

Smith's Genie may have earned some ire when his digitally-created blue form was revealed in an earlier trailer, but luckily, Smith has more than enough charm and swagger to make the role work. Overall 5/10 just because they couldve done it better.
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Acting is ok, Will Smith is very present in the movie and that works. The unexpectedly long runtime caught me by surprise. Movie name CD 1CD 2CD 3CD Uploaded Uploader Aladdin (2019) . Aladdin (2019) 2,387 Reviews Hide Spoilers 5/10 My neck hurts ThomDerd 12 August 2019 I fell asleep the wrong way watching this. However, again in the tradition of the 1992 animated feature, Aladdin (2019) lands their big name for the Genie, casting bona fide movie star Will Smith in the role. ‘Aladdin’: Will Smith Is the Live-Action Movie’s Best Special Effect Guy Ritchie's family-friendly, CG-enhanced live-action version of Disney’s animated hit surprises in all the right ways. Cast: Billy Magnussen - Will Smith - Naomi Scott - Nasim Pedrad - Mena Massoud. Unlike their previous remake of an animated musical, Beauty and the Beast (2017), Disney smartly chose to cast relative unknowns Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott in the roles of Aladdin and Jasmine, opting for actors who can sing (and sing well) over more established stars. Directed by Guy Ritchie, Aladdin doesn't veer too far from its roots in the 1992 animated feature, but in the few places that it does, it's hard to argue with the changes as they do (for the most part) improve the film. The bar for Genie is set high that if the role requires a new actor, viewers will insist that a suitable replacement will be found.Warning: MILD SPOILERS ahead for Aladdin.Īladdin (2019) is Disney's latest live-action remake of an animated classic, bringing not only a fresh spin to the story but the musical's songs as well. A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. It’s also fully possible that Smith will step down from the role voluntarily. Will Smith gives a fun performance as the Genie in Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin, but only when he steps out of the shadow of Robin Williams.The announcement of Smith’s casting in Guy Ritchie’s take on one of Disney’s most popular films came in a wave of skepticism, both for the choice of Smith and for the mere existence of the remake in the first place. Smith is proceeding with caution, having issued multiple public apologies, leaving for some the benefit of the doubt that his behavior could have been a one-time occurrence - for others, Smith wasn’t reprimanded enough. As the production of Aladdin 2 becomes more of a reality, Disney will likely weigh its options as it decides on the status of the role, until then, a lot could happen. 225 Play trailer 0:46 96 Videos 99+ Photos Adventure Comedy Family A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Experience the thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of the animated classic Aladdin, the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin (Mena Massoud), the courageous, self-determined. He reprised the role made famous by Robin Williams in the animated version of the movie. Writers: John August, Guy Ritchie, Vanessa Taylor. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes. Will Smith reportedly made 12.5 million upfront in Aladdin as Genie. A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess.

While Smith’s Genie performance was praised as being refreshingly set apart from Williams', there’s no guarantee that it’s enough to secure his tenure. Disney is known as one of the highest-paying production companies in the world when they want a specific actor for a role. Williams would return for Aladdin and the King of Thieves after being issued an apology by Disney, but would once again be recast with Smith for the live-action adaptation. While the original live-action Aladdin film didn’t live up to the audience’s expectations, a sequel is apparently in the. After being made iconic by the late Robin Williams, the character was recast for The Return of Jafar following conflicts with the comedian over using his portrayal in commercials and to sell toys. Many believe that his contract also included part of the box office pull and from the sale of merchandise. Recasting Aladdin’s Genie wouldn’t be unprecedented. Will Smith reportedly made 12.5 million upfront in Aladdin as Genie.
