23. The Disney Version Was Remarkably Similar To The Original Chinese Story
Before Disney released Mulan, there were concerns that this ancient Chinese story would be white-washed, similar to how Aladdin was a bit insensitive to its Arab roots (consider how the Sultan pronounced “Allah” in Aladdin).
But Disney was careful to keep this Chinese tale as Chinese as possible. No, Eddie Murphy doesn’t appear in the original tale; Mushu and the lucky cricket are also noticeably absent. But Chinese themes like honor, loyalty to family, and even elements of Confucianism are present throughout the movie.