Aladdin 2019 - Reaction (No Spoilers!)


A couple of months ago I mentioned I was looking forward to two Disney remakes this year, Aladdin and The Lion King.

Well, my siblings and I just got back from Aladdin, and I was not disappointed!   It's funny, beautiful, moving, and action-packed.  Dare I say it??  I like it better than the cartoon original.

It is also my favorite Disney remake so far, even more than Beauty and Beast, my previous favorite.   Aladdin stays true to its origin - a story of adventure, humor, and romance - and doesn't try to be more than a good, old-fashioned kid's movie.  (Yes, Jasmine has her own song and subplot, but it fits her character arc and doesn't seem incongruous.)

So if you have any reservations, I say give it try, you may be pleasantly surprised!

Comments

mudpuddle said…
is this a recent movie? there was one made a few years back if i remember... we saw it and liked that one; maybe it's the same one?
May 25, 2019 at 9:14 PM
Marian H said…
This one came out just this past Thursday night. However, I think there has been a Broadway version showing before that.
May 25, 2019 at 10:24 PM
Lydia said…
Cool! I'm glad you liked it so much.
May 26, 2019 at 5:04 AM
Stephen said…
I'm really interested in seeing it, but all of my friends are out of town this weekend. Hoping to round someone up next week. I've had "Prince Ali" playing in my head all weekend.
May 26, 2019 at 12:43 PM
Carol said…
Appreciated you mentioning this. one of my sons saw it on the weekend & really liked it so he wanted to take his younger sister. He mentioned that the music was good, too.
May 26, 2019 at 5:10 PM
Ruth @ with freedom and books said…
Yay! Looking forward to seeing it w/ my kids.
May 26, 2019 at 6:56 PM
Marian H said…
I actually want to see it again in theaters, which is unusual for me. :D
May 27, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Marian H said…
I hope you like it! One of my coworkers saw it and did prefer the animated version. I guess it kind of depends what is most important to you in the story.
May 27, 2019 at 6:08 PM
Marian H said…
The music and dance sequences are pretty amazing!
May 27, 2019 at 6:11 PM
Marian H said…
"Infectious dingbats," I may have to borrow that one. :D Thanks for the link!
May 27, 2019 at 6:12 PM
Stephen said…
Wellllll, the animated version does have Robin Williams' acting! I'm really interested in seeing how they'll develop Agrabah -- if it will be slightly fantastical or more real.
May 28, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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