Another gem in an already glittering (although swiftly tarnishing) crown

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2002)

Ranking even above the classic Little Mermaid, but not quite level with the enchantment of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin came around when Disney was still breaking in it's new, smoother animation process, and it came with a splash of typical Disney glory.
Aladdin is a wonderful movie, handling an old story with a new twist and fresh sense of humour. The casting is well done, though there is a distinct lack of accents in the main characters (perhaps merely for understanding purposes. Arabic accents are difficult to decipher sometimes).

Despite all the action, adventure and romance in this gem of a family film, there is one thing that sets it again apart from the rest...the music. The score in this film is one of the better I have heard, it is quite beautiful, especially the various love ballads. Only one Disney film in my opinion can top this with an entire score (others can maybe top one or two songs, but not the entire school) and that is Beauty and the Beast, which stands, in my opinion in a musical class of it's own which has yet to be topped by any Disney movie past or present.
Overall, Aladdin is a wonderful family experience with elements that can appeal to everyone that will live on with a select others rather than fading into the abyss. However, one word of advice, avoid the sequels at all costs...they are a waste of film degrading to the original classic.