Tears of joy - lots of them!

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2019)

New Aladdin hit the sweet spot for me. I'm glad it wasn't slow, dark and epic (too serious) but rather a burst of bright colours and all kinds of funny falling over each other.
I disagree with people who compare this to the previous one and say it "shouldn't have been made". The modern take on everything from music to choreography and humour works wonderfully, and I think this movie will stand well on its own legs.
I laughed more than I have in a very long time, and went out of the movie theatre feeling elevated and excited. Can't ask for more. Well done!
And oh yes, Will Smith is brilliant.