One of the best movies of 2019 that will endure like others in the Disney catalog

Rating: 8/10 (26 January 2020)

I have a theory that most of the negative reviews (between 1-4) are xenophobes that subconsciously disliked this movie because of the entire cast that is not of European descent. I saw this movie in the theater, purchased it on blu-ray, and have watched it multiple times.
For those who do not appreciate the art of the theatrical music and dance in this film, it is rich in Indian / Middle Eastern influence. This makes complete sense, since Aladdin is based on an old folk tale from the Middle East. Indian dance has an extremely rich history and variety, as rich and older than modern dance, which has roots in court dancing and ballet. There was a nice blend with some hip-hop, and I'm guessing some other world influences (I'm not a dance expert). Disney's live action films have a history of artistic dance, including in films like Mary Poppins and Bedknobs and Broomsticks (the market scene features classical Indian dancing as well).
The best song is Jasmine's theme, "Speechless", and it honestly made the film, which can be considered a feminist message (another possible reason for the hate). Without creating spoilers, it updates the original animated version in a much needed way, giving Jasmine more of a character, and making her less of a second sidekick to Aladdin (after Abu of course). The animation is seamless, and the cinematography is as good as it gets. Many overhead / zoom in views are beautiful.
That being said, this movie is campy and theatrical. If you aren't into musicals, dance numbers, and creative confetti, it might not be your thing. Personally, it was my favorite cheesy flick of 2019. I will watch this many more times to come, whenever I want to hear the music or have a good laugh.