Aladdin [Blu-ray]

Arrived in a timely manner and works very good - no issues with it. My family member is very happy with the movie - received it as a gift last year, couldn’t be happier!!

This movie was so much fun.The songs and dancing were all entertaining as heck. The characters all got fleshed out more and given actual personalities beyond their One Defining Trait. The visual effects for the magic were, well, magical. The comedy was just right to fit with the overall feel of the movie.The actors' performances were all spot on. Everyone felt like the character they were portraying but also didn't feel like cheap copies of the originals. There's a sense that there's more going on with the characters than just what the plot calls for from them.(SPOILER WARNING for those who haven't seen the original)The relationships between all the characters were so much more believable. You can see why Genie and Aladdin would become friends. You can see how Aladdin and Jasmine fall for each other. You can see why the Sultan would have bought into Jafar's BS even when the staff hypnotism isn't being used.Also, Iago was given a more realistic bird personality which not only fit in with the rest of the movie better, but also gave him room to be more than just another chance to throw in a joke or gag.The original animated Aladdin movie was great, but I wouldn't hesitate to pick this live action version as my favorite of the two. It's simply a better movie with better character portrayals, a better storyline, and better musical performances, IMO.

I was prepared to hate this but it really surprised me. This is the first role Will Smith has played in a long time where is acting seemed on point, and his singing was not bad. I like the change in some of the songs which really played to his strengths and the strengths of the other actors. I like the flow of the story and really enjoyed this when I normally pick flaws even in things most people love. My husband who knew he hated it before we saw it only watched in hopes his favorite character Jafar would be well done.Big surprise when he loved the movie but did not like Jafar. I have to agree. The biggest let down in this movie is Jafar, the lines they gave the actor are terrible, flat and unworkable. I do not think the actor is at fault it seems like he was given nothing to work with but maybe? No idea. All I know is Jafar was so boring and unimpressive his BIRD had way more personality and if Eago hadn't been around the character's presence would have been downright painful.Towards the end, he sort of comes to life but he's given more, making me nearly sure it's the writing + director that just pushed to make him some sort of background character instead of the chrismatic, sulky, villian he should of been.

Good movie

The new live-action Aladdin movie is packed with colorful visuals and is a real treat to watch.Will Smith CRUSHES IT as the genie and is a superb lead; he's one of my favorite actors and really shines in bringing the genie to life. Will, I'm sure you & the cast and crew worked hard on this one, and it shows. props. He brings his own epic cool flava to the iconic role and makes it funny, human, memorable and Disney-magic. 10/10update 9/12: I've watched this three times in less than two weeks and really enjoy it.Brilliant special effects for the Genie; world-class visual effects; especially the swirling cloud at bottom of genie + face work w/cgi; totally sells the shots, isn't obvious; blends perfectly; masterful compositing. cgi for the lion & abu is wonderful; I predict an Oscar for best special effects; they were some of the best work I've seen.Set design was amazing; and truly great costumes (the ending sequence was hollywood classic big-screen style & terrific).Choreography for dance numbers was tight, stylish and original; well done. Intro 'Friend Like Me' with Will is a legendary win; the singing, effects & 'sparkle' makes it easily the top song. Naomi looks great; she's graceful & strong.... um and the other actors were ok, too. I liked the Aladdin actor, and the handmaiden was hilarious & a big plus for the movie; more of her & Will would've been great. Their dialogue for their first date was fun & well-written & acted, at the doorway. Plus she has great comedic timing for her lines, and she's funny; good casting.Casting could've been better for other characters imho. fwiw the character actors at Disneyland Anaheim who portayed Aladdin & Jasmine (many years ago) in person looked a lot more like the original movie's version.- the Jafar actor was not sinister/foreboding/tall like original movie. . At least the camera should've been a low-angle up to give impression of height; that's a DP/director miss. His voice is not deep or sinister enough. Movies are only as great as their heroes & villians.- Imagine if Dwayne Johnson played Jafar instead; this movie would've been So much better.- Jasmine actress Naomi was good; would've liked more curves & sass, like original. But why did they censor/change her outfit vs original so much? In the animated version she wore a tank top showing shoulders, in this one she's all covered up. And she's written Not as a typical princess but more an independent smart modern woman in ancient times; misses the mark from a character standpoint a bit. I will concede though that this princess portrayal is much better as a role model for today's generation of girls vs classic helpless princesses; I support that; I 'get it' re modernizing princess. Naomi's acting is well done; I like her confidence plus she looks great.- the other actor playing her suitor; hmm a caucasian prince courting arabian princess in ancient times is not realistic. good comic relief though.It's Will's movie and he *really* brings it. (btw it would be great to interview you by phone for yt vid for my traders if you're interested, longtime fan since fresh prince days)A worthy family-fun film that's simply spectacular; one of the year's best.Ken Calhoun, founderTradeMasteryp.s. Will Smith is great - epic fun and he's why i'll watch this movie a few times, super-fun & enjoyable. Overall a big winner. Grade A movie thx to Will, without him in it the movie would be a c+. True star power from Will brings this classic remake to life. Brilliantly done. (-mic drop-)