My Little Baby Is All Grown Up And Saving China! | Mulan

I am reviewing/reacting to Disney's MULAN 1998 for the first time!
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Welcome to ScreenMaureen, I'm watching and reacting to Disney's MULAN 1998 for the first time! Thank you for spending your time on my channel!
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[@Hybrid301]

“How many men do you think it takes to deliver a message?” “One.” Most cold blooded villain line in a Disney movie ever.

[@Jrmrmrc]

Maureen: ... and its going to be really sweet and some cute animals ...

[@summerskull9379]

10 year old me: "I don't get it?" 20 year old me: "... Oh, now I do 😶"

[@teresar6348]

This whole movie. Lotta kids don't realize that Mulan killed 1000's in this movie.She I think still holds deadliest in the disney princess lineup & deadliest disney protagonist overall.

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

Something I love is that Shan Yu said “the solider from the mountain” not something like you’re a women? Because the huns had female worriers fighting alongside the men so to him it wasn’t a shock to see a woman fighting

[@lithari1480]

Well, even today, i have played video games with female gamers, some have beaten cause they were better at the game, but they seem to think its a humiliation to be beaten by a girl......what i said, silenced her and laughed at by other players in voice chat, i said 'are you implying that girls are worse than boys at video games?' and she said no, but then i said, 'then why would i be embarrassed to be beaten by a girl?' the others laughed and agreed and she just left.....it just shows, the most bigoted people are the ones that complain about bigotry so verbally loud.

[@celinelia8127]

@@lithari1480 look,it was said in Friends season 3 ep 9 all the way back in late 90s by Monica, we all grew up on it. Boys and men also keep using this phrase constantly to humiIiate each other. Boys tell other boys ha ha, you got beat up by a girl. Ted Mosby's son literally mocks his father for it in How I Met Your Mother, season 1. it's all around, in every real life group and every fictional TV show for decades. a "gamer girl" is clearly just repeating what her family,school and society is teaching her. she's using "you lost to a girl" as a phrase bcs she hears it everywhere she goes. Boys do it to. like all the time.

[@luutsii]

Women make better warriors anyway...they are generally more determined brutal and fearless...just look at girls in a street fight.they never bluff or back out

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

@@luutsii oh trust me I know about being a girl in a street fight 😂 girls will go literally feral

[@luutsii]

@@ajandrianjafymusic nature is good to us.we're lucky women are built different

[@rivervixens06]

The fact that Mulan was told to go home but she refused, I think at that point it was more than trying to keep her family’s name respected, it was her trying to prove herself that she’s worth it

[@bigschmill294]

Exactly. She has always had that drive, to prove herself, but she signed up for the war so her father would be safe. But afterwards, she knew that it was much more. It was about proving herself and she knew she was the only thing that could save China from the Huns. Shang didn't heed her warning about Shan Yu. But she persisted because she knew her ability and she knew she could save the Emperor. She didn't need others to tell her she could do it. She just did it. And I think that's amazing.

[@impjbtw]

the fact that the song "A girl worth fighting for" is played right before they see their first instance of the aftermath of war. and they see a burnt down village with a doll left behind and finally realize the girls they are really fighting for.

[@PhirePhlame]

That sudden transition is also the moment the film ceased to be a musical. Girl Worth Fighting For is the last number in the whole movie.

[@ravenm6443]

But also, the men dismissed Mulan’s statement about looking for a woman who is smart and speaks her mind, then by the end, they chose to listen to a smart woman who spoke her mind. They respected her as a woman and a soldier. They already had this respect for her the moment she was revealed. By this point, it didn’t matter who she was, she saved them all and earned their respect over time! But they also know the consequences of serving in the military as a woman. Ultimately they also didn’t want anything to happen to her but they can’t interfere with the Generals actions.

[@catandrobbyflores]

"Don't fight dirty," You sounded like a fun auntie.

[@ScreenMaureen]

Lol I definitely had fun watching this movie! Thank you for watching!😊

[@magicmilestone]

The singing voice of Mulan is Lea Salonga, a Disney legend from the Philippines, who also provided the singing voice for princess Jasmine! She’s the genius behind the song “A Whole New World” ❤️

[@ScreenMaureen]

The singing was so beautiful. Thank you for telling me about Lea and thank you for watching with me! 🤗

[@icomeandgobybubble87]

yep. I love her! Any theatre nerd would know who she is.

[@kriscynical]

One of my oldest friends of 30+ years who I've known since we were both six years old came out as trans in the last few years, and the song "Reflection" is apparently a pretty widely meaningful song for trans folks for obvious reasons. I had never made that connection before but now that it's been shown to me, I think it's beautiful. 💜

[@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween]

I love that after they find the girl to truly fight for (the child), there is no further singalong music and a tonal shift.

