Jude is the host of Saturday Symphony
PONDEROUS THOUGHT
TALES FROM THE FAR EAST
The far East includes;
– Russian Siberia
– Mongolia
– Taiwan
– China
– Japan
– North and South Korea
– Hong Kong
This week share something themed from this part of the world.
It can come from real life experiences, a favourite story, history, myths, books and legends.
The famous and infamous Samurai of the East
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My selection for this week is Mulan, a live-action remake of the movie with the same name released in 1998
I just saw this movie with my grandson. Though it did not do full justice to the hype, it was an impressive movie in my opinion. The theme of the movie revolves around the ideal of being true to oneself.
I wouldn’t want to spoil the fun of anyone intending to watch this movie. I have written a poem on the character Mulan, as I saw her!
Brave and fearless
Impulsive and bold
She is loyal to a fault
And truthful to boot
Stepping in to save her
Father, her family and country
She achieves her goals just by her grit
She is the legend she is the hero
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Well done! She IS a hero!
I liked the animated Mulan. I haven’t watched any of the “live action” remakes. It bothers me for some reason… all these remakes. Like, come up with an original idea! Quit cashing in on the same story, over and over. Just a “thing” with me I guess🤷🏼♀️
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It is at times an overkill when they persist on using the same story so many times. But I enjoyed Mulan , I guess one reason is that I hadn’t seen a new movie in ages.
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Oh, I want to see this movie. Soon. Lovely, poem, Sadje.
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Thanks! I think you’ll like it.
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You’re welcome. Oh, good! I think so too.
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👍👍👍
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She is one of my fave heroines! You did her justice with your wonderful poem Sadje.
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Thanks Gina! I liked the movie so much, I watched it twice.
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I did prefer the first one though, it had more humour and loved the dragon. But this newer movie had its merits too and so loved how it empowered young girls to be strong.
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I liked it for exactly that reason. I’ve forgotten the first one.
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I think this version of the movie is the best one yet Sadje. I loved that they used Asian actors for an Asian story. And the story felt new yet classic.
I think it is nice to keep remaking some classic tales to attract modern young audiences because the lessons are timeless and they bridge the generational gaps. As long as it’s done well.
I argued against the lion king remake but was happy to re-enjoy it with the nieces and nephews.
Great post Sadje. 🤗🤗🙏🏾🧡
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I agree with you there Jude. This is one remake, I’ll support. Thanks a lot
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I’ve seen a couple of the live action remakes, but not this one… yet. It was a great animated film, I just hope it holds up compared to the original. Great poem Sadje!
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I think you’ll like it. 🙏
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