Aladdin

Cast: Scott Weigner, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Johnathon Freeman, Frank Welker, Gilbert Gottfried and Douglas Seale.

Director: Ron Clements and John Musker

Release Date: 1992

Genre: Family/Animation

Running Time: 1hr 30 minutes

Rating: U

Synopsis:

Aladdin (Scott Weigner) is a young boy who lives on the streets of Agrabah, it all begins when he meets a young girl, who happens to be Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin), who is being forced into marriage by her father (Douglas Seale), however Aladdin's luck suddenly changes when he accidentally receives a magical lamp from the cave of wonders, what he doesn't know is there is a cunning Genie inside (Robin Williams) who is about to make all his wishes come true...

Walt Disney's Aladdin! Who doesn't love Aladdin? Do you know I watched this film so much as a child, I quite literally wore the tape out, it kept jumping. I am now the proud owner of it on Blu-Ray, It looks absolutely gorgeous. Ron Clements directed this beauty alongside John Musker, Ron also brought us great Disney movies like "The Little Mermaid" and Walt Disney's "Hercules" as well as this wonderful film. He's got a gift that's for sure, because all three are absolutely fantastic movies, this movie personally probably being his best. Sadly he hasn't directed much since Disney's "The Princess in the Frog" back in 2009.

I love each and everyone of the characters in this movie, this is by far one of my most favourite Disney movies, I honestly watched it so many times as a child as I mentioned before and when chatting to friends and family, they often state it's one of their favourites. I'm not gonna lie though Jafar really used to scare me, I guess that was their intention though right? He's the bad guy. So his character was portrayed as quite authoritative, serious and very sinister. I think Aladdin appealed to a lot of people too with his character, he was made to be likable, so that you felt sorry for him, the relationship between him and Jasmine doesn't start off great, they still have great chemistry though. The combination works perfectly due to the circumstances they are thrust upon in the movie too. Aladdin is the ultimate hero!

You've got to love the Cave of Wonders, there's so much to look at the whole time! We're introduced to some pretty awesome characters here too! This is where we're introduced to the Geenie performed by the incredible late Robin Williams. He's absolutely marvelous, you will instantly fall in love with his character, he's hilarious, the characterization is fantastic! The Geenie as a bumblee too is the funniest thing ever! Remember beeee yourself!

The animation in this movie is absolutely gorgeous, it looks even better on Blu-Ray too. The use of colours are beautiful, lots of reds, yellows, browns, desert colours. It works perfectly along with the gorgeous set design too. The soundtrack is absolutely wonderful, with hit songs like "Whole new world" and "Friend like me" sung by the wonderful Robin Williams. You'll soon get addicted and find yourself going round the house singing the songs.

If your a massive Disney fan and have never seen this, you really must, it's definitely one of the best Disney movies of 1992! You'll find yourself singing the songs, quoting the lines and telling all your friends about it. Really suitable for children and family's. Your little girls, will want to be Princess Jasmine believe me, I did. Your boys might even want to be Aladdin! Definitely worth a go!

Cannot recommend this film enough! Give it a go!

5/5 stars