[@DoctorSciencetime]

Xiran Jay Zhao did a really good video examining the cultural and historical accuracy of both this version and the live action remake, and it's really interesting if you like learning that kind of thing

[@CarolinePhoenixMe]

Fact: the dog's name is Little Brother is a nod to the original legend. In ond of the versions Mulan did have a brother, but he was too young and could not join the army

[@ThePoetUnderTheFall]

There are two theories I like about the great stone dragon not waking up. Either the great stone dragon was by her side all this time (the sword had the great stone dragon's face) or that Mulan herself was the great stone dragon and thus proved herself the strongest. Both are theories I love.

[@kriscynical]

I like the theory of Mulan herself being the great dragon, since the sword is only _one_ dragon image that you see throughout her "transformation", specifically in a flash right before you see her face in the reflection of the blade. To me all of that points to the theory of it being her. 🙂

[@icomeandgobybubble87]

One of my favorite Disney movies. Back when Disney took risk and were for both adults and kids.

[@morganqorishchi8181]

To answer your question of how old Mulan's father is: the historical Mulan's father was roughly 40 when she was born. That means he's pushing 60, which makes fighting in a war a death sentence. Sure, 60 isn't much by today's standards - people at the gym I work out at are older than that - but in that era? A disabled man in his 60's? He would have been killed. Mulan knows that, and that's why she decides she'll do this. And that's always been touching to me. My dad was older than hers when I was born, so I know a loving dad is a treasure and you have to value them while you have them - and I'd enlist for him if I had to, no question.

[@teresar6348]

Also keeping in mind that her father is a war veteran. Meaning he spent considerable time on the battlefield to receive such notoriety. Considering that he had to be of age for that, and couldn't marry at the same time, it makes sense that Mulan was born when her father was that age. May also explain the lack of any siblings.

[@filipe_diass]

your reactions are always fun to watch

[@kriscynical]

If nobody else has specifically said this, watch Mulan's "transformation" scene again and pay close attention to how many times you see dragon imagery throughout the sequence, particularly the flash of the dragon hilt on the sword just before you see Mulan's reflection in the blade. It all points to Mulan being the Great Stone Dragon herself, the protector of the Fa family. It's also why the stone dragon statue crumbled when Mushu went to wake it up - there was nothing TO wake up because the dragon was within Mulan.

[@LilyRrroach]

Mulan is my favorite disney princess! The fact that Shang gave her the heart eyes while she was ping is just 🤌🏻💋

[@mischr13]

bicon Shang

[@sharpaycutie2]

As a FRIEND not romantic

[@icomeandgobybubble87]

Mulan is not a princess or even royalty

[@jamiesilver7401]

I love this movie so much! It's been one of my favorite movies since I was little. There are a couple historical inaccuracies though. One of the biggest being that the people we call the Huns in modern times never actually attacked China. The people that would have most likely attacked would have been the Mongolians or other Nomadic peoples who lived close to the Chinese borders. Another big inaccuracy is that Mulan was discovered early on and quit the army after that one war. In the original poem of Mulan she is in the army for over a decade and rose to the rank of general without ever being discovered.

[@sasharivera4191]

Eddie Murphy is so iconic, my favorite parts of the movie are his lines

[@zacharyjoy8724]

You know you’ve done something right when the Emperor himself gives you a “You bow to no one” scene.

[@niomimoore]

you wont see this comment but i have been just binge watching all your videos they are bringing me so much comfort right now, your commentary is amazing keep doing what you do love i hope everyday for you is the best!

[@ChuchiiChoo]

There is a second movie for mulan that takes place after this one if you want to know more of the story

[@WesMinhOmura]

One of my favorite 2D Disney movies!

[@justin5822]

​@Cio Lake Such an amazing movie! Love Maureen's reactions as always ❤️

[@xhopsalong]

I had a real nice Sunday watching this! Favorite parts were probably the cheering along to Mulan climbing the pillar, you 100% knowing Cri-Kee was being a typewriter in that one scene, and your acknowledgement when the troops find that ravaged village in the pass that they're the *reserve troops* . Thanks for making my morning a little happier!

[@JediLordWong]

I like your reaction good job. Your observations were on point, and compared to others, well, even though you probably don’t know much about Chinese history or culture, your comments were respectful and not frivolous, understanding that it is not your culture and only judge by non Chinese standards. Others seem to comment and thing ancient China should be like modern times culture. Thank you. FYI, the legend of Mulan is kinda legendary, there wasn’t a historical Mulan although there are a few Chinese woman who gained fame in war that most likely inspired the legend. Kinda like Robin Hood.

[@My-mind_me.]

Mulan is no joke my fave disney princess. None of the others come close

[@resignedshore780]

one of my favorite movies growing up, late 90's / early 2000's Disney films were the best!

