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Aladdin
2019 127 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.7
Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Director: Guy Ritchie
🎭 Based on
«Aladdin»
Trailers
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Description
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Budget:
$183M
US Gross:
$355.56M
Worldwide:
$1.05B
Starring
Will Smith
Actor
Mena Massoud
Actor
Naomi Scott
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Fantasy Film
Razzie Awards 2020
— Redemption Award
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
The 2019 adaptation of Aladdin is a deeply polarizing film that functions as a glossy, nostalgia-driven spectacle. While some viewers appreciate its energetic musical numbers and Will Smith’s unique take on the Genie, others criticize the film for lacking the soul of the original and suffering from inconsistent CGI and uninspired direction.
| Acting | Will Smith’s portrayal of the Genie is a focal point of debate, with some finding him a charismatic standout and others viewing his performance as an inadequate attempt to fill Robin Williams' shoes. | |
| Score | The musical sequences are praised by some for their vibrant energy and style, while critics argue they feel like uninspired, poorly staged dance routines that lack the magic of the animated classic. | |
| Screenplay | The characterization of Jafar is widely panned for lacking the menacing depth and presence of the original villain, rendering him a generic and unconvincing antagonist. | |
| Production | The visual effects receive significant criticism for feeling artificial and inconsistent, failing to capture the immersive wonder of the animated setting. | |
| Direction | Guy Ritchie’s directorial influence is frequently cited as absent, resulting in a project that feels more like a corporate, studio-driven product than a distinct creative work. | |
| Theme | The updates to Jasmine’s character are polarizing; some viewers appreciate the modernization and empowerment, while others find the execution heavy-handed and disruptive to the narrative. |