Aladdin

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2005)

When I was younger, I sometimes now I think this is probably one of the best Disney animated films ever made. It is the film showing the Arabian Nights story of the boy who found a magic lamp with a Genie that could grant him three wishes. Jafar is the villain trying to get the lamp for himself for terrible ideas to rule Agrabah. Aladdin uses his first wish to become a prince to marry the beautiful Princess Jasmine at the Palace. Unfortunately, when Jasmine does fall in love with Aladdin he discovers he could become the next Sultan, this means Aladdin will not be able to use his final wish to free Genie. Robin Williams (who won a Special Award at the Golden Globes for his vocal work) as the Genie is just pure genius, he does all the best impressions, e.g. Jack Nicholson. The family will love this film. Two sequels followed, The Return of Jafar and King of Thieves, and a TV series. It won the Oscars for Best Music and Best Song for "A Whole New World" (also won the Golden Globe), and it was nominated for Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Song for "Friend Like Me" (also nominated the Golden Globe) and Best Sound, it was nominated the BAFTAs for Best Score for Alan Menken and Best Special Effects, and it won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score, and it was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical and Best Original Song for "Prince Ali". It was number 35 on The 100 Greatest Family Films, and it was number 17 on The 100 Greatest Cartoons. Outstanding!