Roger Ebert, reviewing for the "Chicago Sun-Times", gave "Mulan" three-and-a-half stars out of four in his written review. He said that ""Mulan" is an impressive achievement, with a story and treatment ranking with "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King"". Likewise, James Berardinelli of "ReelViews" awarded the film three-and-a-half stars out of four praising the lead character, its theme of war, and the animation. He concluded that "Adults will appreciate the depth of characterization while kids will love Mulan's sidekick, a colorful dragon named Mushu. Everyone will be entertained the fast-moving plot and rich animation." Owen Gleiberman of "Entertainment Weekly" graded the film a B+ writing "Vividly animated, with a bursting palette that evokes both the wintry grandeur and decorative splendor of ancient China, "Mulan" is artful and satisfying in a slightly remote way."