MULAN II Made Disney Fans ANGRY.... But Why? | JAMBAREEQI ORANGE

As voted for by my Patrons, I review the disappointing sequel to the classic Disney film "Mulan".

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[JesusMartinez-rrry]

There is absolutely no excuse for Mushu to be such a massive, selfish jerk. I prefer Mushu's subplot to be about proving himself worthy of being in the pedestal. But it turns out that Mushu was worthy all along, just that it turns out that Mulan's ancestors were too short-sighted to see that.

[thomasspongeconductor]

Mulan 2 should have just been a spin-off featuring Yao, Ling and Chien-Po as the leads, as they bond with the princesses.

If you want Shang and Mulan in there, fine, but execute their relationship the way Jambareeqi pointed out, and maybe juxtapose his growing bond with her to the three and their growing romantic lives.

This would make the film a lot easier to stomach, and not an utter chore to sit through.

[ironinquisitor]

This could have worked. Have an A plot focused on Ling, Yao, Chien-Po, escorting the Princesses and a B plot of Shang and Mulan investigating the Mongol threat.

[zaidnail]

3:23 I love how you turn the volume down before mulan was about to scream.

[williampulfer-melville]

4:04 i agree that is Friggin Sweet like You wouldn't expect the rude and loud mouthed Yao to be a real sweetheart

[thomasspongeconductor]

Out of context, that bridge scene where Shang falls is pretty good, and belongs in a much better movie.

[RJProductions-nq]

They turned Mushu into Black Yoshi! 😂😂😂😂

[zackrules]

Dishonor! Dishonor on this whole movie! dishonor on the story, and dishonor on this movie's cow!

[mrkay]

The director of the first movie was actually asked by Disney to return for the sequel by inducting a treatment for Mulan 2. His idea involved Mulan and Shang being sent up north and taking on the undead Hun Army, lead by Shan Yu.

There was also supposed to be a second sequel to Mulan that brought back the screenwriters from the original, but got cancelled due to lack of interest (and/or because of how poorly the second one did).

So yeah, Mulan 2 is ultimately a giant middle finger to the original in *EVERY* aspects down to development.

[clem_the_seraphim]

The Mushu thing is obvious, but what really irks me, is how they make Shang such a doofus the whole time. His whole personality in the first movie was how he was tough and serious, but they just throw that away.

[AleckGamer]

This movie doesn't even feel like a "Mulan" movie. There's literally LITTLE TO NO ANTAGONISTS PRESENT, I feel like the one and only time they made an appearance was to setup the emotional scene when Shang falls to his death (presumably) which was the biggest punch in the gut for me when I first watched it.

[connorplisga]

Better than the 2020 live action remake

[montanajackson]

If you ask me, this should’ve just been a spin-off movie about Yao, ling and Chien-po.

[rebajoe]

This movie could've been 'think about your differences' and 'wait longer to figure things out before getting married' there's the part where Mulans parents give her and Shang those yin and yang pendants cos even they see it might not work out after dating for only a month. It seems Mulan and Shang still would've had some disagreements and tensions would rise on the mission even without Mushu sabotaging, so let them break up and make up on their own.(after Mulan finds out what Mushu did, the conclusion she draws is that it wasn't her or Shang, it was him)Don't invent a reason for Mushu to interfere or at least have it be for a better reason. Maybe instead of losing his pedestal and trying to break them up, Mushu comes to the same conclusion the parents did(cos the sun and rain speech inspires the sabotage in the first place) and was only trying to prove Mulan and Shang won't work out but he thinks they shouldn't get married at all and waiting longer doesn't cross his mind. (So genuinely make his heart be in the right place instead of him just wanting to keep his job and disguising it as trying to help)

[KingOfMumbles...]

My duty is to my heart.

Me: Cute now let me tell you about all the hearts that are gonna be ripped out of people's chests if you don't go through with this mission.

