An insult to the original

Rating: 4/10 (25 May 2019)

What....a....joke! I was expecting this movie to be bad but nothing prepared me for this mess. To take one of the best Disney Cartoons that everyone loves and turn it into this?!? How did Guy Ritchie sign up to direct this abomination?!? No inspiration, no joy and no heart.
Everything from the costumes and decorations to singing and dancing looks cheap and feels like a TV movie despite its vibrant colors and CGI. This remake feels more like a parody where questionable actors don't have chemistry or know how to act for that matter. Jafar is flat out pathetic. Why are you singing Arabian nights in the start if it is all going to be Bollywood? Why does everyone except the main characters have an accent?
They adjusted the story and I can certainly get behind Jasmine's new arc since she is intelligent, independent and should be able to rule but the way they present it is forced and rushed specially with her song which feels out of place and breaks the flow of the film. Last and Main point: you can NOT replace Robin Williams. NO, NO and NO. This is an iconic character with gigantic magical boots that Will Smith sinks in despite his effort.Yes, the movie has one good musical scene but it is not enough so avoid it and watch the cartoon instead.