[@Yvonne-bi2jz]

That’s really amazing reaction, As a Chinese girl, Mulan has been always our excellent example for us to protect our country, we are always taught to be a superwoman like Mulan.

[@jessicu511]

Thank you so much for making these video reactions, Maureen. I love watching these movies again along with you and hearing your perspective. I gain a lot of peace from seeing how you view the world and analyze these movies.

[@WanderingRoe]

Really enjoyed this reaction and loved your commentary! Mulan is one of Disney’s best. ❤️

[@ScreenMaureen]

Glad you enjoyed it WanderingRoe! 🤗❤️

[@terrylewis_]

"I'll Make a Man Out of You" is a favorite of mine. Sang by Donny Osmund! Mulan 2 is worth a watch at some point, IMO! :)

[@kalen1702]

First time watching, and I loved your reaction! I'm so happy you were able to leave in snippets of the music without being demonetized (hopefully). This is probably my favorite Disney film, it's perfect bottom to top.

[@LauraBayyy]

Love your reaction!!!

[@matchesmatcha]

omg so exciteddd

[@margolitapnina6716]

so I am sick and I am here crying (not good for my poor eyes) ❤ watched you ratatouille and insside out 2 reactions today 😂 Let's cry with Mulan too

[@ThePinkDragon]

I heard The little girl with doll was the Girl worth fighting for

[@MetalliCxZero]

Mushu couldn't awake the great stone dragon at the beginning because he was already awoken in Mulan. She is the dragon that protects her family

[@MrKevosmin]

Really? 😦

[@ChimeratAlpha]

I'm going to g make a guess based on your cadence, and the background: You're either a shrink or a early childhood educator. (And now to check if your channel info will support either of those.)

[@ScreenMaureen]

Neither! 😊

[@ChimeratAlpha]

@@ScreenMaureen Thanks for the reply. I am surprised.

[@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT]

Best Disney movie

[@Raven-zz4zt]

17:57 a girl worth fighting for

[@teresar6348]

Back when disney didn't make kids movies but family ones.

[@thabigben1]

Have you seen Gulliver's Travels from 1939? That is an animated musical film that came two years after Snow White.

[@ScreenMaureen]

No, I haven't heard of that version; wow, that was a long time ago! Thanks for the recommendation 😊

[@nathancruz9172]

You should check out the sequel of mulan 2.

[@bibbleb00]

id love to see you react to atlantis or treasure planet 💖

[@whushaw]

💜

[@DuduGames1view]

:)

[@theturtlearchives]

Will you react to Snow White please?

[@ladida7841]

Mulan 1998.

[@abangboncet9728]

Not gonna lie, I thought she was the vegan teacher 😅

[@asoiafan]

I heard that at least some people from the Chinese audience were unhappy with the hair cutting scene, because, apparently, the soldiers used to keep their hair long, and cutting it was a sacrilege, not what in some Western places people tend to think: a new beginning, a new self. The producers did not take that VERY important fact into account. Disney makes movies of several different places and cultures on Earth, but always from a Western point of view, so is it really inclussive? By the way, I am sure that many people complained about the Live Action movie, that it didn't have some of the most epic moments of the 1998 movie, like the hair cutting scene, and many other complaints. The elimination of that scene for me is a point for the Live Action. Now, taking into account that for me Mulan also has a Western POV, let's move on to the next point. I noticed that, when Mulan dresses as a male soldier to save her father and China, the audience doesn't complain about it (as they shouldn't). But, when the boys dress as concubines to save China is usually taken as a joke by the audience. They all dress up as concubines safe Shang. I know he is general and that his face is very well known, but the the boys put some fancy dresses and make up on, and they change their voice, and it works. In my opinion, the producers didn't want to "put at risk" the "macho-man" figure of general Li Shang, who by the way, is the love interest of our protagonist. So, of course, she ends up with the "real man". So, does Mulan really change our perspective on gender roles? Don't get me wrong, I feel an emotional attachment to this movie. I certainly do NOT want to ruin this movie to anyone, but if what I say has some kind of truth to it, I think we should question to what extent is this and many other movies really inclussive and revolutionary.

[@ShadowWizard224]

Mulan > Tarzan

[@dcemerald70]

Amazing reaction! If you loved this film, I think you would enjoy the live action version of it. There is a stage adaption for schools to perform, although I hope they will do a full musical adaptation for Broadway. 🎎👩🏻🐲🪭⚔️🎇🎆❤️💛

[@ScreenMaureen]

That would be spectacular!

[@idk-ye7ur]

Isn't the live action worse in almost every aspect? At least in the writing it is, then i heard the chinese representation sucks too.

[@dcemerald70]

@@idk-ye7ur the only criticism I had for the LAR Mulan was that they should’ve incorporated some of the songs as background music and that the Phoenix should’ve been a dragon to subtly represent Mushu. However I understood the Phoenix representation with Mulan’s Journey.