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Reaction to Disney's Mulan: Brandon's First Watch Analysis
Experience the cultural phenomenon of Disney's Mulan through Jaby's expert eyes and Brandon's fresh perspective, revealing why the 1998 animated classic remains generationally resonant.
Short Summary
- The episode centers on Brandon Shealy's inaugural screening of the 1998 animated film Mulan.
- Jaby Koay expresses deep affection for the movie, noting its high quotability and emotional impact, even after only a few weeks since his last viewing.
- The discussion highlights the film's masterful blend of serious themes (honor, duty) with exceptional comedy delivered primarily by Eddie Murphy's performance as Mushu.
- Initial reactions heavily criticize the subsequent live-action adaptation while praising the original's music, animation artistry, and cohesive storytelling.
- This discussion provides a detailed breakdown of favorite sequences, discusses the cultural reception and controversy, and confirms the original's status as a timeless classic suitable for any mood.
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Top Comments (10)
I always loved how the emperor refuses to bow under threat, but then bows to Mulan after. Highest show of respect.
One thing that doesn't get mentioned enough is Shan Yu never underestimates Mulan. He calls her "the soldier from the mountain" rather than "that woman" and seriously tries to take her out.
My favorite moment is when “a girl worth fighting for” stops so abruptly at the little girl’s village. The reality of war is that glory is a lie. War is about fighting for someone who needs protection, someone who can’t fight for themselves. Sometimes the girl worth fighting for is a little girl, and sometimes it’s a father with injuries. Honor isn’t gendered. People who are capable should act to protect those who are vulnerable.
"The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter." Instant tears everytime😭
"Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!" Love Eddie Murphy 😂❤️🔥💯
you can say about Shan Yu what you want, but he was the only man who respected Mulan as a woman, because as a Hun he only saw her for what she was: a damn good soldier
Something I just realized is "A girl worth fighting for" leads to the burned village showing us the actual girl worth fighting for. The little girl who lost her doll.
47:31“No matter how the wind howls…the mountain cannot bow to it.” The Emperor is such a BOSS 🏔️
The matchmaker calls Mulan too skinny not because the movie itself was made in the 90s but because the story takes place in an ancient time where matchmakers would look for girls with large hips that made them suitable for healthy pregnancies. Even if the movie was made today, if the story was still contextualized in that period it would still make sense to have that line that way.
34:42 if Mushu didn’t make the fake letter they wouldn’t have known this threat was closer than they thought. Mushu helped put them in the battle to save China
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I always loved how the emperor refuses to bow under threat, but then bows to Mulan after. Highest show of respect.
One thing that doesn't get mentioned enough is Shan Yu never underestimates Mulan. He calls her "the soldier from the mountain" rather than "that woman" and seriously tries to take her out.
My favorite moment is when “a girl worth fighting for” stops so abruptly at the little girl’s village. The reality of war is that glory is a lie. War is about fighting for someone who needs protection, someone who can’t fight for themselves. Sometimes the girl worth fighting for is a little girl, and sometimes it’s a father with injuries. Honor isn’t gendered. People who are capable should act to protect those who are vulnerable.
"The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter." Instant tears everytime😭
"Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!" Love Eddie Murphy 😂❤️🔥💯
you can say about Shan Yu what you want, but he was the only man who respected Mulan as a woman, because as a Hun he only saw her for what she was: a damn good soldier
Something I just realized is "A girl worth fighting for" leads to the burned village showing us the actual girl worth fighting for. The little girl who lost her doll.
47:31“No matter how the wind howls…the mountain cannot bow to it.” The Emperor is such a BOSS 🏔️
The matchmaker calls Mulan too skinny not because the movie itself was made in the 90s but because the story takes place in an ancient time where matchmakers would look for girls with large hips that made them suitable for healthy pregnancies. Even if the movie was made today, if the story was still contextualized in that period it would still make sense to have that line that way.
34:42 if Mushu didn’t make the fake letter they wouldn’t have known this threat was closer than they thought. Mushu helped put them in the battle to save China