My eyes rolled when I saw the review score

Rating: 8/10 (23 May 2019)

I played the video games in the 90s and watched the original multiple times. Having come out if the cinema, I was shocked to see the review score. In my opinion I rate this 8/10 because it brought back so many good memories.
Let's start with the negatives. The bits where this is let down are mainly the "street" scenes. They could have shot it in multiple countries to give it an authentic vibe, but instead opted for a set and you can tell. At times it looks like they're walking around Disneyland rather than real streets. I also felt it was a bit slow to get going. I'm not complaining about the music, the original had maybe 8/9 songs in it, so this is a music based film so expect that if you haven't seen the original or can't remember it.
Now the positives. Thought Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie were excellent and the handmaiden. It also had a beautiful ending, really rounded that off well. Overall I thought the shooting of the film was great, it was just the opening scenes I wasn't keen on. The live action such as the magic carpet added some light entertainment.
At the end of the day, this is a kids film and from what I could see in the cinema, the younger crowd loved it. Kids dancing to all the songs etc. If you're expecting something like LaLaLand then you'll be disappointed. It's a great kids film, which nostalgic adults can actually enjoy.