If you're after an exact copy this ain't for you

Rating: 8/10 (14 February 2020)

I refused to watch this film in the cinema and didn't watch it until it had been released on digital. I was dreading this and excitedly anticipating the Lion King. Boy was I wrong! I really enjoyed the movie, Will Smith did a great job as the genie and made it his own, not a crappy replica of Robin Williams' performance which worked for me. I actually thought it was refreshing to see Jasmine as more than just occasionally outspoken. The only thing that was a miss was the character of Jafar, not enough evil for a villain. I love the original but this movie has been changed just enough to honour it and yet be great in its own way. If you need more, after watching it have a listen to the songs from the original to see what a difference Will Smith has made to the songs... in a good way (credits song aside). As a 90's kid this has got my approval unlike the other heap of garbage that decimated all the magic from the original.