a magic carpet ride (someone had to say it)

Rating: Null/10 (8 August 2001)

As the mom of 3 rapidly growing kids, I have probably seen every Disney movie out there.Of the "new" (beginning with "The Little Mermaid")crop, this is easily one of the best.
Most of the reviews I've seen have praised Robin Williams as the greatest thing about this movie, and, yes, he was wonderful,but don't overlook the smaller characters,the more subtle touches.One of my personal favorite characters was the carpet. The anthropomorphic artistry was a joy! Finally, the eye was kept forever occupied by the constant shifting of scenes between indigo blue and red/gold.I wa personally kept quite happy by that alone! As an aside, this is the only thing I have ever been able to stomach Gilbert Gottfried in, and he is actually very funny as Iago!
The songs were mostly catchy and effective, with clever lyrics...I wonder if any uncredited input could be given to Robin Williams.
All in all, I'd have to say I still prefer "The Little Mermaid" for msic,choreography, and being the first of the new wave....Then, possibly "Mulan" for characters, and Eddie Murphy, who just cracks me up as "Mushu". A nod, also, to "The Emperor's New Groove" which, while giving the impression of having been put together from stuff left on the cutting-room floor manages to be the freshest thing the Disney studios have put out in years. Along with these,rate "Aladdin" as one of Disney's masterpieces.