Best remake of a Disney classic!

Rating: 10/10 (25 May 2019)

People are letting false nostalgia dictate their perception of this movie. For whoever thinks the original was better, go back and watch it - yes it was good, but your memory is making it out to be more than what it was. It's been 27 years. Other remakes have been disappointing, but this is far from it!
It is a wonderful film with all the heart of the original! Very funny, heartwarming and reminds you how great the Aladdin story was. Cliche? Maybe it's because it's the same as the original!
The visuals are spectacular. For fans of the music of the original, you will not be let down! I was singing along to each song (it's okay, the music was loud, I didn't ruin anyone else's experience). Mild changes to lyrics (no cutting off ears), but mostly the same.
Robin Williams did leave some big shoes to fill, but, dare I say it, Will Smith has done a remarkable job as the new Genie! One of his greatest performances! The rest of the cast did an admirable job, capturing the spirit of the characters, especially Mena Massoud (Aladdin) & Naomi Scott (Jasmine). You can pick at accents til you're blue in the face (no pun intended), but remember the original cast were mostly white US Americans - this is an improvement.
Try to enjoy the movie, you might actually like it. I've never rated a movie 10/10, but I can't fault this one. Brilliant!.