almost kiss, but are interrupted by Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, who were spying on them but fell over.

Mushu[edit]

Mushu

First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Voiced by
Eddie Murphy (Mulan)
Mark Moseley (Mulan II, Kingdom Hearts, House of Mouse, singing voice in the first film)
Mushu is Fa Mulan's closest companion throughout the Mulan series and comic relief. He is a scrawny, tiny, red, orange-accented Chinese dragon with blue horns. He is voiced by Eddie Murphy in his first appearance and Mark Moseley (a professional Eddie Murphy sound-double) afterward.
At first, Mulan's companions were to be two reptilian creatures; the idea of the creatures being dragons had not been established. However, feeling that two sidekicks would overcrowd the story, the animators then decided on a two-headed dragon, though they were green and grotesque. After the animators decided on a single-headed dragon, they established Mushu's physical concept. For better use, the animators shrunk Mushu to a smaller size.[1]
Around the time when the music of the film was to be created, the songwriters had written a piece for Mushu, for him to sing to assure Mulan that he will be there to help her. However, after Eddie Murphy came to voice the character, the character and his dynamic changed. Although the animators canceled the scene, the song was a favorite among the filmmakers.[2]
Mushu, was once a guardian spirit of Mulan's family, but he has been demoted to the humiliating position of an incense burner and gong-ringer for the deceased Fa ancestors ever since he failed to protect a family member, a soldier named Fa Deng, resulting in the soldier's demise by decapitation (he's seen carrying his own head as a spirit). In contrast to Mulan, Mushu is in most situations more comical, overconfident, and impulsive.[3]
He strives to be one of the family guardians again, but he is content to help Mulan, even if he's the one who starts the trouble.[3] He can also be selfish at times, but his heroism proves that he has a big heart, despite his size.[3] Mushu is also sensitive about his size, claiming to Mulan that his small stature was simply for her convenience rather than his default state. He also dislikes being compared to a lizard, insisting that he doesn't do "that tongue thing".
He has the body of a snake, the horns of an elk, the claws of an eagle, and the face of a camel, coming to resemble a legendary dragon found in Chinese art around the time.[1] He is able to survive more like a mythical creature than an animal; he endures being stomped on, explosions, and an avalanche in the first movie. He can also understand other animals, as seen when he converses with Cri-kee (Mushu's cricket) and horse Khan.
At one point when he wants to disguise as a soldier riding a horse to get them out of the camp, he uses a giant panda as the soldier's steed. "What? You haven't seen a black and white before?" Like many dragons, he is able to breathe fire, at first unsuccessfully, but masters it in time to stop Shan Yu's falcon, Hayabusa, from alerting the Huns to Li Shang's presence.
At the start of the film, Mushu does not make his official appearance until after Mulan runs away from home to serve in her elderly father Fa Zhou's place in a war against the deadly Hun army. Knowing that Mulan's exposure will lead to the disgrace of the Fa family, the spirits of the ancestors choose to send the Great Stone Dragon to retrieve her. For the task of awakening him, they send Mushu, who would rather go himself.
After several unsuccessful attempts, he eventually ends up accidentally destroying the dragon statue. In order to escape punishment from the ancestors, he secretly sets out to make Mulan a war hero. Mushu helps a lot and with the help of Cri-kee, helps Mulan defeat Shan-Yu, resulting in him being returned to the position of guardian.
In Mulan II, when Mulan prepares to marry Li Shang, Mushu is at first overjoyed to the point of tears, going as far as planning the wedding himself. However, the ancestors warn the Shang family guardians will take over for Mulan if she marries Shang, returning Mushu to Gong duty. Desperate to keep his pedestal, he continuously tries to break Mulan and Shang apart.
He later changes, marries them (pretending to be the golden dragon), and decides that he's happy if Mulan's happy. His actions cause Mulan to forgive him. He even brings the kingdoms peace by uniting Shang and Mulan. Mushu also uses his impersonation to free three princesses from being forced into an arranged marriage so they can marry whoever they want. He is then gratified when Shang combines the family temples, giving Mushu his pedestal back.
In the first Kingdom Hearts, Mushu (ム羽 Mūshū?) became a summon gem after his home world was destroyed by the Heartless. His primary attack - "Fire Breath" - aided Sora and his friends in their battles. He returns to his world after the door to Kingdom Hearts is sealed. In Kingdom Hearts II, he is helping Ping (Mulan) get into the Imperial Army. When Sora, Donald and Goofy show up, they quickly reminisce about their past adventures, and after telling them he was a family guardian, Sora and the others agreed to help out Ping as payback for borrowing Mushu in the first game.
In a later scene, he accidentally reveals that Ping is a woman and she is discharged from the army. In the end, peace was restored to their world and he went back to being a guardian, but not after receiving a quick scolding from Sora. When Sora and Mulan use their Limit, Mushu helps by spurting fireballs.
Mushu also appears in the Drawn to Animation show at Disney California Adventure Park's Disney Animation building and Disney's Hollywood Studios's The Magic of Disney Animation. He is also a meetable character at the parks.

Shan Yu[edit]

Shan Yu

First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Pres Romanillos
Tim Hodge
Voiced by
Miguel Ferrer (Mulan)
Corey Burton (KHII)
A physically imposing and ruthless Hun chieftain and the general of the Huns who serves as the main antagonist of the film. He is voiced by Miguel Ferrer in Mulan and Corey Burton in Kingdom Hearts II. Shan Yu is the cruel leader of the Huns who is bent on conquering China, and with his Hun army, climbs over the Great Wall and invades the land to prove his "superiority" to the Emperor. He is the only Hun to have eyes with black scleras and orange irises.
Like his people, Shan Yu is trained in living off the Earth, possessing heightened senses and a saker falcon as his pet. His strength is demonstrated many times during the course of the film, such as easily breaking down a barricaded door or effortlessly slicing through a massive pillar with his sword, making him easily one of the strongest characters in the film (second perhaps only to Chien-Po). Ruthless and cold-hearted, Shan Yu kills without mercy or remorse and, on occasion, as a joke; for example, after freeing two captured Chinese scouts to carry a message to the Emperor, he then comments to an archer, "How many men does it take to deliver a message?" (The archer replies "one", nocking an arrow.) While clearly heartless to his foes, he is proud of his army, as shown at the beginning when he thought it was perfect that all of China knew him and his army were there after the signal fire was lighted and when he flatly refused to avoid the Imperial troops and instead opt to take them head on, despite knowing that they are the elite of China's armies.
Some time after General Li's recruits complete their training, Shan Yu's falcon acquires a doll from a village in the Tung Shao Pass. After close examination of the doll and traces on it by his five main men, Shan Yu deduces that the Imperial Army is waiting for them. Ambushing General Li's army, Shan-Yu wipes out the Emperor's best troops, including General Li, and sets the village on fire, only the aftermath of which is seen in the film. No known survivors were discovered by Li Shang's troops. As they head for the Imperial City, the Hun army ambushes Li Shang's troops in the Tung Shao Pass when Mushu accidentally fired a cannon causing their position to given away to them, casting flaming arrows from the mountains to disintegrate their ammunition. Shan-Yu then leads his entire army to wipe out Li Shang's small battalion. Mulan, however, takes control of Li Shang's last cannon, aiming it for a nearby mountain. This maneuver triggers an avalanche that wipes out almost all of Shan-Yu's army and encases Shan Yu in a blanket of snow. At first, it seems like a victory, thanks to Mulan. Unfortunately, it is not. Following the avalanche and the departure of Li Shang's troops, Shan Yu rises from the snow, shaken and infuriated at the loss of his army. A loud yell of anger is all it takes for Mulan to realize that there is still a chance for the Huns; Shan Yu's pet falcon and five of his best troops had survived the assault. With no one to stop him, Shan Yu and his troops head for the Imperial City with Mulan close behind.
While his troops hide within a Chinese dragon at the Imperial celebration, Shan Yu lies in wait on top of the roof of the Emperor's palace. At the right moment, Shan Yu's falcon retrieves his sword and his troops spring into action, locking up the palace and kidnapping the Emperor. As Shan Yu threatens the Emperor to bow to him, Mulan, Li Shang, Yao, Chien-Pao, and Ling infiltrate the palace in an attempt to rescue the Emperor, the latter three being in drag (as a disguise). Mulan, Yao, Chien-Po and Ling defeat Shan Yu's men and his pet falcon is fried by Mushu. After securing the Emperor, in an attempt to distract Shan Yu from Shang (whom he was about to slaughter) Mulan reveals that it was she who destroyed his army. Pursuing her throughout the palace and onto the roof, Shan-Yu's attempt to kill Mulan backfires when Mulan initiates a plan of her own. Immobilizing Shan-Yu on the roof, she pins him to the roof with his own sword while Mushu aims a rocket at Shan Yu. Releasing the rocket, Mushu, Mulan, and Crik-ee escape the roof as the Hun leader is pulled by the rocket into a munitions tower and is destroyed in a brilliant explosion. Mulan is then awarded Shan-Yu's sword for her success at ridding China of the Huns forever.
Shan Yu appears in Kingdom Hearts II as one of the first Disney Villains that Sora and company can fight in the game. He appears in the Land of Dragons, a Mulan-based world. The game follows much of the movie's storyline, except for the fact that instead of having an army Of Huns, he could summon an army of Heartless. He traps Sora and Mulan in a cave full of Heartless, while he destroys the Imperial Army's village. When Sora, Mulan, Donald and Goofy, along with the Imperial army, appears at the summit, the scene plays like a similar mountain scene in the film. He then makes his way into the Emperor's castle, but is stopped by Sora, Mulan, and the others. He fights them, using dark energy to enhance his abilities and working alongside his attack falcon and a swarm of Heartless. He tends to favor the Rapid Thruster Heartless, creating an army of them to attack Sora and friends on the mountain pass (in the movie it was his Hun army that attacked the heroes on the pass). During the boss battle he will send three Nightwalker Heartless to try and take down the door. This swarm of Heartless is resurrected when Sora fights a mysterious cloaked man that is later revealed as Riku on the same pass. He is ultimately slain by Sora. Shan Yu was not associated with Maleficent or Organization XIII, making his role in the game equivalent to that of Clayton from the first game.
Shan Yu also appears as "Shan-Yu" in The Kingdom Keepers, where he challenges Finn Whitman and finding that Finn can turn from human to pure light tries to kill him as well as his friend Charlene.
Yao, Ling and Chien-Po[edit]

Yao, Ling and Chien-Po

First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
 Rita Hsiao
Dean DeBlois
Voiced by
Harvey Fierstein (Yao)
Gedde Watanabe (Ling)
Matthew Wilder (Ling’s singing voice in Mulan)
Jerry Tondo (Chien-Po)
The army recruited Yao, Ling and Chien-Po to fight the Huns. Like other newly recruited soldiers, they lacked military skills before they were trained. However, they were harder to train than most. Even Mulan learned faster than they. Eventually, their training paid off and the trio were capable fighters. Even so, they still had trouble doing things right and were rather clumsy. They served largely as the comic relief, often involving slapstick humor that made them reminiscent of the Three Stooges. Eventually, despite some early conflict, the three extended an open hand to Mulan and became her "army buddies", though they, like the rest of the army, thought she was a man named Ping. As soldiers, they each had a different color uniform: green for Mulan, red for Yao, yellow for Ling and blue for Chien-Po. Unlike most other soldiers, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po did not seem to think any less of her when they found out she was a woman. When they later met up, they even agreed to participate in her plan to stop the surviving Huns by disguising themselves as concubines. Somehow, they fooled the guards, though none of the three made a very attractive woman (especially Yao, as he kept his facial hair even in makeup).
In the second film, the three were given a more substantial role and are shown not to have changed since the first film. Reprised by the original voice actors (sans Wilder; Watanabe did his own singing), they had been to see the matchmaker that rejected Mulan in the first film, but she decided there could not be a match for any of them, and threw them out. They were discouraged, but felt better when Mulan and Li Shang came to recruit them for another mission. Shang claimed to the emperor that just the five of them would be enough protection for his three daughters. Although still as bumbling as ever, Shang knew that they were instrumental in their victory against the Huns, which they did not appear to have received the same credit for. They gladly joined the escort to get the emperor's daughters to the Qui Gong princes they are engaged to. Along the way, they develop feelings for the princesses, Yao with Mei, Ling with Ting-Ting, and Chien-Po with Su. They take the princesses to a carnival for some amusement. Eventually, all three princesses admit that their feeling are mutual, and do not want to marry the princes, despite their duty. Mulan, knowing this, leaves the trio with the princesses, and goes to offer herself to the royal family instead. However, the trio arrives with the princesses, as does Shang. Mushu pretends to be the Great Golden Dragon of Unity who commands that they be allowed to marry whoever they want, allowing them to be with Yao, Ling and Chien-Po. Presumably they did marry, though nothing was shown to indicate this.
In Kingdom Hearts II, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po appear as minor characters in The Land of Dragons with pretty much the same role as they had in the original film: they, along with Mulan, are members of Li Shang's troop.
Yao[edit]
Yao is the self-appointed leader of the trio. His signature color is red in the first film and purple in the second film. An arrogant and short-tempered individual with a bit of a Napoleon complex, he is short, stocky and has a permanent black eye. In the first film, he enjoys picking on Mulan for fun at first, but eventually becomes her friend. His clumsiness reveals, however, that he is not as powerful a man as he claims to be. He states about wanting a girl who'd admire his strength and battle scars.
In the second film, he reveals a rewarding plaque that has a picture of himself on his chest and falls in love with Princess Mei, the emperor's middle daughter. She accepted the idea that "my duty is to my heart" and is the easiest to be won over. In his encounter, he puts the slipper back onto her foot and sets the table for her with oranges, meat buns and tea. He wanted to marry a girl who would be impressed with his looks and his fighting ability. Although such traits leave something to be desired, he managed to impress her, and when he wins a fight at a carnival and is given a prize, he chooses a stuffed panda bear with three black legs and one white leg and gives it to her.
Ling[edit]
Ling is the group's middleman of medium height and very slim build. His signature color is yellow in the first film and blue in the second film. He is a friendly and enthusiastic man with a joke for every occasion. Though he teases Mulan at first, he, like the other two, becomes her friend. He and Yao occasionally have disagreements, but he grows to accept him as their leader. He was the one who coined the phrase "a girl worth fighting for."
In the second film, he falls in love with Princess Ting-Ting, the eldest princess. She is the most uptight princess, devoted to honor, and tries be a role model to her sisters. Ling, who wanted a girl who would laugh at his jokes (even knowing the chopstick nose trick that Ling believes to have invented), had to try harder than his partners to impress her. Unlike most people, Ting-Ting is amused by his puns, but would not laugh, claiming to dislike laughter, though the reason is that she thinks her snorting laugh is embarrassing. He begins to doubt himself. However, at the carnival, when some fireflies accidentally set off firecrackers that hit Ling, she cannot contain herself at his misfortune. She snorts, but Ling doesn't mind and thinks it's cute. At the end they are able to get married because of Mushu.
Chien-Po[edit]
Chien-Po is by far the tallest and most obese of Mulan's friends with a bald head. His signature color is blue in the first film and green in the second film. He is the calmest and most spiritual of the three, and his appearance seems to have been inspired by Buddhist imagery. He is rather naïve compared to his partners, and loves food more than anything, which is the main thing he considers when searching for a woman for he wishes for a wife that will be good at cooking and preparing food. He is very good-natured and would never do anything to upset anyone, making him the most ready to befriend Mulan. He also possesses great strength (which he often cannot control) and can lift multiple people with ease.
In the second film, he falls in love with Princess Su, the youngest sister. The most childlike, she is easily swayed, and is soon convinced of Mei's opinions. She loves food as much as Chien-Po, and when the group stops traveling for a while, she spends her time picking fruit from trees. Chien-Po discovers this, and the two of them bond easily. He even saves her when the carriage ends up falling in the water. At the carnival, they both order some dumplings, ginger, fresh insects and soybeans.
Other characters[edit]
Mulan's family[edit]
##Fa Zhou is Mulan's father who is very strict and also a famed war veteran. At first glance he seems like he only cares about the honor of the family and that he is quick to frustration with Mulan. He first appears putting an incense stick on the hanging dish and praying to the honorable ancestors while Mulan is seeing the matchmaker. Nothing distracts him from his prayers, even when chickens go running around in the shrine crazily to devour the chicken feed. When Chi-Fu calls him from the Fa family for military duty, he puts down the cane, stands straight and accepts his assignment scroll, not caring about his old crippled body despite his limping and visible pain. Mulan worries that he is risking his life, especially after seeing him collapse after some sword exercises. When Mulan returns in triumph of defeating Shan Yu, she gives him Shan Yu's sword with the blade wrapped in cloth and the crest of the emperor; the two gifts that honor the Fa Family. On receiving these gifts, he immediately throws them down and confesses that all he ever wanted was Mulan to be happy and safe, informing her that his greatest honour is having her as a daughter. He was voiced by Soon-Tek Oh.
##Fa Li is Mulan's mother. She initially stays with the dresser waiting for Mulan to come. She is furious when her daughter's hair is freckled with hay and sends her inside to clean her up. She and all the dressers help her get dressed after a bath. After they have finished beautifying Mulan, she sends her to the impatient matchmaker who then gets angry by Mulan's accidents. Fa Li consoles her after the matchmaker rejects her. During the rainy night, she weeps for her daughter who runs away with Khan the horse, and her husband Fa Zhou consoles her while watching over her at the same time. According to her second film, the only child she likes is Sha-Ron (a faux-Chinese version of the name Sharon), a little girl who wears a lavender outfit and ox-horns. She was voiced by Freda Foh Shen.
##Grandmother Fa is Mulan's grandmother. She is very easy-going and gives Mulan the most freedom. She also provides comic relief in the family. She is first seen holding a cage with Cri-Kee in it. She covers her eyes while crossing a road and demonstrates the ability to show how lucky this cricket is. After Fa Li and all the dressers have finished beautifying Mulan, Grandma Fa gives her a few things to make her look perfect. She constantly encourages her to find a husband. During the rainy night, she recognizes that her granddaughter has run away to join the army in her father's place, and she picks up the lantern. When Mulan returns home with Shan Yu's sword and the Emperor's crest, she comments that Mulan should have brought a man home and is shocked when Li Shang arrives, causing her to jokingly say to sign her up for the next war. When Mulan asks Shang to stay for dinner, she asks him to stay forever. In her second film, she plays a game in the house of Fa and brings in food for the perfect couple Mulan and Shang. Her speaking voice is provided by June Foray and her singing voice is provided by Marni Nixon.
##First Ancestor Fa is the eldest member of the Fa family and acts as leader of the ancestors. He carries a staff with him. When he is summoned, he brings Mushu to life by saying the word "awaken". He usually stops the other ancestors from fighting and requests (what he thinks are) better plans such as summoning the Great Stone Dragon. When Mushu returns with Mulan, he gives him his job as a guardian again, though showing a frustrated face. In the beginning of his second film, he performs something interesting with the forming of smoke. He was voiced by George Takei.
##Other Ancestors, members of the company including the farmer and his wife (a parody of the famous painting American Gothic), and the counter who is always fiddling with his abacus. Fa Deng is the only ancestor whose head is cut off, a result of Mushu's misguidance to him when he was a guardian. Many of these ancestors clamor about Mulan when she's away. Mary Kay Bergman did the voice of the female ancestors in the first film and in the second film, they are voiced by Tress MacNeille.
Khan[edit]
Khan is Mulan's horse with a black coat and white markings on his face, belly and legs. He is portrayed as a very intelligent and confident horse. When he first saw Mushu, he tried to kill him with his hooves. In the first film, during the surprise ambush on the mountains, Mulan causes an avalanche killing many Huns. Khan risks his life to save Mulan and tries his best to run to safety before he almost falls to his death off the cliff. He also seems to be very close to Mulan. In the second film, he gets angry at Mushu who tries to break Mulan and Shang up after his saddle is unbuckled and in one of his attempts, he injures him by stomping on him with his hooves. Khan is voiced by Frank Welker.
Little Brother[edit]
Little Brother is Mulan's pet dog. He has a blue collar around his neck. Mulan often uses him to spread chicken feeds by hanging a bone in front of him, similar to the carrot on a stick trick. He is voiced by Chris Sanders in the first movie and Frank Welker in the second movie.
The Emperor of China[edit]
Based on the real life emperor Qin Shi Huang, this character is shown as the wisest of all China. He lives in a palace and he has a long mustache and beard. Yellow is his color that he wears. In his first film, when everybody's ambushed, he gets captured by Shan Yu and his henchmen resulting his hat to fall off, but then with Mulan and Shang, in order to save him, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po (disguised as concubines) trick Shan Yu's henchmen into being attracted to them and so dropping their guard. After Shan Yu is terminated, the emperor comes down the steps and, though he sternly reprimands Mulan for impersonating a soldier, he then thanks her for saving their beloved country. He is the first person to bow to her, and even offers her a position on his council, but Mulan politely declines the offer by saying that she feels she should return to her family. In gratitude, he takes off his crest and puts it on her neck and gives Shan Yu's sword to her as tokens for her efforts, the crest representing what she did for him while the sword represents what she did for China. After she leaves, he puts his hat back on and tells Li Shang to go after her, noting that "You don't meet a girl like that every dynasty". His role is a little smaller in the second film, where he suggests Mulan and Shang to take his daughters to Qui-Gong as part of the mission. He is voiced by Pat Morita in the first two films and Kingdom Hearts II.
Chi-Fu[edit]
Chi-Fu is a member of the Emperor's council and advisor to Li Shang who refuses to allow the recruits to join the battle against the Huns and a minor antagonist of the film, but unlike any other Disney Villains who had still always been standing before him, he does not appear to be a hero throughout the film and he has a hatred against women. Blue is the color he wears mostly. He gets mad when his hat is burnt. He is shown to be devoted to his job and loyal to the Emperor, but is incompetent, egoistic, pompous and misogynistic, as he silences Mulan and tells Fa Zhou to teach her silence in men's presence, orders Li Shang to execute her once her secret is revealed, despite her saving everyone, and close to the film's conclusion pompously scoffs to Shang that Mulan would never be worth anything because she's a woman. At the end of the film, as the Emperor praises Mulan for defeating Shan-Yu and saving China, he tells Chi-Fu to arrange Mulan for a membership in his council. Still believing that Mulan isn't worth anything because she is a woman, Chi-Fu attempts to dissaude him from doing so by claiming that there are no more available seats in the council, but this backfires when the Emperor tells Mulan she can have Chi-Fu's job, causing him to faint, dropping his board. He does not appear in Mulan II, but it is shown that someone strikingly similar to Chi-Fu is a royal advisor to Lord Qin of Qui Gong. He was voiced by James Hong.
General Li[edit]
General Li was Li Shang's father and a high-ranking member of the Chinese army who was killed along with his elite troops in a battle against the Hun army, leaving his helmet behind to be found by his son and his battalion when they discover the aftermath. He was voiced by James Shigeta.
The Matchmaker[edit]
This character is an impatient and harsh woman, who obnoxiously judges potential brides. After the musical number called "Honor To Us All," she opens the doors, calls Mulan's name and takes her inside. She distastefully judges Mulan, calling her too skinny, and asks her to pour the tea as the second part of the test. Cri-Kee, who attempts to escape, ends up in the Matchmaker's cup of tea, and when Mulan tries to take the cup back, The Matchmaker falls on a stove, lighting her backside on fire, which Mulan manages to extinguish by pouring the tea on her. Blaming Mulan for the troubles, she publicly humiliates her and says that she will never bring any honor to her family being a wife. She also called Mulan a disgrace when the Matchmaker was the real disgrace. Grandmother Fa noticed her as a little stinker. The second film reveals that she's "smug and snooty," as accused by Ling, which causes her to throw a pot onto his head as she flings out the masculine trio. She is voiced by Miriam Margolyes in the first film and April Winchell in the second film.
Hayabusa[edit]
Hayabusa the Falcon is Shan Yu's pet saker falcon, who acts as his master's eyes and ears from the distance. At the end of the first film, his feathers are burned down by a fireball from Mushu, who then taunts him as "Mongolian barbeque". Doing so tames him and he gives Mushu and Cri-kee a ride, but isn't seen afterwards.
In Kingdom Hearts II, Hayabusa appears in the boss battle against Shan Yu. He can grab Sora, lift him into the air, and throw him.
Characters from Mulan II[edit]
Daughters of the Emperor of China[edit]
The Emperor of China's three children that are known anyway; Ting-Ting, Mei and Su are princesses. He sends them into the carriage to complete the mission which is to marry the Princes of Qui Gong hiding their pretty faces with paper fans. When in the carriage, these princesses begin to panic as Mushu causes it to slide down by banging his head on the wheel.
##Ting-Ting is the eldest daughter of the Emperor of China. Her color is indigo and she is taller than both of her sisters. After Mushu has caused the carriage to slide down, she forces her younger sisters out and tries to escape, but her foot is stuck only to be saved by Ling and the carriage breaks afterwards. When she hears his jokes, she thinks they are funny but she tries not to laugh, as she has an embarrassing snorting laugh. However when the firecrackers lit by the fireflies hit him, she laughs, which causes her to snort like a pig, which Ling thought was cute. Ting-Ting appears as mature and level-headed but is actually carefree in her heart. Her speaking voice is provided by Canadian award winning actress Sandra Oh and her singing voice is provided by Judy Kuhn. She is Crown Princess of China and one day to be Her Majesty The Empress of China.
##Mei is the middle daughter of the Emperor of China. Her color is pink and she is in between her sisters in height. She likes to get along with Yao because she thinks he is good-looking and gentle at heart. She is convinced by Mulan that her duty is to her heart and she knows that it is true. Frustrated by her older sister, she drops her fan to get in the tent and writes, "And so, my dear father, I cannot complete this mission. I have come to realize that my duty is to my heart." When Yao has won a wrestling fight, he chooses the stuffed panda bear and he shares it with her. Considered a slight damsel-in-distress, she has been kidnapped by the enemies of China when the heroes have been knocked down during their fight but saved by her friends. Mei is passionate, brave and caring. Her speaking voice is provided by Lucy Liu and her singing voice is provided by Beth Blankenship.
##Su is the youngest daughter of the Emperor of China. Her color is orange and she is shorter than both of her sisters. Her favorite thing to do is gathering food from the trees and she likes to spend time with Chien-Po who likes food also. When the carriage is damaged and the fruit floats in the water, she picks them up again and she gets saved by him too. She is bright, childish and cheerful. Her speaking voice is provided by Lauren Tom and her singing voice is provided by Mandy Gonzalez.
Sharon[edit]
Sharon is a very excited little girl. She first visits Fa Li and says that she wants to see Mulan, who's practicing kung-fu with a rake. Then as she goes outside and drops the buckets down, she and all of the other excited daughters of the villagers meet her and get trained how to fight enemies as so during the "Lesson Number One" musical number. Then as General Shang arrives, she takes his helmet with more excitement and runs home. She is voiced by Mary Gibbs.
Lord Qin and Prince Jeeki[edit]
Lord Qin is the priest of Qigong. When Mulan is about to complete the mission, he allows her to marry his son Prince Jeeki who likes playing with the Chinese finger trap. As Lord Qin engages Mulan and his son, their wedding is interrupted and he makes Shang go away until the Golden Dragon of Unity begins to talk with Mushu's voice. He timidly allows Mulan and Shang to marry each other and then begins to play with the fingertrap Jeeki used to play with. Lord Qin is voiced by Keone Young and Prince Jeeki is voiced by Rob Paulsen.
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b From the "Drawn to Animation" show in the Animation Building in Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Disney California Adventure Park. An animator shows Mushu's development, from a sketched idea to the finished product.
2.Jump up ^ According to behind-the-scenes clips on the Mulan DVD
3.^ Jump up to: a b c "Mushu Character History". Disney Archives.


