Comme nous vous en parlions hier, la presse américaine a pu découvrir Mulan lundi soir à Los Angeles et mardi aux Walt Disney Studios. L’attente autour du dernier remake des studios Disney est grande. Pour de nombreuses raisons, le parti pris scénaristique fut de se détacher quasi complètement de l’univers imaginé pour le film d’animation de 1998 (plus de Li Shang, plus de Mushu ou de chansons), pour revenir aux fondamentaux de la légende ancestrale de Chine. Mais le pari à 200 millions de dollars a-t-il convaincu les médias d’outre-Atlantique alors qu’aujourd’hui, c’est au tour de la presse française de le découvrir ? On nous tease en tout cas une œuvre très prometteuse…
Mulan accueilli chaleureusement par la presse
A quelques semaines de sa sortie en salles, les choses s’accélèrent. Des premiers spectateurs chanceux ont pu découvrir Mulan en avant-première en début de semaine. Si l’ensemble global est assez partagé sur cette production, en témoignent les différents avis recueillis sur Twitter, force est de constater que la presse est assez unanime sur plusieurs points fondamentaux de l’histoire, à commencer par son âme. Le film est dans l’ensemble de bonne facture et plaisant à regarder. Il propose des scènes d’action très spectaculaires.
Le ton plus mature de cette relecture de l’épopée de Mulan est également souligné par la presse tandis que certains parlent même tout simplement du meilleur remake en live-action des Walt Disney Studios depuis Cendrillon et Alice au Pays des Merveilles. Découvrez notre tour d’horizon de la toile médiatico-culturelle qui a plutôt encensé le film. Erik Davis du site américain Fandango a par exemple déclaré que le film était « excitant, vibrant, émouvant et différent de la version animée ». Maude Garrett de Geekbomb a adoré le film, affirmant que « les costumes et combats / cascades étaient incroyables ». Point notable, Kirsten Acuna d’Insider pensait que Mulan était « absolument fantastique » et que « cela n’a même pas d’importance que ce ne soit pas une comédie musicale ».
#Mulan is exciting, vibrant, emotional, and different from the animated version. It's definitely its own thing, which I dug – a more mature Disney film, featuring stunning production design & fight choreography. Director Niki Caro & star Liu Yifei are the big stand-outs, imo pic.twitter.com/p6IEQUDNBu
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 10, 2020
#Mulan is absolutely fantastic. Different enough with great action scenes, but with the heart of the original film. It doesn't even matter that it's not a musical. If you're a fan of the animated, there are subtle nods to many of the songs. Can’t wait to see this again.
— Kirsten (@KirstenAcuna) March 10, 2020
There’s a great film yearning to break out in #Mulan, but it’s surprisingly bogged down by adapting the animation. It has its moments, but the poor villains and inconsistent action quality results in a mediocre movie. pic.twitter.com/2iZ3wZYOts
— Mansoor Mithaiwala (@MansoorAYM) March 10, 2020
Disney’s Mulan remake leaves a lot behind, but offers much more in its absence. Plenty of 1998 throwbacks pepper a story full of incredible action, humor, and heart.
Oh, and the romantic chemistry gets STEAMY. Like chanting “kiss” in a silent theater steamy.#Mulan2020 #mulan pic.twitter.com/soILc7OdTm
— Alison Foreman (@alfaforeman) March 10, 2020
Wow! @DisneysMulan was everything I hoped it would be and more! They were able to bring new elements to life while maintaining the classic nostalgia we all know & love. Wow. Just incredible! 😭 Thanks @DolbyCinema for inviting me. #Mulan pic.twitter.com/BwPVV1m1LP
— Katie Wilson (@thekatiewilson) March 10, 2020
I’m very surprised at how much I liked the live action #Mulan movie. It’s so majestic, the action is thrilling, it aims for a level of sophistication and beauty you don’t expect.
(I was never a huge fan of the animated film, I think I’ve only seen it once. So no attachments)
— Peter Sciretta (@PeterSciretta) March 10, 2020
#Mulan is about a warrior. And that warrior is a legend. Thank you, from all the female warriors that needed this kick-A movie. It’s different from the animated version, and I’ll be proud to show my daughters this film!
— Tania Lamb (@LolaLambchops) March 10, 2020
I’ve seen MULAN twice now and I must say it is grrrreat. Easily Disney’s best live action reboot. I think it’s also Disney’s first battle epic? It is beautiful & absorbing & rich & empowering. The cast is excellent and Niki Caro’s direction is just breathtaking.
— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) March 10, 2020
Just got out of seeing #Mulan with @thatgrltrish, LOVED this film. Costumes & fighting/stunts were incredible, sexual chemistry eat your heart out, and our buddy @jfwong CRUSHED IT as Ling!! @DisneyAUNZ pic.twitter.com/YTRETySZyF
— Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) March 10, 2020
The cast of Mulan is fantastic in the film. There are lots of little moments that nods to the animated that’ll make the fans happy. Very beautiful & epic cinematography. It had more fantastical elements than I expected. Overall, a great re-telling of the animated and very fun 🙌🏼
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) March 10, 2020
Wow. Just wow. Disney's Mulan is not only visually stunning, it is absolutely magical. I laughed, I cried, and I loved every second of it. I cannot wait to take my girls to see it. Talk about girl power. WOW. #Mulan
— Mama's Geeky – Tessa Smith (@MamasGeeky) March 10, 2020
Mulan makes bold choices in adapting the ballad over the animation and everything with #Mulan herself is terrific. It’s the rest of it that doesn’t fit. It’s 2 movies in 1 and it needed to decide which direction to take; not take both.
— Mansoor Mithaiwala (@MansoorAYM) March 10, 2020
#Mulan is one of the best live-action adaptation of a Disney animated classic. It honors the 1998 film and the ballad by modernizing themes of female empowerment and iconic scenes, while also standing out w/ great cinematography & battle sequences are reminiscent of Wuxia epics. pic.twitter.com/2DUjzX1M1h
— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) March 10, 2020
#Mulan is good, polished and absolutely worth seeing. Alas, it's also respectful to a fault. It doesn't truly cut loose until the climax. Jason Scott Lee is great, but everyone else seems afraid to offend. Lacks the gonzo energy of THE GREAT WALL or MALEFICENT MISTRESS OF EVIL. pic.twitter.com/FOEBhwJphO
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) March 10, 2020