I think it was good, the first hour really flew by, I was really liking it. Then, as soon as Mulan becomes herself again it just kinda sucks? Her big reveal is botched, no one sees it, the CGI avalanche is horrendous, and then the writing just stumbles into oblivion.
The actress was really good at looking pretty but not so much at selling her action scenes. It's like she's trying too hard to be gracious and elegant but that's not what good action is about. It needs kinetic energy. It was filmed well overall (no awful shaky cam, god I hate this thing), but the actress wasn't committed enough. I guess that's what happens when you cast a fashion model in an action role. All hail Donnie Yen though, he rocks here as usual.
I feel like this movie can't decide whether it wants to be a war drama or a fairy tale, and it just doesn't work because of that.
Great production design, not so great story.
6.5/10