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 The main characters in Mulan II. From left to right: Ling, Chien-Po, Yao, Shang, Mulan, Mushu, Cri-Kee, Su, Ting-Ting and Mei.
The following are fictional characters from Disney's 1998 film Mulan and its 2004 sequel film, Mulan II.


Contents  [hide]
1 Fa Mulan/Ping
2 Li Shang
3 Mushu
4 Shan Yu
5 Yao, Ling and Chien-Po 5.1 Yao
5.2 Ling
5.3 Chien-Po
6 Other characters 6.1 Mulan's family
6.2 Khan
6.3 Little Brother
6.4 The Emperor of China
6.5 Chi-Fu
6.6 General Li
6.7 The Matchmaker
6.8 Hayabusa
7 Characters from Mulan II 7.1 Daughters of the Emperor of China
7.2 Sharon
7.3 Lord Qin and Prince Jeeki
8 References

Fa Mulan/Ping[edit]
Main article: Mulan (Disney character)
Fa Mulan is a young girl who is willing to give up her life to save her father. She enters the army as a man named Ping. She faces the worst enemy China's ever seen, the Hun leader Shan-Yu, who has an army willing to destroy anything in their path. She then finds out she just wanted to be more than someone's daughter or someone's wife. To prove that, she too can be written in stone and give her family honor.
Li Shang[edit]

Captain/General Li Shang

Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Dean DeBlois
Voiced by
B.D. Wong (speaking)
Donny Osmond (singing)
Aliases
Captain Shang,
 General Shang,
 "Pretty Boy"
Captain/General Li Shang is a Chinese army captain. His speaking voice was provided by B.D. Wong in all three titles, and his singing vocals were performed by Donny Osmond (Jackie Chan in the Mandarin version). During his appointment in the first movie, is a highly capable leader with a dedication to his cause to match, albeit at times being too "by-the-book" and putting his duty above his feelings, in contrast to Mulan. He is often called a 'Pretty Boy' due to his dashing good looks and strong physique. He is reserved and thoughtful, a more logical and calming influence to Mulan's adventurous personality. Shortly after his initial introduction in Mulan, Shang is appointed newly as an army captain, by his father who is a general. Later through the film, he becomes friends with Ping (who is Fa Mulan disguised as a man), after his life is saved by him/her. Shortly after, however, he finds out she is actually a woman, which is forbidden by the empire's law, punishable by death. After sparing her life, and later helping her save the empire, they become love interests to each other with the closing of the film.
In Mulan II, the film begins with him proposing to marry Mulan, to which she gladly agrees. He is promoted from captain to general by the emperor, and he and Mulan are directed by the emperor to escort his three daughters to a conflicting kingdom in hopes that an arranged marriage between them and the three princes of the opposing nation will bring peace. He and Mulan go through much conflict around their relationship, and midway through the film he is assumed dead after falling into a canyon with a streaming river further down. Later, when it is revealed he is alive (with help from his gray-spotted white horse), Mushu saves the day by pretending to be the Golden Dragon of Unity and freeing the princesses from their vows. Mushu (still posing as the Golden Dragon) marries Shang and Mulan. Mulan later tells Shang about Mushu and he combines both families temples so that Mushu can remain as Mulan's guardian.
Note: In Chinese naming convention, personal names in Chinese, unlike Western names, present the family/clan name first. This convention was followed in the first film; his family name was given to be Li and he was addressed as "Captain Li." In the second film, the convention was overlooked and Shang was used as his family name by mistake.
B.D. Wong reprises his role as Shang in Kingdom Hearts II, which is almost identical to the film with the exception of Sora, Donald Duck, Goofy. As in the film, he initially distrusts Mulan, Sora, Donald and Goofy, but learns to respect them after they defeat Shan-Yu and his Heartless army. Later on in the game, when Riku arrives in this world to warn the Emperor of Organization XIII's evil plans, a distrusting Shang attempts to fight Riku, who easily defeats him. In the end, after Sora, Donald, Goofy and Mulan have destroyed the Heartless Storm Rider created by Xigbar, Mulan becomes a bodyguard for the Emperor alongside Shang. During the game's credits, he and Mulan almost kiss, but are interrupted by Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, who were spying on them but fell over.

Mushu[edit]

Mushu

First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Voiced by
Eddie Murphy (Mulan)
Mark Moseley (Mulan II, Kingdom Hearts, House of Mouse, singing voice in the first film)
Mushu is Fa Mulan's closest companion throughout the Mulan series and comic relief. He is a scrawny, tiny, red, orange-accented Chinese dragon with blue horns. He is voiced by Eddie Murphy in his first appearance and Mark Moseley (a professional Eddie Murphy sound-double) afterward.
At first, Mulan's companions were to be two reptilian creatures; the idea of the creatures being dragons had not been established. However, feeling that two sidekicks would overcrowd the story, the animators then decided on a two-headed dragon, though they were green and grotesque. After the animators decided on a single-headed dragon, they established Mushu's physical concept. For better use, the animators shrunk Mushu to a smaller size.[1]
Around the time when the music of the film was to be created, the songwriters had written a piece for Mushu, for him to sing to assure Mulan that he will be there to help her. However, after Eddie Murphy came to voice the character, the character and his dynamic changed. Although the animators canceled the scene, the song was a favorite among the filmmakers.[2]
Mushu, was once a guardian spirit of Mulan's family, but he has been demoted to the humiliating position of an incense burner and gong-ringer for the deceased Fa ancestors ever since he failed to protect a family member, a soldier named Fa Deng, resulting in the soldier's demise by decapitation (he's seen carrying his own head as a spirit). In contrast to Mulan, Mushu is in most situations more comical, overconfident, and impulsive.[3]
He strives to be one of the family guardians again, but he is content to help Mulan, even if he's the one who starts the trouble.[3] He can also be selfish at times, but his heroism proves that he has a big heart, despite his size.[3] Mushu is also sensitive about his size, claiming to Mulan that his small stature was simply for her convenience rather than his default state. He also dislikes being compared to a lizard, insisting that he doesn't do "that tongue thing".
He has the body of a snake, the horns of an elk, the claws of an eagle, and the face of a camel, coming to resemble a legendary dragon found in Chinese art around the time.[1] He is able to survive more like a mythical creature than an animal; he endures being stomped on, explosions, and an avalanche in the first movie. He can also understand other animals, as seen when he converses with Cri-kee (Mushu's cricket) and horse Khan.
At one point when he wants to disguise as a soldier riding a horse to get them out of the camp, he uses a giant panda as the soldier's steed. "What? You haven't seen a black and white before?" Like many dragons, he is able to breathe fire, at first unsuccessfully, but masters it in time to stop Shan Yu's falcon, Hayabusa, from alerting the Huns to Li Shang's presence.
At the start of the film, Mushu does not make his official appearance until after Mulan runs away from home to serve in her elderly father Fa Zhou's place in a war against the deadly Hun army. Knowing that Mulan's exposure will lead to the disgrace of the Fa family, the spirits of the ancestors choose to send the Great Stone Dragon to retrieve her. For the task of awakening him, they send Mushu, who would rather go himself.
After several unsuccessful attempts, he eventually ends up accidentally destroying the dragon statue. In order to escape punishment from the ancestors, he secretly sets out to make Mulan a war hero. Mushu helps a lot and with the help of Cri-kee, helps Mulan defeat Shan-Yu, resulting in him being returned to the position of guardian.
In Mulan II, when Mulan prepares to marry Li Shang, Mushu is at first overjoyed to the point of tears, going as far as planning the wedding himself. However, the ancestors warn the Shang family guardians will take over for Mulan if she marries Shang, returning Mushu to Gong duty. Desperate to keep his pedestal, he continuously tries to break Mulan and Shang apart.
He later changes, marries them (pretending to be the golden dragon), and decides that he's happy if Mulan's happy. His actions cause Mulan to forgive him. He even brings the kingdoms peace by uniting Shang and Mulan. Mushu also uses his impersonation to free three princesses from being forced into an arranged marriage so they can marry whoever they want. He is then gratified when Shang combines the family temples, giving Mushu his pedestal back.
In the first Kingdom Hearts, Mushu (ム羽 Mūshū?) became a summon gem after his home world was destroyed by the Heartless. His primary attack - "Fire Breath" - aided Sora and his friends in their battles. He returns to his world after the door to Kingdom Hearts is sealed. In Kingdom Hearts II, he is helping Ping (Mulan) get into the Imperial Army. When Sora, Donald and Goofy show up, they quickly reminisce about their past adventures, and after telling them he was a family guardian, Sora and the others agreed to help out Ping as payback for borrowing Mushu in the first game.
In a later scene, he accidentally reveals that Ping is a woman and she is discharged from the army. In the end, peace was restored to their world and he went back to being a guardian, but not after receiving a quick scolding from Sora. When Sora and Mulan use their Limit, Mushu helps by spurting fireballs.
Mushu also appears in the Drawn to Animation show at Disney California Adventure Park's Disney Animation building and Disney's Hollywood Studios's The Magic of Disney Animation. He is also a meetable character at the parks.

Shan Yu[edit]

Shan Yu

First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Pres Romanillos
Tim Hodge
Voiced by
Miguel Ferrer (Mulan)
Corey Burton (KHII)
A physically imposing and ruthless Hun chieftain and the general of the Huns who serves as the main antagonist of the film. He is voiced by Miguel Ferrer in Mulan and Corey Burton in Kingdom Hearts II. Shan Yu is the cruel leader of the Huns who is bent on conquering China, and with his Hun army, climbs over the Great Wall and invades the land to prove his "superiority" to the Emperor. He is the only Hun to have eyes with black scleras and orange irises.
Like his people, Shan Yu is trained in living off the Earth, possessing heightened senses and a saker falcon as his pet. His strength is demonstrated many times during the course of the film, such as easily breaking down a barricaded door or effortlessly slicing through a massive pillar with his sword, making him easily one of the strongest characters in the film (second perhaps only to Chien-Po). Ruthless and cold-hearted, Shan Yu kills without mercy or remorse and, on occasion, as a joke; for example, after freeing two captured Chinese scouts to carry a message to the Emperor, he then comments to an archer, "How many men does it take to deliver a message?" (The archer replies "one", nocking an arrow.) While clearly heartless to his foes, he is proud of his army, as shown at the beginning when he thought it was perfect that all of China knew him and his army were there after the signal fire was lighted and when he flatly refused to avoid the Imperial troops and instead opt to take them head on, despite knowing that they are the elite of China's armies.
Some time after General Li's recruits complete their training, Shan Yu's falcon acquires a doll from a village in the Tung Shao Pass. After close examination of the doll and traces on it by his five main men, Shan Yu deduces that the Imperial Army is waiting for them. Ambushing General Li's army, Shan-Yu wipes out the Emperor's best troops, including General Li, and sets the village on fire, only the aftermath of which is seen in the film. No known survivors were discovered by Li Shang's troops. As they head for the Imperial City, the Hun army ambushes Li Shang's troops in the Tung Shao Pass when Mushu accidentally fired a cannon causing their position to given away to them, casting flaming arrows from the mountains to disintegrate their ammunition. Shan-Yu then leads his entire army to wipe out Li Shang's small battalion. Mulan, however, takes control of Li Shang's last cannon, aiming it for a nearby mountain. This maneuver triggers an avalanche that wipes out almost all of Shan-Yu's army and encases Shan Yu in a blanket of snow. At first, it seems like a victory, thanks to Mulan. Unfortunately, it is not. Following the avalanche and the departure of Li Shang's troops, Shan Yu rises from the snow, shaken and infuriated at the loss of his army. A loud yell of anger is all it takes for Mulan to realize that there is still a chance for the Huns; Shan Yu's pet falcon and five of his best troops had survived the assault. With no one to stop him, Shan Yu and his troops head for the Imperial City with Mulan close behind.
While his troops hide within a Chinese dragon at the Imperial celebration, Shan Yu lies in wait on top of the roof of the Emperor's palace. At the right moment, Shan Yu's falcon retrieves his sword and his troops spring into action, locking up the palace and kidnapping the Emperor. As Shan Yu threatens the Emperor to bow to him, Mulan, Li Shang, Yao, Chien-Pao, and Ling infiltrate the palace in an attempt to rescue the Emperor, the latter three being in drag (as a disguise). Mulan, Yao, Chien-Po and Ling defeat Shan Yu's men and his pet falcon is fried by Mushu. After securing the Emperor, in an attempt to distract Shan Yu from Shang (whom he was about to slaughter) Mulan reveals that it was she who destroyed his army. Pursuing her throughout the palace and onto the roof, Shan-Yu's attempt to kill Mulan backfires when Mulan initiates a plan of her own. Immobilizing Shan-Yu on the roof, she pins him to the roof with his own sword while Mushu aims a rocket at Shan Yu. Releasing the rocket, Mushu, Mulan, and Crik-ee escape the roof as the Hun leader is pulled by the rocket into a munitions tower and is destroyed in a brilliant explosion. Mulan is then awarded Shan-Yu's sword for her success at ridding China of the Huns forever.
Shan Yu appears in Kingdom Hearts II as one of the first Disney Villains that Sora and company can fight in the game. He appears in the Land of Dragons, a Mulan-based world. The game follows much of the movie's storyline, except for the fact that instead of having an army Of Huns, he could summon an army of Heartless. He traps Sora and Mulan in a cave full of Heartless, while he destroys the Imperial Army's village. When Sora, Mulan, Donald and Goofy, along with the Imperial army, appears at the summit, the scene plays like a similar mountain scene in the film. He then makes his way into the Emperor's castle, but is stopped by Sora, Mulan, and the others. He fights them, using dark energy to enhance his abilities and working alongside his attack falcon and a swarm of Heartless. He tends to favor the Rapid Thruster Heartless, creating an army of them to attack Sora and friends on the mountain pass (in the movie it was his Hun army that attacked the heroes on the pass). During the boss battle he will send three Nightwalker Heartless to try and take down the door. This swarm of Heartless is resurrected when Sora fights a mysterious cloaked man that is later revealed as Riku on the same pass. He is ultimately slain by Sora. Shan Yu was not associated with Maleficent or Organization XIII, making his role in the game equivalent to that of Clayton from the first game.
Shan Yu also appears as "Shan-Yu" in The Kingdom Keepers, where he challenges Finn Whitman and finding that Finn can turn from human to pure light tries to kill him as well as his friend Charlene.
Yao, Ling and Chien-Po[edit]

