It's not as good or as bad as reviewers say...

Rating: 5/10 (16 January 2020)

I have to admit that it took me some time to watch this movie because I like the cartoon version. I just did not believe anyone could fill Robin Williams shoes. Having said that, I believe Jamie Fox or Wayne Brady would have been a better choice. And, I LOVE Will Smith as an actor but it just doesn't work. 2nd- the cartoon Jasmine and Aladdin have more chemistry than these two actors. I believe they are both talented in their own right, there just isn't any spark between them. During the flying carpet scene, I felt as I was watching a brother sister duet being performed for their parents.
The sets are fantastic and the costumes are out of this world. I could imagine, if one had not seen the original, that they would enjoy this movie. It's not a bad movie; it's just not a fabulous remake. Now, as far as Jafar goes, excellent casting and he is yummy!