Fresh Prince of Agra bah!

Rating: 8/10 (28 May 2019)

Guy Ritchie did better than I expected and this was far better than 2017's B&TB. However, I think Will Smith let the movie down massively and if nothing else, highlighted Robin Williams original performance as a cinematic gem. A lot of the key scenes where you expect more energy and emotion were muted and rushed through, which ultimately took the shine off the overall movie. I.e. remember RW's genies reaction to being set free and then realising how much of a sacrifice Aladdin had made? - you hardly get any of that tugging at the heart strings OR, his anguish when he had to grant Jafar's wishes and see Aladdin suffering. Appreciate WS wanted to put his own spin on the role but clearly he failed in the moments that required some basic acting. Jafar was also miscast, Oscar Isaac, or someone similar with sharper features would have worn the treasonous villain part better. The two leads both glowed though and the chemistry was there, a heartwarming performance respectively. Big will, you didn't deliver this time and Guy, you should have noticed the lack of animation from the genie AND the lack of emotion in key scenes. Overall, it's good but shame, for the sake of a few lazy oversights, it could have been perfect.