Yao, Ling and Chien-Po

First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
 Rita Hsiao
Dean DeBlois
Voiced by
Harvey Fierstein (Yao)
Gedde Watanabe (Ling)
Matthew Wilder (Ling’s singing voice in Mulan)
Jerry Tondo (Chien-Po)
The army recruited Yao, Ling and Chien-Po to fight the Huns. Like other newly recruited soldiers, they lacked military skills before they were trained. However, they were harder to train than most. Even Mulan learned faster than they. Eventually, their training paid off and the trio were capable fighters. Even so, they still had trouble doing things right and were rather clumsy. They served largely as the comic relief, often involving slapstick humor that made them reminiscent of the Three Stooges. Eventually, despite some early conflict, the three extended an open hand to Mulan and became her "army buddies", though they, like the rest of the army, thought she was a man named Ping. As soldiers, they each had a different color uniform: green for Mulan, red for Yao, yellow for Ling and blue for Chien-Po. Unlike most other soldiers, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po did not seem to think any less of her when they found out she was a woman. When they later met up, they even agreed to participate in her plan to stop the surviving Huns by disguising themselves as concubines. Somehow, they fooled the guards, though none of the three made a very attractive woman (especially Yao, as he kept his facial hair even in makeup).
In the second film, the three were given a more substantial role and are shown not to have changed since the first film. Reprised by the original voice actors (sans Wilder; Watanabe did his own singing), they had been to see the matchmaker that rejected Mulan in the first film, but she decided there could not be a match for any of them, and threw them out. They were discouraged, but felt better when Mulan and Li Shang came to recruit them for another mission. Shang claimed to the emperor that just the five of them would be enough protection for his three daughters. Although still as bumbling as ever, Shang knew that they were instrumental in their victory against the Huns, which they did not appear to have received the same credit for. They gladly joined the escort to get the emperor's daughters to the Qui Gong princes they are engaged to. Along the way, they develop feelings for the princesses, Yao with Mei, Ling with Ting-Ting, and Chien-Po with Su. They take the princesses to a carnival for some amusement. Eventually, all three princesses admit that their feeling are mutual, and do not want to marry the princes, despite their duty. Mulan, knowing this, leaves the trio with the princesses, and goes to offer herself to the royal family instead. However, the trio arrives with the princesses, as does Shang. Mushu pretends to be the Great Golden Dragon of Unity who commands that they be allowed to marry whoever they want, allowing them to be with Yao, Ling and Chien-Po. Presumably they did marry, though nothing was shown to indicate this.
In Kingdom Hearts II, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po appear as minor characters in The Land of Dragons with pretty much the same role as they had in the original film: they, along with Mulan, are members of Li Shang's troop.
Yao[edit]
Yao is the self-appointed leader of the trio. His signature color is red in the first film and purple in the second film. An arrogant and short-tempered individual with a bit of a Napoleon complex, he is short, stocky and has a permanent black eye. In the first film, he enjoys picking on Mulan for fun at first, but eventually becomes her friend. His clumsiness reveals, however, that he is not as powerful a man as he claims to be. He states about wanting a girl who'd admire his strength and battle scars.
In the second film, he reveals a rewarding plaque that has a picture of himself on his chest and falls in love with Princess Mei, the emperor's middle daughter. She accepted the idea that "my duty is to my heart" and is the easiest to be won over. In his encounter, he puts the slipper back onto her foot and sets the table for her with oranges, meat buns and tea. He wanted to marry a girl who would be impressed with his looks and his fighting ability. Although such traits leave something to be desired, he managed to impress her, and when he wins a fight at a carnival and is given a prize, he chooses a stuffed panda bear with three black legs and one white leg and gives it to her.
Ling[edit]
Ling is the group's middleman of medium height and very slim build. His signature color is yellow in the first film and blue in the second film. He is a friendly and enthusiastic man with a joke for every occasion. Though he teases Mulan at first, he, like the other two, becomes her friend. He and Yao occasionally have disagreements, but he grows to accept him as their leader. He was the one who coined the phrase "a girl worth fighting for."
In the second film, he falls in love with Princess Ting-Ting, the eldest princess. She is the most uptight princess, devoted to honor, and tries be a role model to her sisters. Ling, who wanted a girl who would laugh at his jokes (even knowing the chopstick nose trick that Ling believes to have invented), had to try harder than his partners to impress her. Unlike most people, Ting-Ting is amused by his puns, but would not laugh, claiming to dislike laughter, though the reason is that she thinks her snorting laugh is embarrassing. He begins to doubt himself. However, at the carnival, when some fireflies accidentally set off firecrackers that hit Ling, she cannot contain herself at his misfortune. She snorts, but Ling doesn't mind and thinks it's cute. At the end they are able to get married because of Mushu.
Chien-Po[edit]
Chien-Po is by far the tallest and most obese of Mulan's friends with a bald head. His signature color is blue in the first film and green in the second film. He is the calmest and most spiritual of the three, and his appearance seems to have been inspired by Buddhist imagery. He is rather naïve compared to his partners, and loves food more than anything, which is the main thing he considers when searching for a woman for he wishes for a wife that will be good at cooking and preparing food. He is very good-natured and would never do anything to upset anyone, making him the most ready to befriend Mulan. He also possesses great strength (which he often cannot control) and can lift multiple people with ease.
In the second film, he falls in love with Princess Su, the youngest sister. The most childlike, she is easily swayed, and is soon convinced of Mei's opinions. She loves food as much as Chien-Po, and when the group stops traveling for a while, she spends her time picking fruit from trees. Chien-Po discovers this, and the two of them bond easily. He even saves her when the carriage ends up falling in the water. At the carnival, they both order some dumplings, ginger, fresh insects and soybeans.
Other characters[edit]
Mulan's family[edit]
##Fa Zhou is Mulan's father who is very strict and also a famed war veteran. At first glance he seems like he only cares about the honor of the family and that he is quick to frustration with Mulan. He first appears putting an incense stick on the hanging dish and praying to the honorable ancestors while Mulan is seeing the matchmaker. Nothing distracts him from his prayers, even when chickens go running around in the shrine crazily to devour the chicken feed. When Chi-Fu calls him from the Fa family for military duty, he puts down the cane, stands straight and accepts his assignment scroll, not caring about his old crippled body despite his limping and visible pain. Mulan worries that he is risking his life, especially after seeing him collapse after some sword exercises. When Mulan returns in triumph of defeating Shan Yu, she gives him Shan Yu's sword with the blade wrapped in cloth and the crest of the emperor; the two gifts that honor the Fa Family. On receiving these gifts, he immediately throws them down and confesses that all he ever wanted was Mulan to be happy and safe, informing her that his greatest honour is having her as a daughter. He was voiced by Soon-Tek Oh.
##Fa Li is Mulan's mother. She initially stays with the dresser waiting for Mulan to come. She is furious when her daughter's hair is freckled with hay and sends her inside to clean her up. She and all the dressers help her get dressed after a bath. After they have finished beautifying Mulan, she sends her to the impatient matchmaker who then gets angry by Mulan's accidents. Fa Li consoles her after the matchmaker rejects her. During the rainy night, she weeps for her daughter who runs away with Khan the horse, and her husband Fa Zhou consoles her while watching over her at the same time. According to her second film, the only child she likes is Sha-Ron (a faux-Chinese version of the name Sharon), a little girl who wears a lavender outfit and ox-horns. She was voiced by Freda Foh Shen.
##Grandmother Fa is Mulan's grandmother. She is very easy-going and gives Mulan the most freedom. She also provides comic relief in the family. She is first seen holding a cage with Cri-Kee in it. She covers her eyes while crossing a road and demonstrates the ability to show how lucky this cricket is. After Fa Li and all the dressers have finished beautifying Mulan, Grandma Fa gives her a few things to make her look perfect. She constantly encourages her to find a husband. During the rainy night, she recognizes that her granddaughter has run away to join the army in her father's place, and she picks up the lantern. When Mulan returns home with Shan Yu's sword and the Emperor's crest, she comments that Mulan should have brought a man home and is shocked when Li Shang arrives, causing her to jokingly say to sign her up for the next war. When Mulan asks Shang to stay for dinner, she asks him to stay forever. In her second film, she plays a game in the house of Fa and brings in food for the perfect couple Mulan and Shang. Her speaking voice is provided by June Foray and her singing voice is provided by Marni Nixon.
##First Ancestor Fa is the eldest member of the Fa family and acts as leader of the ancestors. He carries a staff with him. When he is summoned, he brings Mushu to life by saying the word "awaken". He usually stops the other ancestors from fighting and requests (what he thinks are) better plans such as summoning the Great Stone Dragon. When Mushu returns with Mulan, he gives him his job as a guardian again, though showing a frustrated face. In the beginning of his second film, he performs something interesting with the forming of smoke. He was voiced by George Takei.
##Other Ancestors, members of the company including the farmer and his wife (a parody of the famous painting American Gothic), and the counter who is always fiddling with his abacus. Fa Deng is the only ancestor whose head is cut off, a result of Mushu's misguidance to him when he was a guardian. Many of these ancestors clamor about Mulan when she's away. Mary Kay Bergman did the voice of the female ancestors in the first film and in the second film, they are voiced by Tress MacNeille.
Khan[edit]
Khan is Mulan's horse with a black coat and white markings on his face, belly and legs. He is portrayed as a very intelligent and confident horse. When he first saw Mushu, he tried to kill him with his hooves. In the first film, during the surprise ambush on the mountains, Mulan causes an avalanche killing many Huns. Khan risks his life to save Mulan and tries his best to run to safety before he almost falls to his death off the cliff. He also seems to be very close to Mulan. In the second film, he gets angry at Mushu who tries to break Mulan and Shang up after his saddle is unbuckled and in one of his attempts, he injures him by stomping on him with his hooves. Khan is voiced by Frank Welker.
Little Brother[edit]
Little Brother is Mulan's pet dog. He has a blue collar around his neck. Mulan often uses him to spread chicken feeds by hanging a bone in front of him, similar to the carrot on a stick trick. He is voiced by Chris Sanders in the first movie and Frank Welker in the second movie.
The Emperor of China[edit]
Based on the real life emperor Qin Shi Huang, this character is shown as the wisest of all China. He lives in a palace and he has a long mustache and beard. Yellow is his color that he wears. In his first film, when everybody's ambushed, he gets captured by Shan Yu and his henchmen resulting his hat to fall off, but then with Mulan and Shang, in order to save him, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po (disguised as concubines) trick Shan Yu's henchmen into being attracted to them and so dropping their guard. After Shan Yu is terminated, the emperor comes down the steps and, though he sternly reprimands Mulan for impersonating a soldier, he then thanks her for saving their beloved country. He is the first person to bow to her, and even offers her a position on his council, but Mulan politely declines the offer by saying that she feels she should return to her family. In gratitude, he takes off his crest and puts it on her neck and gives Shan Yu's sword to her as tokens for her efforts, the crest representing what she did for him while the sword represents what she did for China. After she leaves, he puts his hat back on and tells Li Shang to go after her, noting that "You don't meet a girl like that every dynasty". His role is a little smaller in the second film, where he suggests Mulan and Shang to take his daughters to Qui-Gong as part of the mission. He is voiced by Pat Morita in the first two films and Kingdom Hearts II.
Chi-Fu[edit]
Chi-Fu is a member of the Emperor's council and advisor to Li Shang who refuses to allow the recruits to join the battle against the Huns and a minor antagonist of the film, but unlike any other Disney Villains who had still always been standing before him, he does not appear to be a hero throughout the film and he has a hatred against women. Blue is the color he wears mostly. He gets mad when his hat is burnt. He is shown to be devoted to his job and loyal to the Emperor, but is incompetent, egoistic, pompous and misogynistic, as he silences Mulan and tells Fa Zhou to teach her silence in men's presence, orders Li Shang to execute her once her secret is revealed, despite her saving everyone, and close to the film's conclusion pompously scoffs to Shang that Mulan would never be worth anything because she's a woman. At the end of the film, as the Emperor praises Mulan for defeating Shan-Yu and saving China, he tells Chi-Fu to arrange Mulan for a membership in his council. Still believing that Mulan isn't worth anything because she is a woman, Chi-Fu attempts to dissaude him from doing so by claiming that there are no more available seats in the council, but this backfires when the Emperor tells Mulan she can have Chi-Fu's job, causing him to faint, dropping his board. He does not appear in Mulan II, but it is shown that someone strikingly similar to Chi-Fu is a royal advisor to Lord Qin of Qui Gong. He was voiced by James Hong.
General Li[edit]
General Li was Li Shang's father and a high-ranking member of the Chinese army who was killed along with his elite troops in a battle against the Hun army, leaving his helmet behind to be found by his son and his battalion when they discover the aftermath. He was voiced by James Shigeta.
The Matchmaker[edit]
This character is an impatient and harsh woman, who obnoxiously judges potential brides. After the musical number called "Honor To Us All," she opens the doors, calls Mulan's name and takes her inside. She distastefully judges Mulan, calling her too skinny, and asks her to pour the tea as the second part of the test. Cri-Kee, who attempts to escape, ends up in the Matchmaker's cup of tea, and when Mulan tries to take the cup back, The Matchmaker falls on a stove, lighting her backside on fire, which Mulan manages to extinguish by pouring the tea on her. Blaming Mulan for the troubles, she publicly humiliates her and says that she will never bring any honor to her family being a wife. She also called Mulan a disgrace when the Matchmaker was the real disgrace. Grandmother Fa noticed her as a little stinker. The second film reveals that she's "smug and snooty," as accused by Ling, which causes her to throw a pot onto his head as she flings out the masculine trio. She is voiced by Miriam Margolyes in the first film and April Winchell in the second film.
Hayabusa[edit]
Hayabusa the Falcon is Shan Yu's pet saker falcon, who acts as his master's eyes and ears from the distance. At the end of the first film, his feathers are burned down by a fireball from Mushu, who then taunts him as "Mongolian barbeque". Doing so tames him and he gives Mushu and Cri-kee a ride, but isn't seen afterwards.
In Kingdom Hearts II, Hayabusa appears in the boss battle against Shan Yu. He can grab Sora, lift him into the air, and throw him.
Characters from Mulan II[edit]
Daughters of the Emperor of China[edit]
The Emperor of China's three children that are known anyway; Ting-Ting, Mei and Su are princesses. He sends them into the carriage to complete the mission which is to marry the Princes of Qui Gong hiding their pretty faces with paper fans. When in the carriage, these princesses begin to panic as Mushu causes it to slide down by banging his head on the wheel.
##Ting-Ting is the eldest daughter of the Emperor of China. Her color is indigo and she is taller than both of her sisters. After Mushu has caused the carriage to slide down, she forces her younger sisters out and tries to escape, but her foot is stuck only to be saved by Ling and the carriage breaks afterwards. When she hears his jokes, she thinks they are funny but she tries not to laugh, as she has an embarrassing snorting laugh. However when the firecrackers lit by the fireflies hit him, she laughs, which causes her to snort like a pig, which Ling thought was cute. Ting-Ting appears as mature and level-headed but is actually carefree in her heart. Her speaking voice is provided by Canadian award winning actress Sandra Oh and her singing voice is provided by Judy Kuhn. She is Crown Princess of China and one day to be Her Majesty The Empress of China.
##Mei is the middle daughter of the Emperor of China. Her color is pink and she is in between her sisters in height. She likes to get along with Yao because she thinks he is good-looking and gentle at heart. She is convinced by Mulan that her duty is to her heart and she knows that it is true. Frustrated by her older sister, she drops her fan to get in the tent and writes, "And so, my dear father, I cannot complete this mission. I have come to realize that my duty is to my heart." When Yao has won a wrestling fight, he chooses the stuffed panda bear and he shares it with her. Considered a slight damsel-in-distress, she has been kidnapped by the enemies of China when the heroes have been knocked down during their fight but saved by her friends. Mei is passionate, brave and caring. Her speaking voice is provided by Lucy Liu and her singing voice is provided by Beth Blankenship.
##Su is the youngest daughter of the Emperor of China. Her color is orange and she is shorter than both of her sisters. Her favorite thing to do is gathering food from the trees and she likes to spend time with Chien-Po who likes food also. When the carriage is damaged and the fruit floats in the water, she picks them up again and she gets saved by him too. She is bright, childish and cheerful. Her speaking voice is provided by Lauren Tom and her singing voice is provided by Mandy Gonzalez.
Sharon[edit]
Sharon is a very excited little girl. She first visits Fa Li and says that she wants to see Mulan, who's practicing kung-fu with a rake. Then as she goes outside and drops the buckets down, she and all of the other excited daughters of the villagers meet her and get trained how to fight enemies as so during the "Lesson Number One" musical number. Then as General Shang arrives, she takes his helmet with more excitement and runs home. She is voiced by Mary Gibbs.
Lord Qin and Prince Jeeki[edit]
Lord Qin is the priest of Qigong. When Mulan is about to complete the mission, he allows her to marry his son Prince Jeeki who likes playing with the Chinese finger trap. As Lord Qin engages Mulan and his son, their wedding is interrupted and he makes Shang go away until the Golden Dragon of Unity begins to talk with Mushu's voice. He timidly allows Mulan and Shang to marry each other and then begins to play with the fingertrap Jeeki used to play with. Lord Qin is voiced by Keone Young and Prince Jeeki is voiced by Rob Paulsen.
References[edit]
1.^ Jump up to: a b From the "Drawn to Animation" show in the Animation Building in Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Disney California Adventure Park. An animator shows Mushu's development, from a sketched idea to the finished product.
2.Jump up ^ According to behind-the-scenes clips on the Mulan DVD
3.^ Jump up to: a b c "Mushu Character History". Disney Archives.


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Fa Mulan
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Mulan
 
First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Last appearance
Sofia the First (2014)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Mark Henn (supervising animator)
Voiced by
Ming-Na Wen (speaking)
Lea Salonga (singing)
Information

Full name
Fa Mulan
Aliases
Fa Ping
Species
Human
Gender
Female
Occupation
Soldier
 Advisor
 Farmer
 Warrior
Title
The Hero of China
Family
Fa Zhou (father)
 Fa Li (mother)[1]
Spouse(s)
Li Shang
Children
Li Lonnie (daughter; in Descendants only)
Relatives
Grandmother Fa (grandmother)
 First Ancestor[2][3]
Nationality
Chinese
Fa Mulan is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' 36th animated feature film Mulan (1998) and its sequel Mulan II (2004). Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen provides the character's speaking voice and Filipina singer Lea Salonga provides her singing voice. Originally, Salonga had been cast as both the speaking and singing voices of Mulan until the directors, dissatisfied with the singer's impersonation of Mulan's male alter-ego, ultimately replaced her with Wen who, according to co-director Tony Bancroft, sounds "very Chinese." The role was Wen's voice-acting debut.
Created by Robert D. San Souci and animated by Mark Henn, the character is loosely based on Hua Mulan from the ancient Chinese poem the Ballad of Mulan. In the Disney film adaptation, Mulan is depicted as the spirited and tomboyish daughter of an elderly war veteran. Having been deemed unsuitable for marriage by the Matchmaker, Mulan lives in fear of dishonoring her parents. When her aging father is conscripted by the Chinese military in an attempt to defend the country against the invading Huns, Mulan, aware that her injured and feeble father is incapable of surviving another war, ultimately decides to breach tradition, violating the law by disguising herself as a man in order to masquerade as a soldier and enlist herself in the army in her father's place.
Inspired by the well-being of his own two daughters, director Tony Bancroft encouraged the filmmakers and writers to characterize Mulan as a distinctly different and unique kind of Disney heroine, specifically one who is strong, independent and self-sufficient, and whose fate is ultimately not dependent on a male character. Physically, Henn additionally designed Mulan to appear less feminine than traditional Disney animated heroines.
Reception towards Mulan has been varied but mostly positive, with film critics praising her personality and heroism. However, some critics have reacted much less positively towards Mulan's characterization, deeming her a familiar and "Westernized" character. Additionally, critical reception towards the character's relationship with Li Shang has also been largely unfavorable, with several critics citing that Mulan's independence and heroism was ultimately compromised by the film's romantic conclusion. Chronologically, Mulan is the 8th official member of the Disney Princess franchise. She is also the franchise's first East Asian princess. Critics have observed several ways in which Mulan and her role in the film differs from those of traditional Disney Princesses, drawing similarities between Mulan and preceding Disney Princesses Ariel from The Little Mermaid (1989), Belle from Beauty and the Beast (1991), Jasmine from Aladdin (1992) and Pocahontas from Pocahontas (1995).


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Conception
1.2 Voice
1.3 Characterization, design and analysis
2 Appearances 2.1 Mulan
2.2 Mulan II
2.3 Miscellaneous
3 Reception and legacy 3.1 Critical response 3.1.1 Relationship with Shang
3.2 Cultural significance and accolades
3.3 Controversy
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Conception[edit]
Mulan was originally conceived in 1994 as an animated short film entitled China Doll, in which the heroine was initially supposed to have been depicted as "an oppressed and miserable Chinese girl who is whisked away by a British Prince Charming to happiness in the West."[4] While researching, exploring and developing a series of traditional stories, fairy tales and folktales, award-winning children's book author and Disney story consultant Robert D. San Souci uncovered the Ballad of Mulan, an ancient Chinese poem conveying the story of Hua Mulan—a young Chinese woman who takes her ailing father's place in battle by disguising herself as a man. San Souci explained that, as a writer, "[Hua Mulan's] story fascinated me,"[5] and suggested to Disney that the studio ultimately combines the two stories.[4] San Souci himself was hired to write the film's treatment and story.[6]
Thematically, Mulan explores the age-old idea and concept of remaining "true to yourself,"[7] with co-director Tony Bancroft summarizing Mulan's role in the film as "the story of a girl who can't help who she is but she exists in a different society that tells her who she is supposed to be."[7] San Souci wanted to "keep ... the integrity of this heroine," as the Ballad of Mulan is "so well known and so beloved".[5] However, certain creative liberties were taken with the story specifically pertaining to Mulan's role. For example, in the original poem, Mulan first seeks permission from her rather supportive parents prior to enlisting herself in the army, whereas in the film she runs away from home as they sleep,[5] and her surname was also changed from "Hua" to "Fa."[8] Most notably, Mulan's true identity as a woman is revealed in the Disney film adaptation much earlier than it is in the poem; in the film her gender is discovered after the army's initial encounter with the enemy, whereas in the legend her comrades never discovered who she was in their twelve years at war, and only realized the truth after she had returned home.[9]
In addition, unlike preceding traditional Disney animated feature films, the developing romantic relationship between Mulan and Li Shang is treated as more of a subplot as opposed to a traditional central plot, as observed by film critic Andy Klein of Animation World Network. Klein commented, "Mulan isn't waiting for her prince to someday come; when he does arrive, having known her primarily as a man, and having learned to admire her for her deeper qualities, the romance is muted and subtle."[8]
Voice[edit]
Mulan's speaking voice is provided by Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen.[10] Because the character "represented [traditional] Chinese values" and is depicted as being "dramatic ... close to her father, very respectful," Bancroft believed that Wen possessed the "perfect" voice for Mulan, which he additionally described as "very Chinese."[11] Born and raised in Macau, China, Wen was very much familiar with both the legend of Hua Mulan and the Ballad of Mulan at the time of her audition for the role, having grown up being read the poem by her mother. Wen explained, "I think every Chinese kid grows up with this story," additionally likening the poem's popularity in China to that of the Western Parson Weems fable in which American president George Washington chops down his father's beloved cherry tree.[12]
Mulan served as Wen's first voice-acting role. In an interview with IGN, the actress elaborated on the recording process, specifically the fact that she was required to record the majority of the character's dialogue in isolation, saying, "I just loved the story so much and identified so much with the character of Mulan it was easy for me. I loved using my imagination. I felt like I was a little kid again, being silly with an imaginary sword and riding on an imaginary horse and talking to an imaginary dragon. So it was a lot of fun for me."[12] In spite of the fact that, throughout the film, Mulan shares several intimate scenes with her guardian, a miniature Chinese dragon named Mushu who is voiced by American actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, Wen and her co-star never actually encountered each other while working on Mulan due to the fact that they recorded their respective dialogue at separate times in separate locations.[12]
Upon being cast as Mulan's speaking voice, Wen was immediately informed by Disney that she would not be providing the character's singing voice. The actress took no offense to this decision, commenting jokingly "I don't blame them."[13] The directors hired Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga to dub the character's respective singing voice, heard in the film's songs "Reflection", "I'll Make a Man Out of You" and "A Girl Worth Fighting For",[14] on Wen's behalf. According to Thomas S. Hischak, author of the book Disney Voice Actors: A Biographical Dictionary, Salonga was originally cast to provide both Mulan's speaking and singing voices.[15] However, the directors eventually felt that her attempt at impersonating a man in the form of Mulan's male alter-ego "Ping" was rather unconvincing, and ultimately replacing Salonga with Wen.[16] Six years prior to Mulan, Salonga provided the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin (1992) on behalf of American actress Linda Larkin.[17] While auditioning for Mulan, Salonga asked jokingly, "Why do I have to audition? ... I was already a princess before. Wasn't that enough?"[18]
Characterization, design and analysis[edit]
The film's screenplay was constantly being revised and re-written. Naturally, so was Mulan's characterization and role in the film.[19] The writers wanted Mulan to represent a "different kind of Disney heroine," specifically described as one who "didn't need a tiara, but was still just as much as graceful, strong, and courageous."[20] Between the two, Bancroft and his twin brother Tom, an animator who also worked on Mulan, have a total of seven daughters.[21] This further inspired the filmmakers to portray Mulan as a unique heroine who is "not another damsel in distress"[22] in favor of having her resemble "a strong female Disney character who would truly be the heroine of her own story"[23] instead, essentially a "female role model. The characteristics of strength and courage were a must for Mulan."[24] In an interview with The Christian Post, Bancroft elaborated on the way in which he, as the film's director, continued to consider the well-being of his two young daughters while working on Mulan, having "wanted to make ... a unique heroine that hadn't been seen before" and provide for them "someone who would be strong on her own, without a prince saving her."[7] Addressing the way in which Mulan differs from traditional Disney heroines and princesses, Bancroft explained, "Most Disney heroines have an outside source that comes in and helps them change. Mulan stays consistent. From the first frame all the way through the end of the movie, her personality, her drive it all stays the same."[25]
"When we drew her, we had the opportunity to actually adjust her design a little bit so that when she was disguised as Ping, as a soldier, that she was physically a little different in how we drew her than when she was herself as Mulan ... That was something we took advantage of. So, certainly, that was a challenge to have her disguised as a boy whereas she's still a girl who doesn't understand what being a boy is all about or about boys move and act, and that's part of how she learns ... that was part of the fun and the challenge of doing Mulan. You have essentially two characters to play with."
— Henn, on animating Mulan as "Ping".[26]
Visually, the animators were influenced by both traditional Chinese and Japanese artwork. In the specific case of Mulan, "The characters' simple lines ... resemble classic Asian painting",[8] as demonstrated by the animators' innovate "'less is more' approach" to traditional animation.[27] Chinese artist Chen Yi mentored the animators, "helping [them] to come up with these designs."[26] Mark Henn served as Mulan's supervising animator. Animating the character in her male disguise as "Ping" offered an unprecedented challenge for Henn. In order to solve this unique dilemma, Henn was provided with "the opportunity to ... adjust her design a little bit so that when she was disguised as Ping, as a soldier, that she was physically a little different in how we drew her than when she was herself as Mulan."[26] Physically, Mulan was also designed to appear less feminine than preceding traditional Disney animated heroines, specifically Pocahontas from Pocahontas (1995) and Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), because "you can't pass as a man in the army with a Barbie-style figure."[28]
Henn revealed that he was drawn to "Mulan's story [because it] was so unique and compelling that it just captivated me from the beginning".[26][29] Animating the characters' distinct emotions using the traditional Chinese style turned out to be somewhat challenging for Henn.[26] The animator explained, "We don't create realism in the sense that if you're doing a human character, it's not going to look realistic ... the balance is finding an appealing way of drawing using the visual tools that you have in the design to convey the believable emotions that you want to get across."[26] In addition to Mulan, Henn was also responsible for animating Fa Zhou, Mulan's elderly father. He described the complex relationship between the two characters as "the emotional heart of the story".[26] Fathering one daughter himself, Henn drew inspiration from his own emotions as well as past personal experiences while animating several intimate scenes shared by the two characters.[30]
Several film critics have described Mulan as a tomboy.[31][32][33] Andy Patrizio of IGN observed, "In this slightly modernized version of the story, Mulan ... is something of a rebel and a tomboy. She has no interest in being a good little subservient wife, despite her sighing parents' wishes."[34] Jo Johnson, in contribution to the book Queers in American Popular Culture Volume 1: Film and Television, wrote that "Unlike other Disney heroines, Mulan is immediately coded as a tomboy," observing the way in which the character speaks using a full mouth. Johnson additionally noticed several ways in which Mulan's design and personality differ from those typically associated with traditional Disney heroines and princesses, citing the character's clumsy, awkward demeanor; broad shoulders and muscular limbs; unruly single strand of hair; and choice of everyday attire which usually consists of loose, baggy clothing concealing her "traditionally slim Disney waist."[35] Additionally, Mulan's intelligence has been observed in several professional analyses, with critics often citing the character as "brainy."[36][37]
Appearances[edit]
Mulan[edit]
Main article: Mulan (1998 film)
The Huns, led by Shan Yu, invade Han China, forcing the Chinese emperor to command a general mobilization. The emperor requires one man from each family to join the Chinese army. When Fa Mulan hears that her elderly father Fa Zhou, the only man in their family, is forced to rejoin the army, she decides to stand in his place, disguising herself as a young man named "Ping". Mulan's family learns that she has taken Fa Zhou's place and pray to their family ancestors, who then order their "Great Stone Dragon" to protect her. The ancestors are unaware that the statue of Great Stone Dragon failed to come to life, and that Mushu, a small dragon is the one to go and protect Mulan.
Mulan is initially misguided by Mushu in how to behave like a man. However, under command of Li Shang, she and her new friends at the camp, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, become skilled warriors. Mushu, desiring to see Mulan succeed, creates a fake order from Li Shang's father, General Li, ordering Li Shang to follow them into the mountains. They arrive at a burnt-out village and discover that General Li and his forces have been wiped out by the Huns. As they solemnly leave the mountains, they are ambushed by the Hans when Mushu accidentally fired a cannon causing their position to be given away, but a second firing of a cannon by Mulan buries most of the enemy forces in an avalanche. Mulan is slashed by Shan Yu in his rage at her wiping out his army during the battle, and she is forced to reveal her deception when she receives medical attention. Instead of executing Mulan as the law states, Li Shang spares her life for saving his life from the avalanche by leaving her on the mountain as the rest of the army departs for the Imperial City to report the news of the Huns' demise. However, the avalanche failed to eliminate all the enemies, as Mulan catches sight of a small number of surviving Huns, including Shan Yu, making their way to the City, intent on capturing the Emperor.
In the Imperial City, Mulan attempts to warn Li Shang about Shan Yu, but he refuses to listen. The Huns appear and capture the Emperor, locking themselves inside the palace. With Mulan's help, Li Shang, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po pose as concubines and are able to enter the palace and defeat Shan Yu's men. As Shang prevents Shan Yu from assassinating the Emperor, Mulan lures the Hun onto the roof where she engages him in single combat. Meanwhile, acting on Mulan's instructions, Mushu fires a bundle of fireworks rockets at Shan Yu on her signal and kills him.
Mulan is praised by the Emperor and the people of China, who all bow to her, an unprecedented honor. Mulan accepts the Emperor's crest and Shan Yu's sword as gifts, but politely declines his offer to be his advisor and instead asks to return to her family. She returns home and presents the imperial gifts to her father, but he is more overjoyed to have his daughter back safely. Li Shang, who has become enamored with Mulan, soon arrives under the guise of returning her helmet, but accepts the family's invitation for dinner. Earlier in the film, Mulan was declared unfit for marriage, but this now appears not to be the case with her strong budding romance with Li Shang. Mushu is granted a position as a Fa family guardian by the ancestors amid a returning celebration.
Mulan II[edit]
Main article: Mulan II
The sequel finds Mulan and Li Shang preparing to marry but distracted by a task from the Emperor, who wants his three daughters escorted to their own marriage ceremony. Their romantic relationship becomes somewhat strained during the trip, as the romantic couple has differing views on various issues. Meanwhile, Mushu realizes that if Mulan marries Shang, she will not need him anymore as her guardian spirit. Taking advantage of this, he manages to trick the two into breaking up. When bandits attack, Mulan and Shang fight them off, but Mulan is devastated when Shang is seemingly killed trying to save her. To make sure the three princesses are not forced to marry against their will, Mulan takes their place marrying the eldest son of the ruler of the neighboring land. Shang survives the accident and arrives in time to stop the wedding but ultimately Mulan is saved by Mushu who, posing as the mighty Golden Dragon of Unity, frees the three princesses from their vows, and marries Mulan and Li Shang himself causing Mulan to forgive him for his actions.
Miscellaneous[edit]
Mulan is the eighth official member the Disney Princess franchise,[38] a media franchise marketed towards young girls.[39] Featured on the official Disney Princess website, the character's brief biography reads, "Mulan is a loving girl who is always brave and bold. When her country needs it most, she disguises herself as a man and goes off to fight. She uses courage and determination to win the day."[40] Interestingly, Mulan is currently the only official member of the Disney Princess franchise who is technically not a legitimate princess "in the traditional sense"[41] because of the fact that she was not born the daughter of a king or queen, nor does she become princess consort by marrying a prince.[42] Additionally, she is also the franchise's first and currently only East Asian member.[38]

