An unnecessary remake that can't live up to the original

Rating: 6/10 (9 June 2019)

Although there is plenty here to visually enjoy, the plot holds up, and will smith does a good rendition of the genie. There are some parts of the original that this just can't deliver on. Jafar is an utter dissapointment, turned form a quotable arch baddy into just a dissapointing misogynist on a power trip, Jasmine, despite being made into a feminist icon lost a great deal of the grit and dynamism of the original character, and iago turned from a loudmouth parrot with excellent lines to just a malignant bird. The sultan was also much less humorous, and despite the film being mostly CGI, they once again did not include jafars snake transformation, despite this being arguably one of the best opportunities for a dramatic scene. Although it was enjoyable and funny in parts, it ultimately fails to compete with the original. A remake that was never needed.