LOVE the Live-Action more than the animated movie!

Rating: 9/10 (8 June 2019)

First off, I love the fact that Guy Ritchie decided not to copy ALL of the scenes in the animated version at whole. Especially because it IS hard to personify actual animated actions. But the VFX designers has made it possible and realistic. To the point, I myself an adult, has believed the facade of the setting. I almost believed they didn't CGI everything. And I am a video editor and VFX freelancer myself.
I remember back when Aladdin has been announced to have a Live-action movie and casted Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine. I remember twitter threads flaming Naomi Scott for having the role because her ethnicity did not fit well with the original Princess Jasmine. Let me tell you, Naomi Scott (aka Princess Jasmine) has made it possible. She played the role perfectly in my honest opinion and I can't imagine anyone else playing that role.
Let's not forget her most ICONIC movie scene singing "Speechless". She sung that song with EMOTIONS and the song itself was the most powerful. NOT TO MENTION the Thanos-like-snap when she turned around and made the soldiers disappear. THAT was ICONIC. That effect itself fits so well with the song building up. You'll be able to link the connection between the disappearance and the song when you watch the movie.
The Genie effect in this movie is by far the best effects I have ever seen. It captures the animated genie introduction effect from the original movie so perfectly. Critics seem to want to compare the original animated film with this live action. I wouldn't compare them if I were you. At first, I compared them myself. Until I realize that the live action has MORE emotions shown than the animated version. That's the best thing about ANY live action movie. This live action actually captures the audience's emotions to each character than the original film itself.
The casting seems almost perfect. I honestly did not like the character of Jafar in this movie. However, I respect the casting of Marwan Kenzari (Jafar) because they did not cast an older man for Princess Jasmine. Marwan portrayed Jafar well, but I did not like how they made Jafar more monotoned and PREDICTABLE. Like in my opinion, they should've given Jafar more emotions. Like bro if someone wants to rule the kingdom why do you have to do it without emotions man.
The animals. Wow. Abu actually seemed like a trained monkey. Raja doesn't look anything like a CGI either. The parrot well a good parrot.
Final thoughts:
Look out Frozen. I think someone has beaten your song. This is by far my number 1 most favorite movie. Especially because lots of people cringe at every live action made, hinting at Japanese animes turning into live actions. If you really want to watch this movie, I guarantee you will not be wasting your money. For those who watched the Aladdin movie right when it came out on 1992 watching this 2019 live action (I am talking about those people in their 30s), I will assure you that your childhood imagination of bringing the animation to life will come true. This has got to be the BEST Disney Live action made so far. More better than Beauty and the Beast and Dumbo.
Overall:
9.5/10