Worst Disney live action remake to date

Rating: 3/10 (21 May 2019)

The Disney live action remakes typically get a ton of hate. I personally really loved The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast and Christopher Robin. They take the beloved source material and build upon it to create a movie with more depth and atmosphere. Aladdin somehow gets everything so wrong.
Bad casting, horrible CGI and poor decisions from director Guy Ritchie all around. I honestly don't think the could have casted worst people for the roles of Aladdin, Mad at and Genie. Naomi Scott on the other hand carries this entire film! Her portrayal as Jasmine breathes life into this hollow remake. The new original song will blow you away. Her voice nails the songs we all know and love. Will Smith seems lazy and uneager to fill the shoes of Robin Williams. While Friend Like Me was somewhat enjoyable Prince Ali couldn't be more dull. How Disney butchered this fun and iconic song I'll never know. Could have hired ANYONE else and use the money you saved not bringing on Will Smith and invest in into the CGI. The CGI is the worst you'll see in theaters in this modern age. Disney shouldnt have skimped out on that front, especially for a remake of one of their most popular movies ever. Mena Massoud was a horrendous Aladdin. This loveable and optimistic character is so lifeless. His personality was as closed off as his nips.
How did they get all this so wrong? Please don't waste your money on this even if you're curious to see how this turned out. There's a dozen better movies in theaters right now, even a few better options to give Disney your money still.