Monday, June 6, 2011

Disney Movie Analysis #1: Mulan

     I love the movie Mulan! It has got to be one of my absolute favorite movies! I watched it over the weekend, and since then I have a hard time not humming or listening to the songs. They are contagious. However, as a little kid, I remember loving the movie for what it represents as it shows a girl kicking butt in the imperial guard for China. Now though, as I look at it, I realize the deeper meaning behind the movie. Mulan, is surprisingly more feminist in how it pushed women's rights through China, which is normally more centered around tradition. So, a lot of the songs on it, mention how women are supposed to marry the right guy and then have sons which will then grow up and protect China. The message that Mulan portrays is really enriching...and I like the different culture displayed in the movie. Here is a song that is pretty big around the culture and tradition:

Honor to Us All: 

Until of course, Mulan joins the army and she becomes more like this: 

I like her when she joins the army...lots of meaning! :) 

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