Stop comparing... but...

Rating: 6/10 (3 February 2020)

Of course this is compared to the cartoon. But times have moved on and people have to STOP COMPARING these remakes to the original.
That said...
It's not the original, and doesn't stand up against it.
Mena Massoud (Aladdin) is not right for the part - a little too weak in the vocals. He gets the cheeky looks in right, but it's almost as though that is the only reason he was cast.
Naomi Scott (Jasmine) delivers an ok performance but her new song Speechless, whilst an ok song on its own, is out of place.
Will Smith (Genie) is clearly not a vocalist and struggles in the musical numbers. He CANNOT pull off a Robin Williams but then again, shouldn't be comparing!
Marwan Kenzari (Jafar) is where it fails for me. He is not creepy enough. He is weak and flat and just not a villain. Shame.
Young kids today, who have not seen the original, will probably like it. It's cool enough to keep their attention. But the older ones amongst us... the original is better, and no matter what it will be compared.