No Mushu, no biggie.
While Eddie Murphy’s fast-talking mini-dragon rules the animated version, this live-action remake is much more in the vein of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Director Niki Caro unleashes all the stunt people Disney’s money can buy, with action scenes galore, both epic and intimate.
Every frame pops with color in one of the best-looking films of 2020, with lead actress Liu Yifei delivering nicely-understated work opposite a who’s-who of genre stars ranging from Gong Li to Jet Li.
I’m not generally a huge fan of the House of Mouse remaking all their films, but this one has zing.