Classic Disney fans, fear not!

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2019)

I was very, very, VERY skeptical. I am a 90s kid, but also a huge Disney fan, so this remake was close to heart. i was hoping it would be as true to the original as possible (we saw the Broadway production, which was too off script for me, though I did still like it!). This retelling DOES deviate from the original (as it must to be live action), but they were true to the spirit and storyline. adding a few extra messages, such as Princess Jasmine's role and the Genie's as well. When I first heard months ago that Will Smith was the Genie, I didn't know what to think. However, he was excellent. He didn't try to imitate Robin William's, nor one up him; he made the character his own, and nailed it. I definitely recommend this to everyone, especially fellow Disney aficionados. keep and open mind, and it will fit right in your heart alongside the original!