[juanca]

Honestly, Mushu didn’t seem out of character since he urged the ancestor with “c’mon” in the finale of the first movie before he got appointed as a guardian again, signaling his immaturity still isn’t fully gone. And the dynamic with the soldiers and the princesses were the best part of the movie. Too bad Mulan 3 was scrapped as the melodrama took up most of the 2nd movie, causing future plans to be scrapped.

[Princess_-gpep]

I actually think mulan 2 is okay, but not as great as its predecessor. The best parts of this sequel were the songs and the three princesses. I felt connected to them and they have great personalities. Their song is the best musical number in the movie.

[kristinahuchison]

Interesting review. Personally I thought this one wasn’t that bad, especially if we’re judging this as a sequel and not against the original (considering how every single movie is subpar to their sequels with rare exceptions) I actually appreciated the attempt to make Mulan and Shang act more like a real couple when they get into disagreements and petty arguments. It shows they don’t know each other that well and are still working out the kinks in their relationship, but also shows couples aren’t always going to agree on everything, and they do apologize and make up! I also really adored the princesses and their struggles of honoring their royal duties to their country. Especially Ting Ting, she’s the oldest sister and has to keep reminding her sisters of their responsibilities as princesses, all while feeling the exact same pain of being a princess. I really loved their song I Wanna Be Like Other Girls, especially the pop version! And despite their relationships with the soldiers are rushed, I can’t help but adore them, especially Ting Ting and Ling because he feels like he’s being more annoying than anything and isn’t good enough for her. Only for her to eventually lose her composure and burst out laughing at his antics, especially when she puts the chopsticks in her nose. But I definitely agree with your idea of the princesses being forbidden to court soldiers or peasants, and the three having to prove their worth to the emperor, considering he knows they helped Mulan and Shang defeat Shun Yu.
Really, the only part I couldn’t stand was how much of a selfish jerk Mushu was. I get he originally had selfish motives in the first movie, but he comes clean about it. Here, he literally hates Shang completely and does everything he can to get them to argue. I actually found it hilarious that Mulan found all these mishaps charming and hilarious and joining Shang’s misery instead of being embarrassed.
For your voting poll, I vote for Brother Bear 2. It’s another sequel I actually kinda enjoyed and don’t get why everyone hates. Please tell me you plan to tackle Pocahontas 2 sometime in the future!

[stormshadowproductions]

Top 5 WORST direct to DVD Disney sequels

[low-keydrama]

Here's an idea for a potential Mulan 2, but it may be considered a tad dull as it doesn't have as much action: The aftermath of the first film

- Mulan: She's dealing with the the reactions of the people in her village, mostly the women, getting Li Shang's mother's blessing, and being a guide the princesses. Some are proud and happy with her bravery, while some are disgusted and wished she sticked to the status quo and that they fear she's a bad influence on the little girls who've been inspired for her
(Like Li Shang's mother). She's wondering what she's to do with her life while trying to win over Shang's mother so she can give her blessing on their relationship.

- Shang: Dealing with the loss of his father, wanting to prove himself worthy of Mulan, and trying to adapt to a newer more peaceful life as he's spent a lot of time in war/training.

- The Emperor (Mostly the 3 princesses): The emperor is trying to make new adjustments (little at a time he's still trying), and he wants his daughters to spend time in Mulan's village in order to o learn from her and reconnect with the people. After a certain amount of time they are to come home and report on what they've learned.. However he has Yao, Ling, and Chien Po as their guards (trusting them as Shang and Mulan put a good word for them). Of course they fall in love and are dealing with the impending dread of having to report to the emperor that his daughters have fallen for commoners as while he's becoming open to change, it's such a major one that he might not take too well.

- Mushu: He now has his pedestal, but he still wants to be there for Mulan and is finding his life so boring. The ancestors want him to stay there as he already served his purpose and he can't meddle with the mortal realm too much. He's now questioning his purpose.