3.5*** ALLADIN MOVIE REVIEW (NON-SPOILER)
The same wine in the new bottle with an appealing aroma will be the one-liner. Breaking down to the bright side, the 130 minutes of fun and drama is quite engrossing. Disney never disappoints and this time, Alladin has done decent enough.
Mena Massoud (Alladin) the wild card, was the perfect fit and a charming/jolly chap to count upon so as Naomi Scott (Princess Jasmine) who was lively and giving to the entire cinema. Both of them took us to the typical Arabian Era and revisiting the sweet teens' love story was a pure fantasizing affair.
Will Smith's effortless actions were invigorating to the genie character being the big boon and the fluent comic timings are equally perfect as well.
The victory of good over evil, teenage love, dilemmas, exquisite cinematography, revisiting the ancient Arabian era and culture are the highlights. Much to my surprise like in Indian movies, songs pertaining to the plot and situations have been added like decorative icing on a celebration cake. The soundtracks, scores are amazing and have the biggest impact.
Summing up for this Arabian knight story is a beautiful presentation with best castings and good music. Refreshing movie but little editing could have weeded out the flaws. Going out with your girl or family is a good idea. Also, watch out for the animals playing some crucial roles much to the credit of the movie.