familiar but fun

Rating: Null/10 (11 December 2006)

Enjoyable animated feature about a kindhearted young street hustler who discovers a magic lamp that releases a hyperactive, jocular blue genie who agrees to grant him three wishes. Naturally he wants to transcend his dismal existence, but more importantly he wants to win the affections of the princessâ€”which is easier said than done. Old-fashioned but entertaining picture from Disney has a predictable setup, but the animation is extraordinary, the characters appealing, the songs memorable, and the voice talents simply wonderful, especially Williams who has a field day as the big blue genie. Good, clean fun for all ages. ***