Aladdin

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Aladdin is one of Disney‘s most adored classics, being the indisputable favorite of many, many fans. The Lion King will always have that spot in my heart, but I also visited this story set in Agrabah dozens of times. Now, with the 2019’s remake about to premiere, I rewatched it last night and, once again, I fell in love. Honestly, I didn’t remember how funny and entertaining it is! It still holds up incredibly well, even though the film was released almost 30 years ago. The animation still looks stunning and fluid,...

Certainly one of the better animations from the reinvigorated 1990's Disney Studio. It still has the schmaltzy, over sentimental treatment that seems to torment me every time I watch a Disney film, but the characterisations of the "Genie" (Robin Williams") and the evil "Jafar" (Jonathan Freeman) are great as are the rest of the vocal acting talent (rather than using established stars). The script is punchy, well written and has plenty for folks of all ages to engage with. The songs are well paced and amusing and nowhere near as shouty as we have become used to in later animations. All in all t...

It's a classic. Grew up watching Aladdin all the time. Great movie still....

Prepare for a captivating and enchanting magic carpet ride unlike any other with Aladdin. This animated feature excels in every aspect, delivering an experience that will leave you spellbound from start to finish.

Aladdin, a street rat yearning for acceptance, embarks on a journey filled with self-discovery and adventure. His bond with the mischievous monkey Abu adds depth to his character, as he navigates a world where he seeks connection and importance.

The sequence in the Cave of Wonders is a visual marvel, portraying themes of self-doubt, determination, and thievery. It immerses view...

Aladdin (1992), revisiting Robin Williams catalogue

My lovely wife and I watched Aladdin on Valentine's Day, and it felt like the perfect evening. So much better than an overpriced meal in an over-hyped restaurant, especially since we're both excellent cooks and knew we'd have more fun at home with Robin Williams doing a thousand voices as the Genie.

Williams' Genie is just the best. The performance is manic, brilliant, endlessly inventive, rapid-fire references to everything from Jack Nicholson to Ed Sullivan to Rodney Dangerfield. I'm not sure kids would laugh as hard as we did; half t...