Not as good as the original

Rating: 6/10 (28 May 2019)

Saw it in 3D and I did not feel it was as good as the original which engaged you throughout the movie. There were times when I was bored or disinterested in the plot.
I though Will Smith and Naomi Scott were the only actor/actress who did a good job in the movie.
Regarding some of the criticisms regarding the lack of authentic arab culture portrayed and influences of indian culture (including Naomi Scott). I do not think that is a fair criticism. This movie combines eastern cultures because the original book was written by a french author about a guy in China (possibly middle eastern) and possibly based on the Abbasid empire so the book itself was based on a blend of cultures. So if anything it should have also included Chinese, Turkish and Iranian influences as well. Also I very much prefered the bollywood influence just like WIll Smith (which IMO much more entertaining than anything put out by the egyptian or arab film industry).