No Magic Here

Rating: 4/10 (13 June 2019)

While Aladdin has its moments, they are few. Almost uniformly, the cast lacks the acting and musical skills to recreate a story told well in both the animated film and Broadway show. Though Will Smith is no Robin Williams or James Monroe Iglehart, his reaction to Aladdin's third wish is moving. The flying carpet ride is a particularly joyless affair. The costumes are beautiful.