Why are they boycotting Mulan?
Mulan has now been released on Disney+, but protesters have been calling for a boycott of the movie. The boycott stems from actress Liu Yifei’s public support of the Hong Kong police. Liu first revealed her support for the police during Hong Kong’s pro-democracy and anti-police brutality protests in 2019.
Why is the new Mulan problematic?
And this month, keen-eyed critics noticed that part of the movie was filmed in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. Disney thanked Xinjiang authorities in the credits. The Chinese government is accused of persecuting Muslims in Xinjiang in the name of fighting terrorism. Calls for a boycott of “Mulan” have grown.
What did Liu Yifei say on twitter?
Last year, Liu Yifei, who plays Mulan in the new movie, faced backlash after taking to Chinese social network Weibo to write in support of the Hong Kong police. She wrote: “I support the Hong Kong police. You can all attack me now.
Why live-action Mulan is bad?
Disney’s live-action “Mulan” is a film that is as painful to watch as it is to review. The short explanation: the film abuses human rights, regurgitates current nationalistic myths, grossly appropriates one of China’s most beloved characters, and fails both Eastern and Western viewers alike.
Is Mulan a true story?
Both the 1998 and 2020 versions of Mulan are based on a fictional tale. The short answer is: no, Mulan is not based on a true story. The story originated in the Ballad of Mulan, which was a song recounting the journey of Mulan, a warrior who fought in place of her father.
Is Mulan 2020 a flop?
The film reportedly grossed between $60 million and $90 million in the United States within the first 12 days of its online release, paling in comparison to its budget. In China, the film took in $23.2 million on its opening weekend, with a sharp 72% decline the following weekend, according to Yahoo Entertainment.