Viewing this and judging it with no regard for Disney's original Aladdin, this live action remake is actually a decent watch

Rating: 7/10 (9 June 2019)

Fun, exciting, dazzling...really, this live action remake is actually a fresh and decent remake of Disney's original Aladdin, albeit with a few adjustments to fit a better narrative for this film. Almost nothing can stop anyone from enjoying this film, except of course if they let the original Disney animated cloud their judgement, or take the movie too seriously, et al.
The story, cast, acting, setting, are all decent, maybe not much of fleshing out of side characters such as Iago, but it did a good job of entertaining and retelling the story of Aladdin (One Thousand and One Nights) with an actual live cast. Will Smith, in particular, actually does a good job of portraying a fun and playful genie.
Of course, musicals such as these are an acquired taste, but as much as possible, watch this like you're imagining the original Aladdin story be retold and done in another manner and perspective, with Disney's usual magical and adventurous twists. I also believe Robin Williams, bless his soul, would have enjoyed this Aladdin.