One again, Disney remade a film despite no one asking for it

Rating: 5/10 (11 March 2020)

The original "Aladdin" film by Disney is praised and beloved by many. It also features one of the most memorable performances of the late, great comedian Robin Williams as the Genie. As with the case with other recent Disney remakes, these factors make Guy Ritchie and John August's remake having a lot of expectations. The film follows the original storyline quite closely but compared to the also very recent "Lion King" remake, the originality of the "Aladdin" reimagining is bigger, though very limited. Overall the cast makes a good job despite the film's main issue of staying interesting when we all the know the story. Will Smith is of course true star of the film and he makes a good part playing the Genie, although he never reaches the brilliance of beforementioned comic mastermind. Ritchie's "Aladdin" adaption relies heavily on its visuals which are grand, vibrant, and colorful; but I'm asking for a lot more. In a time where veteran filmmakers criticize the many superhero movies' likeness to each other, if there is anything I'm tired of it is the many Disney remakes that we've been fed with the last couple years. "Aladdin" and the other Disney animated films are timeless classic, if the studio was only interested in reviving people's interest for these characters a rerelease of the original would be enough. Another multimillion-budgeted uninspiring revamp is not.