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Aladdin

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Aladdin (1992)

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Reviews Counted:49

Fresh:45

Rotten:4

Average Rating:7.9/10

Consensus: A highly entertaining entry in Disney's "second golden age," Aladdin is beautifully drawn, with near-classic songs and a cast of scene-stealing characters.

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Poor Aladdin looks longingly at the Sultan's luxurious castle, and dreams of living inside, but Princess Jasmine wants only to escape that pampered life. Finally, she does run away, only to... Poor Aladdin looks longingly at the Sultan's luxurious castle, and dreams of living inside, but Princess Jasmine wants only to escape that pampered life. Finally, she does run away, only to discover how hard life on the streets can be -- especially when a vendor accuses you of thievery. Aladdin comes to her rescue, and soon the two have fallen in love. But how can a beggar marry the sultan's daughter? His only hope lies in a magic lamp from the Cave of Wonders and a wisecracking genie who can grant wishes. But Jafar, the Sultan's evil advisor, desires that lamp himself, so he can rule the kingdom and possess Jasmine. Soon the handsome young boy and the cruel Jafar are locked in a battle of wits -- and unleashing magic the likes of which no one has seen before. [More]

Starring: Robin Williams, Lea Salonga, Gilbert Gottfried

Starring: Robin Williams, Lea Salonga, Gilbert Gottfried

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker

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Reviews for Aladdin

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Visually, it's a treat, a perfect marriage of hi-tech graphics and the traditional Disney virtue of strong characterisation and colour.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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Grants all three wishes and some more besides with a brilliant turn from Williams' genie and some beautiful animation.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
09/01/08
Jamie Russell
Jamie Russell
Channel 4 Film
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Though the lead characters are, as usual, bland, they're compensated for by a cheeky, entertaining supporting cast.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
07/30/03
TV Guide's Movie Guide

The least spurious movie of Disney's renaissance

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
10/05/04
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central

One of Disney's very best animated films.

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01/29/03
Blake Davis
Blake Davis
KFOR Channel 4 News

No review available.

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08/22/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Williams really cuts loose, impersonating dozens of celebrities with his one-of-a-kind comic aplomb.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

No review available.

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10/11/02
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

One of the more charming entries in the Disney canon. Williams is a riot as the genie.

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06/11/04
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
Nitrate Online

...earns its status as a Disney classic...

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
12/06/05
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

No review available.

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07/26/02
David Poland
David Poland
Hot Button

There's a good chance you're going to enjoy Aladdin more than the children.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
01/01/00
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post

No review available.

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06/14/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

If just for Robin Williams shenanigans!

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03/11/05
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
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No review available.

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12/02/02
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

Twelve years old and still charming.

Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
12/16/04
Forrest Hartman
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal

Upbeat animated musical version of the classical story from " The Arabian Nights."

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
08/29/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

Much of the humor comes courtesy of Williams, who deserves (but won't get) an Oscar nomination for his vocal versatility.

Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

The fundamentals here go beyond first-rate: animation both gorgeous and thoughtful, several wonderful songs and a wealth of funny minor figures on the sidelines, practicing foolproof Disney tricks.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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A satisfying little gem.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
10/19/04
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
 
 
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