Disney's Live-Action MULAN is Being Met with a Lot of Praise, Here Are Some Early Reactions

I’ve actually been pretty excited about seeing Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan. I haven’t had a chance to see it yet, but the studio recently screened it for a select group of media and the reactions of those who saw it have been shared on social media.

I like what I’ve seen from the footage of the film in the trailers! I like that its doing its own thing with telling this epic story of a classic legend. It doesn’t look like a shot for shot remake of the animated film, and it doesn’t include the music. This movie obviously wants to set itself apart, which I can appreciate. It also looks like a beautifully shot movie.

For those of you who have been excited about seeing this movie, you’ll be happy to know that the majority of those that have seen it, offered a good amount of praise for it for various reasons. There’s a lot of hype for this movie from the fans and it sounds like it’s going to deliver the goods!

It’s always good when you see a movie you're excited about seeing get good reviews! You can read through the first reactions to Mulan below and then let us know what you think.

#Mulan is one of the best live-action adaptation of a Disney animated classic. It honors the 1998 film and the ballad by modernizing themes of female empowerment and iconic scenes, while also standing out w/ great cinematography & battle sequences are reminiscent of Wuxia epics. pic.twitter.com/2DUjzX1M1h

— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) March 10, 2020

#Mulan is absolutely fantastic. Different enough with great action scenes, but with the heart of the original film. It doesn't even matter that it's not a musical. If you're a fan of the animated, there are subtle nods to many of the songs. Can’t wait to see this again.

— Kirsten (@KirstenAcuna) March 10, 2020

I’m very surprised at how much I liked the live action #Mulan movie. It’s so majestic, the action is thrilling, it aims for a level of sophistication and beauty you don’t expect.

(I was never a huge fan of the animated film, I think I’ve only seen it once. So no attachments)

— Peter Sciretta (@PeterSciretta) March 10, 2020

#Mulan is exciting, vibrant, emotional, and different from the animated version. It's definitely its own thing, which I dug - a more mature Disney film, featuring stunning production design & fight choreography. Director Niki Caro & star Liu Yifei are the big stand-outs, imo pic.twitter.com/p6IEQUDNBu

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 10, 2020

I’ve seen MULAN twice now and I must say it is grrrreat. Easily Disney’s best live action reboot. I think it’s also Disney’s first battle epic? It is beautiful & absorbing & rich & empowering. The cast is excellent and Niki Caro’s direction is just breathtaking.

— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) March 10, 2020

The cast of Mulan is fantastic in the film. There are lots of little moments that nods to the animated that’ll make the fans happy. Very beautiful & epic cinematography. It had more fantastical elements than I expected. Overall, a great re-telling of the animated and very fun 🙌🏼

— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) March 10, 2020

Disney’s Mulan remake leaves a lot behind, but offers much more in its absence. Plenty of 1998 throwbacks pepper a story full of incredible action, humor, and heart.

Oh, and the romantic chemistry gets STEAMY. Like chanting “kiss” in a silent theater steamy.#Mulan2020 #mulan pic.twitter.com/soILc7OdTm

— Alison Foreman (@alfaforeman) March 10, 2020

There’s a great film yearning to break out in #Mulan, but it’s surprisingly bogged down by adapting the animation. It has its moments, but the poor villains and inconsistent action quality results in a mediocre movie. pic.twitter.com/2iZ3wZYOts

— Mansoor Mithaiwala (@MansoorAYM) March 10, 2020

#Mulan is a gorgeous film that pays homage to the ballad of its origin, and Yifei Liu gives a fantastic performance.
Songs and Mushu are missed, but other adaptation changes serve the story well and fit the tone. (PS. Yoson An is a great not-Shang & the love story still works.) pic.twitter.com/3ICOKKL2jb

— The Overwhelmed Tatiana (@myrcellasear) March 10, 2020

The story of #Mulan and her father is the main draw to this film. It's emotional and sweet. The fight scenes and production design were beautiful too! It's not a perfect film and there are some plot holes and maybe some problematic stuff, but overall, the movie is fine. pic.twitter.com/v6RRMzvGwT

— Laura (@lsirikul) March 10, 2020

Just got out of seeing #Mulan with @thatgrltrish, LOVED this film. Costumes & fighting/stunts were incredible, sexual chemistry eat your heart out, and our buddy @jfwong CRUSHED IT as Ling!! @DisneyAUNZ pic.twitter.com/YTRETySZyF

— Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) March 10, 2020

Wow. Just wow. Disney's Mulan is not only visually stunning, it is absolutely magical. I laughed, I cried, and I loved every second of it. I cannot wait to take my girls to see it. Talk about girl power. WOW. #Mulan

— Mama's Geeky - Tessa Smith (@MamasGeeky) March 10, 2020

The story of #Mulan and her father is the main draw to this film. It's emotional and sweet. The fight scenes and production design were beautiful too! It's not a perfect film and there are some plot holes and maybe some problematic stuff, but overall, the movie is fine. pic.twitter.com/v6RRMzvGwT

— Laura (@lsirikul) March 10, 2020

Mulan comes from director Niki Caro (The Zookeeper’s Wife, North Country), and it looks like it’s going to be a great adventure flick!

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

Mulan features a fantastic cast that includes Yifei Liu as Mulan, Donnie Yen as Commander Tung. Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang, and Jet Li as the Emperor.