Aladdin

PG
Starring: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Marian Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad and Billy Magnussen
Running Time: 2 Hours and 8 Minutes

WOW... what a spectacular extravaganza!!! “Aladdin” is a pure joy and a total feast for the senses! This is a genuine fairytale!
I can’t say enough good about this beautiful movie, incredible in every way.
They follow the story but intensified it just enough to keep you completely engrossed and wanting even more. I have seen the original 1992 animated Disney version with Robin Williams many times and I have also seen the live Broadway-style production which played at The Hyperion Theater at Disney’s California Adventures from 2003-2016 every single year,
 and I will confidently say... that this new live-action movie is astounding!!!
It is well worth the price of a ticket if you need a lift or an escape from your everyday life or just for a  wonderful time out.
All of the actors did a really great job! Will Smith as the genie was outstanding and hilarious!
He didn’t follow in Robin Williams footsteps, he used his own words and humor and even incorporated some his original musical talent into the role as well. I don’t think he could have been any better!
Mena Massoud plays Aladdin, the lifelong orphan pickpocket who lives on the streets and falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) daughter of The Sultan of Agrahbah (Navid Negahban) after he runs into her face-to-face. He just has one evil obstacle...
Jafar (Marian Kenzari) who is boundly determined to take over as Sultan and marry Princess Jasmine too! He did a great and very convincing job!
This movie has it all: excitement, drama, action, love, fantastic original music and some songs with a new fun upbeat twist, amazing colorful costumes and some Indian Bollywood type dancing too. Just a lot of great visual effects and great fun too. The magic carpet ride was amazing! It is pure fantasy.
I really, really enjoyed this movie! I was totally impressed with all of it!
Parents be advised: This movie is rated PG. I think it is fine for all ages. Be aware that there are some intense scenes when Aladdin and his pet monkey Abu enter the Cave of Wonders to search for the magic lamp. Also a couple of other intense scenes whe Jafar tries to take over Agrabah and overthrow The Sultan! Overall I think most children will thoroughly enjoy “Aladdin”.
I am giving “ Aladdin” four bags of popcorn.