Mar. 27
Mixing both the animated classic and "Ballad of Mulan" poem, Niki Caro's live-action adaptation hits theaters this month. But, don't expect it to be a shot-for-shot remake.
In Caro's iteration, we won't be seeing musical numbers or a version of Mushu (Mulan's dragon sidekick from the 1998 film), a decision that was made to better honor a more authentic representation of Chinese culture this go-around.
With an estimated $200 budget, Caro is now one of few women (alongside directors Ava DuVernay, Patty Jenkins and Kathryn Bigelow) to helm a film with an $100+ budget, opening the door further for female filmmakers.
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