 

 Mulan at Disneyland theme park in California.
Mulan appears as a playable character in Disney's Story Studio: Mulan, an action video game released in December 1999 by Disney Interactive Studios exclusively for the video game console Sony PlayStation.[43] Loosely based on the plot of the original animated film, the video game's concept and premise revolves around "Players ... assum[ing] the role of Mulan on her quest to recover the missing scrolls."[44] Mulan also appears as a playable character in Disney's Mulan,[45] a similar video game released the previous year on October 10, 1998 by THQ for Nintendo Game Boy.[46] Additionally, Mulan appears in the video game Kingdom Hearts II in the Land of the Dragons world.[47] She aids Sora in battle, taking the place of either Donald or Goofy. She uses a jian called "Sword of the Ancestor" for regular combat, and her combination attacks include Red Rocket and other fire attacks, thanks to Mushu. She goes under her pseudonym (Ping) for the majority of Sora's first visit to her world, but has abandoned it by the time of their second visit, which follows an original storyline.[48][49]
Mulan makes cameo appearances in the Disney's House of Mouse television series and the direct-to-video release Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse. She was scheduled to appear in the second installment of the Disney Princess Enchanted Tales series of DVDs along with Cinderella. It was to premiere in 2008 but was cancelled due to poor sales of the first DVD.[50]
Mulan appears regularly for meet-and-greets, parades and shows at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, including at the Chinese Pavilion at Epcot. Mulan and Mushu, as a kite, make cameo appearances in the Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Resort versions of It's a Small World. In Disneyland, she also makes appearances in the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire Village and regularly performs in the new show Mickey and the Magical Map in the Fantasyland Theater. In the aforementioned show, she performs a trio with fellow Disney Princesses Pocahontas and Rapunzel. As a tribute, there is a portrait of her along other Disney Princesses at the Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom.
On the Disney Cruise Line ships and in Hong Kong Disneyland, Mulan and Li Shang appear in the stage show The Golden Mickeys. Mulan is also known to come out for meet-and-greets on the ships as well. She is also featured in the Disney on Ice shows Princess Classics and Princess Wishes.
In the Square Enix and Disney game Kingdom Hearts II, Mulan is a playable character when the protagonists visit her world.
Actress Jamie Chung portrays a live-action version of Mulan in the second and third seasons of the ABC television series, Once Upon a Time.[51] She first appeared in the series' second season premiere, "Broken", assisting Prince Phillip in rescuing Aurora. The Once Upon a Time version of Mulan differs from the film version as she is in love with Aurora, as revealed in the 2013 episode "Quite a Common Fairy".
On August 2014, Ming-Na Wen and Lea Salonga reprise their roles as Mulan for the first time since Mulan 2 in the Disney Channel show Sofia the First. In the episode "Princesses To The Rescue," Mulan reminds Sofia and her friends Amber and Jun they are "Stronger Than They Know" in song.[52] Mulan is the 7th Disney princess to appear on the show.
Reception and legacy[edit]
Critical response[edit]
As a character, critical reception towards Mulan has been varied but generally positive. Time Out described Mulan as "A feisty young go-getter [who] rises above the male-dominated world in which she lives."[53] Similarly, Ken Fox of TV Guide wrote, "Intelligent and fiercely independent, Mulan ... runs afoul of social expectations that a woman will be always obedient and duty-bound to her husband." Bridget Byrne of Boxoffice commented, "The physical and dramatic energy of ... Mulan ... almost triumph over the old-fashioned forces of Disney tradition." Byrne continued, "Mulan ... has pride, charm, spirit and aesthetic appeal which prevents her from being upstaged by the vigorous and exciting action in which she participates."[54] Variety's Todd McCarthy praised the character for inspiring "a turn of the circle from such age-old Disney classics ... in which passive heroines were rescued by blandly noble princes. Here, it's the girl who does the rescuing, saving not only the prince but the emperor himself from oblivion, and this in a distant culture where women were expected to obey strictly prescribed rules."[55] Similarly, Margaret A. McGurk of The Cincinnati Inquirer lauded Mulan for "solv[ing] her G.I. Jane dilemma by proving that brains can do more than brawn."[56] Hailing the character as "Among the strongest heroines in Walt's cartoon canon," Ian Freer of Empire enthused, "Mulan's engaging mixture of vulnerability and derring-do becomes incredibly easy to root for."[57] Hollis Chacona of The Austin Chronicle wrote that "smart, brave, beautiful," Mulan is a "winning protagonist."[58] Likewise, the Los Angeles Times' Kenneth Turan wrote, "As a vivacious rebel who has to be true to herself no matter what, Mulan is an excellent heroine, perfect for the young female demographic the studio is most anxious to attract." Turan additionally stated, "this resourceful, can-do young woman is a more likable and resourceful role model than Pocahontas was."[36]
Although largely well-liked, Mulan's characterization has drawn some mild criticism and speculation, inspiring a series of generally mixed to positive reviews from some film critics. Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman wrote, "Far more than Beauty and the Beast or the stolidly virtuous Pocahontas, Mulan showcases a girl who gets to use her wits ... a testament to the power of mind over brawn." However, Gleiberman continued, "Mulan finally falls a notch short of Disney's best ... because the heroine's empowerment remains ... an emotionally isolated quest."[59] Similarly, Moira Macdonald of The Seattle Times hailed Mulan as "a strong, engaging character who, unlike many of her Disney counterparts, needs no one to rescue her from danger," while questioning her personality, asking, "was it really necessary to bestow Mulan with self-esteem problems? Because she seems so confident and intelligent, her sad statement that she wants to 'see something worthwhile' in the mirror comes as a bit of a shock."[60]
Critics were not unanimous in their praise. The Phoenix's Jeffrey Gantz felt that character was unoriginal, inaccurate and Westernized, writing, "[her] costumes (particularly the kimono and obi Mulan wears to the Matchmaker) and hairdos look Japanese ... Give Mulan Native American features and you have Pocahontas."[61] Similarly, James Berardinelli of ReelViews felt that the character's depiction was too "familiar," reviewing, "Although she looks different from Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Pocahontas, Mulan is very much the same type of individual: a woman with a strong, independent streak who is unwilling to bend to the customs of her culture, which decree that the role of the female is to be ornamental. The film isn't very subtle in reinforcing the idea of equality between the sexes".[62] Additionally, some critics, such as Alex von Tunzelmann of The Guardian, have criticized Mulan for her violence, writing, "Disney struggles to make Mulan both a killer and a heroine ... Gingerly, the film attempts to tread a middle path, implying that Mulan annihilates most of the Hun army by causing an avalanche, and having her dispatch Shan Yu with a load of fireworks. Very pretty. But still technically killing." However, von Tunzelmann did conclude more positively, "as Disney heroines go, Mulan herself is a clear improvement on the standard-issue drippy princess."[63]
Relationship with Shang[edit]
Unlike the generally positive reviews received by Mulan, critical reception towards the character's romantic relationship with Li Shang has been largely negative, drawing much speculation from critics who accused Mulan of having "a typical girl-hooks-up-with-boy ending."[64] Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times observed, "The message here is standard feminist empowerment: Defy the matchmaker, dress as a boy, and choose your own career. But Mulan has it both ways, since inevitably Mulan's heart goes pitty-pat over Shang, the handsome young captain she's assigned to serve under. The movie breaks with the tradition in which the male hero rescues the heroine, but is still totally sold on the Western idea of romantic love."[65] The New York Times' Janet Maslin negatively opined, "For all of Mulan's courage and independence in rebelling against the matchmakers, this is still enough of a fairy tale to need Mr. Right."[66]
Citing Mulan's relationship with Shang as an example of sexism, a film critic writing for Teen Ink wrote:

"Mulan has been hailed as a feminist Disney movie because it showcases a young woman who leads China to victory using her quick wit, pride, and a strong sense of family honor—all while masquerading as a man named Ping. Even though Mulan (as Ping) gains the respect of the army commander and her comrades, once they discover that she is a woman, her army commander and potential love-interest, Shang, loses respect for her and even hates her. "Ping" had been doing an even better job than Shang, but when Shang finds out Ping is a woman, his stupid male ego breaks on impact. Mulan is sentenced to death, and Shang, the macho man of the film, ultimately gets to decide her fate. The only reason she survives is because Shang decides he'd rather just send her home. Wow. To add insult to injury, at the end of the film, Shang fixes up his shattered ego by claiming Mulan as a suitor. Even as Mulan is being praised and cheered in the Forbidden City after she almost single-handedly saves China (this time, as a woman), at the end of the film, the audience is reminded that Mulan is really just another woman looking for a man. Mulan's real victory isn't saving her country from invasion. No, it's marrying Shang."
—Teen Ink[67]
Betsy Wallace of Common Sense Media observed that Mulan "doesn't fit the princess mold, and most moviegoers had never heard of her." Conclusively, Wallace wrote, "it's too bad that in the end she still needs to be married off to a 'Prince Charming' who saves the day."[68] In contribution to the book Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works, Lan Dong wrote, "Even though Mulan achieves success after she resumes her female self ... it is compromised by Mulan and Li Shang's potential engagement at the end of the film."[69]
Cultural significance and accolades[edit]
Mulan is culturally recognized for her unique role in Mulan specifically in regards to the character's heroism, ethnicity and disinterest in romance, serving as a departure from traditional Disney heroines and princesses because she "challenged gender stereotypes and offered up an animated Disney experience that isn't princess-centric" as "one of the few strong, self-propelled female characters that Disney has."[70] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times observed the way in which Mulan's role in the film as "an independent, not completely boy-crazy heroine is somewhat new for Disney."[36] According to Sara Veal of The Jakarta Post, Mulan "promotes self-reliance, determination and is uninterested in marriage or romance ... the film ends on her saving her country, rather than a romantic resolution."[71] Succeeding non-white Disney Princesses Jasmine and Pocahontas, Mulan's characterization as Disney's first East Asian princess assisted in the diversification of the Disney Princess franchise, introducing "Disney princesses ... portrayed as women of color."[72] Peter Travers of the Rolling Stone commented, "Mulan ... makes a feisty prefeminist," continuing, "She doesn't swoon over Captain Shang, the hunky officer ... which leaves Shang ... frustrated ... Mulan, let the record show, does not put out."[73] PopMatters' Jesse Hassenger wrote that unlike other Disney films, "Mulan holds the advantage of a smart, strong heroine—not just a superhot princess figure."[74] Ryan Mazie of Box Office Prophets felt that Mulan "might be the most important and forward-thinking Disney Princess movie made up until that point where the female character solely takes control over her own destiny without the aid of a mighty Prince."[75]
In 2012, CNN's Stephanie Goldberg recognized Mulan as one of Disney's bravest and most heroic animated heroines to-date in her article "Brave's Merida and other animated heroines," writing, "Mulan bent traditional gender roles when she took her father's place in the Chinese army."[76] The Georgia Institute of Technology ranked Mulan the fourteenth greatest Disney character of all-time.[77] Similarly, in 2013, Mulan was ranked the greatest animated Disney heroine according to a poll conducted by Jim Vejvoda of IGN.[78]
In 1999, Mulan's theme song "Reflection", performed by Mulan, was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 56th Golden Globe Awards, but ultimately lost to Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's "The Prayer" from Quest for Camelot (1998).[79] "Reflection" is often accredited with establishing the successful musical career of American recording artist Christina Aguilera, who famously recorded a pop rendition of the ballad prior to the release of her platinum-selling self-titled debut album in 1999, on which the song is featured. Additionally, the song peaked at number nineteen on the BillboardAdult Contemporary chart.[80] In 2011, Salonga was honored with a Disney Legends award in commemoration of her role as Mulan's singing voice.[81] Additionally, Salonga performed a live rendition of "Reflection" at the ceremony.[82]
Controversy[edit]
The 2013 Disney princess redesigns portrayed Mulan with features that differ from her film appearance. The artwork featured Mulan with blue eyes, bigger lips, noticeably lighter skin, and golden clothing which does not resemble any outfit she has worn in the film. Her new appearance has caused an uproar due to the whitewash of her character. This was particularly troubling as Mulan is one of the few princesses of color. Shavon L. McKinstry of SPARK Movement writes that Mulan's redesign "seem to be directly counter to her personality and character in her film", and also notes how all the princesses of color have been "noticeably pushed to the back or left out completely" from the new Disney merchandise which featured the redesigns.[83]
McKinstry argues that Disney "prefers to portray one demographic of princess, simultaneously alienating so much of their fanbase", pointing out that of the "ten Disney Princesses in the brand, six are white".[83] The importance of Mulan and other non-white princesses can be seen in the 2009 study of the effects of children's cartoons on the body image of young girls by doctors Sharon Hayes and Stacey Tantleff-Dunn. The study revealed that in the group of girls ranging from 3 to 6 years old, 30.6% of the group would change their physical appearance if they could. Of these respondents, over half would change their hair and over a quarter would change something about their body, such as skin color. Of all girls surveyed, 8% said they would have to change their hair or skin color to become a princess, stating things like they would "change from brown skin to white skin", for example. The interviewed group was predominantly white.[84]
A Change.org petition was created in protest to the redesign, stating that the new designs "show a blatant disregard for the image issues facing young girls today", calling for change as "Disney shapes society's view of girls and girls' view of themselves."[85] Disney has since altered the coloration in Mulan's design by changing the blue eye highlight to brown, darkening the color of her skin, and changing her clothing to better resemble her attire in the film.[83]
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Fa Mulan
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Mulan
 
First appearance
Mulan (1998)
Last appearance
Sofia the First (2014)
Created by
Robert D. San Souci
Mark Henn (supervising animator)
Voiced by
Ming-Na Wen (speaking)
Lea Salonga (singing)
Information

Full name
Fa Mulan
Aliases
Fa Ping
Species
Human
Gender
Female
Occupation
Soldier
 Advisor
 Farmer
 Warrior
Title
The Hero of China
Family
Fa Zhou (father)
 Fa Li (mother)[1]
Spouse(s)
Li Shang
Children
Li Lonnie (daughter; in Descendants only)
Relatives
Grandmother Fa (grandmother)
 First Ancestor[2][3]
Nationality
Chinese
Fa Mulan is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' 36th animated feature film Mulan (1998) and its sequel Mulan II (2004). Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen provides the character's speaking voice and Filipina singer Lea Salonga provides her singing voice. Originally, Salonga had been cast as both the speaking and singing voices of Mulan until the directors, dissatisfied with the singer's impersonation of Mulan's male alter-ego, ultimately replaced her with Wen who, according to co-director Tony Bancroft, sounds "very Chinese." The role was Wen's voice-acting debut.
Created by Robert D. San Souci and animated by Mark Henn, the character is loosely based on Hua Mulan from the ancient Chinese poem the Ballad of Mulan. In the Disney film adaptation, Mulan is depicted as the spirited and tomboyish daughter of an elderly war veteran. Having been deemed unsuitable for marriage by the Matchmaker, Mulan lives in fear of dishonoring her parents. When her aging father is conscripted by the Chinese military in an attempt to defend the country against the invading Huns, Mulan, aware that her injured and feeble father is incapable of surviving another war, ultimately decides to breach tradition, violating the law by disguising herself as a man in order to masquerade as a soldier and enlist herself in the army in her father's place.
Inspired by the well-being of his own two daughters, director Tony Bancroft encouraged the filmmakers and writers to characterize Mulan as a distinctly different and unique kind of Disney heroine, specifically one who is strong, independent and self-sufficient, and whose fate is ultimately not dependent on a male character. Physically, Henn additionally designed Mulan to appear less feminine than traditional Disney animated heroines.
Reception towards Mulan has been varied but mostly positive, with film critics praising her personality and heroism. However, some critics have reacted much less positively towards Mulan's characterization, deeming her a familiar and "Westernized" character. Additionally, critical reception towards the character's relationship with Li Shang has also been largely unfavorable, with several critics citing that Mulan's independence and heroism was ultimately compromised by the film's romantic conclusion. Chronologically, Mulan is the 8th official member of the Disney Princess franchise. She is also the franchise's first East Asian princess. Critics have observed several ways in which Mulan and her role in the film differs from those of traditional Disney Princesses, drawing similarities between Mulan and preceding Disney Princesses Ariel from The Little Mermaid (1989), Belle from Beauty and the Beast (1991), Jasmine from Aladdin (1992) and Pocahontas from Pocahontas (1995).


