Fantastic live action!

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2019)

This is a great live action! Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott give fresh portrayal of our beloved lovers. Massoud does not only lift Aladdin with energetic and charming presence but also heartful emotions of Aladdin's life struggles that doesn't leave anyone untouched. While Scott takes Jasmine to a powerful and feministic level, does Will Smith too not disappoint. Even though we feared Smith being the biggest visual failure, this modern and humane portrayal of genie is the peak of this live action that doesn't infringe our dear respected Robin Williams. But the weak portrayal of the main villain infringes this Disney classic. We can't blame Marwan Kenzari's acting ability, and it's understandable that Disney want to avoid another racial controversy about Jafar being grotesquely presented, but one of the biggest Disney villains does not give an awe-inspiring performance with this live action's choice of Kenzari's timid nature. They should have given Numan Acar who played the strict but loyal right-hand guard Hakim, this villainous role.
Overall it's a great, colorful, hearty movie that's really worth to watch!