Aladdin
Aladdin

Aladdin

1992Movie49 minEnglish

A young man's life is turned around with the help of a genie inside a lamp.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic86/100
Google Users94%
Director: Ron Clements and John MuskerGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A kind-hearted street urchin named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey Abu try to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Aladdin discovers a magical lamp containing a powerful Genie who grants him three wishes. He uses his newfound power to woo Jasmine, but must also contend with the evil sorcerer Jafar, who seeks the lamp for himself to take over the kingdom of Agrabah.

Critical Reception

Aladdin was a massive critical and commercial success, widely praised for its vibrant animation, energetic humor, memorable songs, and the iconic voice performance of Robin Williams as the Genie. It is considered one of the highlights of the Disney Renaissance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dazzling animation and humor, particularly Robin Williams's performance.
  • Lauded for its catchy musical numbers and engaging story.
  • Considered a standout film of the Disney Renaissance era.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Aladdin, citing its humor, music, and the unforgettable Genie as major highlights. Many recall it fondly as a childhood favorite with great rewatch value.

Awards & Accolades

Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Song for 'A Whole New World', Best Original Score) and nominated for another. Won 2 Golden Globe Awards and nominated for another.

Fun Fact

Robin Williams improvised so much as the Genie that the filmmakers had hours of unused material, and he specifically requested that his voice not be used to sell merchandise for the film.

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