Will Smith's scenes help fuel the spectacle of a wild, candy-colored fairy tale packed with unexpected laughs and a series of impressive musical numbers
what's old is new again -- but not quite as good as you remembered it. Aladdin is... fine, but it has no real reason for being beyond, you know, capitalism. A whole new world, it's not
so breathtaking, as a filmmaker, Guy Ritchie knows what to preserve, and what to enhance; and the resulting "Aladdin" is fun, celebratory and yes, nostalgic
"Aladdin" is a great deal of fun, with charming leads and elaborately mounted songs; Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, respectively, effectively carry the movie
"Aladdin" feels fresh, distinct, and modern as it aspires to be more than a simple shot for shot retelling; this reimagining is ultimately a magic carpet ride you won't mind experiencing
by Katie Walsh [Tribune News Service ]
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