Another hollow, pointless remake banking on nostalgia

Rating: 1/10 (22 May 2019)

If you've been watching any of the Disney "live action" remakes that have plagued us the last the last several years, then this one should come as no surprise as it contains all the same pitfalls.
The setting feels fake, they either filmed on a green screen or filmed on a soundstage with a green screen background/skyline.
The music is generic and could've been crammed into any movie (even a non musical).
The direction/editing is boring and uninspired containing lots of flat, static shots and predictable edits.
There are slight alterations to the plot that you'll either love or hate.
The acting is pretty bad for the most part Aladdin has no presence, Jasmine is ok, Jafar is terrible and isn't intimidating, Will Smith is surprisingly fine as the Genie (though I did go in with subterranean expectations), but the effects aren't good that and he slips into the creepy uncanny valley quite a lot.
If you liked previous live action remakes, then you're almost sure to like this one. However if you find this trend of filmmaking uninspired, mediocre, and ultimately pointless, then skip this one and just watch the original.