This time, the princess saves the prince.

Starring: (the voices of) Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, June Foray, James Hong, Pat Morita, George Takei

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Just because I look like a man doesn't mean I have to smell like one." - Mulan

Why watch this? This may be my favorite of all of Disney's female lead roles.

Plot Summary: Fearing for her ailing father's life, Mulan disguises herself as a man and takes his place in the Imperial army to fight off a Hun invasion. Accompanied by a disgraced family guardian dragon and a lucky cricket, she trains alongside other recruits and eventually demonstrates her cunning in battle. Her bravery earns her the respect of her comrades and the Emperor, ultimately saving China and bringing honor to her family.

Dad's Preview: This film was one of my daughter's favorites, and it is easy to see why. Mulan is a maiden, suppressed and ignored, in the man's world that was middle century China. Along the way she gets help from a magical dragon (voiced by Eddie Murphy). This is a wonderful film for girls of all ages, and it's refreshing to see a woman become a warrior.

Walt Disney Feature Animation; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.