A positive surprise

Rating: 7/10 (30 May 2019)

I normally don't like attempts to "remake" cartoons to real-life movies, as they don't show much ingenuity other than the wish to
milk the cow; but this film is a pleasant surprise. It DOES add something to the original version as the Guy Richie style so clearly shines through and make it a real party of colour and action. Will Smith is hilarious as the lamp spirit! He makes up a great deal of fun in it. A good remake; though not too many remakes, not Aladdin 2 or 3 or 4, anyway, please.