Some fun, but instantly FORGETTABLE

Rating: 5/10 (19 September 2019)

Disney has done a lot of good when it comes to animated family entertainment. I still pick 1992s Aladdin as the best of the bunch, but I award most of the credit to the late Robin Williams (who brilliantly voiced our favorite cartoon character, the Genie). And because Robin ad-libbed so many of his lines, the script was rejected for a Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award nomination. But it wasn't rejected by the audience or critics and was the first animated film to gross over $500 million at the international box-office.
Sadly, Robin Williams is no longer with us, and after the success of the 'The Jungle Book,' Disney has gone from cartoon to live-action. It's worked pretty well, but without Robin Williams, the new Aladdin falls short. I've always welcomed Will Smith, but compared to Williams, his comedic ability doesn't even come close. Marwan Kenzari as Jafar is an absolute bore, and the remaining cast eventually fizzle out.
One note; If you've never seen the 1992 version, you'll probably enjoy the new one. But considering how many people have seen it, there probably won't be a lot of love for 2019's update on one of the best animated films now and forever.
Rating **1/2 stars out of ****