Contents  [hide]
1 Development 1.1 Conception
1.2 Voice
1.3 Characterization, design and analysis
2 Appearances 2.1 Mulan
2.2 Mulan II
2.3 Miscellaneous
3 Reception and legacy 3.1 Critical response 3.1.1 Relationship with Shang
3.2 Cultural significance and accolades
3.3 Controversy
4 References
5 External links

Development[edit]
Conception[edit]
Mulan was originally conceived in 1994 as an animated short film entitled China Doll, in which the heroine was initially supposed to have been depicted as "an oppressed and miserable Chinese girl who is whisked away by a British Prince Charming to happiness in the West."[4] While researching, exploring and developing a series of traditional stories, fairy tales and folktales, award-winning children's book author and Disney story consultant Robert D. San Souci uncovered the Ballad of Mulan, an ancient Chinese poem conveying the story of Hua Mulan—a young Chinese woman who takes her ailing father's place in battle by disguising herself as a man. San Souci explained that, as a writer, "[Hua Mulan's] story fascinated me,"[5] and suggested to Disney that the studio ultimately combines the two stories.[4] San Souci himself was hired to write the film's treatment and story.[6]
Thematically, Mulan explores the age-old idea and concept of remaining "true to yourself,"[7] with co-director Tony Bancroft summarizing Mulan's role in the film as "the story of a girl who can't help who she is but she exists in a different society that tells her who she is supposed to be."[7] San Souci wanted to "keep ... the integrity of this heroine," as the Ballad of Mulan is "so well known and so beloved".[5] However, certain creative liberties were taken with the story specifically pertaining to Mulan's role. For example, in the original poem, Mulan first seeks permission from her rather supportive parents prior to enlisting herself in the army, whereas in the film she runs away from home as they sleep,[5] and her surname was also changed from "Hua" to "Fa."[8] Most notably, Mulan's true identity as a woman is revealed in the Disney film adaptation much earlier than it is in the poem; in the film her gender is discovered after the army's initial encounter with the enemy, whereas in the legend her comrades never discovered who she was in their twelve years at war, and only realized the truth after she had returned home.[9]
In addition, unlike preceding traditional Disney animated feature films, the developing romantic relationship between Mulan and Li Shang is treated as more of a subplot as opposed to a traditional central plot, as observed by film critic Andy Klein of Animation World Network. Klein commented, "Mulan isn't waiting for her prince to someday come; when he does arrive, having known her primarily as a man, and having learned to admire her for her deeper qualities, the romance is muted and subtle."[8]
Voice[edit]
Mulan's speaking voice is provided by Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen.[10] Because the character "represented [traditional] Chinese values" and is depicted as being "dramatic ... close to her father, very respectful," Bancroft believed that Wen possessed the "perfect" voice for Mulan, which he additionally described as "very Chinese."[11] Born and raised in Macau, China, Wen was very much familiar with both the legend of Hua Mulan and the Ballad of Mulan at the time of her audition for the role, having grown up being read the poem by her mother. Wen explained, "I think every Chinese kid grows up with this story," additionally likening the poem's popularity in China to that of the Western Parson Weems fable in which American president George Washington chops down his father's beloved cherry tree.[12]
Mulan served as Wen's first voice-acting role. In an interview with IGN, the actress elaborated on the recording process, specifically the fact that she was required to record the majority of the character's dialogue in isolation, saying, "I just loved the story so much and identified so much with the character of Mulan it was easy for me. I loved using my imagination. I felt like I was a little kid again, being silly with an imaginary sword and riding on an imaginary horse and talking to an imaginary dragon. So it was a lot of fun for me."[12] In spite of the fact that, throughout the film, Mulan shares several intimate scenes with her guardian, a miniature Chinese dragon named Mushu who is voiced by American actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, Wen and her co-star never actually encountered each other while working on Mulan due to the fact that they recorded their respective dialogue at separate times in separate locations.[12]
Upon being cast as Mulan's speaking voice, Wen was immediately informed by Disney that she would not be providing the character's singing voice. The actress took no offense to this decision, commenting jokingly "I don't blame them."[13] The directors hired Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga to dub the character's respective singing voice, heard in the film's songs "Reflection", "I'll Make a Man Out of You" and "A Girl Worth Fighting For",[14] on Wen's behalf. According to Thomas S. Hischak, author of the book Disney Voice Actors: A Biographical Dictionary, Salonga was originally cast to provide both Mulan's speaking and singing voices.[15] However, the directors eventually felt that her attempt at impersonating a man in the form of Mulan's male alter-ego "Ping" was rather unconvincing, and ultimately replacing Salonga with Wen.[16] Six years prior to Mulan, Salonga provided the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin (1992) on behalf of American actress Linda Larkin.[17] While auditioning for Mulan, Salonga asked jokingly, "Why do I have to audition? ... I was already a princess before. Wasn't that enough?"[18]
Characterization, design and analysis[edit]
The film's screenplay was constantly being revised and re-written. Naturally, so was Mulan's characterization and role in the film.[19] The writers wanted Mulan to represent a "different kind of Disney heroine," specifically described as one who "didn't need a tiara, but was still just as much as graceful, strong, and courageous."[20] Between the two, Bancroft and his twin brother Tom, an animator who also worked on Mulan, have a total of seven daughters.[21] This further inspired the filmmakers to portray Mulan as a unique heroine who is "not another damsel in distress"[22] in favor of having her resemble "a strong female Disney character who would truly be the heroine of her own story"[23] instead, essentially a "female role model. The characteristics of strength and courage were a must for Mulan."[24] In an interview with The Christian Post, Bancroft elaborated on the way in which he, as the film's director, continued to consider the well-being of his two young daughters while working on Mulan, having "wanted to make ... a unique heroine that hadn't been seen before" and provide for them "someone who would be strong on her own, without a prince saving her."[7] Addressing the way in which Mulan differs from traditional Disney heroines and princesses, Bancroft explained, "Most Disney heroines have an outside source that comes in and helps them change. Mulan stays consistent. From the first frame all the way through the end of the movie, her personality, her drive it all stays the same."[25]
"When we drew her, we had the opportunity to actually adjust her design a little bit so that when she was disguised as Ping, as a soldier, that she was physically a little different in how we drew her than when she was herself as Mulan ... That was something we took advantage of. So, certainly, that was a challenge to have her disguised as a boy whereas she's still a girl who doesn't understand what being a boy is all about or about boys move and act, and that's part of how she learns ... that was part of the fun and the challenge of doing Mulan. You have essentially two characters to play with."
— Henn, on animating Mulan as "Ping".[26]
Visually, the animators were influenced by both traditional Chinese and Japanese artwork. In the specific case of Mulan, "The characters' simple lines ... resemble classic Asian painting",[8] as demonstrated by the animators' innovate "'less is more' approach" to traditional animation.[27] Chinese artist Chen Yi mentored the animators, "helping [them] to come up with these designs."[26] Mark Henn served as Mulan's supervising animator. Animating the character in her male disguise as "Ping" offered an unprecedented challenge for Henn. In order to solve this unique dilemma, Henn was provided with "the opportunity to ... adjust her design a little bit so that when she was disguised as Ping, as a soldier, that she was physically a little different in how we drew her than when she was herself as Mulan."[26] Physically, Mulan was also designed to appear less feminine than preceding traditional Disney animated heroines, specifically Pocahontas from Pocahontas (1995) and Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), because "you can't pass as a man in the army with a Barbie-style figure."[28]
Henn revealed that he was drawn to "Mulan's story [because it] was so unique and compelling that it just captivated me from the beginning".[26][29] Animating the characters' distinct emotions using the traditional Chinese style turned out to be somewhat challenging for Henn.[26] The animator explained, "We don't create realism in the sense that if you're doing a human character, it's not going to look realistic ... the balance is finding an appealing way of drawing using the visual tools that you have in the design to convey the believable emotions that you want to get across."[26] In addition to Mulan, Henn was also responsible for animating Fa Zhou, Mulan's elderly father. He described the complex relationship between the two characters as "the emotional heart of the story".[26] Fathering one daughter himself, Henn drew inspiration from his own emotions as well as past personal experiences while animating several intimate scenes shared by the two characters.[30]
Several film critics have described Mulan as a tomboy.[31][32][33] Andy Patrizio of IGN observed, "In this slightly modernized version of the story, Mulan ... is something of a rebel and a tomboy. She has no interest in being a good little subservient wife, despite her sighing parents' wishes."[34] Jo Johnson, in contribution to the book Queers in American Popular Culture Volume 1: Film and Television, wrote that "Unlike other Disney heroines, Mulan is immediately coded as a tomboy," observing the way in which the character speaks using a full mouth. Johnson additionally noticed several ways in which Mulan's design and personality differ from those typically associated with traditional Disney heroines and princesses, citing the character's clumsy, awkward demeanor; broad shoulders and muscular limbs; unruly single strand of hair; and choice of everyday attire which usually consists of loose, baggy clothing concealing her "traditionally slim Disney waist."[35] Additionally, Mulan's intelligence has been observed in several professional analyses, with critics often citing the character as "brainy."[36][37]
Appearances[edit]
Mulan[edit]
Main article: Mulan (1998 film)
The Huns, led by Shan Yu, invade Han China, forcing the Chinese emperor to command a general mobilization. The emperor requires one man from each family to join the Chinese army. When Fa Mulan hears that her elderly father Fa Zhou, the only man in their family, is forced to rejoin the army, she decides to stand in his place, disguising herself as a young man named "Ping". Mulan's family learns that she has taken Fa Zhou's place and pray to their family ancestors, who then order their "Great Stone Dragon" to protect her. The ancestors are unaware that the statue of Great Stone Dragon failed to come to life, and that Mushu, a small dragon is the one to go and protect Mulan.
Mulan is initially misguided by Mushu in how to behave like a man. However, under command of Li Shang, she and her new friends at the camp, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, become skilled warriors. Mushu, desiring to see Mulan succeed, creates a fake order from Li Shang's father, General Li, ordering Li Shang to follow them into the mountains. They arrive at a burnt-out village and discover that General Li and his forces have been wiped out by the Huns. As they solemnly leave the mountains, they are ambushed by the Hans when Mushu accidentally fired a cannon causing their position to be given away, but a second firing of a cannon by Mulan buries most of the enemy forces in an avalanche. Mulan is slashed by Shan Yu in his rage at her wiping out his army during the battle, and she is forced to reveal her deception when she receives medical attention. Instead of executing Mulan as the law states, Li Shang spares her life for saving his life from the avalanche by leaving her on the mountain as the rest of the army departs for the Imperial City to report the news of the Huns' demise. However, the avalanche failed to eliminate all the enemies, as Mulan catches sight of a small number of surviving Huns, including Shan Yu, making their way to the City, intent on capturing the Emperor.
In the Imperial City, Mulan attempts to warn Li Shang about Shan Yu, but he refuses to listen. The Huns appear and capture the Emperor, locking themselves inside the palace. With Mulan's help, Li Shang, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po pose as concubines and are able to enter the palace and defeat Shan Yu's men. As Shang prevents Shan Yu from assassinating the Emperor, Mulan lures the Hun onto the roof where she engages him in single combat. Meanwhile, acting on Mulan's instructions, Mushu fires a bundle of fireworks rockets at Shan Yu on her signal and kills him.
Mulan is praised by the Emperor and the people of China, who all bow to her, an unprecedented honor. Mulan accepts the Emperor's crest and Shan Yu's sword as gifts, but politely declines his offer to be his advisor and instead asks to return to her family. She returns home and presents the imperial gifts to her father, but he is more overjoyed to have his daughter back safely. Li Shang, who has become enamored with Mulan, soon arrives under the guise of returning her helmet, but accepts the family's invitation for dinner. Earlier in the film, Mulan was declared unfit for marriage, but this now appears not to be the case with her strong budding romance with Li Shang. Mushu is granted a position as a Fa family guardian by the ancestors amid a returning celebration.
Mulan II[edit]
Main article: Mulan II
The sequel finds Mulan and Li Shang preparing to marry but distracted by a task from the Emperor, who wants his three daughters escorted to their own marriage ceremony. Their romantic relationship becomes somewhat strained during the trip, as the romantic couple has differing views on various issues. Meanwhile, Mushu realizes that if Mulan marries Shang, she will not need him anymore as her guardian spirit. Taking advantage of this, he manages to trick the two into breaking up. When bandits attack, Mulan and Shang fight them off, but Mulan is devastated when Shang is seemingly killed trying to save her. To make sure the three princesses are not forced to marry against their will, Mulan takes their place marrying the eldest son of the ruler of the neighboring land. Shang survives the accident and arrives in time to stop the wedding but ultimately Mulan is saved by Mushu who, posing as the mighty Golden Dragon of Unity, frees the three princesses from their vows, and marries Mulan and Li Shang himself causing Mulan to forgive him for his actions.
Miscellaneous[edit]
Mulan is the eighth official member the Disney Princess franchise,[38] a media franchise marketed towards young girls.[39] Featured on the official Disney Princess website, the character's brief biography reads, "Mulan is a loving girl who is always brave and bold. When her country needs it most, she disguises herself as a man and goes off to fight. She uses courage and determination to win the day."[40] Interestingly, Mulan is currently the only official member of the Disney Princess franchise who is technically not a legitimate princess "in the traditional sense"[41] because of the fact that she was not born the daughter of a king or queen, nor does she become princess consort by marrying a prince.[42] Additionally, she is also the franchise's first and currently only East Asian member.[38]

 

 Mulan at Disneyland theme park in California.
Mulan appears as a playable character in Disney's Story Studio: Mulan, an action video game released in December 1999 by Disney Interactive Studios exclusively for the video game console Sony PlayStation.[43] Loosely based on the plot of the original animated film, the video game's concept and premise revolves around "Players ... assum[ing] the role of Mulan on her quest to recover the missing scrolls."[44] Mulan also appears as a playable character in Disney's Mulan,[45] a similar video game released the previous year on October 10, 1998 by THQ for Nintendo Game Boy.[46] Additionally, Mulan appears in the video game Kingdom Hearts II in the Land of the Dragons world.[47] She aids Sora in battle, taking the place of either Donald or Goofy. She uses a jian called "Sword of the Ancestor" for regular combat, and her combination attacks include Red Rocket and other fire attacks, thanks to Mushu. She goes under her pseudonym (Ping) for the majority of Sora's first visit to her world, but has abandoned it by the time of their second visit, which follows an original storyline.[48][49]
Mulan makes cameo appearances in the Disney's House of Mouse television series and the direct-to-video release Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse. She was scheduled to appear in the second installment of the Disney Princess Enchanted Tales series of DVDs along with Cinderella. It was to premiere in 2008 but was cancelled due to poor sales of the first DVD.[50]
Mulan appears regularly for meet-and-greets, parades and shows at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, including at the Chinese Pavilion at Epcot. Mulan and Mushu, as a kite, make cameo appearances in the Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Resort versions of It's a Small World. In Disneyland, she also makes appearances in the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire Village and regularly performs in the new show Mickey and the Magical Map in the Fantasyland Theater. In the aforementioned show, she performs a trio with fellow Disney Princesses Pocahontas and Rapunzel. As a tribute, there is a portrait of her along other Disney Princesses at the Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom.
On the Disney Cruise Line ships and in Hong Kong Disneyland, Mulan and Li Shang appear in the stage show The Golden Mickeys. Mulan is also known to come out for meet-and-greets on the ships as well. She is also featured in the Disney on Ice shows Princess Classics and Princess Wishes.
In the Square Enix and Disney game Kingdom Hearts II, Mulan is a playable character when the protagonists visit her world.
Actress Jamie Chung portrays a live-action version of Mulan in the second and third seasons of the ABC television series, Once Upon a Time.[51] She first appeared in the series' second season premiere, "Broken", assisting Prince Phillip in rescuing Aurora. The Once Upon a Time version of Mulan differs from the film version as she is in love with Aurora, as revealed in the 2013 episode "Quite a Common Fairy".
On August 2014, Ming-Na Wen and Lea Salonga reprise their roles as Mulan for the first time since Mulan 2 in the Disney Channel show Sofia the First. In the episode "Princesses To The Rescue," Mulan reminds Sofia and her friends Amber and Jun they are "Stronger Than They Know" in song.[52] Mulan is the 7th Disney princess to appear on the show.
Reception and legacy[edit]
Critical response[edit]
As a character, critical reception towards Mulan has been varied but generally positive. Time Out described Mulan as "A feisty young go-getter [who] rises above the male-dominated world in which she lives."[53] Similarly, Ken Fox of TV Guide wrote, "Intelligent and fiercely independent, Mulan ... runs afoul of social expectations that a woman will be always obedient and duty-bound to her husband." Bridget Byrne of Boxoffice commented, "The physical and dramatic energy of ... Mulan ... almost triumph over the old-fashioned forces of Disney tradition." Byrne continued, "Mulan ... has pride, charm, spirit and aesthetic appeal which prevents her from being upstaged by the vigorous and exciting action in which she participates."[54] Variety's Todd McCarthy praised the character for inspiring "a turn of the circle from such age-old Disney classics ... in which passive heroines were rescued by blandly noble princes. Here, it's the girl who does the rescuing, saving not only the prince but the emperor himself from oblivion, and this in a distant culture where women were expected to obey strictly prescribed rules."[55] Similarly, Margaret A. McGurk of The Cincinnati Inquirer lauded Mulan for "solv[ing] her G.I. Jane dilemma by proving that brains can do more than brawn."[56] Hailing the character as "Among the strongest heroines in Walt's cartoon canon," Ian Freer of Empire enthused, "Mulan's engaging mixture of vulnerability and derring-do becomes incredibly easy to root for."[57] Hollis Chacona of The Austin Chronicle wrote that "smart, brave, beautiful," Mulan is a "winning protagonist."[58] Likewise, the Los Angeles Times' Kenneth Turan wrote, "As a vivacious rebel who has to be true to herself no matter what, Mulan is an excellent heroine, perfect for the young female demographic the studio is most anxious to attract." Turan additionally stated, "this resourceful, can-do young woman is a more likable and resourceful role model than Pocahontas was."[36]
Although largely well-liked, Mulan's characterization has drawn some mild criticism and speculation, inspiring a series of generally mixed to positive reviews from some film critics. Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman wrote, "Far more than Beauty and the Beast or the stolidly virtuous Pocahontas, Mulan showcases a girl who gets to use her wits ... a testament to the power of mind over brawn." However, Gleiberman continued, "Mulan finally falls a notch short of Disney's best ... because the heroine's empowerment remains ... an emotionally isolated quest."[59] Similarly, Moira Macdonald of The Seattle Times hailed Mulan as "a strong, engaging character who, unlike many of her Disney counterparts, needs no one to rescue her from danger," while questioning her personality, asking, "was it really necessary to bestow Mulan with self-esteem problems? Because she seems so confident and intelligent, her sad statement that she wants to 'see something worthwhile' in the mirror comes as a bit of a shock."[60]
Critics were not unanimous in their praise. The Phoenix's Jeffrey Gantz felt that character was unoriginal, inaccurate and Westernized, writing, "[her] costumes (particularly the kimono and obi Mulan wears to the Matchmaker) and hairdos look Japanese ... Give Mulan Native American features and you have Pocahontas."[61] Similarly, James Berardinelli of ReelViews felt that the character's depiction was too "familiar," reviewing, "Although she looks different from Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Pocahontas, Mulan is very much the same type of individual: a woman with a strong, independent streak who is unwilling to bend to the customs of her culture, which decree that the role of the female is to be ornamental. The film isn't very subtle in reinforcing the idea of equality between the sexes".[62] Additionally, some critics, such as Alex von Tunzelmann of The Guardian, have criticized Mulan for her violence, writing, "Disney struggles to make Mulan both a killer and a heroine ... Gingerly, the film attempts to tread a middle path, implying that Mulan annihilates most of the Hun army by causing an avalanche, and having her dispatch Shan Yu with a load of fireworks. Very pretty. But still technically killing." However, von Tunzelmann did conclude more positively, "as Disney heroines go, Mulan herself is a clear improvement on the standard-issue drippy princess."[63]
Relationship with Shang[edit]
Unlike the generally positive reviews received by Mulan, critical reception towards the character's romantic relationship with Li Shang has been largely negative, drawing much speculation from critics who accused Mulan of having "a typical girl-hooks-up-with-boy ending."[64] Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times observed, "The message here is standard feminist empowerment: Defy the matchmaker, dress as a boy, and choose your own career. But Mulan has it both ways, since inevitably Mulan's heart goes pitty-pat over Shang, the handsome young captain she's assigned to serve under. The movie breaks with the tradition in which the male hero rescues the heroine, but is still totally sold on the Western idea of romantic love."[65] The New York Times' Janet Maslin negatively opined, "For all of Mulan's courage and independence in rebelling against the matchmakers, this is still enough of a fairy tale to need Mr. Right."[66]
Citing Mulan's relationship with Shang as an example of sexism, a film critic writing for Teen Ink wrote:

"Mulan has been hailed as a feminist Disney movie because it showcases a young woman who leads China to victory using her quick wit, pride, and a strong sense of family honor—all while masquerading as a man named Ping. Even though Mulan (as Ping) gains the respect of the army commander and her comrades, once they discover that she is a woman, her army commander and potential love-interest, Shang, loses respect for her and even hates her. "Ping" had been doing an even better job than Shang, but when Shang finds out Ping is a woman, his stupid male ego breaks on impact. Mulan is sentenced to death, and Shang, the macho man of the film, ultimately gets to decide her fate. The only reason she survives is because Shang decides he'd rather just send her home. Wow. To add insult to injury, at the end of the film, Shang fixes up his shattered ego by claiming Mulan as a suitor. Even as Mulan is being praised and cheered in the Forbidden City after she almost single-handedly saves China (this time, as a woman), at the end of the film, the audience is reminded that Mulan is really just another woman looking for a man. Mulan's real victory isn't saving her country from invasion. No, it's marrying Shang."
—Teen Ink[67]
Betsy Wallace of Common Sense Media observed that Mulan "doesn't fit the princess mold, and most moviegoers had never heard of her." Conclusively, Wallace wrote, "it's too bad that in the end she still needs to be married off to a 'Prince Charming' who saves the day."[68] In contribution to the book Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works, Lan Dong wrote, "Even though Mulan achieves success after she resumes her female self ... it is compromised by Mulan and Li Shang's potential engagement at the end of the film."[69]
Cultural significance and accolades[edit]
Mulan is culturally recognized for her unique role in Mulan specifically in regards to the character's heroism, ethnicity and disinterest in romance, serving as a departure from traditional Disney heroines and princesses because she "challenged gender stereotypes and offered up an animated Disney experience that isn't princess-centric" as "one of the few strong, self-propelled female characters that Disney has."[70] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times observed the way in which Mulan's role in the film as "an independent, not completely boy-crazy heroine is somewhat new for Disney."[36] According to Sara Veal of The Jakarta Post, Mulan "promotes self-reliance, determination and is uninterested in marriage or romance ... the film ends on her saving her country, rather than a romantic resolution."[71] Succeeding non-white Disney Princesses Jasmine and Pocahontas, Mulan's characterization as Disney's first East Asian princess assisted in the diversification of the Disney Princess franchise, introducing "Disney princesses ... portrayed as women of color."[72] Peter Travers of the Rolling Stone commented, "Mulan ... makes a feisty prefeminist," continuing, "She doesn't swoon over Captain Shang, the hunky officer ... which leaves Shang ... frustrated ... Mulan, let the record show, does not put out."[73] PopMatters' Jesse Hassenger wrote that unlike other Disney films, "Mulan holds the advantage of a smart, strong heroine—not just a superhot princess figure."[74] Ryan Mazie of Box Office Prophets felt that Mulan "might be the most important and forward-thinking Disney Princess movie made up until that point where the female character solely takes control over her own destiny without the aid of a mighty Prince."[75]
In 2012, CNN's Stephanie Goldberg recognized Mulan as one of Disney's bravest and most heroic animated heroines to-date in her article "Brave's Merida and other animated heroines," writing, "Mulan bent traditional gender roles when she took her father's place in the Chinese army."[76] The Georgia Institute of Technology ranked Mulan the fourteenth greatest Disney character of all-time.[77] Similarly, in 2013, Mulan was ranked the greatest animated Disney heroine according to a poll conducted by Jim Vejvoda of IGN.[78]
In 1999, Mulan's theme song "Reflection", performed by Mulan, was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 56th Golden Globe Awards, but ultimately lost to Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's "The Prayer" from Quest for Camelot (1998).[79] "Reflection" is often accredited with establishing the successful musical career of American recording artist Christina Aguilera, who famously recorded a pop rendition of the ballad prior to the release of her platinum-selling self-titled debut album in 1999, on which the song is featured. Additionally, the song peaked at number nineteen on the BillboardAdult Contemporary chart.[80] In 2011, Salonga was honored with a Disney Legends award in commemoration of her role as Mulan's singing voice.[81] Additionally, Salonga performed a live rendition of "Reflection" at the ceremony.[82]
Controversy[edit]
The 2013 Disney princess redesigns portrayed Mulan with features that differ from her film appearance. The artwork featured Mulan with blue eyes, bigger lips, noticeably lighter skin, and golden clothing which does not resemble any outfit she has worn in the film. Her new appearance has caused an uproar due to the whitewash of her character. This was particularly troubling as Mulan is one of the few princesses of color. Shavon L. McKinstry of SPARK Movement writes that Mulan's redesign "seem to be directly counter to her personality and character in her film", and also notes how all the princesses of color have been "noticeably pushed to the back or left out completely" from the new Disney merchandise which featured the redesigns.[83]
McKinstry argues that Disney "prefers to portray one demographic of princess, simultaneously alienating so much of their fanbase", pointing out that of the "ten Disney Princesses in the brand, six are white".[83] The importance of Mulan and other non-white princesses can be seen in the 2009 study of the effects of children's cartoons on the body image of young girls by doctors Sharon Hayes and Stacey Tantleff-Dunn. The study revealed that in the group of girls ranging from 3 to 6 years old, 30.6% of the group would change their physical appearance if they could. Of these respondents, over half would change their hair and over a quarter would change something about their body, such as skin color. Of all girls surveyed, 8% said they would have to change their hair or skin color to become a princess, stating things like they would "change from brown skin to white skin", for example. The interviewed group was predominantly white.[84]
A Change.org petition was created in protest to the redesign, stating that the new designs "show a blatant disregard for the image issues facing young girls today", calling for change as "Disney shapes society's view of girls and girls' view of themselves."[85] Disney has since altered the coloration in Mulan's design by changing the blue eye highlight to brown, darkening the color of her skin, and changing her clothing to better resemble her attire in the film.[83]
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69.Jump up ^ Dong, Lan (2010-03-01). "Mulan: Disney's Hybrid Heroine". In Frus, Phyllis. Beyond Adaptation: Essays on Radical Transformations of Original Works. United States: McFarland & Company (published March 2, 2010). p. 165. ISBN 978-0-7864-4223-2. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
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Mulan (franchise)

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Mulan is a Disney franchise that began in 1998 with the theatrical release of Mulan.


