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Mulan 2020 is kinda of a mixed bag. There are some things about the movie that are fantastic while others that fall short. The original movie is a modern masterpiece but I feel this version lacked the heart and soul of the original. That being said, it's not bad at all. The visuals are breathtaking. Everything from the costumes, the colors, the sets, and action are so pretty too look at.

The action scenes are unique. To explain, their clearly inspired by classic 60s and 70s Chinese martial arts movies. These films featured almost superhuman like characters just, well, because. As much as I appreciate this homage, I'm not sure it fit with the tone of the movie. That's another thing, the tone. It can't decide if it wants to be a serious war movie or a lighthearted action flick. The originals tone was lighthearted but perfectly balanced the seriousness of war and mortality. I feel that it would have been better if it took its subject matter more seriously.

The acting was good as well. Donnie Yen steals the show as he's prone to do. It was great to see Jet Li again as well.the rest of the cast is solid to great. And there's a certain cameo at the end that made me really happy! The characters are fine but don't always have a lot to do or say. It should be noted that it is inspired by a different version of the Mulan legend. So that's why we have such big differences from the first, which in turn was inspired by a mother version.

Mulan may be a mixed bag but I mostly enjoyed it. If you've seen and love the first one you're going to be much more critical. But if this is your first introduction then you may like it better. The visuals and technical achievements are so great they really save the movie.

Most people call The General Buster Keaton's Masterpiece, But to me, I look no further then Steamboat Bill Jr. A hilarious, romantic romp, Keaton's comedic skills are put to the test in his final independent comedy.

A young man returns from school to aid his father in his steamboat ferry. Meanwhile, he's fallen in love with the daughter of his father's competition.

Keaton's comedy reached a magnificent crescendo with Steamboat. I not only found myself giggling and laughing constantly, but also being blown away with Keaton's masterful timing and direction. And don't forget the stunt work. It also features what is likely his most famous stunt.

This film does not get the love it richly deserves. It's sweet, funny and a wonderful film about a guy trying to get the girl of his dreams, with some hiccups along the way.

In The General, we find the ever funny Buster Keaton as a Train conductor during the Civil War. The Great Stone Face must rescue his beloved train and win the heart of the girl he loves.

Keaton was never has funny or heartfelt as Chaplin, but his artistic craft holds up beautifully. What's most impressive about this films are the stunts and hilarious physical comedy. I'm pretty sure an argument could be made that Keaton was the greatest stuntman of all time. It's beautifully shot, even for a silent film.

Not everything has aged well though. It's pretty gross that Keaton decided to change the original story's perspective from Union to Confederate. Supposedly he didn't believe the audience would accept the confederacy as villains. Maybe he didn't want to upset southern viewers. Who knows? To be fair trains weren't commonplace in the north at the time so maybe it was a historical accuracy thing. But it's still the only disappointing aspect of the movie. Despite this hiccup, once you put that aside, The General is an entertaining ride. I don't think it's Keatons best movie unlike most people, but it's a solid introduction to his comedic artistry.