Inspired Robin Williams in Disney classic

Rating: Null/10 (23 February 2009)

Disney's Aladdin is a charming animated classic with an inspired manic performance by Robin Williams. This is probably Williams's best voice-work after 'Good Morning Vietnam'. Here he is matched by the remarkably fluid animation. The film is compact and there are no dull segments though Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin are a bit bland as Aladdin and Jasmine. Jonathan Freeman is suitably menacing as the scheming Jafar while Gilbert Gottfried makes a memorable sidekick. There are two great musical numbers, "Friend Like Me" and "Prince Ali", both with some dizzying animation. Worth watching.
Overall 8/10