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Aladdin
1992 91 min United States of America G 0+
★8.8
Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
🎭 Based on
«Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp»
byAntoine Galland
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Description
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$217.35M
Worldwide:
$504.05M
Starring
Scott Weinger
Actor
Robin Williams
Actor
Linda Larkin
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Young Performer
Golden Globe 1993
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Sound Editing
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 1994
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Young Performer
BAFTA 1994
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1993
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1993
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Original Score
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
— Best Comedy Performance
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Aladdin is widely regarded as a pinnacle of the Disney Renaissance, celebrated for its vibrant hand-drawn animation, unforgettable musical score, and the iconic, comedic performance of Robin Williams as the Genie. While most viewers cherish it as a nostalgic masterpiece with universal appeal, a minority of critics find fault with its moral simplicity, perceived pacing issues, or stylized depiction of its source material.
| Score | Alan Menken's Oscar-winning score and musical numbers serve as the emotional and rhythmic backbone of the film. | |
| Production | The hand-drawn artistry, paired with rich, colorful environments, sets a gold standard for animation that remains visually immersive. | |
| Acting | Robin Williams’ vocal performance as the Genie injects a unique, high-energy charm that defines the film's comedic identity. | |
| Theme | Princess Jasmine is portrayed as a refreshing departure from traditional fairy-tale damsels, exhibiting intelligence and independent agency. | |
| Adaptation | The adaptation of Arabian Nights tropes is praised for creating an enchanting atmosphere, though some critics argue it leans too heavily into orientalist caricatures. | |
| Pacing | While most audiences find the narrative pacing exhilarating and adventurous, some viewers feel the plot is overly condensed and contains logical inconsistencies. | |
| Theme | The film’s moral framing is polarizing; some view it as a heartwarming story about integrity, while others see it as a celebration of deceptive, greedy behavior. |