Just Like Cinderella... Well, Not Really.

I'd have to say that out of all the Disney "princess" movies, Mulan is my favorite. It's different than most of the Disney fairytales. Hmm, let me think of the typical Disney princess... gentle, sweet- (like, all the animals dance and sing with her kinda thing), elegant, soft, mild, graceful, timid, and in need of being rescued. 

They're the picture of beauty. Right? Like angels come down to Earth, and the prince always falls for her. 

But in Mulan, she's still beautiful, but she's clumsy, forgetful, and often late. She's too outspoken when it comes to standing up for her family or for herself. She's brave and daring enough to take her father's place in the war. She knows she could be killed, yet she's strong enough to take the risk. In the end, through her cleverness, Mulan saves all of China. She is even offered a position as the Emperor's adviser. In reality she should have been killed, because what she did was unthinkable for a woman. She's in no need of being rescued, rather she's the one doing the rescuing. 

The captain of the army falls in love with her, not for her "gentleness" or "gracefulness," but for her cleverness, her ability to speak her mind, her courage, and her strength. 

She's unique.

That's probably why Mulan my favorite Disney movie, 'cause I can relate to her much more than I can relate to a 'perfect princess' character like Cinderella.