A rollicking, bodaciously choreographed fantasy.

Rating: 8/10 (26 April 2012)

The film is floridly beautiful, shamelessly derivative and infused with an irreverent, sophisticated comic flair. A street urchin (Scott Weinger) discovers a magic lamp which allows him to win the favour of a princess (Linda Larkin).
Aladdin is a splendidly spry and enjoyable romp, a return to near-peak form for Disney which lets loose Robin Williams's improvisatory flair in the role of the Genie, while showing off some great animation. But it's a shame about the songs. The film was followed by two sequels released direct to video: The Return Of Jafar (1994) and Aladdin And The King Of Thieves (1996).