Contents  [hide]
1 Film 1.1 Animation 1.1.1 Mulan
1.1.2 Mulan II
1.2 Live-Action 1.2.1 Mulan

2 Musical 2.1 Mulan Jr.
3 Video games 3.1 Disney's Mulan
3.2 Disney's Story Studio: Mulan
3.3 Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan
4 Theme park attractions 4.1 Mulan Parade
5 Music 5.1 Soundtrack
5.2 TV Series
6 References

Film[edit]
Animation[edit]
Mulan[edit]
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical action-comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. It is the 36th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics, and was released during the Disney Renaissance.
Mulan II[edit]
Mulan II is a 2004 American direct-to-video Disney animated film directed by Darrell Rooney and Lynne Southerland and is a sequel to the 1998 animated film Mulan.
Live-Action[edit]
Mulan[edit]
Disney have announced that they are developing a Live-Action version of Mulan.[1]
Musical[edit]
Mulan Jr.[edit]
Mulan Jr. is a stage musical version of the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan. It features many new songs.
Video games[edit]
Disney's Mulan[edit]
Disney's Mulan is a game released on the Game Boy.
Disney's Story Studio: Mulan[edit]
Disney's Story Studio: Mulan is a PlayStation action-adventure game based on the film, titled Disney's Story Studio: Mulan, published by Ubisoft and developed by Revolution Software (under the name "Kids Revolution"), that was released on December 15, 1999. The game was met with generally positive reception and currently holds a 70.67% average rating at the review aggregator website GameRankings.
Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan[edit]
Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan is a game in the Disney's Animated Storybook series, which retell the plot of Disney films in abridged and interactive storybook settings.
Theme park attractions[edit]
Mulan Parade[edit]
"Walt Dated World" explained the Mulan Parade in Disney's Hollywood Studios "started down Hollywood Boulevard on June 19th, 1998, which was the same day the movie was released. Mostly using an instrumental of the song "Honor to Us All" (with some of "I'll Make a Man Out of You" thrown in) as the theme, it featured over 53 performers. The parade ended March 11, 2001 and was replaced by the "Stars and Motor Cars" parade."[2] The parade included Mushu, a matchmaker, future brides, pagodas, a moongate, warriors, Shan Yu, the Great Wall, street performers, stiltwalkers, kung-fu performers, a Chinese lion, Shang, Mulan, and The Emperor.[3] The parade was "replaced by Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade."[4] The LA Times wrote "The new parade emphasizes richly hued costumes, street choreography and story-telling floats instead of high-tech effects. Highlights include a giant carriage drawn by four huge Percheron horses, and a troupe of performers from Chinese circuses. Its budget is a fifth of what the much-hyped Light Magic parade wound up costing, and its advertising budget is zero."[5]
Music[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1998 Disney animated feature film, Mulan. Released by Walt Disney Records on June 2, 1998, the album featured songs by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, conducted by Paul Bogaev, and score composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith. Vocalists included Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond, 98 Degrees, Jaz Coleman, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera. The album peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 on July 18, 1998, concurrent to the film’s run in theaters. No singles from the album charted on the Hot 100, although the Aguilera's cover of "Reflection", did reach number 19 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Written in Stone"
"Honor to Us All"
"Reflection"
"Keep 'Em Guessing"
"I'll Make a Man Out of You"
"A Girl Worth Fighting For"
TV Series[edit]
A new television series is set to air on August 18,2016 and is called Mulan:The Series. Mulan will be voiced by Kath Soucie and Mushu will be voiced by David Mitton.
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ McNally, Victoria (30 March 2015). "Disney Gets Down To Business, Announces Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Adaptation". MTV. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
2.Jump up ^ http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id146.htm
3.Jump up ^ http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_mulan.htm
4.Jump up ^ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mulan-parade.htm
5.Jump up ^ http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jun/19/business/fi-2259


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Mulan (franchise)

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Mulan is a Disney franchise that began in 1998 with the theatrical release of Mulan.


Contents  [hide]
1 Film 1.1 Animation 1.1.1 Mulan
1.1.2 Mulan II
1.2 Live-Action 1.2.1 Mulan

2 Musical 2.1 Mulan Jr.
3 Video games 3.1 Disney's Mulan
3.2 Disney's Story Studio: Mulan
3.3 Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan
4 Theme park attractions 4.1 Mulan Parade
5 Music 5.1 Soundtrack
5.2 TV Series
6 References

Film[edit]
Animation[edit]
Mulan[edit]
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical action-comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. It is the 36th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics, and was released during the Disney Renaissance.
Mulan II[edit]
Mulan II is a 2004 American direct-to-video Disney animated film directed by Darrell Rooney and Lynne Southerland and is a sequel to the 1998 animated film Mulan.
Live-Action[edit]
Mulan[edit]
Disney have announced that they are developing a Live-Action version of Mulan.[1]
Musical[edit]
Mulan Jr.[edit]
Mulan Jr. is a stage musical version of the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan. It features many new songs.
Video games[edit]
Disney's Mulan[edit]
Disney's Mulan is a game released on the Game Boy.
Disney's Story Studio: Mulan[edit]
Disney's Story Studio: Mulan is a PlayStation action-adventure game based on the film, titled Disney's Story Studio: Mulan, published by Ubisoft and developed by Revolution Software (under the name "Kids Revolution"), that was released on December 15, 1999. The game was met with generally positive reception and currently holds a 70.67% average rating at the review aggregator website GameRankings.
Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan[edit]
Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan is a game in the Disney's Animated Storybook series, which retell the plot of Disney films in abridged and interactive storybook settings.
Theme park attractions[edit]
Mulan Parade[edit]
"Walt Dated World" explained the Mulan Parade in Disney's Hollywood Studios "started down Hollywood Boulevard on June 19th, 1998, which was the same day the movie was released. Mostly using an instrumental of the song "Honor to Us All" (with some of "I'll Make a Man Out of You" thrown in) as the theme, it featured over 53 performers. The parade ended March 11, 2001 and was replaced by the "Stars and Motor Cars" parade."[2] The parade included Mushu, a matchmaker, future brides, pagodas, a moongate, warriors, Shan Yu, the Great Wall, street performers, stiltwalkers, kung-fu performers, a Chinese lion, Shang, Mulan, and The Emperor.[3] The parade was "replaced by Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade."[4] The LA Times wrote "The new parade emphasizes richly hued costumes, street choreography and story-telling floats instead of high-tech effects. Highlights include a giant carriage drawn by four huge Percheron horses, and a troupe of performers from Chinese circuses. Its budget is a fifth of what the much-hyped Light Magic parade wound up costing, and its advertising budget is zero."[5]
Music[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1998 Disney animated feature film, Mulan. Released by Walt Disney Records on June 2, 1998, the album featured songs by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, conducted by Paul Bogaev, and score composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith. Vocalists included Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond, 98 Degrees, Jaz Coleman, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera. The album peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 on July 18, 1998, concurrent to the film’s run in theaters. No singles from the album charted on the Hot 100, although the Aguilera's cover of "Reflection", did reach number 19 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Written in Stone"
"Honor to Us All"
"Reflection"
"Keep 'Em Guessing"
"I'll Make a Man Out of You"
"A Girl Worth Fighting For"
TV Series[edit]
A new television series is set to air on August 18,2016 and is called Mulan:The Series. Mulan will be voiced by Kath Soucie and Mushu will be voiced by David Mitton.
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ McNally, Victoria (30 March 2015). "Disney Gets Down To Business, Announces Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Adaptation". MTV. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
2.Jump up ^ http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id146.htm
3.Jump up ^ http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_mulan.htm
4.Jump up ^ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mulan-parade.htm
5.Jump up ^ http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jun/19/business/fi-2259


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Mulan Parade ·
 Mulan Jr.
 
 
Video games
Disney's Mulan ·
 Disney's Story Studio: Mulan ·
 Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan
 
 
Music
"Honor to Us All" ·
 "Reflection" ·
 "I'll Make a Man Out of You" ·
 "A Girl Worth Fighting For"
 
 
Creator
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Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
 
Soundtrack album by Various artists

Released
June 2, 1998
Recorded
1997 - 1998
Genre
Pop, musical theatre, operatic pop
Label
Walt Disney
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith, Matthew Wilder
Walt Disney Animation Studios chronology

Hercules
 (1997) Mulan
 (1998) Tarzan
 (1999)

 
Singles from Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
1."Reflection"
 Released: June 2, 1998
 

Professional ratings

Review scores

Source
Rating
Allmusic 2.5/5 stars[1]
Filmtracks 4/5 stars[2]
Sputnikmusic 4/5[3]
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1998 Disney animated feature film, Mulan. Released by Walt Disney Records on June 2, 1998, the album featured songs by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, conducted by Paul Bogaev, and score composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith. Vocalists included Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond, 98 Degrees, Jaz Coleman, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera.
The album peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 on July 18, 1998, concurrent to the film’s run in theaters. No singles from the album charted on the Hot 100, although the Aguilera's cover of "Reflection", did reach number 19 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
The album was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score, although lost to Shakespeare in Love.
A limited edition promotional album featuring Jerry Goldsmith's complete score was also released and became a collector's item.


Contents  [hide]
1 Track listing 1.1 Japanese Version Bonus track
1.2 Chinese Version Bonus track
1.3 Korean Version Bonus track
1.4 Canadian French Version
1.5 Greek Version
1.6 Polish Version
1.7 Spanish Latin America Version
1.8 Arabic Version
1.9 Brazilian Version
1.10 Mandarin Chinese version
1.11 Italian Version
2 Charts
3 Unreleased songs 3.1 Keep 'Em Guessing
3.2 Written in Stone
4 References

Track listing[edit]
1."Honor to Us All" — Beth Fowler, Lea Salonga and Marni Nixon Video Link
2."Reflection" — Lea Salonga Video Link
3."I'll Make a Man Out of You" — Donny Osmond and Chorus‡
4."A Girl Worth Fighting For" — Harvey Fierstein, James Hong, Jerry Tondo, Lea Salonga and Matthew Wilder
5."True to Your Heart" (Single) — 98° and Stevie Wonder
6."Suite from Mulan" (Score)
7."Attack at the Wall" (Score)
8."Mulan's Decision" (Score)
9."Blossoms" (Score)
10."The Huns Attack" (Score)
11."The Burned-Out Village" (Score)
12."Reflection" (Pop Version) — Christina Aguilera
13."Mulan's Decision (Synthesizer Version Score) (aka Short Hair (Score))" - Limited Edition CD Bonus Track
‡ Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Tondo, Matthew Wilder, Lea Salonga and Eddie Murphy each have one line in the chorus.
Japanese Version Bonus track[edit]
13. "Breathe (Special Version)" - Luna Sea
Chinese Version Bonus track[edit]
13. "Reflection" (Pop Version) — Coco Lee
Korean Version Bonus track[edit]
13. "Eternal Memory" - Lena Park (available in both English and Korean versions)
13. "Reflection" - Lena Park (Korean Pop Version)
Canadian French Version[edit]
1."Pour notre honneur à tous" (For our honour for all) -— Martine Chevrier, Dominique Faure, Catherine Léveillé et le choeur
2."Reflet" (Reflection) -- Martine Chevrier
3."Je ferai de vous des hommes avant tout!" (I will make men out of you first of all!) - Robert Marien, Michel Charette, André Montmorency, Alain Couture, Anthony Kavanagh, Martine Chevrier et le choeur
4."La fille de nos rêves" (The girl of our dreams) - André Montmorency, Alain Couture, Michel Charette, Sébastien Dhavernas, Martine Chevrier et le choeur
5."True to Your Heart (Enregistrement simple)" — 98°, Stevie Wonder
6."Suite pour Mulan" (Suite for Mulan) -- Instrumental
7."Attaque au pied de la muraille" (Attack at the base of the wall) -- Instrumental
8."La décision de Mulan" (Mulan's decision) -- Instrumental
9."La jeune fille en fleurs" (The young girl in flowers) -- Instrumental
10."Les Huns attaquent" (The Huns attack) -- Instrumental
11.Le village en cendres" (The burning village) -- Instrumental
12."Reflection (Version pop)" - Christina Aguilera
Greek Version[edit]
1."True to Your Heart (Single)" — 98°, Stevie Wonder
2."Reflection" Instrumental — Vanessa-Mae
3."Kamari Olon Mas, Esi (Honor to Us All)" (Καμάρι όλων μας, εσύ) — Despina Vandi, Christina Koutsoudaki, Chorus
4."Pia Ime? (Ποιά είμαι;) (Reflection)" — Despina Vandi
5."Leventia! (Λεβεντιά!) (I'll Make a Man Out of You)" — Despina Vandi, Petros Filipidis, Alex Panayi, Kostas Vretos, Kostas Bakalis, Pimis Petrou, Chorus
6."Afti Pou S' Agapa... (Αυτή που σ' αγαπά...) (A Girl Worth Fighting For)" — Despina Vandi, Pimis Petrou, Kostas Vretos, Kostas Bakalis, Giannis Papaioannou
7."Konta Mallia (Κοντά μαλλιά) (Short Hair)" Instrumental
8."To Thema Tis Mulan (Το θέμα της Μουλάν) (Suite from Mulan)" Instrumental
9."Epithesi Sto Tihos (Επίθεση στο τείχος) (Attack at the Wall)" Score
10."I Apofasi Tis Mulan (Η απόφαση της Μουλάν) (Mulan's Decision)" Score
11."Ta Anthi (Τα άνθη) (Blossoms)" Score
12."I Epithesi Ton Ounon (Η επίθεση των Ούνων) (The Huns Attack)" Score
13."To Kameno Horio (Το καμένο χωριό) (The Burned-Out Village)" Score
14."Reflection (Pop Version)" — Christina Aguilera
Polish Version[edit]
1."Lustro" (Reflection; Pop Version) — Edyta Górniak
2."Zaszczyt nam przyniesie to" (Honor to Us All) — Mirosława Krajewska, Teresa Lipowska, Katarzyna Pysiak, Chorus
3."Lustro" (Reflection) — Katarzyna Pysiak
4."Zrobię z was mężczyzn" (I'll Make a Man Out of You) — Maciej Molęda, Robert Rozmus, Jerzy Stuhr, Katarzyna Pysiak, Jerzy Bończak, Marek Bocianiak, Chorus
5."Ta, za którą walczyć chcesz" (A Girl Worth Fighting For) — Robert Rozmus, Jerzy Bończak, Marek Bocianiak, Katarzyna Pysiak, Paweł Galia
6."Postrzyżyny" (Short Hair) — Instrumental
7."Suita z Mulan" (Suite from Mulan) — Instrumental
8."Atak" (Attack at the Wall) — Score
9."Decyzja" (Mulan's Decision) — Score
10."Pąki" (Blossoms) — Score
11."Natarcie Hunów" (The Huns Attack) — Score
12."Spalona wioska" (The Burned-Out Village) — Score
13."Reflection" Instrumental — Vanessa-Mae
14."True to Your Heart (Single)" — 98°, Stevie Wonder
Spanish Latin America Version[edit]
1."Nos vas a Brindar Honor"
2."Reflejo" — Analy
3."Hombres de Acción Serán Hoy" Cristian Castro, Jesús Barrero, Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza, Raúl Carballeda, Eugenio Derbez, Analy
4."Mi Chica es la Razón" Raúl Carballeda, Analy, Mario Filio, Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza, Jesús Barrero
5."Tu corazón" — Cristian Castro
6."Suite de Mulán"
7."Ataque en la Muralla"
8."La decisión de Mulán"
9."Capullos"
10."Atacan los hunos"
11."La aldea quemada"
12."Reflejo" (Versión Pop) — Lucero
13."Reflejo" — Christina Aguilera (Special Edition)
Arabic Version[edit]
1.ترفع رأسنا بين الناس(Honor to Us All)
2.مولان في المعركة(Mulan's fight)
3.صورتي(reflection)
4.منكم هعمل رجال مهما يكون(I'll Make a Man Out of You)
5.قرار مولان (Mulan's Decision)
Brazilian Version[edit]
1.'Honra a Todas Nós' (Honor to Us All) — Kacau Gomes, Nádia Carvalho & Selma Lopes
2.'Imagem' (Reflection) — Kacau Gomes
3.'Não Vou Desistir de Nenhum' (I'll Make a Man Out of You) — Cláudio Galvan
4.'Alguém pra Quem Voltar' (A Girl Worth Fighting For) - Isaac Bardavid, Marco Rodrigo & Deco Fiori
5.'Seu Coração' (True to Your Heart) — Sandy & Junior · Portuguese lyrics by Pavlos | Produced by Renato Lopez
6.'Tema de Mulan [Instrumental]' (Suite from Mulan)
7.'Ataque na Muralha [Instrumental]' (Attack at the Wall)
8.'A Decisão de Mulan [Instrumental]' (Mulan's Decision)
9.'Botões em Flor [Instrumental]' (Blossoms)
10.'O Ataque Hunos [Instrumental]' (The Huns Attack)
11.'A Aldeia Queimada [Instrumental]' (The Burned-Out Village)
12.'Imagem (Pop Version)' (Reflection - Pop Version) — Sandy · Portuguese lyrics by Marcelo Coutinho | Produced by Renato Lopez
Mandarin Chinese version[edit]
1.以妳為榮 (Yi Ni Wei Rong)
2.真情的自我 (Zhen Qing de Zi Wo)
3.男子漢 (Nan Zi Han)
4.佳人歡迎我 (Jia Ren Huan Ying Wo)
5.依隨你心 (Yi Sui Ni Xin)
6.木蘭組曲 (Mu Lan Zu Qü)
7.攻上城牆 (Gong Shang Cheng Qiang)
8.木蘭的決定 (Mu Lan de Jüe Ding)
9.遲來的花開 (Chi Lai de Hua Kai)
10.匈奴進攻 (Xiong Nu Jin Gong)
11.村破垣殘 (Cun Po Yuan Can)
12.自己 (Zi Ji) - Coco Lee
Italian Version[edit]
1."Molto onore ci darai"
2."Riflesso"
3."Farò di te un uomo"
4."Per lei mi batterò"
5."Taglio di capelli"
6."Suite per Mulan"
7."Attacco alla muraglia"
8."La decisione di Mulan"
9."Germogli in fiore"
10."L'attacco degli unni"
11."Il villaggio in fiamme"
12."Riflesso (Pop Version)" — Syria
Charts[edit]
Album

Year
Chart
Position
1998 The Billboard 200 24
Singles

Year
Single
Artist
Chart
Position
1998 "Reflection" Christina Aguilera Adult Contemporary 19[4]
Unreleased songs[edit]
Keep 'Em Guessing[edit]
A deleted song aptly called "Keep 'Em Guessing", which was removed from the film when Eddie Murphy was cast as Mushu. This song was revealed on the Mulan 2-Disc Special Edition but Disney chose not to re-release the soundtrack to Mulan, despite doing so for the soundtracks to Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin. It was brought back for the stage musical Mulan Jr..
Written in Stone[edit]
This song was originally placed in the section where Mulan questions her identity, and decides to write her own destiny rather than succumbing to societal gender roles. It was eventually replaced by Reflection. Despite originally being a 4 minute power ballad, in the stage musical Mulan Jr., it is broken up into small pieces, and reprised many times throughout the musical. It is sung by the ancestors in the intro as they explain the family structure of China much like Tradition in Fiddler on the Roof. A later reprise by Mulan demonstrates that she wants her life to be written in stone....but by herself, not by her ancestors.
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Allmusic review
2.Jump up ^ [1]
3.Jump up ^ [2]
4.Jump up ^ Christina Aguilera Billboard Chart History


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Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
 
Soundtrack album by Various artists

Released
June 2, 1998
Recorded
1997 - 1998
Genre
Pop, musical theatre, operatic pop
Label
Walt Disney
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith, Matthew Wilder
Walt Disney Animation Studios chronology

Hercules
 (1997) Mulan
 (1998) Tarzan
 (1999)

 
Singles from Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
1."Reflection"
 Released: June 2, 1998
 

Professional ratings

Review scores

Source
Rating
Allmusic 2.5/5 stars[1]
Filmtracks 4/5 stars[2]
Sputnikmusic 4/5[3]
Mulan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the 1998 Disney animated feature film, Mulan. Released by Walt Disney Records on June 2, 1998, the album featured songs by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, conducted by Paul Bogaev, and score composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith. Vocalists included Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond, 98 Degrees, Jaz Coleman, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera.
The album peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 on July 18, 1998, concurrent to the film’s run in theaters. No singles from the album charted on the Hot 100, although the Aguilera's cover of "Reflection", did reach number 19 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
The album was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score, although lost to Shakespeare in Love.
A limited edition promotional album featuring Jerry Goldsmith's complete score was also released and became a collector's item.


