The phenomenal transformation of my favorite Disney animated film to live action

Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2019)

Spoiler Alters: Don't listen to the critic and go and enjoy this magnificent film.
I just came from watching this magnificent film and will see it again in the theaters at least one or two more times like I did the original animated version. I applaud Guy Ritchie for his exceptional direction. I thought Will Smith was phenomenal as the genie He is marvelous in the film and a perfect choice for the role of the genie. I must say I feel the same way across the board about the cast choices for Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar, The Sultan, with the wonderful addition of the character portrayed by Nasim Perdad. I truly thought this might be a challenge to bring to a live action version and I am blown away with this film. There was not one part I thought was out of place from the original and I absolutely loved the minor changes to the story. I always felt that Jasmine was one of the first Disney "Princesses" portrayed as a strong character and to not be looking for a man or "prince charming" to save her. The Jasmine in this film is even more independent and has a beautiful added that are very inspiring about giving herself a voice and no one was going to stop her. I loved how the film began and ended (one again spoiler alerts) with the genie living a wonderful life of freedom with his family with the new additional character of Dahlia. Brilliantly executed on all levels and extraordinarily entertaining. I laughed and I cried and I left the theater with the anticipation of seeing Aladdin again within the next week. My favorite Disney animated film transformed into a spectacular live version. My sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire cast and crew.