A satisfying little gem.
Aladdin (1992)
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Reviews Counted:49
Fresh:45
Rotten:4
Average Rating:7.9/10
Consensus: A highly entertaining entry in Disney's "second golden age," Aladdin is beautifully drawn, with near-classic songs and a cast of scene-stealing characters.
Runtime: 90 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: Poor Aladdin looks longingly at the Sultan's luxurious castle, and dreams of living inside, but Princess Jasmine wants only to escape that pampered life. Finally, she does run away, only to... Poor Aladdin looks longingly at the Sultan's luxurious castle, and dreams of living inside, but Princess Jasmine wants only to escape that pampered life. Finally, she does run away, only to discover how hard life on the streets can be -- especially when a vendor accuses you of thievery. Aladdin comes to her rescue, and soon the two have fallen in love. But how can a beggar marry the sultan's daughter? His only hope lies in a magic lamp from the Cave of Wonders and a wisecracking genie who can grant wishes. But Jafar, the Sultan's evil advisor, desires that lamp himself, so he can rule the kingdom and possess Jasmine. Soon the handsome young boy and the cruel Jafar are locked in a battle of wits -- and unleashing magic the likes of which no one has seen before. [More]
Starring: Robin Williams, Lea Salonga, Gilbert Gottfried
Starring: Robin Williams, Lea Salonga, Gilbert Gottfried
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
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Reviews for Aladdin
Visually, it's a treat, a perfect marriage of hi-tech graphics and the traditional Disney virtue of strong characterisation and colour.
The jokes appeal to all levels of humor but the merriment is so constant that no tastes feel slighted.
Much of the humor comes courtesy of Williams, who deserves (but won't get) an Oscar nomination for his vocal versatility.
It's awfully close to being a great story, but it keeps having to settle for pretty darn good.
The humor quotient is high, thanks to such scene-stealers as the duplicitous parrot Iago, the mischievous monkey Abu and, of course, Robin Williams' motormouth Genie.
Upbeat animated musical version of the classical story from " The Arabian Nights."
Robin Williams and animation were born for one another, and in Aladdin they finally meet.
Its ethnic "white" noise is really just an excuse for Robin Williams to put on the most elaborate, narcissistic circus act in the history of cinema.
the film’s style and energy will outlast more technically advanced imitators
Williams really cuts loose, impersonating dozens of celebrities with his one-of-a-kind comic aplomb.
A magic carpet ride, a flight aboard a supersonic little Persian steered by all the wishes that ever were.
The fundamentals here go beyond first-rate: animation both gorgeous and thoughtful, several wonderful songs and a wealth of funny minor figures on the sidelines, practicing foolproof Disney tricks.
Williams makes 1992's Aladdin appealing for adults as well as for children and establishes the musical-adventure as a Disney classic.
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