Contents  [hide]
1 Track listing 1.1 Japanese Version Bonus track
1.2 Chinese Version Bonus track
1.3 Korean Version Bonus track
1.4 Canadian French Version
1.5 Greek Version
1.6 Polish Version
1.7 Spanish Latin America Version
1.8 Arabic Version
1.9 Brazilian Version
1.10 Mandarin Chinese version
1.11 Italian Version
2 Charts
3 Unreleased songs 3.1 Keep 'Em Guessing
3.2 Written in Stone
4 References

Track listing[edit]
1."Honor to Us All" — Beth Fowler, Lea Salonga and Marni Nixon Video Link
2."Reflection" — Lea Salonga Video Link
3."I'll Make a Man Out of You" — Donny Osmond and Chorus‡
4."A Girl Worth Fighting For" — Harvey Fierstein, James Hong, Jerry Tondo, Lea Salonga and Matthew Wilder
5."True to Your Heart" (Single) — 98° and Stevie Wonder
6."Suite from Mulan" (Score)
7."Attack at the Wall" (Score)
8."Mulan's Decision" (Score)
9."Blossoms" (Score)
10."The Huns Attack" (Score)
11."The Burned-Out Village" (Score)
12."Reflection" (Pop Version) — Christina Aguilera
13."Mulan's Decision (Synthesizer Version Score) (aka Short Hair (Score))" - Limited Edition CD Bonus Track
‡ Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Tondo, Matthew Wilder, Lea Salonga and Eddie Murphy each have one line in the chorus.
Japanese Version Bonus track[edit]
13. "Breathe (Special Version)" - Luna Sea
Chinese Version Bonus track[edit]
13. "Reflection" (Pop Version) — Coco Lee
Korean Version Bonus track[edit]
13. "Eternal Memory" - Lena Park (available in both English and Korean versions)
13. "Reflection" - Lena Park (Korean Pop Version)
Canadian French Version[edit]
1."Pour notre honneur à tous" (For our honour for all) -— Martine Chevrier, Dominique Faure, Catherine Léveillé et le choeur
2."Reflet" (Reflection) -- Martine Chevrier
3."Je ferai de vous des hommes avant tout!" (I will make men out of you first of all!) - Robert Marien, Michel Charette, André Montmorency, Alain Couture, Anthony Kavanagh, Martine Chevrier et le choeur
4."La fille de nos rêves" (The girl of our dreams) - André Montmorency, Alain Couture, Michel Charette, Sébastien Dhavernas, Martine Chevrier et le choeur
5."True to Your Heart (Enregistrement simple)" — 98°, Stevie Wonder
6."Suite pour Mulan" (Suite for Mulan) -- Instrumental
7."Attaque au pied de la muraille" (Attack at the base of the wall) -- Instrumental
8."La décision de Mulan" (Mulan's decision) -- Instrumental
9."La jeune fille en fleurs" (The young girl in flowers) -- Instrumental
10."Les Huns attaquent" (The Huns attack) -- Instrumental
11.Le village en cendres" (The burning village) -- Instrumental
12."Reflection (Version pop)" - Christina Aguilera
Greek Version[edit]
1."True to Your Heart (Single)" — 98°, Stevie Wonder
2."Reflection" Instrumental — Vanessa-Mae
3."Kamari Olon Mas, Esi (Honor to Us All)" (Καμάρι όλων μας, εσύ) — Despina Vandi, Christina Koutsoudaki, Chorus
4."Pia Ime? (Ποιά είμαι;) (Reflection)" — Despina Vandi
5."Leventia! (Λεβεντιά!) (I'll Make a Man Out of You)" — Despina Vandi, Petros Filipidis, Alex Panayi, Kostas Vretos, Kostas Bakalis, Pimis Petrou, Chorus
6."Afti Pou S' Agapa... (Αυτή που σ' αγαπά...) (A Girl Worth Fighting For)" — Despina Vandi, Pimis Petrou, Kostas Vretos, Kostas Bakalis, Giannis Papaioannou
7."Konta Mallia (Κοντά μαλλιά) (Short Hair)" Instrumental
8."To Thema Tis Mulan (Το θέμα της Μουλάν) (Suite from Mulan)" Instrumental
9."Epithesi Sto Tihos (Επίθεση στο τείχος) (Attack at the Wall)" Score
10."I Apofasi Tis Mulan (Η απόφαση της Μουλάν) (Mulan's Decision)" Score
11."Ta Anthi (Τα άνθη) (Blossoms)" Score
12."I Epithesi Ton Ounon (Η επίθεση των Ούνων) (The Huns Attack)" Score
13."To Kameno Horio (Το καμένο χωριό) (The Burned-Out Village)" Score
14."Reflection (Pop Version)" — Christina Aguilera
Polish Version[edit]
1."Lustro" (Reflection; Pop Version) — Edyta Górniak
2."Zaszczyt nam przyniesie to" (Honor to Us All) — Mirosława Krajewska, Teresa Lipowska, Katarzyna Pysiak, Chorus
3."Lustro" (Reflection) — Katarzyna Pysiak
4."Zrobię z was mężczyzn" (I'll Make a Man Out of You) — Maciej Molęda, Robert Rozmus, Jerzy Stuhr, Katarzyna Pysiak, Jerzy Bończak, Marek Bocianiak, Chorus
5."Ta, za którą walczyć chcesz" (A Girl Worth Fighting For) — Robert Rozmus, Jerzy Bończak, Marek Bocianiak, Katarzyna Pysiak, Paweł Galia
6."Postrzyżyny" (Short Hair) — Instrumental
7."Suita z Mulan" (Suite from Mulan) — Instrumental
8."Atak" (Attack at the Wall) — Score
9."Decyzja" (Mulan's Decision) — Score
10."Pąki" (Blossoms) — Score
11."Natarcie Hunów" (The Huns Attack) — Score
12."Spalona wioska" (The Burned-Out Village) — Score
13."Reflection" Instrumental — Vanessa-Mae
14."True to Your Heart (Single)" — 98°, Stevie Wonder
Spanish Latin America Version[edit]
1."Nos vas a Brindar Honor"
2."Reflejo" — Analy
3."Hombres de Acción Serán Hoy" Cristian Castro, Jesús Barrero, Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza, Raúl Carballeda, Eugenio Derbez, Analy
4."Mi Chica es la Razón" Raúl Carballeda, Analy, Mario Filio, Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza, Jesús Barrero
5."Tu corazón" — Cristian Castro
6."Suite de Mulán"
7."Ataque en la Muralla"
8."La decisión de Mulán"
9."Capullos"
10."Atacan los hunos"
11."La aldea quemada"
12."Reflejo" (Versión Pop) — Lucero
13."Reflejo" — Christina Aguilera (Special Edition)
Arabic Version[edit]
1.ترفع رأسنا بين الناس(Honor to Us All)
2.مولان في المعركة(Mulan's fight)
3.صورتي(reflection)
4.منكم هعمل رجال مهما يكون(I'll Make a Man Out of You)
5.قرار مولان (Mulan's Decision)
Brazilian Version[edit]
1.'Honra a Todas Nós' (Honor to Us All) — Kacau Gomes, Nádia Carvalho & Selma Lopes
2.'Imagem' (Reflection) — Kacau Gomes
3.'Não Vou Desistir de Nenhum' (I'll Make a Man Out of You) — Cláudio Galvan
4.'Alguém pra Quem Voltar' (A Girl Worth Fighting For) - Isaac Bardavid, Marco Rodrigo & Deco Fiori
5.'Seu Coração' (True to Your Heart) — Sandy & Junior · Portuguese lyrics by Pavlos | Produced by Renato Lopez
6.'Tema de Mulan [Instrumental]' (Suite from Mulan)
7.'Ataque na Muralha [Instrumental]' (Attack at the Wall)
8.'A Decisão de Mulan [Instrumental]' (Mulan's Decision)
9.'Botões em Flor [Instrumental]' (Blossoms)
10.'O Ataque Hunos [Instrumental]' (The Huns Attack)
11.'A Aldeia Queimada [Instrumental]' (The Burned-Out Village)
12.'Imagem (Pop Version)' (Reflection - Pop Version) — Sandy · Portuguese lyrics by Marcelo Coutinho | Produced by Renato Lopez
Mandarin Chinese version[edit]
1.以妳為榮 (Yi Ni Wei Rong)
2.真情的自我 (Zhen Qing de Zi Wo)
3.男子漢 (Nan Zi Han)
4.佳人歡迎我 (Jia Ren Huan Ying Wo)
5.依隨你心 (Yi Sui Ni Xin)
6.木蘭組曲 (Mu Lan Zu Qü)
7.攻上城牆 (Gong Shang Cheng Qiang)
8.木蘭的決定 (Mu Lan de Jüe Ding)
9.遲來的花開 (Chi Lai de Hua Kai)
10.匈奴進攻 (Xiong Nu Jin Gong)
11.村破垣殘 (Cun Po Yuan Can)
12.自己 (Zi Ji) - Coco Lee
Italian Version[edit]
1."Molto onore ci darai"
2."Riflesso"
3."Farò di te un uomo"
4."Per lei mi batterò"
5."Taglio di capelli"
6."Suite per Mulan"
7."Attacco alla muraglia"
8."La decisione di Mulan"
9."Germogli in fiore"
10."L'attacco degli unni"
11."Il villaggio in fiamme"
12."Riflesso (Pop Version)" — Syria
Charts[edit]
Album

Year
Chart
Position
1998 The Billboard 200 24
Singles

Year
Single
Artist
Chart
Position
1998 "Reflection" Christina Aguilera Adult Contemporary 19[4]
Unreleased songs[edit]
Keep 'Em Guessing[edit]
A deleted song aptly called "Keep 'Em Guessing", which was removed from the film when Eddie Murphy was cast as Mushu. This song was revealed on the Mulan 2-Disc Special Edition but Disney chose not to re-release the soundtrack to Mulan, despite doing so for the soundtracks to Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin. It was brought back for the stage musical Mulan Jr..
Written in Stone[edit]
This song was originally placed in the section where Mulan questions her identity, and decides to write her own destiny rather than succumbing to societal gender roles. It was eventually replaced by Reflection. Despite originally being a 4 minute power ballad, in the stage musical Mulan Jr., it is broken up into small pieces, and reprised many times throughout the musical. It is sung by the ancestors in the intro as they explain the family structure of China much like Tradition in Fiddler on the Roof. A later reprise by Mulan demonstrates that she wants her life to be written in stone....but by herself, not by her ancestors.
References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ Allmusic review
2.Jump up ^ [1]
3.Jump up ^ [2]
4.Jump up ^ Christina Aguilera Billboard Chart History


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Disney's Mulan ·
 Disney's Story Studio: Mulan ·
 Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan
 
 
Music
"Honor to Us All" ·
 "Reflection" ·
 "I'll Make a Man Out of You" ·
 "A Girl Worth Fighting For"
 
 
Creator
Robert D. San Souci, story
 
 
Category Category:Disney Princess ·
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Mulan
Movie poster mulan.JPG
Promotional poster by John Alvin
 
Directed by
Tony Bancroft
Barry Cook
Produced by
Pam Coats
Screenplay by
Rita Hsiao
Philip LaZebnik
Chris Sanders
 Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
 Raymond Singer
Story by
Robert D. San Souci
Starring
Ming-Na
Eddie Murphy
BD Wong
Miguel Ferrer
Harvey Fierstein
June Foray
George Takei
Pat Morita
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith
Edited by
Michael Kelly

Production
 company

Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Feature Animation
 
Distributed by
Buena Vista Pictures

Release dates

June 19, 1998
 

Running time
 87 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$90 million[1]
Box office
$304.3 million[2]
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical action-comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. The 36th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics, it was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, with story by Robert D. San Souci and screenplay by Rita Hsiao, Philip LaZebnik, Chris Sanders, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer, and Raymond Singer. Ming-Na, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer and BD Wong star in the English version, while Jackie Chan provided his voice for the Chinese dubs of the film. The film's plot takes place during the Han Dynasty, where Fa Mulan, daughter of aged warrior Fa Zhou, impersonates a man to take her father's place during a general conscription to counter a Hun invasion.
Released during the Disney Renaissance, Mulan was the first of three features produced primarily at the Disney animation studio at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida. Development for the film began in 1994, when a number of artistic supervisors were sent to China to receive artistic and cultural inspiration. Mulan was well received by critics and the public, grossing $304 million, earning Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, and winning several Annie Awards including Best Animated Feature. A 2005 direct-to-video sequel, Mulan II, followed.


Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production
4 Reception 4.1 Critical reaction
4.2 Box office performance
4.3 Awards
4.4 Reception in China
5 Chinese culture in Mulan 5.1 The legend of Hua Mulan
5.2 Language
6 Music
7 Legacy 7.1 Video game
7.2 Live action adaptation
7.3 Home video
7.4 References in Disney media
8 See also
9 References
10 External links

Plot
After the Huns, led by the ruthless Shan Yu, invade Han China, the Chinese emperor begins to command a general mobilization. Each family is given a conscription notice, requiring one man from each family to join the Chinese army. When Fa Mulan hears that her elderly father Fa Zhou, the only man in their family, is once more to go to war, she becomes anxious and apprehensive. She decides to deal with this herself by disguising herself as a man so that she can go to war instead of her father. When her family learns of Mulan's departure, they all become anxious. Grandmother Fa, Mulan's grandmother, prays to the family ancestors for Mulan's safety. The ancestors then order their "Great Stone Dragon" to protect Mulan. The ancestors are unaware that the statue of Great Stone Dragon failed to come to life, and that Mushu, a small dragon, is the one to go and protect Mulan.
Mulan is misguided by Mushu in how to behave like a man, which starts a ruckus at the training camp. However, under command of Li Shang, she and her new co-workers at the camp, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, become skilled warriors. Mushu, desiring to see Mulan succeed, creates a fake order from Li Shang's father, General Li, ordering Li Shang to follow them into the mountains. The troops set out to meet General Li, but arrive at a burnt-out encampment and discover that General Li and his troops have been wiped out by the Huns. As they solemnly leave the mountains, they are ambushed by the Huns, but Mulan cleverly uses a cannon to create an avalanche which buries most of the Huns. An enraged Shan Yu slashes her in the chest, and her deception is revealed when the wound is bandaged. Instead of executing Mulan as the law requires, Li Shang relents and decides to spare her life for saving him, but expels her from the army, stranding her on the mountain as the rest of the army departs for the Imperial City to report the news of the Huns' demise. However it is revealed that several Hun warriors including Shan Yu survive the avalanche, and Mulan catches sight of them as they make their way to the City, intent on capturing the Emperor.
At the Imperial City, Mulan attempts to warn Li Shang about Shan Yu, but he refuses to listen. The Huns appear to capture the Emperor, then they lock up the palace. With Mulan's help, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po pose as concubines and are able to enter the palace and, with the help of Li Shang, they defeat Shan Yu's men. As Shang prevents Shan Yu from assassinating the Emperor, Mulan lures the boss Hun onto the roof where she engages him in solo combat. Meanwhile, acting on Mulan's instructions, Mushu fires a bundle of fireworks rockets at Shan Yu on her signal and kills him. Mulan is praised by the Emperor and the people of China, who all bow to her as an unprecedented honor. While she accepts the Emperor's crest and Shan Yu's sword as gifts, she politely declines his offer to be his advisor and asks to return to her family. She returns home and presents these gifts to her father, but he is more overjoyed to have his daughter back safely. Li Shang, who has become enamored with Mulan, soon arrives under the guise of returning her helmet, but accepts the family's invitation for dinner. Mushu is granted a position as a Fa family guardian by the ancestors amid a returning celebration.
Cast

 

 From left to right: Cri-Kee; Mushu; Fa Mulan; Kahn
Main article: List of Mulan characters
Ming-Na Wen as Fa Mulan (singing voice provided by Lea Salonga)
Eddie Murphy as Mushu
BD Wong as Captain Li Shang (singing voice provided by Donny Osmond)
Miguel Ferrer as Shan Yu
Harvey Fierstein as Yao
Gedde Watanabe as Ling
Jerry Tondo as Chien-Po
James Hong as Chi-Fu
Soon-Tek Oh as Fa Zhou
June Foray as Grandmother Fa (singing voice provided by Marni Nixon)
Pat Morita as The Emperor of China
George Takei as First Ancestor
Miriam Margolyes as The Matchmaker
Freda Foh Shen as Fa Li
James Shigeta as General Li
Frank Welker as Cri-Kee and Khan (Mulan's horse)
Chris Sanders as Little Brother (Mulan's dog)
Mary Kay Bergman as various ancestors
Kelly Chen, Coco Lee and Xu Qing voiced Mulan in the Cantonese, Taiwanese Mandarin and Mainland standard versions of the film respectively, while Jackie Chan provided the voice of Li Shang in all three Chinese versions and appeared in the version of promotional music videos of "I'll Make a Man Out of You".
Production
Mulan originally began as a short, straight-to-video film titled "China Doll" about an oppressed and miserable Chinese girl who is whisked away by a British Prince Charming to happiness in the West. Then Disney consultant and children's book author Robert D. San Souci suggested making a movie of the Chinese poem "The Song of Fa Mu Lan", and Disney combined the two separate projects.[3][4]
Development for Mulan began in 1994, after the production team sent a select group of artistic supervisors to China for three weeks to take photographs and drawings of local landmarks for inspiration; and to soak up local culture.[5] The filmmakers decided to change Mulan's character to make her more appealing and selfless[6] and turn the art style closer to Chinese painting, with watercolor and simpler design - as opposed to the details of The Lion King and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.[7]
To create 2,000 Hun soldiers during the Huns' attack sequence, the production team developed crowd simulation software called Attila. This software allows thousands of unique characters to move autonomously. A variant of the program called Dynasty was used in the final battle sequence to create a crowd of 3,000 in the Forbidden City. Pixar's photorealistic open API RenderMan was used to render the crowd. Another software developed for this movie was Faux Plane which was used to add depth to flat two-dimensional painting. Although developed late in production progress, Faux Plane was used in five shots, including the dramatic sequence which features the Great Wall of China, and the final battle sequence when Mulan runs to the Forbidden City. During the scene in which the Chinese are bowing to Mulan, the crowd is a panoramic film of real people bowing. It was edited into the animated foreground of the scene.[8]
Reception
Critical reaction
Reception of Mulan was mostly positive. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a rating of 86%, based on 73 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The site's consensus reads, "Exploring themes of family duty and honor, Mulan breaks new ground as a Disney film, while still bringing vibrant animation and sprightly characters to the screen."[9] In a 2009 countdown, Rotten Tomatoes ranked it twenty-fourth out of the fifty canonical animated Disney features.[10] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 71 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]
Kyle Suggs described the visuals as "breathtaking,"[12] and Dan Jardine described them as "magnificently animated."[13] Film critic Roger Ebert gave Mulan three and a half stars out of four in his written review. He said that "Mulan is an impressive achievement, with a story and treatment ranking with Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King". Negative reviews described it as a "disappointment." The songs were accused of not being memorable, and slowing down the pace of the movie.[14] Ed Gonzalez of Slant Magazine criticized the film as "soulless" in its portrayal of Asian society.[15]
This movie was also the subject of comment from feminist critics. Mimi Nguyen says the film "pokes fun at the ultimately repressive gender roles that seek to make Mulan a domesticated creature."[16] Nadya Labi agreed, saying "there is a lyric in the film that gives the lie to the bravado of the entire girl-power movement." She pointed out that Mulan needed to become a boy in order to accomplish what she did. Kathleen Karlyn, an assistant professor of English at the University of Oregon, also criticized the film's portrayal of gender roles: "In order to even imagine female heroism, we're placing it in the realm of fantasy". Pam Coats, the producer of Mulan, said that the film aims to present a character who exhibits both masculine and feminine influences, being both physically and mentally strong.[17]
Box office performance
Mulan's opening weekend box office gross revenues were $22.8 million,[2] making it the second-highest grossing movie that week, behind only The X-Files.[18] It went on to gross $120 million in the U.S. and Canada combined, and $304 million worldwide, making it the second-highest grossing family film of the year, behind A Bug's Life, and the seventh-highest grossing film of the year overall.[19] While Mulan outgrossed the two Disney films which had preceded it, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Hercules, its box office returns failed to match those of the Disney films of the early 1990s such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King.[20] Internationally, its highest grossing releases included those in the United Kingdom ($14.6 million) and France ($10.2 million).[21]
Awards
Mulan won several Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Individual achievement awards to Pam Coats for producing; Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft for directing; Rita Hsiao, Christopher Sanders, Phillip LaZebnick, Raymond Singer and Eugenia Bostwick-Singer for writing, Chris Sanders for storyboarding, Hans Bacher for production design, David Tidgwell for effects animation, Ming-Na for voice acting for the character of Mulan, Ruben A. Aquino for character animation, and Matthew Wilder, David Zippel and Jerry Goldsmith for music. (Tom Bancroft and Mark Henn were also nominated for an Annie Award for Character Animation.)[22] The musical score also received significant praise. Jerry Goldsmith won the 1999 BMI Film Music Award. The film was nominated in 1998 for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Music Score, but lost to Stephen Warbeck's score for Shakespeare in Love.[23] Matthew Wilder and David Zippel were nominated that year for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Reflection". They were beaten by The Truman Show and "The Prayer" from Quest for Camelot, respectively.[24]
Reception in China
Disney was keen to promote Mulan to the Chinese, hoping to replicate their success with the 1994 film The Lion King, which was one of the country's highest-grossing Western films at that time. Disney also hoped it might smooth over relations with the Chinese government which had soured after the release of Kundun, a Disney-funded biography of the Dalai Lama that the Chinese government considered politically provocative.[25] China had threatened to curtail business negotiations with Disney over that film and, as the government only accepts ten Western films per year to be shown in their country, Mulan's chances of being accepted were low.[26] Finally, after a year's delay, the Chinese government did allow the film a limited Chinese release, but only after the Chinese New Year, so as to ensure that local films dominated the more lucrative holiday market.[27][28] Box office income was low, due to both the unfavorable release date and rampant piracy. Chinese people also complained about Mulan's depiction as too foreign-looking and the story as too different from the myths.[29][30] By contrast, Dreamworks Animation's own effort ten years later, Kung Fu Panda, would be much more favorably received both for its artistry and cultural accuracy.
Chinese culture in Mulan
The legend of Hua Mulan
Main article: Hua Mulan
The Chinese legend of Hua Mulan centers on a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take the place of her elderly father in the army. The story can be traced back to The Ballad of Mulan and Disney's Mulan casts the title character in much the same way as the original legend—a tomboy daughter of a respected veteran, somewhat troubled by not being the "sophisticated lady" her society expects her to be. In the oldest version of the story, Mulan uses her father's name Li[citation needed] and she was never discovered as a girl, unlike the film.
The earliest accounts of the legend state that she lived during the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534). However, another version reports that Mulan was requested as a concubine by Emperor Yang of Sui China (reigned 604–617).[31] The fireworks featured in the movie indicate that the movie is set during the Sui dynasty.[citation needed] The film correctly omits foot binding, but includes numerous other anachronisms, such as the Ming era Forbidden City in Beijing (the Sui capital was near modern Xi'an). Though Mulan is set in northern China and employs her Mandarin personal name,[32] Disney gives her the Cantonese pronunciation (Fa) for her family name.
Language
When Mulan masquerades as a man, her name is a Chinese pun. She takes the name "Fa Ping" (花平, Huā Píng), which sounds identical to 花瓶 (huāpíng), meaning both a literal "flowerpot" and figurative "eye candy". In Chinese versions, the joke is somewhat muted by the common practice of including subtitles to make the story easier to follow for speakers of China's many dialects. The subtitles simply read 平.
Chi Fu's name (欺负, qīfù) means "to pick on or ridicule".
Music
Main article: Mulan (soundtrack)
In March 1994, Stephen Schwartz was attached to compose the lyrics and music for the songs for the film.[33] Following the research trip to China in June 1994, Schwartz was contacted by former Disney studio chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg to compose songs for The Prince of Egypt, which he agreed. Peter Schneider, the then-president of Walt Disney Feature Animation, threatened to have Schwartz's name removed from any publicity materials for Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Michael Eisner phoned Schwartz, and urged him to back out of his commitment to DreamWorks which he refused and left the project.[34] After Schwartz's departure, his three songs, "Written in Stone", "Destiny", and "China Doll", were dropped amid story and character changes by 1995.[35][36] Shortly after, Disney music executive Chris Montan heard Matthew Wilder's demo for a stage musical adaption of Anne Rice's Cry to Heaven, and selected Wilder to replace Schwartz. David Zippel then joined to write the lyrics.[35] The film featured five songs composed by Wilder and Zippel, with a sixth originally planned for Mushu, but dropped following Eddie Murphy's involvement with the character.[37] The film score of Mulan was composed by Jerry Goldsmith. The film's soundtrack is credited for starting the career of pop singer Christina Aguilera, whose first song to be released in the U.S. was her rendition of "Reflection", the first single from the Mulan soundtrack. The song, and Aguilera's vocals, were so well received that it landed her a recording contract with RCA records.[38] In 1999, she would go on to release her self-titled debut album, on which Reflection was also included. As well as her own, the pop version of Reflection has 2 Spanish translations, because the movie has separate Spanish translations for Spain (performed by Malú) and Latin America (performed by Lucero). Other international versions include a Brazilian Portuguese version by Sandy & Junior ("Imagem"), a Korean version performed by Lena Park and a Mandarin version by Coco Lee.
Lea Salonga, the singing voice of Mulan in the movie, is also the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. Salonga was originally also cast as Mulan's speaking voice, but the directors did not find her attempt at a deeper speaking voice when Mulan impersonated Ping convincing, so Ming-Na was brought in to speak the role.[39] The music featured during the haircut scene, often referred as the Mulan Decision score, is different in the soundtrack album. The soundtrack album uses an orchestrated score while the movie uses heavy synthesizer music. The synthesizer version is available on the limited edition CD.[40] Salonga, who often sings movie music in her concerts, has done a Disney medley which climaxes with an expanded version of "Reflection" (not the same as those in Aguilera's version). Salonga also provided the singing voice for Mulan in the movie's sequel, Mulan II.
Captain Li Shang's singing voice, for the song "I'll Make a Man Out of You", was performed by Donny Osmond, who commented that his sons decided that he had finally "made it" in show business when he was in a Disney film.[41]
Legacy
Video game


