As the final piece of Disney’s 2D animation, (Although another Tarzan was launched in 1999, both are products of the same era. Tarzan’s production lasted three years, only the release time is different) Hua Mulan is already a 2D animation The peak of the Xiongnu cavalry's snowy charge was later only felt in the Lord of the Rings. The storyline of the film blends Hollywood factors, but it doesn't feel abrupt, because the plot of the second part is really ridiculous, so this first one is nothing.
Although the theme is Chinese elements, Disney has done quite well, the background drawing is quite ink-and-wash, and of course it looks like an American cartoon. Moreover, the storyline and character setting are completely American-style hero stories. The little characters have changed the overall situation through unremitting efforts. There are also some regrets. For example, the whole of China seems to have only one small mountain village, and all the old men and the disabled have been recruited. However, there are still a large number of strong labors in the capital. Although the Xiongnu had great cavalry, there was no tactics at all in the battle. Facing a small group of remnants, is it necessary for the whole army to charge? And even if it rushes over, how can it be? Even if Mulan doesn't create an avalanche, can the thousands of cavalry ride directly to the cliff? That period of cavalry charge was too powerful, and in any case it didn't seem to be able to stop immediately... In addition, the Central Plains in the film looked too much like Guangdong or Hong Kong, not much like the northern peoples of the Han Dynasty. But this doesn't matter. Since Chinese directors dared to let the people of the Warring States Period surpass human history in 2000 and ride a hot air balloon into the sky, can we still complain that Disney doesn't understand the Southern Lion and the Northern Lion? It’s ridiculous that ten years later, "Kung Fu Panda" produced by the Americans is even more impeccable, with Chinese elements richer and more authentic, but Chinese films ten years later have become more and more enjoyable on the road of ridiculous people.
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