 It has been suggested that this section be split into a new article titled Disney's Story Studio: Mulan. (Discuss) Proposed since June 2014.
A PlayStation action-adventure game based on the film, titled Disney's Story Studio: Mulan, published by Ubisoft and developed by Revolution Software (under the name "Kids Revolution"), was released on December 15, 1999.[42][43] The game was met with generally positive reception and currently holds a 70.67% average rating at the review aggregator website GameRankings.[44]
Live action adaptation
Disney expressed interest in a live action and 3D adaptation of Mulan starring international star Zhang Ziyi. Chuck Russell was chosen as the director. The film was originally planned to start filming on October 2010, but was canceled.[45] On March 30, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Disney was developing a live-action remake with Chris Bender and J.C. Spink producing while Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek will write the screenplay.[46]
Home video
Mulan was first released on VHS on February 2, 1999 after part of the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection. It was then re-released under the 1999 Limited Issues line and 2000 Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection. The film was released on a 2 disc "Special Edition" DVD on October 26, 2004. Mulan and its sequel were released on a 3 disc Blu-Ray and DVD combo pack in March 2013 as part of the film's 15th anniversary.[47]
References in Disney media

 

 Mushu in the game Kingdom Hearts
Although she is royalty neither by birth nor marriage (her husband is merely a high-ranking military officer), Mulan is part of the Disney Princess media franchise.[48] In the film Lilo & Stitch, Nani has a poster of Mulan in her room.[49] Mulan is also present in the Disney and Square Enix video game series Kingdom Hearts. In the first Kingdom Hearts and in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Mushu is a summonable character,[50] and in Kingdom Hearts II, the movie is featured as a playable world named "The Land of Dragons", with the plot being changed to accommodate the game's characters (Sora, Donald and Goofy) and Mulan (both as herself and as "Ping") able to join the player's party as a skilled sword fighter.[50] Actress Jamie Chung plays a live-action version of Mulan in the second and third seasons of the ABC television series Once Upon a Time.[51]
See also

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Mulan
Movie poster mulan.JPG
Promotional poster by John Alvin
 
Directed by
Tony Bancroft
Barry Cook
Produced by
Pam Coats
Screenplay by
Rita Hsiao
Philip LaZebnik
Chris Sanders
 Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
 Raymond Singer
Story by
Robert D. San Souci
Starring
Ming-Na
Eddie Murphy
BD Wong
Miguel Ferrer
Harvey Fierstein
June Foray
George Takei
Pat Morita
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith
Edited by
Michael Kelly

Production
 company

Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Feature Animation
 
Distributed by
Buena Vista Pictures

Release dates

June 19, 1998
 

Running time
 87 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$90 million[1]
Box office
$304.3 million[2]
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical action-comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. The 36th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics, it was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, with story by Robert D. San Souci and screenplay by Rita Hsiao, Philip LaZebnik, Chris Sanders, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer, and Raymond Singer. Ming-Na, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer and BD Wong star in the English version, while Jackie Chan provided his voice for the Chinese dubs of the film. The film's plot takes place during the Han Dynasty, where Fa Mulan, daughter of aged warrior Fa Zhou, impersonates a man to take her father's place during a general conscription to counter a Hun invasion.
Released during the Disney Renaissance, Mulan was the first of three features produced primarily at the Disney animation studio at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida. Development for the film began in 1994, when a number of artistic supervisors were sent to China to receive artistic and cultural inspiration. Mulan was well received by critics and the public, grossing $304 million, earning Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, and winning several Annie Awards including Best Animated Feature. A 2005 direct-to-video sequel, Mulan II, followed.


Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production
4 Reception 4.1 Critical reaction
4.2 Box office performance
4.3 Awards
4.4 Reception in China
5 Chinese culture in Mulan 5.1 The legend of Hua Mulan
5.2 Language
6 Music
7 Legacy 7.1 Video game
7.2 Live action adaptation
7.3 Home video
7.4 References in Disney media
8 See also
9 References
10 External links

Plot
After the Huns, led by the ruthless Shan Yu, invade Han China, the Chinese emperor begins to command a general mobilization. Each family is given a conscription notice, requiring one man from each family to join the Chinese army. When Fa Mulan hears that her elderly father Fa Zhou, the only man in their family, is once more to go to war, she becomes anxious and apprehensive. She decides to deal with this herself by disguising herself as a man so that she can go to war instead of her father. When her family learns of Mulan's departure, they all become anxious. Grandmother Fa, Mulan's grandmother, prays to the family ancestors for Mulan's safety. The ancestors then order their "Great Stone Dragon" to protect Mulan. The ancestors are unaware that the statue of Great Stone Dragon failed to come to life, and that Mushu, a small dragon, is the one to go and protect Mulan.
Mulan is misguided by Mushu in how to behave like a man, which starts a ruckus at the training camp. However, under command of Li Shang, she and her new co-workers at the camp, Yao, Ling and Chien-Po, become skilled warriors. Mushu, desiring to see Mulan succeed, creates a fake order from Li Shang's father, General Li, ordering Li Shang to follow them into the mountains. The troops set out to meet General Li, but arrive at a burnt-out encampment and discover that General Li and his troops have been wiped out by the Huns. As they solemnly leave the mountains, they are ambushed by the Huns, but Mulan cleverly uses a cannon to create an avalanche which buries most of the Huns. An enraged Shan Yu slashes her in the chest, and her deception is revealed when the wound is bandaged. Instead of executing Mulan as the law requires, Li Shang relents and decides to spare her life for saving him, but expels her from the army, stranding her on the mountain as the rest of the army departs for the Imperial City to report the news of the Huns' demise. However it is revealed that several Hun warriors including Shan Yu survive the avalanche, and Mulan catches sight of them as they make their way to the City, intent on capturing the Emperor.
At the Imperial City, Mulan attempts to warn Li Shang about Shan Yu, but he refuses to listen. The Huns appear to capture the Emperor, then they lock up the palace. With Mulan's help, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po pose as concubines and are able to enter the palace and, with the help of Li Shang, they defeat Shan Yu's men. As Shang prevents Shan Yu from assassinating the Emperor, Mulan lures the boss Hun onto the roof where she engages him in solo combat. Meanwhile, acting on Mulan's instructions, Mushu fires a bundle of fireworks rockets at Shan Yu on her signal and kills him. Mulan is praised by the Emperor and the people of China, who all bow to her as an unprecedented honor. While she accepts the Emperor's crest and Shan Yu's sword as gifts, she politely declines his offer to be his advisor and asks to return to her family. She returns home and presents these gifts to her father, but he is more overjoyed to have his daughter back safely. Li Shang, who has become enamored with Mulan, soon arrives under the guise of returning her helmet, but accepts the family's invitation for dinner. Mushu is granted a position as a Fa family guardian by the ancestors amid a returning celebration.
Cast

 

 From left to right: Cri-Kee; Mushu; Fa Mulan; Kahn
Main article: List of Mulan characters
Ming-Na Wen as Fa Mulan (singing voice provided by Lea Salonga)
Eddie Murphy as Mushu
BD Wong as Captain Li Shang (singing voice provided by Donny Osmond)
Miguel Ferrer as Shan Yu
Harvey Fierstein as Yao
Gedde Watanabe as Ling
Jerry Tondo as Chien-Po
James Hong as Chi-Fu
Soon-Tek Oh as Fa Zhou
June Foray as Grandmother Fa (singing voice provided by Marni Nixon)
Pat Morita as The Emperor of China
George Takei as First Ancestor
Miriam Margolyes as The Matchmaker
Freda Foh Shen as Fa Li
James Shigeta as General Li
Frank Welker as Cri-Kee and Khan (Mulan's horse)
Chris Sanders as Little Brother (Mulan's dog)
Mary Kay Bergman as various ancestors
Kelly Chen, Coco Lee and Xu Qing voiced Mulan in the Cantonese, Taiwanese Mandarin and Mainland standard versions of the film respectively, while Jackie Chan provided the voice of Li Shang in all three Chinese versions and appeared in the version of promotional music videos of "I'll Make a Man Out of You".
Production
Mulan originally began as a short, straight-to-video film titled "China Doll" about an oppressed and miserable Chinese girl who is whisked away by a British Prince Charming to happiness in the West. Then Disney consultant and children's book author Robert D. San Souci suggested making a movie of the Chinese poem "The Song of Fa Mu Lan", and Disney combined the two separate projects.[3][4]
Development for Mulan began in 1994, after the production team sent a select group of artistic supervisors to China for three weeks to take photographs and drawings of local landmarks for inspiration; and to soak up local culture.[5] The filmmakers decided to change Mulan's character to make her more appealing and selfless[6] and turn the art style closer to Chinese painting, with watercolor and simpler design - as opposed to the details of The Lion King and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.[7]
To create 2,000 Hun soldiers during the Huns' attack sequence, the production team developed crowd simulation software called Attila. This software allows thousands of unique characters to move autonomously. A variant of the program called Dynasty was used in the final battle sequence to create a crowd of 3,000 in the Forbidden City. Pixar's photorealistic open API RenderMan was used to render the crowd. Another software developed for this movie was Faux Plane which was used to add depth to flat two-dimensional painting. Although developed late in production progress, Faux Plane was used in five shots, including the dramatic sequence which features the Great Wall of China, and the final battle sequence when Mulan runs to the Forbidden City. During the scene in which the Chinese are bowing to Mulan, the crowd is a panoramic film of real people bowing. It was edited into the animated foreground of the scene.[8]
Reception
Critical reaction
Reception of Mulan was mostly positive. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a rating of 86%, based on 73 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The site's consensus reads, "Exploring themes of family duty and honor, Mulan breaks new ground as a Disney film, while still bringing vibrant animation and sprightly characters to the screen."[9] In a 2009 countdown, Rotten Tomatoes ranked it twenty-fourth out of the fifty canonical animated Disney features.[10] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 71 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]
Kyle Suggs described the visuals as "breathtaking,"[12] and Dan Jardine described them as "magnificently animated."[13] Film critic Roger Ebert gave Mulan three and a half stars out of four in his written review. He said that "Mulan is an impressive achievement, with a story and treatment ranking with Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King". Negative reviews described it as a "disappointment." The songs were accused of not being memorable, and slowing down the pace of the movie.[14] Ed Gonzalez of Slant Magazine criticized the film as "soulless" in its portrayal of Asian society.[15]
This movie was also the subject of comment from feminist critics. Mimi Nguyen says the film "pokes fun at the ultimately repressive gender roles that seek to make Mulan a domesticated creature."[16] Nadya Labi agreed, saying "there is a lyric in the film that gives the lie to the bravado of the entire girl-power movement." She pointed out that Mulan needed to become a boy in order to accomplish what she did. Kathleen Karlyn, an assistant professor of English at the University of Oregon, also criticized the film's portrayal of gender roles: "In order to even imagine female heroism, we're placing it in the realm of fantasy". Pam Coats, the producer of Mulan, said that the film aims to present a character who exhibits both masculine and feminine influences, being both physically and mentally strong.[17]
Box office performance
Mulan's opening weekend box office gross revenues were $22.8 million,[2] making it the second-highest grossing movie that week, behind only The X-Files.[18] It went on to gross $120 million in the U.S. and Canada combined, and $304 million worldwide, making it the second-highest grossing family film of the year, behind A Bug's Life, and the seventh-highest grossing film of the year overall.[19] While Mulan outgrossed the two Disney films which had preceded it, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Hercules, its box office returns failed to match those of the Disney films of the early 1990s such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King.[20] Internationally, its highest grossing releases included those in the United Kingdom ($14.6 million) and France ($10.2 million).[21]
Awards
Mulan won several Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Individual achievement awards to Pam Coats for producing; Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft for directing; Rita Hsiao, Christopher Sanders, Phillip LaZebnick, Raymond Singer and Eugenia Bostwick-Singer for writing, Chris Sanders for storyboarding, Hans Bacher for production design, David Tidgwell for effects animation, Ming-Na for voice acting for the character of Mulan, Ruben A. Aquino for character animation, and Matthew Wilder, David Zippel and Jerry Goldsmith for music. (Tom Bancroft and Mark Henn were also nominated for an Annie Award for Character Animation.)[22] The musical score also received significant praise. Jerry Goldsmith won the 1999 BMI Film Music Award. The film was nominated in 1998 for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Music Score, but lost to Stephen Warbeck's score for Shakespeare in Love.[23] Matthew Wilder and David Zippel were nominated that year for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Reflection". They were beaten by The Truman Show and "The Prayer" from Quest for Camelot, respectively.[24]
Reception in China
Disney was keen to promote Mulan to the Chinese, hoping to replicate their success with the 1994 film The Lion King, which was one of the country's highest-grossing Western films at that time. Disney also hoped it might smooth over relations with the Chinese government which had soured after the release of Kundun, a Disney-funded biography of the Dalai Lama that the Chinese government considered politically provocative.[25] China had threatened to curtail business negotiations with Disney over that film and, as the government only accepts ten Western films per year to be shown in their country, Mulan's chances of being accepted were low.[26] Finally, after a year's delay, the Chinese government did allow the film a limited Chinese release, but only after the Chinese New Year, so as to ensure that local films dominated the more lucrative holiday market.[27][28] Box office income was low, due to both the unfavorable release date and rampant piracy. Chinese people also complained about Mulan's depiction as too foreign-looking and the story as too different from the myths.[29][30] By contrast, Dreamworks Animation's own effort ten years later, Kung Fu Panda, would be much more favorably received both for its artistry and cultural accuracy.
Chinese culture in Mulan
The legend of Hua Mulan
Main article: Hua Mulan
The Chinese legend of Hua Mulan centers on a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take the place of her elderly father in the army. The story can be traced back to The Ballad of Mulan and Disney's Mulan casts the title character in much the same way as the original legend—a tomboy daughter of a respected veteran, somewhat troubled by not being the "sophisticated lady" her society expects her to be. In the oldest version of the story, Mulan uses her father's name Li[citation needed] and she was never discovered as a girl, unlike the film.
The earliest accounts of the legend state that she lived during the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534). However, another version reports that Mulan was requested as a concubine by Emperor Yang of Sui China (reigned 604–617).[31] The fireworks featured in the movie indicate that the movie is set during the Sui dynasty.[citation needed] The film correctly omits foot binding, but includes numerous other anachronisms, such as the Ming era Forbidden City in Beijing (the Sui capital was near modern Xi'an). Though Mulan is set in northern China and employs her Mandarin personal name,[32] Disney gives her the Cantonese pronunciation (Fa) for her family name.
Language
When Mulan masquerades as a man, her name is a Chinese pun. She takes the name "Fa Ping" (花平, Huā Píng), which sounds identical to 花瓶 (huāpíng), meaning both a literal "flowerpot" and figurative "eye candy". In Chinese versions, the joke is somewhat muted by the common practice of including subtitles to make the story easier to follow for speakers of China's many dialects. The subtitles simply read 平.
Chi Fu's name (欺负, qīfù) means "to pick on or ridicule".
Music
Main article: Mulan (soundtrack)
In March 1994, Stephen Schwartz was attached to compose the lyrics and music for the songs for the film.[33] Following the research trip to China in June 1994, Schwartz was contacted by former Disney studio chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg to compose songs for The Prince of Egypt, which he agreed. Peter Schneider, the then-president of Walt Disney Feature Animation, threatened to have Schwartz's name removed from any publicity materials for Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Michael Eisner phoned Schwartz, and urged him to back out of his commitment to DreamWorks which he refused and left the project.[34] After Schwartz's departure, his three songs, "Written in Stone", "Destiny", and "China Doll", were dropped amid story and character changes by 1995.[35][36] Shortly after, Disney music executive Chris Montan heard Matthew Wilder's demo for a stage musical adaption of Anne Rice's Cry to Heaven, and selected Wilder to replace Schwartz. David Zippel then joined to write the lyrics.[35] The film featured five songs composed by Wilder and Zippel, with a sixth originally planned for Mushu, but dropped following Eddie Murphy's involvement with the character.[37] The film score of Mulan was composed by Jerry Goldsmith. The film's soundtrack is credited for starting the career of pop singer Christina Aguilera, whose first song to be released in the U.S. was her rendition of "Reflection", the first single from the Mulan soundtrack. The song, and Aguilera's vocals, were so well received that it landed her a recording contract with RCA records.[38] In 1999, she would go on to release her self-titled debut album, on which Reflection was also included. As well as her own, the pop version of Reflection has 2 Spanish translations, because the movie has separate Spanish translations for Spain (performed by Malú) and Latin America (performed by Lucero). Other international versions include a Brazilian Portuguese version by Sandy & Junior ("Imagem"), a Korean version performed by Lena Park and a Mandarin version by Coco Lee.
Lea Salonga, the singing voice of Mulan in the movie, is also the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. Salonga was originally also cast as Mulan's speaking voice, but the directors did not find her attempt at a deeper speaking voice when Mulan impersonated Ping convincing, so Ming-Na was brought in to speak the role.[39] The music featured during the haircut scene, often referred as the Mulan Decision score, is different in the soundtrack album. The soundtrack album uses an orchestrated score while the movie uses heavy synthesizer music. The synthesizer version is available on the limited edition CD.[40] Salonga, who often sings movie music in her concerts, has done a Disney medley which climaxes with an expanded version of "Reflection" (not the same as those in Aguilera's version). Salonga also provided the singing voice for Mulan in the movie's sequel, Mulan II.
Captain Li Shang's singing voice, for the song "I'll Make a Man Out of You", was performed by Donny Osmond, who commented that his sons decided that he had finally "made it" in show business when he was in a Disney film.[41]
Legacy
Video game


 It has been suggested that this section be split into a new article titled Disney's Story Studio: Mulan. (Discuss) Proposed since June 2014.
A PlayStation action-adventure game based on the film, titled Disney's Story Studio: Mulan, published by Ubisoft and developed by Revolution Software (under the name "Kids Revolution"), was released on December 15, 1999.[42][43] The game was met with generally positive reception and currently holds a 70.67% average rating at the review aggregator website GameRankings.[44]
Live action adaptation
Disney expressed interest in a live action and 3D adaptation of Mulan starring international star Zhang Ziyi. Chuck Russell was chosen as the director. The film was originally planned to start filming on October 2010, but was canceled.[45] On March 30, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Disney was developing a live-action remake with Chris Bender and J.C. Spink producing while Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek will write the screenplay.[46]
Home video
Mulan was first released on VHS on February 2, 1999 after part of the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection. It was then re-released under the 1999 Limited Issues line and 2000 Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection. The film was released on a 2 disc "Special Edition" DVD on October 26, 2004. Mulan and its sequel were released on a 3 disc Blu-Ray and DVD combo pack in March 2013 as part of the film's 15th anniversary.[47]
References in Disney media

 

 Mushu in the game Kingdom Hearts
Although she is royalty neither by birth nor marriage (her husband is merely a high-ranking military officer), Mulan is part of the Disney Princess media franchise.[48] In the film Lilo & Stitch, Nani has a poster of Mulan in her room.[49] Mulan is also present in the Disney and Square Enix video game series Kingdom Hearts. In the first Kingdom Hearts and in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Mushu is a summonable character,[50] and in Kingdom Hearts II, the movie is featured as a playable world named "The Land of Dragons", with the plot being changed to accommodate the game's characters (Sora, Donald and Goofy) and Mulan (both as herself and as "Ping") able to join the player's party as a skilled sword fighter.[50] Actress Jamie Chung plays a live-action version of Mulan in the second and third seasons of the ABC television series Once Upon a Time.[51]
See also

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